Sold for:
$50,000

Several glazed-over firing lines to body, in the making. Nearly invisible professional restoration and overspraying around base of head (above collar), about 4-5" around. Goes up about 2" at back of head. Holes in collar were made during manufacture. ROBERT W. MARTIN (1843 - 1923); MARTIN BROTHERS Bird tobacco jar, England, 1898; Salt-glazed stoneware, ebonized wood; Head incised '9 - Martin Bros. 1898 London + Southall,' base incised 'Martin Bros. London + Southall'; On base: 11" x 6"; Provenance: Rago Auctions, Early 20th C. Design, 26 October 2013, lot 122; Collection of Andrew Furer England


Auctioneer:
Rago

Date:
2019-09-21

Archived auctions similar to ROBERT WALLACE MARTIN FOR MARTIN BROTHERS POTTERY, Bird tobacco jar Down arrow


Sold for:
$27,500

Overall very good to excellent condition. One short, minor 1/4" hairline or firing line to rim of base, possibly in the making. Some minor glazed-over Read more…


Auctioneer:
Rago

Date:
2019-09-21


Sold for:
$27,500

Overall very good condition. Minor 1/2" x 1/4" bruise and a few scratches to edge of ceramic base. A couple of minor dents to wood Read more…


Auctioneer:
Rago

Date:
2019-09-21


Sold for:
$40,000

Excellent condition. A few firing lines to body, in making of. A few minor dents to wood base. ROBERT W. MARTIN (1843 - 1923); MARTIN BROTHERS Read more…


Auctioneer:
Rago

Date:
2019-09-21


Sold for:
$25,000

Short, minor glazed-over firing line to beak and tight 1" hairline to base associated with one screw, all in the making. ROBERT W. MARTIN (1843 - Read more…


Auctioneer:
Rago

Date:
2019-09-21


Sold for:
$62,500

Small, thin chip to back edge of head approx. 3/4" x 1/8". A few glazed-over firing lines to base, in the making. Some looseness and Read more…


Auctioneer:
Rago

Date:
2019-09-21


Sold for:
$40,000

Unusual firing to piece. Professional restoration to 1 1/2" x 1/2" area near corner of beak. Several small flecks around opening of base, one tiny Read more…


Auctioneer:
Rago

Date:
2019-09-21


Sold for:
$22,500

Excellent condition, some minor wear to ebonized finish on base. ROBERT W. MARTIN (1843 - 1923); MARTIN BROTHERS Bird tobacco jar, England, ca. 1905; Salt-glazed stoneware, Read more…


Auctioneer:
Rago

Date:
2019-09-21


Sold for:
$60,000

Excellent condition. A couple of minor glazed-over firing lines to base, in the making. ROBERT W. MARTIN (1843 - 1923); MARTIN BROTHERS Tall bird tobacco jar, Read more…


Auctioneer:
Rago

Date:
2019-09-21


Sold for:
$35,000

Overall very good condition. One minor 1/4" chip to one feather above eye. One glazed-over firing line to bottom of beak, in the making. Base: Read more…


Auctioneer:
Rago

Date:
2019-09-21


Sold for:
$25,000

Overall very good condition. Minor 1/4" shallow darkened chip and 1/4" darkened bruise to edge of ceramic base, possibly in the making. Some light wear Read more…


Auctioneer:
Rago

Date:
2019-09-21