Pendelfin
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Pendelfin is a company specializing in handcrafted and handpainted stoneware based in Burnley, Lancashire, England. It has a very large fanclub which covers Europe/North America/and Australia. It was started by Jean Walmsley Heap and Jeannie Todd in the early 1950s and went on to be a thriving business.[citation needed] It was originally started as a hobby for making presents for family but quickly gained worldwide fame. It got the name from a famous hill near Burnley called Pendle Hill, which is famous for tales of witches and ghouls. As a result the first model produced by the company was named the Pendle Witch.
[edit] Further reading
- Christopher Proudlove. Hunting for Bunny Money.
- Stella Ashbrook (2003-10-30). Pendelfin Collector's Handbook. Francis Joseph Publications. ISBN 1870703863.
- Jean Walmsley Heap (1993-02-01). Pendelfin Story: The Story of a Hobby – And Collector's Guide. PenDelfin Studios. ISBN 1870624157.
- Roland Head (2006-07-28). Pendelfin Rabbits: 50 Years of Lancashire Stoneware Magic. Arts and Entertainment. EzineArticles.
- "Pendelfin creator watches as her illustrations fetch fairytale prices", UKauctioneers.com, 2005-11-15.
- "Mayoress admits she's potty for PenDelfin", Lancashire Evening Telegraph, Newsquest Media Group, 1999-01-13.
- Pendelfin. Collectible Figurines and Retired Limited Edition Figurines. Glass Menagerie Antiques and Collectibles.
[edit] External links
- Lynn Jetté and Mike Hull. Pendelfin Event October 2002. — pictures of Jean Walmsley Heap celebrating Pendelfin's Golden Anniversary at Port Perry, Ontario
- Pendelfin company web site
