A rare Martin Brothers stoneware grotesque jar and cover dated October 1900

A rare Martin Brothers stoneware grotesque jar and cover dated October 1900, the seated creature grasping its chest with long bony fingers with pointed nails, casting a slight sideways glance and smile, with shaved monk's pate, on ebonised wood base incised marks R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall 10 1900 to head, the base Martin Bros 10 1900, 16.5cm. high Literature Malcolm Haslam The Martin Brothers Potters Richard Dennis Publications, page 150 figure 240.