Final piece of 'iconic' Denby Pottery signed
Summary
Denby Pottery, a historic pottery company in Derbyshire founded in 1809, has stopped production and appointed administrators due to financial struggles. The last piece, in the famous Imperial Blue design, was signed by its designer Richard Eaton, marking the end of centuries of pottery making at Denby.Key Facts
- Denby Pottery was founded in 1809 and is known for its handcrafted tableware using local clay.
- The company faced rising energy and labor costs, reduced demand, and increasing employment expenses.
- Administrators were appointed on 31 March after efforts to find a buyer failed.
- The last bowl was finished in Denby's iconic Imperial Blue glaze and signed by designer Richard Eaton.
- A #SaveDenby campaign encouraged purchases to support the company but was unsuccessful.
- A petition with over 105,000 signatures seeks to protect the ceramics industry and support British manufacturing jobs.
- Denby’s international subsidiaries in Korea, the US, and China remain operational and are not affected by the closure.
- Local MP Linsey Farnsworth expressed commitment to fight for Denby Pottery and highlighted its importance to the community.
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