Decorative Arts & Design

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LOT 464

Lot 464

Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1914

Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1914
Lot 464 Details
Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1914

on ebonised wood base
height 9.2 in — 23.4 cm
incised marks on the base and head flange R.W. Martin & Bros., London & Southall and dated 26-1-1914

Estimate $7,000-$10,000

Realised: $37,250
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1914
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1914
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1914
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1914
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1914
  • Martin Brothers Stoneware Bird Tobacco Jar, 1914
Provenance:

Sold in these rooms, A Private Collection of Martin Brothers Stoneware, December 6, 2017, lot 20

CONDITION DETAILS

Two very small professional restorations behind one eyebrow and at the collar; otherwise in substantially 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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