Antique Martin Brothers Gourd Jardiniere
Item Details
An antique Martin Brothers gourde jardiniere. This circa 1909 jardiniere features a vertical ribbing detail along the outer surface, an ovoid body, and a brown glazed finish. On the bottom, the jardiniere is marked ‘2 – 1909’ ‘Martin Bros. London & Southall’.
The four Martin Brothers established a pottery and produced Victorian art pottery between 1873 and 1923. They worked primarily in salt-glazed ware, a method of throwing rock salt into the hot kiln while firing to produce various surface textures and sheens. The palette they are known for is a darker, muted one in shades of brown, greens, blues and deep to light grey. Their shapes included gourd and vegetal shapes, “grotesque” bird sculptures, tiles and figures. Please see the link below for more information on these prolific, creative brothers.
Condition
- Minor surface cracking along the bottom rim
Dimensions
Item #
17WDC001-141
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