a Martin Brothers "grotesque" cane handle
Ref : 16627
This is a pottery cane handle made by the Martin Brothers from Southall, who are famous for their "Wally Bird" vases & grotesque figures. This handle is unglazed, and modelled as a dragon like grotesque, curled upon a base. The handle was probably produced by Robert Wallace Martin, but is unsigned. It is presented on a turned wooden base, and has never been mounted. It is believed to be the only Martin Ware cane handle known and originally has come from a private collection. This cane handle was found on the floor of the Martin Brother's Southall Pottery after the site had been damaged by bombing in the second world war. Further Provenance includes: The Martin Brothers Potters, Woolley and Wallis Auctioneers, 24th October 2006, lot 60.
Date circa: 1900
Country: English
~ length of handle 8.5cm / 3.3in.
price: price on application
Ref : 16627
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