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A carving of a wild boar, with textured body, stood on raised earth. Presented to the Chief Scout on his 67th birthday by the 67th North London Troop, 22 February 1924. Donald ‘Don’ Potter was a distinguished sculptor and teacher, whose pupils included Habitat designer Terence Conran. He worked in stone, ivory, ceramics and, most successfully, in wood. At 14, Potter left school and was sent by his father to work in a North London munitions factory. After three years, he went to work at the training centre for Scout leaders, Gilwell Park, Essex. He became a protégé of Robert Baden-Powell, who encouraged him in his sculpture. Potter carved, or built, several notable sculptures and structures at Gilwell Park. In 1940, Potter took up post as a sculpture, metalwork and pottery teacher in Dorset.
The Scouts Heritage Service
London
Title
Boar*
Date
c.1924
Medium
wood
Measurements
H 29 x W 10 x D 33 cm
Accession number
InSh740
Acquisition method
gift from the 67th North London Scout Troop to the Founder
Work type
Sculpture
Inscription description
engraved on front: With loyal greetings from 67th North London Troop to the Chief Scout on his 67th birthday anniversary.
