About Us

There is an intrinsic part of human nature which expresses itself in a desire to possess objects which do not simply perform a function but which also serve to enrich our daily lives. 

The Happisburgh hand axe is the oldest hand axe discovered in the United Kingdom and has been dated to over 700,000 years before present. 

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There is an intrinsic part of human nature which expresses itself in a desire to possess objects which do not simply perform a function but which also serve to enrich our daily lives. 

The Happisburgh hand axe is the oldest hand axe discovered in the United Kingdom and has been dated to over 700,000 years before present. 

The way it has been worked clearly goes beyond what was necessary for it to function merely as an adequate sharp edged cutting tool. 

Today, looking at the Happisburgh hand axe through our modern eyes we can appreciate its shape and proportions and we recognise the additional work and care that was taken in it's creation. 

It may have served its owners for generations, certainly has endured for thousands of centuries and is more than just a tool, it has both substance a

Today, looking at the Happisburgh hand axe through our modern eyes we can appreciate its shape and proportions and we recognise the additional work and care that was taken in it's creation. 

It may have served its owners for generations, certainly has endured for thousands of centuries and is more than just a tool, it has both substance and style. 

At Shepherd Cooper Ceramics our ambition is to help give expression to our shared human need for beautiful yet practical objects that delight us in their use on a daily basis. 

We continually strive to bring to our customers a wide range of premium quality, beautiful and hard wearing handmade ceramics. 

What sets our range apart is that practicality and day to day usability have not been compromised in achieving a beautiful product.

From bowls to pie birds in styles ranging from traditional bucolic classics to modern minimalist masterpieces we believe there is a style in our range to suit and delight all tastes that will endure for many y

What sets our range apart is that practicality and day to day usability have not been compromised in achieving a beautiful product.

From bowls to pie birds in styles ranging from traditional bucolic classics to modern minimalist masterpieces we believe there is a style in our range to suit and delight all tastes that will endure for many years to come. 

Every item we offer is handmade and hand decorated by skilled artisans and artists. 

All items are safe for use in a dishwasher, microwave and fridge. 

Many are designed for oven use and selected items can also be used on certain types of hob.