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4 main designers
We mainly focus on 4 main designers plus some other influential ones of the 20th century.
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Moorcroft
Moorcroft pottery established by William Moorcroft. In 1897 he started work at James MacIntyre. He mastered the tube-lining technique that Moorcroft is famous for. In 1913 he built his own factory and the pottery was taken on by his son Walter, following William's death in 1945 and the company is still producing pottery today.
Lalique glass
Established by Rene Lalique who originally made jewellery but moved his attention to moulded glass production. He was famous for his Art Deco glass art designs, including vases, perfume bottles and hood ornaments. Lalique glass continued after his death in 1945 and is still produced today.
Clarice Cliff
Born in 1899 and started work at 13. Moved to A J Wilkinson's factory in 1916 and was given her own studio.She is famous for her brightly coloured range of pottery which was a big hit within the Art Deco period of the 1920's and 1930's.
Martin Brothers
The four Martin Brothers produced salt glazed pottery from 1873 to 1923 and were famous for their stoneware jugs and bird jars. Originally situated in Fulham before moving to Southall in 1877 where they stayed.
Other Influential 20th Century Designers
This includes Royal Worcester, Della Robbia, Goldscheider, Wedgewood and Whitefriars glass along with other designers that catch our eye.
About us
I have spent many years collecting and researching 20th Century ceramics and glass and I now I am putting that knowledge to good use.
Our Quality Statement
Prices are based on the rarity and condition of items and condition reports will be supplied as standard. I look to find the best examples of a particular design and shape and offer as wide a choice as possible.
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