An early 20th century Martin Brothers aquatic vase by Edwin and Walter Martin, of tapering square form, the body decorated in shallow relief with stylised fish and other sea creatures amongst reeds and coral, on a pale green ground, inscribed marks to base, dared 5-1911, 14.5 cm high. 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.