Arts and Crafts - 19th June 2019
Lot 82
A fine Martin Brothers stoneware spoon warmer by Robert Wallace Martin
Estimate £12,000 - £18,000 | Hammer £16000
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Description
A fine Martin Brothers stoneware spoon warmer by Robert Wallace Martin, the grotesque scaly creature with claw feet and long drooping ears, modelled seated with mouth gaping, incised decoration glazed green, blue and ochre impressed R W Martin stamp, incised R W Martin London & Southall, one toe glued, 16cm. long, 13cm. high
Provenance
by repute this creature was exchanged for half a ration coupon circa 1946 in London by the vendor's relatives.
Private collection.