21st Sep, 2019 10:00
Fine Art, Antiques & Jewellery including a large Collection of Martin Brothers Pottery
A near pair of unfinished Martin Brothers large vases of flared-rim baluster form, with a decoration of battling dragons amongst Renaissance style motifs, on a stoneware ground (the vases appear not to have had the final glaze and firing carried out), each 35 cm high, inscribed marks to bases, dated 1-1896. (2) 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 £1,900
A near pair of unfinished Martin Brothers large vases of flared-rim baluster form, with a decoration of battling dragons amongst Renaissance style motifs, on a stoneware ground (the vases appear not to have had the final glaze and firing carried out), each 35 cm high, inscribed marks to bases, dated 1-1896. (2) 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.
