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FS11: Two Day Fine Art Sale

Martin Bros Spoon Warmer

Auction Lot FS11/473

A Martin Bros salt glazed stoneware 'grotesque' spoon warmer. Signed RW Martin, London &amp; Southall 11-1879.

Martin Bros Spoon Warmer (FS11/473) offered in our Two Day Fine Art Sale starting on 13th July 2011 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

A Martin Bros salt glazed stoneware 'grotesque' spoon warmer. Signed RW Martin, London & Southall 11-1879.

Price Realised

£14,500

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Ceramics and Glass

Fine Art Category

Martin Brothers

Sale Information

FS11: Two Day Fine Art Sale
Wednesday, 13th July 2011
Okehampton Street, Exeter

Contact

For more information about this particular auction lot, please contact:-

Nic Saintey

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