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A Private Collection of Martin Brothers Stoneware

December 06, 2017

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LOT 58

Lot 58

Martin Brothers Stoneware Portrait Figure of Will Childerhouse, ‘The Norwich Bellman’, 1900

Martin Brothers Stoneware Portrait Figure of Will Childerhouse, ‘The Norwich Bellman’, 1900
Lot 58 Details
Martin Brothers Stoneware Portrait Figure of Will Childerhouse, ‘The Norwich Bellman’, 1900

modelled wearing a top hat, with bell held in one arm and the other arm raised, standing on a circular base inscribed ‘THE • NORWICH • BELLMAN • 1891’, all covered with a cream glaze, on an ebonised wood base
overall height 6.3" — 16 cm.
incised R.W. Martin & Bros. London & Southall and dated 7-1900

Estimate $3,500-$5,000

Realised: $10,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Literature:

See Haslam, Malcolm, The Martin Brothers Potters, 1978, p.83-84, fig.104 and 105, where a similar model is illustrated

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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