A Pilkington's Lancastrian Pottery twin-handled coupe by Gordon Forsyth

A Pilkington's Lancastrian Pottery twin-handled coupe by Gordon Forsyth, dated 1908-09, painted with bands of stylised carnation flowers, scrolling grape vine and laurel, inscribed Qui Nono Laborat Non Manducet, (The One who does no work shall not eat), in ruby and golden lustre on a blue ground, impressed mark and date mark, painted artist cipher and two date marks for 1908 and 1909, professional restoration to small chip on top rim, 23.5cm. high

Provenance

Richard Dennis Gallery

Private collection.