21st Sep, 2019 10:00
Fine Art, Antiques & Jewellery including a large Collection of Martin Brothers Pottery
A Martin Brothers earthenware vase of baluster form with flared rim decorated with dragons amongst Renaissance foliate motifs, the lustre finish on a dark brown ground, 24 cm high, shoulder width 14.5 cm, incised marks reading 'Martin Bros London & Southall 4-1899', a/f. Provenance:Â 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.
Sold for £1,600
A Martin Brothers earthenware vase of baluster form with flared rim decorated with dragons amongst Renaissance foliate motifs, the lustre finish on a dark brown ground, 24 cm high, shoulder width 14.5 cm, incised marks reading 'Martin Bros London & Southall 4-1899', a/f. Provenance:Â 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.
