An unusual Martin Brothers stoneware gourd vase by Edwin & Walter Martin

An unusual Martin Brothers stoneware gourd vase by Edwin & Walter Martin, the swollen square section vase covered in a red lustre glaze highlighted with turquoise patches, indistinct marks to base, minor glaze loss to top rim, 9cm. high

Provenance

Sidney Greenslade

Reverend William Henry Spottiswood Webb, thence by descent.

Catalogue Notes

This is a rare and possibly unique example of a Martin Brothers gourd which has been covered in an experimental red lustre glaze. The remains of their distinctive incised signature is visible on the base but appears to have been intentionally removed.