A large Martin Brothers stoneware bird jar cover dated 4-1888, formerly a part of a 'Wally Bird' jar and modelled by Robert Wallace Martin with an inquisitive expression and wide beak, the head cocked to one side, glazed in shades of blue, green, brown and grey, signed to the collar 'R.W. Martin & Bros, London & Southall', 11 cm high x 13 cm wide x 16.5 cm deep. Provenance: Part of a single owner collection originally acquired directly from the Martin Brothers Pottery, by Samuel L. M. Avery Esq., a master builder and resident of Southall. Avery was a friend and acquaintance of the Martin family, often visiting the pottery where he bought pieces directly from them for his own collection. The collection was inherited by his descendants and has remained in the family ever since, only being recently discovered following the passing of his daughter. CONDITION REPORT In good overall condition, with only some small (and old) nicks to the underside of the end of the beak. No other apparent damage or repair. Firing cracks visible to the interior.
A large Martin Brothers stoneware bird jar cover dated 4-1888, formerly a part of a 'Wally Bird' jar and modelled by Robert Wallace Martin with an inquisitive expression and wide beak, the head cocked to one side, glazed in shades of blue, green, brown and grey, signed to the collar 'R.W. Martin & Bros, London & Southall', 11 cm high x 13 cm wide x 16.5 cm deep. Provenance: Part of a single owner collection originally acquired directly from the Martin Brothers Pottery, by Samuel L. M. Avery Esq., a master builder and resident of Southall. Avery was a friend and acquaintance of the Martin family, often visiting the pottery where he bought pieces directly from them for his own collection. The collection was inherited by his descendants and has remained in the family ever since, only being recently discovered following the passing of his daughter. CONDITION REPORT In good overall condition, with only some small (and old) nicks to the underside of the end of the beak. No other apparent damage or repair. Firing cracks visible to the interior.
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