Martin brothers

The Martin Brothers market continued strong, as evidenced by lot #224, a large (12¾”), wildly grotesque bird tobacco jar. Collectors were willing to overlook its condition problems — several chips to the head and the rim and a missing wooden base. The bird flew well beyond the pre-sale estimate of $20,000 – $30,000 to realize $50,000, including buyer’s premium.

A MARTIN BROTHERS STONEWARE BIRD JAR AND COVER

Bid Live on Lot 12 in the British Art Pottery Auction from Woolley & Wallis.

Martin Brothers Bird modelled as a Monk with a kindly expression and webbed feet Small chip to the body Dated 1897 Measuring 24cm high excluding the base, 26cm including

Martin brothers' fish spoon warmer.

“Someday,” wrote The Times in August 1912, “collectors will ransack the town for Martin’s artistic stonewares.”

Tray Martin Brothers Late Victorian Stoneware Pottery

Martin Brothers Bird by RW Martin, modelled with a smiling expression and open wings Dated 1902 Small, invisible areas of restoration to the rim 24cm high including the base, 21.5 cm excluding the base

A colourful Wally bird by Robert Wallace Martin 1898 Martin Brothers Stoneware Pottery 1873 - 1915