Title: Pair of C H Brannam Vases

Reference: 01750

Description: A pair of C H Brannam's art pottery vases, blue glaze with Carp design, made for Liberty's. Brannam's was originally started in 1847 by Thomas Brannam after he had worked for some years, as a potter, in Barnstaple, Devon. The company originally made utility wares such as floor tiles and sewage pipes. The name most usually associated with Brannam is that of Charles Hubert Brannam, Thomas's son, born 1855. Charles was artistically inclined, and after many years trying, managed to persuade his father, in 1879, to let him experiment with the production of art pottery at their Litchdon Street works. In the following decade a London outlet was found for the wares, which were known as Royal Barum Ware, and the company soon established an enviable reputation. It is true to say that they were patronised by the crowned heads of Europe, and that included Queen Victoria. Fine wares continued to be produced well into the twentieth century, but after C H Brannam's death in 1937 the emphasis moved away from art pottery. Makers mark "C H Brannam, Barum, N Devon" on base. c. 1898 - 1914

Dimensions: H: 20cm (8") D: 10cm (4")

Price: £195

Title: Fulham Pottery Mantle Vase

Reference: 01748 UE

Description: A Fulham Pottery green glazed Mantle Vase, originally intended for floral displays. Designed by Constance Spry, a society florist and best-selling author. Constance commissioned Fulham Pottery, in London, to create a bespoke collection of containers. Impressed pottery, designer and model mark to base. c. 1940's

Dimensions: L: 31cm (12") H: 14cm (5.5")

Price: £62

Title: Pilkingtons Royal Lancastrian Vase

Reference: 01538 RK

Description: A stunning Art Pottery vase by Pilkingtons Royal Lancastrian, in a lovely blue/green motled glazed vase. The Pilkington brothers formed Pilkington's Tile and Pottery Company in 1891. Production was initially limited to tiles with Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian art pottery developing under an employee, William Burton's creative leadership from c.1903. Burton, who was a trained scientist, was also an authority on the history of ceramic art. After establishing the firm he concentrated on producing fine pottery in the style of the ancient Chinese and Persian potters. The end result was a level of quality rarely surpassed by any of Pilkington's competitors, and a range of art pottery that is still highly regarded, nearly 100 years later. Impressed mark.

Dimensions: H: 19cms (7.5")

Price: 110

Title: Upchurch Pottery Vase

Reference: 01206

Description: An Upchurch Pottery crackle glazed vase. Upchurch Pottery was founded in 1909 in Upchurch, between Rainham and Sittingbourne in Kent, by the Wakely brothers. They were local businessmen who wanted to add the manufacture of bricks, tiles and drainpipes to their other interests. In 1913, Edward Baker was hired to start producing art pottery, he quickly established the pottery, and within two years was exhibiting at major trade fairs. He experimented with glazes on shapes he designed himself, and Upchurch pottery soon became widely known and appreciated. Edward Spencer, who is mainly known for his design work with Martin Brothers, collaborated with Baker in formulating recipes for glazes. The pottery changed hands on a few occasions until it was bought by Edward Baker in 1953 and remained within the family until its closure in 1975. c. 1920's/30's/Incised mark to base

Dimensions: H: 20cm (8")

Price: £50

Title: Rye Pottery Green Glazed Jug

Reference: 01715

Description: A lovely art pottery jug from Rye Pottery. Pottery has been produced in Rye since mediaeval times, but what is now known as Rye Pottery was started at Cadborough near the end of the eighteenth century. Cadborough established the ‘Hopware’ design that is now recognized as traditional for Rye Pottery - applied sprigs of hops and hop leaves on pots made from local clay with a lead glaze. In the second half of the nineteenth century the Bellevue Pottery opened in Rye and was also run by the Mitchell family. Incised Rye & pin dust mark to base. c.1920/30's

Dimensions: H: 6cm

Price: £58

Title: Rye Pottery Hopware Vase

Reference: 01714

Description: A Rye Pottery Hopware Vase. Pottery has been produced in Rye since mediaeval times, but what is now known as Rye Pottery was started at Cadborough near the end of the eighteenth century. Cadborough established the ‘Hopware’ design that is now recognized as traditional for Rye Pottery - applied sprigs of hops and hop leaves on pots made from local clay with a lead glaze. In the second half of the nineteenth century the Bellevue Pottery opened in Rye and was also run by the Mitchell family. Incised Sussex Art Ware, rye mark to base. c.1920's

Dimensions: H: 13cm (5")

Price: SOLD

Title: C H Brannam Bowl

Reference: 01708

Description: A large green glazed bowl by C H Brannam. Brannam's was originally started in 1847 by Thomas Brannam after he had worked for some years, as a potter, in Barnstaple, Devon. The company originally made utility wares such as floor tiles and sewage pipes. The name most usually associated with Brannam is that of Charles Hubert Brannam, Thomas's son, born 1855. Charles was artistically inclined, and after many years trying, managed to persuade his father, in 1879, to let him experiment with the production of art pottery at their Litchdon Street works. In the following decade a London outlet was found for the wares, which were known as Royal Barum Ware, and the company soon established an enviable reputation. It is true to say that they were patronised by the crowned heads of Europe, and that included Queen Victoria. Fine wares continued to be produced well into the twentieth century, but after C H Brannam's death in 1937 the emphasis moved away from art pottery. Makers mark on base

Dimensions: D: 28cm (11") H: 10cm (4")

Price: £85

Title: Rye Pottery Mermaid Tankard

Reference: 01487

Description: Rye Pottery "Mermaid" Tankard. The design of these tankards was based on a Fulham Pottery beer mug made during the reign of William and Mary. c. 1920's 'Model of Mermaid Tankard' and pin dust mark indicating the oxide added to the glaze to provide the green colour, on base.

Dimensions: H: 15cm (6") D: 10cm (4")

Price: SOLD

Title: Pilkingtons Royal Lancastrian Vase

Reference: 01519

Description: A stunning Pilkingtons Royal Lancastrian Art Pottery two handled vase with an orange drip glaze. The Pilkington brothers formed Pilkington�s Tile and Pottery Company in 1891. Production was initially limited to tiles with Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian art pottery developing under William Burton�s creative leadership from c.1903. Burton, who was a trained scientist, was also an authority on the history of ceramic art. After establishing the firm he concentrated on producing fine pottery in the style of the ancient Chinese and Persian potters. The end result was a level of quality rarely surpassed by any of Pilkington's competitors, and a range of art pottery that is still highly regarded, nearly 100 years later. Impressed mark c. 1920-38

Dimensions: H: 19cm (7.5") W: 13cm (5")

Price: SOLD

Title: Rye Pottery Tea Pot

Reference: 01471

Description: A delightful Rye Pottery tea pot. Pottery has been produced in Rye since mediaeval times, but what is now known as Rye Pottery was started at Cadborough near the end of the eighteenth century. Cadborough established the ‘Hopware’ design that is now recognized as traditional for Rye Pottery - applied sprigs of hops and hop leaves on pots made from local clay with a lead glaze. In the second half of the nineteenth century the Bellevue Pottery opened in Rye and was also run by the Mitchell family. Incised Rustic Ware mark, along with the 'Pin Dust' mark, indicating the oxide added to the glaze to provide the green colour. The tea pot is decorated with flower sprigs and applied decoration. c. 1900's

Dimensions: H: 8cm

Price: SOLD