21st Sep, 2019 10:00
Fine Art, Antiques & Jewellery including a large Collection of Martin Brothers Pottery
A matched group of seven Martin Brothers egg cups each of similar design with vertical green drip-glaze finish, inscribed marks to base, two being dated 1909 and five dated 1910, approx. 6.5 cm high. (7) 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 £600
A matched group of seven Martin Brothers egg cups each of similar design with vertical green drip-glaze finish, inscribed marks to base, two being dated 1909 and five dated 1910, approx. 6.5 cm high. (7) 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.
