An early 20th century Martin Brothers tall mask jug modelled by Robert Wallace Martin, with a smiling face to one side and finished in a dark brown glaze, on an oval foot, the other side blank, inscribed marks to base and dated 19-1-1912, 19 cm high x 17 cm wide. Provenance: Part of a single owner collection originally acquired directly from the Martin Brothers Pottery, by Samuel L. M. Avery Esq., a master builder and resident of Southall. Avery was a friend and acquaintance of the Martin family, often visiting the pottery where he bought pieces directly from them for his own collection. The collection was inherited by his descendants and has remained in the family ever since, only being recently discovered following the passing of his daughter.