Can you help solve the mystery of Joe Lester vase dates

Rosie Jones from Gloucestershire has been in touch hoping that OnTheWight readers might be able to help.

Rosie tells us that she’s just bought an Isle of Wight vase, made by Joe Lester.

She is curious as to the dates on the vase – they read – 1958. August 15th. 1942

Do any of our readers happen to know what the dates might mean? Rosie would appreciate some feedback to help solve the puzzle.

As readers may remember, Island Potter Joe, passed away in 2010, so we’re hoping some pottery experts on the Island might have the answer.

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