Like many of her contemporaries, Susie Cooper started drawing and developing an interest in art from a young age. After attending the Burslem School of Art, Susie didn’t have to travel far to find work. Growing up and living in the home of the Potteries, Staffordshire, Susie was able to work for many pottery firms over the course of her career, which included the fabulous Wedgwood pottery.
Often compared to Clarice Cliff, Susie Cooper’s designs have even been said to be favoured by The Queen Mother!
In 1950 Susie set up Susie Cooper China and created her famous shaped pieces, such as the Quail and Can shape. In 1979 Susie even received an OBE for her work in the arts.
In 1931, Susie moved to a new factory to develop her work. It was during this time that the most famous of her markings – the leaping deer – was created. If you spot this marking on any of her pottery pieces, it will give you a good guide as to the age of the piece.