A large Martin Brothers stoneware gourd vase by Edwin and Walter Martin

A large Martin Brothers stoneware gourd vase by Edwin and Walter Martin, slender, pulled ovoid form modelled with vertical ribs and fan-like foliage, glazed green on a buff ground unsigned, professionally restored, 34cm. high

Provenance

Richard Dennis

Christie's South Kensington, purchased by Derek Holman.

Purchased by Daryl in 2007.

Catalogue notes

This vase was photographed in the Martin Brothers studio, circa 1915, by John Cooper Ashton (the photograph is in the John Cooper Ashton archive held at Glasgow University).