Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze
Beswick Pottery Ceramic Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze

Beswick Pottery, Clarice Cliff Era, Art Deco Footed Jug Vase, Cobalt, Flax and Sienna Drip Glaze

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This subtly bold work of Art Deco design is British pottery Beswick. With strong curves that infer Streamline Moderne, the international style of Art Deco that emerged in the 1930s was inspired by aerodynamic design. The elevated and sharp overlapping fins that form the triangular mouth of this piece capture attention with its presence. The overall form is a superb backdrop for the contrasting glaze decor.

The interior of the mouth is a striking Mint green which beautifully compliments the semi-matte drip glaze composition of Cobalt Blue, Flax Yellow that is finished with an accent of Sienna brown. The flow of the glaze beautifully contrasts against the strongly defined geometric lines of the piece.

The various elements in the design bring sleek sophistication and elegance suiting a room with decor inspired by Modernist, Art Deco, or Contemporary design influences. The excellent condition, model and palette of this work are a rare find.

CONDITION
Excellent, no chips or cracks. There is mild crazing to the glaze and light wear that is most evident on the underside of the feet which is commensurable with the age of the piece, please see photos as part of the condition report. The underside of the feet is faintly embossed with 'BESWICK ENGLAND' and only the belly underside, the model number '178'.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 7.5" / 19 cm tall (from base to rim) x c. 7.1" / 18 cm in length (across the widest point). Unpackaged weight: c. 1.0 kg / 980 g

A BIT OF HISTORY
Beswick Pottery
The Beswick firm was founded as 'J W Beswick' in 1892 by James Beswick and his sons in Staffordshire and originally produced tablewares and ornaments. The pottery was chiefly known for producing high-quality porcelain figurines such as animals and Beatrix Potter characters that have become highly sought after in the collectables market.

Following James Beswick's death in 1921, his grandson John took over and continued to expand the business. In 1934, introduced a new range of jugs, bowls and vases decorated with new matte glazes. Responding to the Modernist design influence of the time, many of these highly distinctive shapes were designed by Mr Symcox . These works were often decorated in 'satin matte' glazes using soft pastel colours running into each other or arranged in striking modern geometric blocks and lines. Beswick would go on to become known for their ceramic animal figures before being taken over by Royal Doulton in 1969 and finally closing in the early 2000's.

Though it is said these pieces will never be worth thousands, still, there is revived and growing interest in their Art Deco pieces as they survive in very good condition. They also justify Beswick's annoucement in a 1930's advertisement of "a sound body, with a brilliant, non-crazing glaze fashioned in hundreds of shapes".

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.


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