8 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, August 21st, 1980


Advertising Feature


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-THE wonderful, col­ ourful world of Clitheroe’s Penthouse Pottery has taken on a new dimension. From somewhat re ­


stricted facilities in the shop which proprietor Mr Geoff Cross opened above his greengrocer's business in Castle Street three years ago, Penthouse has expanded to adjoining premises in the Swan Courtyard. Full advantage has


for Grace Carpets, was originally; the stables for the Swan and Royal Hotel. In one ' display room,


been taken of'the .extra space and opportunity to show , off and add to the dazzling, extensive range of exquisite china, glass, stoneware, delicate orna­ ments and cutlery, to suit all tastes and pockets.


Bargain THE China room, with displays set up by Geoff s'uiife, Pat. >


was developed some years ago, great care was taken to ensure that the shops retained that old world charm of which Clitheroe is so proud. Penthouse’s new set­ ting, previously the shop


When the Courtyard


devoted largely to Denby stoneware, there are ex­ posed .beams, and sand­ blasted stone walls. The old wine - cellar, with its barrel roof, has. become Penthouse’s bargain base­ ment, where the discern­ ing, money. conscious buyer can acquire excel-- lent' seconds, many of them with hardly a blemish.


Cutlery


for showing off a well laid table than exquisite crys­ tal, and Penthouse’s; crys-. tal room is a sheer delight to the eye. The shop stocks the Thomas Webb range and will soon . have a service whereby per­ sonalised glass, can be or- , dered and received within 14 days. In the near future the


There’s nothing better


shelves will also.contain items from- the equally popular Edinburgh range. • Penthouse is now the


biggest stockist in the area of the popular Denby stoneware. Why not go along and see the delight­ ful R en a is san c e , Troubadour and Chats- w o r th , ra n g e s com­ plemented by Denby’s special cutlery? The character of the


.and “ring” ; you associate . with real English china and is not only ovenproof but actually retains heat to keep food hot at the table. ■ • ■.


; Each piece has the translucence, whiteness


Range


Penthouse aims to stock one of the largest selec­ tions of Beswick china models in Lancashire. These include the famous Beswick horses, cattle and B e a tr ix P o t te r figures.


By the end of the year,


products from the Cler­ mont Fine China company . — birds, animals, and horses and also panelled vases and lamp -bases. Still a young company, Clermont china has al­ ready gained acclaim from collectors all over the world and . has taken its place among the leaders in the field of fine china modelling. .


Of particular beauty are


Since i ts opening, Penthouse has prided


itself on the selection of Capo di Monte figurines made in the Sorrento region of Italy. Steps have been taken to pro­ vide a 10 day service for anyone wishing to order a certain piece of this pre­ cious porcelain.


of Oneida’s, silverplated holloware and stainless


Penthouse carries many


steel cutlery in a variety of patterns and designs, made and finished to give years of beautiful service. You can make your choice from canteens and com­ plete sets, place settings or single items, .so that you can buy exactly what you want when you want it.


coffee pots, trays and dishes, jugs, bowls, plates and candlesticks. Every­ thing is characterised by


There are tea and


the quality and design that have made Oneida famous worldwide, and there is-a complete range of pieces to give pleasure year after year. Another famous range of


cutlery and tableware, manufactured by Viners, will soon be available


from the shop. f


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jardinieres, inexpensive pictures and small orna­ ments. It will also be.


on existing stock, Penth­ ouse offers planters and


As well as consolidating


stocking a~ new line in French cookware and Corocraft jewellery. Copper tables are avail­


able with engravings of local places etched on the top. These are made local­ ly and those currently in stock have etchings of


‘ford. 1 “These should prove


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popular with both tourists > and people' from the : area,” says Mr Cross. One advantage Penth­


ouse has over many shops is . that, parking facilities are close at hand. It is. only a stride from the Lowergate car park to the Swan Courtyard. Visitors to Penthouse


will find a friendly personalised service from a


team led by Mr Cross, assisted by five part-time staff. His wife, Pat, 'is also actively concerned in the business and takes a particular pride in setting up all the displays. .


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ouse, Mr Cross is kept busy with his other


In addition to Penth­


businesses, . including the ■ high class; ■ longestab­ lished greengrocer’s shop in Castle Street, which is managed by Mr David Brass. . At your service there


for a fine selection of fruit, vegetables and fish are a staff of 10.


also in the bed and break­ fast business, running the Rossendale guest house in York Street, which offers f i r s t class overnight facilities to. business people and tourists. . All in all,-Mr Cross’s


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three enterprises are flour ish ing and who knows where he .will, ven­ ture next. But at the moment Penthouse’s new shop is absorbing much of Mr Cross’s time and he would be the first to admit that just now he. has quite enough on his plate..


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stone room has been en­ hanced by display fittings and brackets designed by the versatile Mr Cross and. his joiner, Mr P. Czapowski.


Acclaim


THIS souvenir room should attract tourists and local collectors alike. Corocraft jewellery is displayed in the foreground. . . .


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equally; famous names to be found atr Penthouse, notably Royal Douiton. Patterns such as Morning Star, York Town, Larch- ment and Strawbeiry Cream are also produced in ovenware — casserole souffle dishes and roa ter — to match- your table-


There . are1-products of


NO ONE can deny that Geoff Cross has had a very busy and active life.


ness at the family bobbin works at .Hurst Green, which was started by his grandfather, Mr R. A. Cross.


of the cotton trade- tirought that to a close, so Geoff went.into the con-; fectionery business in Whalley Road and his! brother, Clifford, took over Dawson’s greengroc­ er’s shop in Castle Street.


The general run down


ANYONE for a flutter? Mr Cross displays this magnificent gaming table made in Sorrento, Italy. Tie inlaid top opens up, to reveal chess and backgammon boards, a green baize card-playing surface and roulette wheel.


greengrocery trade at Great Harwood, but 10 years ago returned to Clitheroe, taking over the


Geoff switched to the He first went into busi-.


Castle Street business from his brother, who emigrated to Perth in Western Australia.


, After trading success­ fully in Castle Street, the next move was dictated when the need for family accommodation • outstrip­ ped the space available in the flat ' above the shop. This took Mr Cross to “Rossendale” which has five bedrooms.-


house and surgery, built' about 1872, it had been converted for the man­ ufacture of Hardacre’s Clitheroe toffee, which continued. there until five years ago. - “Rossendale” provided


Originally; a Kdpctor’s


' Mrs Cross saw the pos- , sibilities of developing a ’ pleasant bed and break­ fast unit with' three bed­ rooms for letting .and a dining room and TV lounge. . . '


adequate space for the Cross family and left room to spare. So Mr and


tive to local business vis­ itors needing overnight accommodation and to tourists.


This has proved attrac­ '


'/■ Clitherbe; it^seemsj isjja convenient stopping point, not only for holidaymak­ ers from across the Atlan­ tic, but. particularly for the Dutch using the.Zeeb- rugge-Hanvich femes and heading for the Lake Dis­ trict or Scotland. .


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GREAT BEAUTY TO TREASURE ALWAYS...


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DENBY OVEN TO TABLEWARE. Firsts quality Chatsworth, Cotswold, Troubador 25% OFF


One only Italian inlaid wood gaming table. Price £950 £200 OFF £750


One only VINERS QUEEN ANNE TABLE CANTEEN containing 117 pieces. King’s pattern silver plate. Price £940 £200


OFF £740


Three PATTERNS OF 21-PIECE TEA-SETS Paragon 30% OFF


Three PATTERNS NORITAKE CHINA— Dinner, Tea and Coffee Sets 30% OFF


ONIEDA CUTLERY, 3 patterns community stainless 44-piece canteens £30 OFF


SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER. French cookware 20% OFF


DENBY BIRD MUGS — Robin, Chaffinch, Wren; Blue Tit — Buy four get one free


DENBY HAND-PAINTED VASES AND PLANT POTS HALF PRICE


INTRODUCTION TO CLITHEROE of . Corocraft Jewellery 20% OFF


ORNATE TELEPHONES 30% OFF (d o n ’t FORGET G.P.O. MONOPOLY SOON TO END)


Gypsy and Cotswold 30% OFF a


DENBY CUTLERY Touchstone,'Onyx, Tigers Eye 40% OFF 30-PIECE DINNER/TEA SETS from £6.95 CHINA TEA SETS from £15.25 100’sofMUGS from29p CHINA MUGS from 99p PICTURES from £1.10


BEAUTIFUL JARDINIERS PEDESTAL AND BOWL from £17 to £22


. RANGE OF PLANTERS £1.45 each


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EDINBURGH CRYSTAL (seconds) 50% OFF KITCHEN KNIVES from 32p each


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DENBY SELECTED SECONDS — Renaissance, Castile and Seville 40% OFF


COLLECTORS’ CORNER


CLERMONT FINE CHINA HORSES RIO the Queen’s favourite Windsor grey > commissioned by the Queen — and limited to 100 £890


COWERSLANE TRUEMAN. Champion shire stallion. Limited to 100 £495


LITCHFIELD GLASS — “Pendle Princess” traction engine complete with satin lined leather case. Limited to 50 — £695


KAISER Mallard ducks. Limited edition £629


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THREE LUCKY CUSTOMERS WILL WIN A COFFEE SET


EACH — VALUE £29.50 ., , ,


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