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Lot 711
Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Brothers, a stoneware vase, 1884, ovoid form with conical neck, sgraffito decorated in the Mannerist style with symmetrical zoomorphic foliate scroll design of griffins and grotesque masks, incised marks 4.2.84 R W Martin & Bros London + Southall, 21.5cm high
Lot 19
A large Martin Brothers stoneware Aquatic jardiniere by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1886, shouldered form with inverted top rim, incised and painted with grotesque fish swimming amongst waterweed, in ochre, highlighted with white on a buff ground, incised 1-1886 R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, filled firing cracks to base, restored firing crack to top rim, 42cm. wide.26cm. high ProvenancePurchased by the vendor from Richard Dennis, in the 1960s.Private collection.
Lot 18
A Martin Brothers stoneware vase by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1890, slender baluster form with cylindrical neck, painted with finches flying and perched in a blossom tree bough, with insects, in colours on a mushroom glaze, incised 6-1890 R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, restored neck, 36cm. high
Lot 4
A Martin Brothers stoneware commemorative Queen Victoria's Jubilee loving cup by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1887, cylindrical form with applied handles, incised with commemorative panel Jubilee VRI 1837-1887, inside scrolling flowers and foliage, the reverse with scrolling flowers and foliage including Tudor rose and thistles, in brown on a mushroom ground, incised marks 6-1887 R W Martin & Brothers, London & Southall, 11.3cm. high Literature
Lot 13
A Martin Brothers stoneware Monk bird jar and cover by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1905, modelled standing on webbed claw feet, the head with balding pate, with broad, flat beak and forward expectant stare, glazed green, blue and brown on a mushroom ground, on ebonised wood base, incised 12.4.1905 R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall to head and base, small flat chip to side of beak, 21cm. high (2) ProvenanceAuty/Talbot family, thence by descent
Lot 15
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)ExhibitedSotheby's 30th November 1983 lot 243, purchased by the vendor.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, comprisingR.W.M - Robert Wallace MartinE.M Elizabeth Martin - wife of Robert Wallace MartinTheir childrenC.R.T.M - Clement MartinA.M.M.M - Amy MartinDeceased siblingsW.C.M - William Campbell MartinO.C.M - Olive MartinSisters (to the brothers)F.E.K - Francis Elizabeth KellyA.M.C - AliceBrothersC.D.M - Charles Douglas MartinW.F.M - Walter Fraser MartinE.B.M - Edwin Bruce Martin.
Lot 1
A Martin Brothers stoneware Motto jug by Robert Wallace Martin, shouldered, slender cylindrical form incised and painted with leaves, the flaring neck inscribed He is Rich Enough Who Wants Nothing, in shades of green and ochre on a buff ground, incised R W Martin, London & Southall, professional restoration to rim, 24.5cm. high
Lot 11
A Martin Brothers stoneware Gourd vase by Edwin and Walter Martin, dated 1900, shouldered form with vertical rims, incised and painted with mayflies, in ochre and white on a tan ground, incised 31.12.1900 Martin Bros, London & Southall, Sotheby's Harriman Judd label, 16cm. high ProvenanceHarriman Judd collection, Sotheby'sPrivate collection.
Lot 16
A Martin Brothers stoneware vase by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1886, slender baluster form with cylindrical neck, painted with butterflies flying above wild grasses and flowers, in green, ochre and white on a buff ground, incised 9 1886, R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, neck professionally restored, 31.5cm. high
Lot 6
A Martin Brothers stoneware wall plate by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1891, painted with a frieze of passion flowers and foliage, the well a roundel of leaves, in green blue and white on a mushroom ground, incised 6-1891, R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, 19.5cm. diam.ProvenancePrivate collection.
Lot 7
A Martin Brothers stoneware Orchid vase by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1892, baluster form, incised and painted with orchid flowers in green, blue and white on a mushroom ground, the neck with an additional band of orchid flowers, incised 4-1892 R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, professional restoration to neck, 24.5cm. high
Lot 17
A Martin Brothers stoneware vase by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1886, slender baluster form with cylindrical neck, painted with mallard ducks flying over a river with bullrushes, in colours on a mushroom ground, incised 10-86, R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, repaired to base of neck, 22.5cm. highProvenancePrivate collection.
Lot 12
A pair of Martin Brothers stoneware vases by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1889, shouldered, swollen cylindrical form with flaring neck, incised and painted with white poppies, blue cornflowers and other wild flowers, in colours on a tan ground, incised 12-1889, R W Martin & Bros, London & Southall, neck repaired to one, 25cm. high (2) ProvenancePrivate collection.
Lot 2
A Martin Brothers stoneware gourd vase by Edwin and Walter Martin, dated 1912, shouldered form with fine incised bands, glazed olive green and ochre, incised 10-1912 Martin Bros London & Southall, burst air bubbles in glaze, 19cm. high ProvenanceThe Spearman collection of Martin Brothers Pottery.
Lot 3
A Martin Brothers earthenware vase by Edwin and Walter Martin, dated 1898, shouldered form, incised and painted with scrolling foliage in buff and brown on a mustard yellow ground, incised 1898 Martin Bros London & Southall, Richard Dennis exhibition paper label, 26cm. high ProvenanceMartin Brothers Pottery Exhibition, Richard Dennis, 1978, catalogue number 348.Private collection.
Lot 5024
Charles Beard: 'A Catalogue of the Collection of Martinware Formed by Mr. Frederick John Nettlefold Together With A Short History of the Firm of R.W. Martin and Brothers of Southall', London, "Privately Printed for the Owner", 1936, 69 plates complete (31 mounted colour plates, 38 b/w plates), unobtrusive library reference number at foot of spine, no other library markings, folio, original cloth gilt, top edge gilt
Lot 2
A Silver cased matched christening set, the knife and fork marked Sheffield 1877, makers mark AH (Martin Brothers & Naylor), the spoon marked Sheffield 1853, makers mark MH&Co (Martin, Hall & Co), together with an additional spoon, London 1862, makers mark FG ?. Condition : Hinged lid of case detached.
Lot 307
* Aviation Photographs. A collection of original WWII period black and white aircraft photographs, mostly 15 x 20.5 cm, some smaller , comprising Handley Page 'Halifax' (28), Boeing Aircraft Corporation B-17 'Fortress' (11), Lockheed 'Ventura' B-34 'Hudson' (12), Douglas 'Boston' (6), North American P-51 'Mustang' (17), Grumman 'Martlet', 'Wildcat' (5), A.W. Albamarle (3), Grumman 'Avenger' (14), Republic Aviation P-47 'Thunderbolt' (10), Brewster 340 'Bermuda' (6), North Americn 'Mitchell' (4), Martin 'Maruder' (5), Consolidated Corp 'Liberator' B-24, 'Dominator' B-32 (21), Avro 'York' (6), Grumann 'Hellcat' (4), Curtis 'Kittyhawk' (2), Chance-Vought 'Corsair' (7), North American 'Harvard' (2), De Havilland 'Mosquito' (24), De Havilland 'Hornet', 'Sea Hornet' (19), Short Brothers 'Stirling' (7), Fairey Aviation Company 'Firefly' (30), Fairey Aviation 'Barracuda' (14). Fairey 'Swordfish' (9), Manchester, Lancaster, Lincoln (63) many cockpit images, Bristol 'Beaufighter' (11), Hawker 'Typhoon', 'Tempest', 'Fury', 'Sea Fury' (37), Westland 'Wyvern' (12), Westland 'Lysander' (12), Miles 'Messenger', 'Mercury', 'Master', 'Martinet' (36), Interiors, Turrets + Bits and Pieces (58), many with Air Minstry and The Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment stamps to verso and dated circa 1943, some have been hole puncturedQTY: (approx. 400 )NOTE:Provenance: Norman Parker (1926-2024), Aviation Historian & Chairman of Amesbury History Society.
Lot 1057
60s / ROCK & ROLL / 50s - 7" COLLECTION. A welcome collection of approx 115 x 7". Artists include The Miracles, The Beatles, Clinton Ford, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, The Platters, Bob B. Soxx, The Rays, Little Richard, Rosie & The Originals, The Moody Blues, Everly Brothers, Dean Martin, Billie Davis, The Drifters, Charlie Gracie, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Frank Ifield and Mary Wells. The condition is generally VG+ to Ex+ with many records grading at least Ex.
Lot 1359
° ° Dickens, Charles - The Works of Charles Dickens, the Household Editions. 14 vols, (of 16), 4to, publishers uniform green cloth with gilt and black to front and spine. Single volumes issued from 1873 - 1877, each with title page of the specific work, tissue guarded frontispiece and numerous illustrations, double column text, original brown slate endpapers in each with no inscriptions, consisting - Martin Chuzzlewit with 59 illustrations by J. Barnard; 1873: Bleak House with 61 illustrations by J. Barnard; Little Dorrit with 58 illustrations by J. Mahoney; Nichols Nickleby with 52 illustrations by C.S. Reinhart; Pickwick Club with 52 illustrations by Thomas Nast; 1874: Dombey and Son with 52 illustrations by W.L. Sheppard; Barnaby Rudge with 44 illustrations by J. Barnard; 1875: Our Mutual Friend with 58 illustrations by J. Mahoney; A Tale of Two Cities with 41 illustrations; 1876: Christmas Stories with original illustrations by E.A. Abbey [14 stories]; The Uncommercial Traveller, Hard Times, and the Mystery of Edwin Drood with 45 illustrations; Great Expectations with 30 illustrations by F.A. Fraser; Oliver Twist with 28 illustrations by J. Mahoney and 1877: Pictures From Italy, Sketches by Boz, and American Notes illustrated by Thomas Nast and Arthur B. Frost, published by Harper and Brothers, New York, 1873-1877
Lot 876
A Chinese hardwood cabinet, the top with stepped shelves, on a base with two cupboard doors, profusely carved with floral forms, 210 cm high x 100 cm wideThe top is slightly warped, and cornice does not correctly sit, the cornice is also split. some of the decorations on the shelves are loose. Variation of colourWe would recommend Martin Brothers for shippingFrom a deceased estate
Lot 120
A MARTIN BROTHERS STONEWARE VASE WITH HERON DECORATION DATED 1874 Inscribed 'R.W. Martin, 10/74' and 'D29' to base 29cm high Condition Report: Broken and professionally restored With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 1405
Two Martin Brothers stoneware grotesque musician imp figures, late 19th/early 20th century, the first a seated figure playing a pipe, incised mark ‘Martin B.. Lon..’, ebonised stand total height 13.5cm, losses, the second a seated figure playing the castanets, incised marks ‘RM 1891’ to the underside and ‘Martin.’ to his rear, 12.5cm high, restoration to two toes The pipe/horn player has losses to the tip of his pipe, making identification of the exact nature of the pipe/horn guesswork but not believed to be a trumpet; incised script mark to his right buttock; right buttock chipped and incomplete; on ebonised plinth which may be original. The figure playing the castanets has restoration to the tips of the two middle toes on his right foot, otherwise in good condition; no plinth.
Lot 29
Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers, a stoneware pot, 1888, of globular form decorated with fish and eels, incised marks, lacking cover8.5 x 10cmOther than the missing cover, condition appears good, with no apparent damage or repair, examined under UV light. Some very minor rubbing around the rim.
Lot 137
An enamel seal, circa 1910-1930 Formerly owned by Josephine Baker Of bulbous form, decorated throughout with royal blue guilloché enamel, highlighted towards the base by a single band of red enamel, the matrix engraved “Josephine Baker”, unidentified assay mark, height 6.2cm Gifted to Josephine Baker from an admirer. Then in the private collection of a well-known Munich Consul General who was a personal friend of Baker. The Matrix Collection. Josephine Baker made her debut in Berlin as the “Black Venus” in 1926 and that is likely where the relationship formed. From his personal collection sold at auction in 1996 in Munich, Lot 3408.The Matrix Collection. Josephine Baker (1906-1975) was born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri. Her mother worked as a washerwoman and the identity of her father has never been confirmed. Her childhood was one of great hardship and deprivation. At the age of 8 she worked as a domestic servant, a role in which she was abused. By the age of 12 she was living on the streets and working as a dancer, at times just on street corners. She married at just 13 but the marriage didn't last a full year. At that time she began a performance touring career as a dancer and comic. She remarried in 1921, aged 15, to William Howard Baker, and despite their divorce in 1925, Josephine retained the name Baker for the remainder of her life. By 1923 Baker had appeared as part of the chorus in her first Broadway production, Shuffle Along. However her career did not really take off until she travelled to France in 1925. Her performances at the Théatre des Champs-Elysees caused a sensation. She became amongst the highest paid performers in Europe. Her career continued to escalate and in 1934 she stared in the French film Zouzou, the first major film with a black woman in the leading role. Baker's career became solidified in France. The racial injustices she witnessed in her home country of the United States ultimately led her to give up her U.S. citizenship and became a naturalised French citizen. From very early on in her career Baker undertook philanthropic giving, particularly around the plight of children. At the outbreak of World War II in France, Baker entertained French troops, was a member of the Red Cross and ultimately became a member of the French Resistance. She was a valued member of the Deuxième Bureau, the French military intelligence agency. Her role as an entertainer allowed her to mix in wide social circles and travel internationally without arousing suspicion. Following the war she was highly decorated for her services.In the 1950s Baker continued her work as an internationally acclaimed entertainer although she was never to reach the level of fame in the United States as she did throughout Europe and North Africa. She refused to preform to segregated crowds and fought against racism both as a performer and as a member of society. She was awarded a lifetime membership to the NAACP. In 1963 she spoke alongside Dr Martin Luther King Jr. as part of the March on Washington, the only female speaker at the event.Her quest to end racism, coupled with her own personal inability to have children, led her to form her “Rainbow Tribe” at her home, the Château des Milandes, in the Dordogne area of France. Baker adopted twelve children, two girls and ten boys, from various nationalities and religions to prove that "children of different ethnicities and religions could still be brothers."Late in life, from 1968 to 1975, Baker returned to the stage performing in Paris, Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Variety Performance in London. Her final performance was a retrospective show in Paris, financed by Prince Rainer, Princess Grace, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. She was found unconscious in bed four days later, surrounded by newspapers containing rave reviews for her performance. Josephine Baker died a few days later from a brain haemorrhage while in hospital.
Lot 36
A Martin Brothers' stoneware vase, dated 1884, of bulbous form, the rim incised with hatched banding, the shoulder with spiral scrolling panels, the lower part with a buff ground, incised '2-1884' and 'R W Martin & Bros London and Southall',21.5cm highCondition ReportStar crack to the base of the vase. Small nibble chip to the rim.
Lot 335
Antique hand sculpted grotesque figure of a happy reptile-like creature holding a shield on the belly and mouth wide open as if waiting for a meal. Excellent carved details of the scales. Hand painted in blue, green and brown glaze. Martin Brothers London & Southhall, Dated 1881Artist: Edwin and Walter MartinDimensions: 7"L x 5.5"W x 6"HManufacturer: Martin BrothersCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 251
MARTIN BROTHERS 'WALLY-BIRD' JAR AND COVER, 1899 glazed stoneware, on ebonised wooden plinth, incised to base and to collar of cover RW MARTIN & BROS/ LONDON & SOUTHALL/ 4.1899 23.8cm high Provenance: The private collection of the late David Hutcheson, sold in aid of St Mary’s Music School Trust Ltd, SC014611
Lot 250
GEORGE TINWORTH AND MARTIN BROTHERS TWO REFERENCE BOOKS, 1883 and 1936 comprising Gosse E.W. A Critical Essay on the Life and Works of George Tinworth, The Fine Art Society Limited, London, 1883, 84 pages, illustrated with 30 plates (each with a tissue guard), also with a black and white frontispiece First Edition, vellum boards, top of page edges gilt, 26cm x 40.5cm; together with Beard C.R. A Catalogue of the Collection of Martinware Formed by Mr. Frederick John Nettlefold Together With A Short History of the Firm of R.W. Martin and Brothers of Southall, Waterlow & Sons Limited, London, 1936, brown cloth hardcover with gold impressing. 31 colour plates pasted to page and 38 black & white plates printed to page (2)
Lot 209
Two Martin Brothers stoneware grotesque musician imp figures, late 19th/early 20th century, the first a seated figure playing a pipe, incised mark ‘Martin B.. Lon..’, ebonised stand total height 13.5cm, losses, the second a seated figure playing the castanets, incised marks ‘RM 1891’ to the underside and ‘Martin.’ to his rear, 12.5cm high, restoration to two toes The pipe player has losses to the tip of his pipe, and to his right buttock through the incised mark would be and is therefore incomplete. The figure playing the castanets has restoration to the tips of the two middle toes on his right foot, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 187
A collection ten 19th and 20th century novelty animal bronze and metal ink wells, including a Martin Brothers style ‘Wally’ inkwell - cold painted bronze cat's head inkwell, apparently unmarked, some rubbing to the paint, 11cm wide- painted spelter seated terrier inkwell with black hat and bandage to leg, some rubbing to the paint, 12cm high- bronze dog's head inkwell with glass inset eyes, patination rubbed down to the bare metal in place, otherwise good, 11cm wide- painted spelter Mastiff head inkwell with ceramic liner, light rubbing but essentially good, 7cm high- painted spelter crow pen brush, one leg broken away, rubbing to paint, 11cm high- painted spelter parrot inkwell, paint heavily rubbed, lacks well, 10cm high- part painted bronze dray horse head inkwell, some rubbing to the gilding and bronzed finish, oxidisation marks, lacks well, on black marble base with a small chips, 13cm high- Wally type bird painted spelter inkwell, some rubbing to paint, 9cm high- bronzed spelter terrapin inkwell with glass liner, one leg broken away and missing, 15cm- bronze running ostrich inkstand, oxidised and rubbed from polishing, the base with a lead coloured finish, overall somewhat oxidised but no real faults noted.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 109
Ian Gregory (1942-2021): The Martin Brothers Potters: A Salt Glaze Stoneware Invitation, modelled in relief as the Martin Brothers Brownlow Street shop, made for the Richard Dennis preview exhibition Sotheby's Belgravia 25th September 1978, 25cm highEx-lot 170 Kinghams Auctioneers, 11-12/06/2021.Provenance: Tony Cross.In good order.
Lot 111
Ian Gregory (1942-2021): The Martin Brothers Potters: A Salt Glaze Stoneware Invitation, modelled in relief as the Martin Brothers Brownlow Street shop, made for the Richard Dennis preview exhibition Sotheby's Belgravia 25th September 1978, 25cm highEx-lot 64 Woolley & Wallis, 24-25/08/2021.Provenance: David Coachworth.In good order.
Lot 108
Ian Gregory (1942-2021): The Martin Brothers Potters: A Salt Glaze Stoneware Invitation, modelled in relief as the Martin Brothers Brownlow Street shop, made for the Richard Dennis preview exhibition Sotheby's Belgravia 25th September 1978, 25cm highEx-lot 118 Kinghams Auctioneers, 17/04/2021.Provenance: Bert and Joan Bennett.Chip to back edge. Tiny nick on broken pediment above BROS.
Lot 110
Ian Gregory (1942-2021): The Martin Brothers Potters: A Salt Glaze Stoneware Invitation, modelled in relief as the Martin Brothers Brownlow Street shop, made for the Richard Dennis preview exhibition Sotheby's Belgravia 25th September 1978, 25cm highEx-lot 520 Woolley & Wallis, 24-25/08/2021.Provenance: Mr and Mrs J.Catleugh.Damaged and restored on the broken pediment.
Lot 107
A Martin Brothers Stoneware Aquatic Beaker, decorated with grotesque caricature fish, crabs and octopus, on a pale blue ground, the base incised 4-1902 Martin Bros London & Southall,12.5cm high (hairline)Ex-lot 22 Burstow & Hewett, 09/12/2020.Hairline crack from the rim down approx. 9.5cm long see extra images on-line. No shipping on this lot.
Lot 106
A Martin Brothers Stoneware and Pewter Mounted Inkwell, by Robert Wallace Martin, dated 1902, of square section form, the cut away edges each with a relief moulded Medieval figures, a jester, man and woman in nightcaps with lanterns and an angry nun, the lid set with a Queen Anne coin, incised marks 2-1902, Martin Bros, London & Southall,10.5cm square, 10cm highEx-lot 352 Kinghams Auctioneers, 26/09/2020.Professional restoration to two of the corners. See extra images on-line.
Lot 105
A Martin Brothers Stoneware Dragon Baluster Vase, by Edwin and Walter Martin, pushed-out decoration of four ferocious dragons fighting, on a brown ground, incised 3-1900 Martin Bros London & Southall,31.5cm high (converted to a lamp)Ex-lot 2 Chiswick Auctions 29/04/2021.The vase has been drilled in the base. The base does not sit flush. Some areas misfired.
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