About this lot

Description

Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers, a stoneware character jug, 1903,

modelled as a seated medieval man, the reverse of his chair forming a handle, glazed with dark brown slip and buff highlights, incised marks to underside
27cm high

Provenance: Acquired by the present owner from a private American collection



Condition report:

There are two hairline cracks running down the true left-hand side of the jug, one from his knee, through his hand and running up to his neck, the other shorter and running through his forearm. Otherwise in seemingly good condition, examined under UV light.  Inscribed marks to underside painted or inked in.

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