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Who are the Martin Brothers?
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The Martin Brothers are a team of brothers known for producing stoneware during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wallace, Walter, Charles and Edwin Martin established their factory in London in 1873. Their company, Martin Brothers, became famous for their whimsical bird figurines, nicknamed Wally Birds. Explore a selection of Martin Brothers pottery on 1stDibs.
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Martin Brothers Miniature Bird
By Martin Brothers
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5462
Rare Martin Brothers Miniature Bird by Robert Wallace Martin.
The Cobalt Glazed Bird stands with wings tucked in and a quizzical / curious expression.
8cm high, Dated 1913
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
R.W. Martin & Bros. Ceramic Pitcher
By Martin Brothers
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful pitcher decorated with small birds and butterfly among branches of cherry blossoms. Tan ground with shades of brown and whites. Incised RW Martin & Bros, London & Southall,...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Martin Brothers Vase
By Martin Brothers
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5465
Martin Brothers Vase decorated with Lizards amongst scrolling foliage and seedheads
31cm high
Dated 1893
Category
Antique 1890s Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Martin Brothers Musician Imp
By Martin Brothers
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5463
Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers, a stoneware Musician Imp modelled as a Cellist on a later wooden plinth.
Illustrated in Haslem’s Book “The Martin Brothers Potters...
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
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Martin Brothers Musician
By Martin Brothers
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5464
Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers. A Musician Imp modelled playing the Blocks on a later Wooden Base (loose)
Crack across the forearm
14.5cm high
Circa 1906
Illustra...
Category
Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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Martin Brothers Loving Cup
By Martin Brothers
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5461
Martin Brothers Loving Cup with a crisp firing of an aquatic scene with twin handles.
The vessel, thrown and decorated by Edwin and Walter Martin features stylised decoration of 9 fish...
Category
Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Stoneware
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