Who is Pendelfin?

The early figures had an elfin appearance and the PenDelfin factory was born. The company began in the 1950s with the first piece, The Pendle Witch being produced in 1953 by Jean Walmsley Heap.

How does a trifilar pendulum work?

With a partner, I both built and measured a trifilar pendulum. This device is a torsional pendulum with three strings. When it is displaced, the ratio of the mass of the object placed on the platform to it’s moment of inertia will cause the system to oscillate with a specific frequency.

What is the Pendelfin Family Circle?

The PenDelfin Family Circle started in 1992 and offers members a range of benefits. These include a Membership Gift which for 2012 is the “Charming” (above right), the partner piece to the exclusive Member’s Model of the Year called “Rella” (left).

Where are Pendelfin products made?

The company were based in Burnley, England for many years and in 2004 production moved to Briercliffe. The PenDelfin brand is now owned by Collectables, a leading giftware trader in the North East England and a leading customer of brand.

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What is a Pendelfin stoneware?

Pendelfin is a company specializing in handcrafted and handpainted stoneware based in Burnley, Lancashire, England. It has a very large fan club which covers Europe, North America and Australia. It was started by Jean Walmsley Heap and Jeannie Todd in the early 1950s and went on to be a thriving business.

Are Pendelfin rabbits worth anything?

The PenDelfin brand is now owned by Collectables, a leading giftware trader in the North East England and a leading customer of brand. The bunnies enjoy worldwide popularity, and have become extremely collectable. There is a very active secondary market for earlier and short run pieces. One exclusive model Dot Com sold at auction for around £6000.