The South Crofty Collection

15/10/2026

Today I’m busy making these lovely pieces… Our Elowen range is fiddly to make but well worth the effort….

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

Partridge in a Pear Tree Christmas Decoration – 2026

Add a little piece of Cornwall to your Christmas tree with our 2026 Partridge in a Pear Tree Christmas Decoration, the latest addition to our collectable Christmas decoration collection.

Handmade in Cornwall from pure Cornish tin, this decoration features a detailed partridge perched on the branches of a pear tree. Measuring approximately 50mm in diameter, it will hopefully become a special part of your Christmas celebrations for years to come.

Each decoration comes in a South Crofty Collection presentation box, complete with a festive red ribbon and a Certificate of Authentication, telling the story behind your piece and its Cornish tin heritage.

The reverse is marked “South Crofty Tin 2026”, making this decoration a lovely keepsake and a lasting reminder of Christmas 2026.

Whether you're beginning your collection or adding to previous years, it's a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas with a little piece of Cornwall.

30/09/2026

🎄 THE GUESSING COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED! 🎄

Thank you so much to everyone who joined in and had a guess at what our 2026 Christmas decoration would be! ❤️

We’ve loved seeing all your guesses – there were some brilliant ones and we now have some new ideas for next year!! 👀🎅

🏆 The winners will be contacted shortly, so keep an eye on your messages!

And tomorrow is the big reveal… ✨

🎄 Our 2026 Christmas decoration will officially be released TOMORROW! 🎄

We can’t wait to finally show you this year’s design – and tell you all about it. ❤️

Made from pure Cornish tin and handmade here in Cornwall, it’s the latest addition to our collectable Christmas decoration collection.

🎁 Available online and in our shop from tomorrow!

29/09/2026

🌟 Come and see us at the Wadebridge Discovery Market today! 🌟

We’re all set up and ready to welcome you from 9am until 3pm in the centre of Wadebridge! 🥰

Come along and have a browse of our beautiful handmade jewellery and gifts, all made from pure Cornish tin. From jewellery and special gifts to Cornish-inspired designs, there’s plenty to discover.✨

It’s a lovely chance to meet us, see our pieces up close and maybe find something special for yourself or someone you love. ❤️

📍 Wadebridge Discovery Market
🕘 9am – 3pm today

We’d love to see you! Come along, say hello and support local makers. 💕

10/09/2026

🎄Win a 2026 South Crofty Collection Christmas decoration made of pure Cornish tin!🎄

We will be releasing our 2026 Christmas decoration on 1st October. To be in with a chance to win simply like and share this post and in the comments add what you think the decoration is going to be…. All correct guesses who have liked and shared the post will be entered into a draw and the first one picked at random will win a 2026 Cornish tin Christmas decoration…

One winner will be picked from Instagram and one from Facebook so you have two chances to win...

The competition will close on 30th September and the winner announced on the 1st October….

Good luck and get guessing!!!!

10/09/2026

Come along and join us at the The Great Cornish Market on Sunday 13th Sept at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre in Wadebridge. 🛍

We'll have a selection of our Cornish tin jewellery and gifts with us ⚒ including a some items which are not yet available on our website...

It's open from 10-3pm and is full of a fantastic range of traders and lovely food and drink.

14/08/2026

⛏️ MEET THE BAL MAIDENS OF CORNWALL ⚒️

When people think of Cornwall’s mining history, they often picture men working deep underground.

But what about the women who worked above ground and helped keep the mines running?

These women were known as Bal Maidens — from the Cornish words bal, meaning mine, and maiden, meaning young woman.

💪 Bal Maidens worked hard in Cornwall’s mines, often breaking, sorting and dressing the ore brought up from underground. Their work was physically demanding, repetitive and carried out in tough conditions.

They could spend long hours working with heavy tools, sorting through ore and separating the valuable tin from unwanted rock.

Their contribution was essential. Without the work carried out by Bal Maidens and other surface workers, the ore could not have been prepared for further processing.

👩‍🔧 They were an important part of Cornwall’s mining workforce.

Today, the Bal Maiden has become a powerful symbol of strength, resilience and the often-overlooked contribution of women to Cornwall’s industrial heritage.

So next time you see a photograph or painting of Cornwall’s old mines, remember that the story isn’t just about the men underground.

It’s also about the women above ground who helped make the industry work. ❤️

⚒️ Without the Bal Maidens, Cornwall’s mining industry simply could not have functioned.

(Image generated using AI)

12/08/2026

We have a few temporary adjustments to our opening hours and postage times over the next two weeks.

Check out the updated schedules in this post. Please note that items posted towards the end of August will be shipped on 3rd Sept. If you have any questions, we're here to help - just drop us an email!

For those eagerly awaiting our new Christmas decoration, we're thrilled to share that production is underway with Tim hard at work at the vulcaniser! ✨

11/08/2026

🎉 Come and see us at Fowey Hall Family Fun Day!* 🎉

We’re really looking forward to being part of the Fowey Hall Family Fun Day on Saturday 15th August, from 12pm–4pm! 💙

It’s going to be a lovely afternoon for all the family, with live music, a hog roast, children’s activities, local stalls and plenty of fun – and entry is completely FREE! 🎪✨

We’ll be there with lots of our handmade jewellery and gifts, all made using pure Cornish tin. ⚒️💍

We’re especially excited because we’ll also be bringing along some of our new designs, including pieces for adults and children. This is a great chance to come and have a browse, chat to us about how we make our jewellery and perhaps find something special to take home. ❤️

📍 Fowey Hall, Cornwall
📅 Saturday 15th August
⏰ 12pm–4pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Come along, enjoy the festivities and pop over to our stall and say hello! We’d absolutely love to see you. 😊