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Edward Fisher's Masterpiece


Last Updated :
  Sat, 28-Jul-2007

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The Edward Fisher Collection

This page shows some of Edward Fisher's exclusive collection of bowls,To see further examples of the quality of the craftsmanship visit the Exclusive Collection page. There is a separate page containing Edward's exclusive collection of Blue John goblets and a page showing items that are no longer available.

Edward Leonard Fisher is one of the very few craftsmen alive who can produce Blue John Stone artefacts of such quality. Edward can also restore Blue John artefacts.

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Blue John Bowls

 

Dimensions of the Blue John bowl on the right

  • 93mm diameter
  • 37mm high

A very thin cut bowl. Beautifully banded around the rim with blue to purple crystals to the bottom. This is an exceptional quality bowl, made from a rich source of Cliff Blue Vein.

 

Dimensions of the Blue John bowl on the left

  • 74mm diameter
  • 34mm high

This is a very high quality bowl. Made from 5 vein Blue John Stone, of outstanding quality, it has been polished to a degree rarely seen in Blue John objects. The high polish radiates the exquisite beauty of the delicate and deep banding associated with 5 vein Blue John Stone.

 

Dimensions of the Blue John bowl on the right

  • 65mm diameter
  • 33mm high

The Blue John Stone has been slightly fired by heating the stone to change its colour. This process was done predominately in late 1800's to early 1900s and is repeated here by Edward Fisher. This firing has changed some of the stone to slightly mauve and purple.

When there was an abundance of Blue John the miners made fires on Treak Cliff and they would put several pieces of Blue John on the fire for a few days before returning to claim the best pieces.

 

 

Dimensions of the Blue John bowl on the left

  • 71mm diameter
  • 48mm high

This is a very special piece. Made from 5 vein Blue John Stone it depicts the exquisite transition from blue to mauve.

 

 

Dimensions of the two colour Blue John bowl on the right

  • 85mm diameter
  • 36mm deep

Another nice Blue John Stone bowl.

 

Currently on display at Chappells Antiques and Fine Art, Bakewell.

 

Dimensions of the Blue John bowl on the left

  • 85mm diameter
  • 39mm high

The Blue John Stone comes from the Cliff Blue vein and weighs about 200g.

 

 

Dimensions of the Blue John bowl on the right

  • 85mm diameter
  • 33mm deep

This is a very special piece. It is very delicate with good combinations of colours and banding There are debates about which veins of Blue John this is made from. Some investigation is required to define the exact vein. However, this is a good example of the blue and yellow that is found in Blue John.

The name Blue John derives from the French Bleu Jaune meaning Blue Yellow and this is a good illustration of those classic colours.

Currently on display at Chappells Antiques and Fine Art, Bakewell.

 

Dimensions of the Blue John bowl on the right

  • 100mm diameter
  • 48mm high

This exceptional piece of Blue John Stone comes from the Cliff Blue vein and weighs about 300g. It also has limestone inclusions. The limestone contains fossils from the carboniferous period as the close-up below shows.