A Martin Brothers spoonwarmer modelled as a grotesque fish with wide, gaping mouth, glazed in dark green on a grey ground, 11 cm long x 6.5 cm wide, incised marks to base reading 'R.W. Martin Brothers Southall, 9-1915'. 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.