Beschreibung:

A 19th century Martin Brothers tall vase in the Japanese taste of squared bottle form, modelled by Robert Wallace with an incised decoration of birds amongst floral stems, finished in coloured enamels on a stone ground, the collar with a zig-zag repeating pattern, standing on a circular foot, incised marks to base, dated 1889, 45 cm high. 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 Some surface marks throughout, but no apparent damage or repair.