Fine Arts & Crafts - 19th June 2024

Lot 16

An early Martin Brothers stoneware jug by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1875, shouldered form,

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £504

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Description

An early Martin Brothers stoneware jug by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1875, shouldered form, incised with swans swimming on a river between arches, dated 1875 to a roundel in the arches, the handle with port cullis to base, inscribed Martin, in shades of green and blue, highlighted with white on a buff ground, incised to body and incised M10 R W Martin London to base, professional restoration to neck, 22.5cm. high

Provenance

The Spearman collection of Martin Brothers Pottery.