Barham

Designer
Maker
Marks	“Barham” Stamped into base
Description	Earthenware wheel thrown ramekin decorated with a speckled glaze to interior and exterior, not to base. Small stub handle.
Condition	Good
Number
Production Date	Probably late 1970s, early 1980s.
Width	73mm
Depth	40mm
Length (with handle)	83mm
Weight	95gm
Volume	100ml
Acquisition
Rameking Reference Number	BAR 001-006

Barham Pottery was established in 1977 in the NSW town of Barham, on the Murray River, by Sue and Will Procter. The pottery produced a wide range of functional domestic stoneware, sold through a shopfront in Barham and through agents in Victoria, NSW and South Australia. The Procters have an entry in the 1985 potters' directory. At that time they employed a potter and an assistant and were planning to expand. Sue had attended art school in Penzance, Cornwall, in 1972- 73.   Thanks to Australian Pottery at Bemboka for this.


Stamped “Barham”, with a small map of Australia underneath, These small earthenware ramekins are too small to be real ramekins, but have the right shape and tiny stubby little single handle. They may have been made as a souvenir or to hold a single serve of butter or other table goods. They are well made and glazed.   Located 823 km south-west of Sydney, Barham, and its twin town Koondrook (combined population 1217) sit on opposite sides of the Murray River. Barham is surrounded by rich river flats and picturesque red sand hills. Timber, dairying and citrus fruit are the main produce of the immediate area. Irrigation is supplied by the Murray River. Go there! Have a look and maybe stay overnight.