An historically important Martin Brothers stoneware Commemorative teapot and cover made by the

An historically important Martin Brothers stoneware Commemorative teapot and cover made by the brothers together, dated 1906, made to commemorate the return of their brother James A Martin to England from Australia, faceted octagonal form, incised with panels 'JAM left England for Australia June 1867' and 'JAM returned to England on a visit May 1906', incised panels of Martin family initials, the cover with nine flying House Martin birds, in brown and blue on a buff ground, the base inscribed ' In Affectionate Remembrance of Robert Thomas Martin also Margaret Martin, God is Love', the brothers parents, incised to cover 8-1906 Martin Bros London & Southall, minor damages, 24cm. wide (2)

Exhibited

Robert Wallace Martin, Potter, Sculptor, Artist Woolley and Wallis, 13-22nd June 2023.

Catalogue notes

The teapot is inscribed with a series of family initials, comprising

R.W.M - Robert Wallace Martin

E.M Elizabeth Martin - wife of Robert Wallace Martin

Their children

C.R.T.M - Clement Martin

A.M.M.M - Amy Martin

Deceased siblings

W.C.M - William Campbell Martin

O.C.M - Olive Martin

Sisters (to the brothers)

F.E.K - Francis Elizabeth Kelly

A.M.C - Alice

Brothers

C.D.M - Charles Douglas Martin

W.F.M - Walter Fraser Martin

E.B.M - Edwin Bruce Martin.