Local crafts carry Cornish sales through month when tourists reign
THERE are local buyers aplenty for Cornish fare such as Newlyn copper and Troika pottery, but for the lion’s share of their sales Lays (15% buyer's premium) depend on a broader geographical spread of dealers and collectors whose participation tends to peter out during the height of the tourist season.
"July is always a funny time to sell for us," said Lays Auction specialist Barbara Kirk. "A lot of d…