Martin Brothers Miniature Cobalt Blue Vase

Description

For sale is this diminutive vase, likely to have been made by Edwin Martin, the youngest of the Martin Brothers. These small pieces were used to test the shelves in the kilns as well as ensure an even spread of pieces in the kiln. This was seen to create better firing results overall for the larger pieces.

This vase is tiny  – 4cm tall by 3.75cm wide! In low light, one might mistake it as being black, but under light a strong blue shows through. With a delicate little top rim, and traditional rounded shape, it really is a vase in miniature!

The vase is well marked despite its size! Marked beneath “Martin London”. Above is the kiln position number “N24” and at the bottom is the date “1911”. This numbering was very typical to specify where it was in the kiln. Likely to be a Edwin Martin piece.

An great little piece of Martin Brothers history to add to your collection!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Martin Brothers pottery is one of the most famous and sought after potteries from the United Kingdom. Four highly eccentric brothers operated their pottery from the latter part of the 19th century into the early 20th century. Famous for their wally birds, face jugs and aquatic scenes, their pieces have an authenticity and a creativeness that is truly unique – often with a darker side as they explored the grotesque!