Martin Brother's Musical Imp

8 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers a Musical Imp modelled as a Chorister Apparently Unmarked 10cm high, 9.5cm wide, 9cm deep

7 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Rare King Chess Piece Dated 1901 14.5cm high, 7.5cm wide, 7.5cm deep Restoration to hand and finial of Orb Lacking the full Sceptre Areas wher...

29 R.W. Martin for the Martin Brothers a well modelled and defined Chess Piece Firing Cracks 8cm high, 2.5cm wide, 2.5cm deep Dated 1902

26 Martin Brothers Chess Piece modelled as a Pawn 8.5cm high, 3cm wide, 3cm deep Firing cracks Dated 1901 £950

17 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers modelled as a Queen sat on a throne flanked by Grotesques Lacking sceptre and restoration to the left chair leg and cushion tassel 14cm high, 7....

22 R W Martin for the Martin Brothers, a Chess Piece modelled as a Bishop Lacking Staff and large chip to the plinth, several firing cracks 17cm high, 6.5cm wide, 6.5cm deep Dated 1901

A rare and important pair of stoneware grotesque amphibious creature andirons by Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Brothers dating from the mid 1870’s. The heavily made andirons portray two grotesque amphibious creatures crouching on their hind limbs and bound back to back by a blue band. The creatures stand on a large rectangular stepped plinth base and are decorated in shades of ochre and blue, one slightly darker glazed than the other. Both have incised makers marks the edge of the plinth bases. Provenance: Acquired directly from a private US Collection. For a similar pair, see Bonhams, Decorative Arts from 1960, 26th November 2013. Lot 3. This pair of unrecorded figural andirons, are amongst the most unusual pieces of Martinware and are believed to have been completed as a private commission during the mid-1870s. These scarce and curious objects foreshadow the inception of the iconic ‘Wally Bird...

A tall and impressive stoneware vase decorated with duelling dragons designed by Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Brothers dated 1896. The tall o...

Heavy, ornate brass applique depicting musical instruments; originally used to decorate a piece of furniture, but will make a fascinating wall decoration.

Beautiful pair of hand-painted musical cherub statues. Measures: 10" H x 3" W.     

Designed by Agustina Bottoni Handcrafted in Italy Materials: solid brass with satin finish - rayon fringes Size 110cm x 22cm / 43” x 9” Chain length 150cm / 60" Melodicware ex...

Designed by Agustina Bottoni Handcrafted in Italy Materials: Solid brass with satin finish - rayon fringes Size: 150cm x 110cm Chain length: 150cm / 60 Melodicware explores the auditory experience of objects. These items contains brass chimes of different lengths that play musical notes. Swinging by breeze or touch, they release casual melodies inspired by Debussy. Melodicware not only embellishes a space as a jewel. Through interaction, it comes to life for a fleeting moment. The lush fringes of the delicate pieces invite to be touched by passers by, becoming thus an unexpected musical instrument. Agustina Bottoni Agustina Bottoni is an independent Argentinian designer based in Milan. She works for companies, private clients and self-productions of objects, textiles and furniture. Graduated at the University of Buenos Aires, and after years of working in the fashion industry, she transferred to Milan, graduating with honors of the MA in product design at the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti. Following, she collaborated with design studios in Italy and the Netherlands before dedicating since 2015 to her independent design practice. Exploring the language of everyday objects, these projects tell stories through a gentle use of shape. Agustina’s multicultural experience influences the research of different materials and techniques. They also encourage an emotional perception, considering objects as companions in our lives. Her works have been exhibited at Triennale Design Museum in Milan, Salone del Mobile, Maison&Objet and others. Since 2016, she is a co-founder of design collective The Ladies’ Room. Selected exhibitions 2017: Operæ Design Fair, Lingotto, Turin 2017: Fenoména by The Ladies’ Room, 5Vie Milan, Italy 2017: Ambiente Fair with Il Coccio Design Edition, Frankfurt 2016: W. Women in Italian...