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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bernard Norbert, post: 11730364, member: 97886&quot;]<b><font size="6"><b>In Memory of Roger Shufflebotham</b></font></b></p><p>Roger Shufflebotham was born in Stoke‑on‑Trent, the historic heart of English ceramics, and from the beginning he seemed destined for a life in porcelain enamelling. After completing his studies at the Stoke College of Art, he joined Minton, where he trained under the respected Arthur Dale Holland. Working with the traditional porcelain artist’s palette of only eight colours, Roger quickly mastered the subtle balance of hue, shade, and richness that marks the finest enamel work.</p><p><br /></p><p>In his earliest years he occasionally signed pieces <b>“R. Scott,”</b> using his mother’s maiden name, but from 1960 onward he signed his full name. Collectors today can recognise his steady hand, delicate shading, and refined sense of composition at a glance.</p><p><br /></p><p>Roger left Minton in 1974 to join <b>Caverswall</b>, where he produced some of the most admired pieces. His work during this period is especially cherished: precise, elegant, and executed with a level of discipline that set him apart from many of his contemporaries.</p><p><br /></p><p>Among his achievements at Caverswall, Roger’s most unusual commissions revealed the full breadth of his imagination and technical mastery. These special pieces—created for limited editions, private clients, or commemorative projects—showed his ability to move beyond traditional patterns and create work that was both artistically ambitious and deeply personal. They remain worthy representatives of the age in which he worked, capturing a moment when hand‑decorated porcelain still held a place of honour in British craftsmanship.</p><p><br /></p><p>Roger’s legacy endures in the collections of those who continue to value the dedication, patience, and artistry behind every brushstroke. His work stands as a testament to a life spent in pursuit of beauty and excellence in the decorator’s craft.</p><p><br /></p><p>If anyone has memories of Roger or further insights into his years at Caverswall, it would be wonderful to preserve them.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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