An Important Martin Brothers stoneware clock case made for Frederick Nettlefold dated 1875,

An Important Martin Brothers stoneware clock case made for Frederick Nettlefold dated 1875, architectural form, domed base supporting circular body with pitched roof, flanked with lions, the ridge set with dragon supporting the coat of arms for the Nettlefold family, glazed in shades of blue, green and brown, circular dial, with clock movement, incised Martin London 8 -1875 and 32, small chip to back of base,

40cm. high.

Catalogue notes

Althoughthisactual clockcase does not appear in the Nettlefold catalogue the coat of arms is included as a plate, it is also listed in Burke's Landed Gentry. Frederick John Nettlefold played an enthusiastic role in promoting the brothers work.

Provenance

British Art Pottery, Woolley and Wallis Auctioneer's, 30th November 2004, lot 646.

AD Antiques

Martin Brothers, David Rago, 21st September 2019 lot 27.