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Who are the Martin Brothers?

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Who are the Martin Brothers?
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

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

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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