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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Martin Ware

Inkwell and Liner
ca. 1890-1905 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Inkwell, four-sided, slabbed and angled inwards with pierced top for liner. Each side is incised with grass and dragon-fly designs, painted in dark green and light blue.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Inkwell
  • Liner
TitleMartin Ware (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Salt-glazed stoneware with glass liner
Brief description
'Martin Ware' inkwell, salt-glazed stoneware with glass liner, made by R.W. Martin & Brothers, England (London), ca. 1890-1905
Physical description
Inkwell, four-sided, slabbed and angled inwards with pierced top for liner. Each side is incised with grass and dragon-fly designs, painted in dark green and light blue.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.3cm
  • Width: 7.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Martin Bros / London' (Signed on one face, incised)
  • 'Martin Bros / London / 8-83' (Incised on base)
Gallery label
Inkwell 'Martin Ware' made by R.W. Martin & Brothers, London, England, C.26-1974 Given by Miss N.V. Wade(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Given by Miss N. V. Wade
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.26-1974

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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