British Art Pottery and Design - 29th November 2023

Lot 558

A Martin Brothers stoneware Aquatic chamberstick by Edwin and Walter Martin, dated 1891, tapering

Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £2016

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Description

A Martin Brothers stoneware Aquatic chamberstick by Edwin and Walter Martin, dated 1891, tapering cylindrical base incised and painted with grotesque fish swimming with eels, octopus and shell fish amongst waterweed, in green, blue and ochre on a buff ground, the handle with fronds of waterweed, incised 6-1891 Martin Bros, London & Southall, Harriman Judd paper label,9.5cm. high

Provenance

Harriman Judd Collection

Sotheby's Online sale

Privatecollection of Martin Ware Pottery.