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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by denbydump March 8th 2023, 4:19 pm
A large "blossom ware" vase/jardiniere, as usual no mark, apart from "Hand made".
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Bretby England vase
by Dogs&Daisies March 16th 2023, 2:05 pm
I have a vase which has the Bretby stamp on, just with 'England', but no number, so am curious to it's history. It is of the green & yellow matt which I have seen described as some of their early work but really not sure what I have here. Any clues ? I bought it about 35 yrs ago in Cornwall.
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by NaomiM March 16th 2023, 2:10 pm
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by denbydump March 16th 2023, 3:51 pm
I think this is quite a late piece, probably from the 1950s.
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by philpot March 16th 2023, 6:40 pm
It does have strict almost utilitarian circa 1950 loo to it, when government rationing was still in full force.
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by Dogs&Daisies March 16th 2023, 6:43 pm
Thanks guys, the stamp looks so minimal that I wasn't sure if it was a Bretby! I've just always loved it while my other vases come & go :)
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Help Identifying the Artist of this Bretby Owl Vase
by Owlman April 26th 2023, 12:56 pm
Hi,
I have recently purchased a large 10 x 7 inch Bretby vase that has the unusual decoration of two owls. One is in a moonlit scene between two tress and the other is in flight. Also which I find quite unusual is that the decoration is in thick enamels.
Would you be able to find out for me the artist and the red glaze to the vase.
Many Thanks.
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by NaomiM April 26th 2023, 2:01 pm
Lovely. Helps to have a photo of the base. There may be a pattern number
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by Owlman April 26th 2023, 2:34 pm
Hi,
Many thanks for your quick reply.
Sadly there is no pattern number to the vase. But beside the Bretby mark to the right there is a letter within a circle.
I hope this helps.
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by denbydump April 26th 2023, 4:36 pm
So the decoration is Over the glaze?
Has it scratched? Will it scratch? or has it been fired on?
Has it scratched? Will it scratch? or has it been fired on?
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by NaomiM April 26th 2023, 6:42 pm
Yes, I was wondering if it was a later overpainting by a previous owner
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by Owlman April 27th 2023, 1:55 pm
Good afternoon,
In reply to the owl decoration which i am no expert, the decoration is over the glaze,
it appears fired on and does not scratch off.
I feel that there is a lighter red colour around the moon to depict the moonlight plus the painted gilt moon has an area of loss and is totally white underneath which would have been original.
Thank you.
In reply to the owl decoration which i am no expert, the decoration is over the glaze,
it appears fired on and does not scratch off.
I feel that there is a lighter red colour around the moon to depict the moonlight plus the painted gilt moon has an area of loss and is totally white underneath which would have been original.
Thank you.
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by NaomiM April 27th 2023, 2:21 pm
Probably a one of a kind. Nice pot
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by denbydump May 11th 2023, 1:53 pm
A 7in high cold painted cat with glass eyes, #1349, c1901.
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by denbydump May 11th 2023, 2:04 pm
A 10 in long cold painted cat with glass eyes, with a ball of wool, #1319, c1901.
There is also a model with it holding a cotton reel, and a rarer third model that
escapes me ATM. They originally had a red or pink ribbon collar, often missing.
They were also made with open backs as Posy holders.
They were later re-issued in a proper full black gloss glaze, again with ribbon
collars. There were also smaller versions of the same models.
There is also a model with it holding a cotton reel, and a rarer third model that
escapes me ATM. They originally had a red or pink ribbon collar, often missing.
They were also made with open backs as Posy holders.
They were later re-issued in a proper full black gloss glaze, again with ribbon
collars. There were also smaller versions of the same models.
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Info On Bretby Unglazed Sculpture Pleae
by malkibiggs May 24th 2023, 2:56 pm
Hello ( and thanks for allowing me to join the forum )
At a recent auction I purchased a number of Bretby Pottery items, including vases and a parrot. What caught my eye though was an unglazed terracotta type finish to a super study of a young boy sat on a stone plinth. I have not been able to find its like anywhere and wonder if anyone can help with any information. It carries the full Bretby logo, Made In England and pattern number 3410 to the inside of the base.
Many thanks
At a recent auction I purchased a number of Bretby Pottery items, including vases and a parrot. What caught my eye though was an unglazed terracotta type finish to a super study of a young boy sat on a stone plinth. I have not been able to find its like anywhere and wonder if anyone can help with any information. It carries the full Bretby logo, Made In England and pattern number 3410 to the inside of the base.
Many thanks
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by denbydump May 24th 2023, 3:29 pm
It would date to approx 1933/34. Can't say I have seen this model, and no reference
in the book, but usually their figures were glazed, so it maybe unfinished, unless it
was an attempt at mimicing "Parian ware".
in the book, but usually their figures were glazed, so it maybe unfinished, unless it
was an attempt at mimicing "Parian ware".
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Possibly an ashtray - Bretby
by Thejaderooms July 16th 2023, 5:18 pm
It has stamped marks to the bottom but I can’t read them or even guess at them
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by denbydump July 16th 2023, 9:05 pm
A bretby posy vase
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by olipayton September 1st 2023, 12:29 pm
A nice Bretby bowl / planter in a trefoil shape
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Bretby Pot
by LankyLinda May 9th 2024, 8:10 pm
Does anyone have any ideas about this lovely pot such as date or pattern. TIA
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by Aussiebretby November 14th 2024, 8:54 am
Can anyone advise of the date , rarity and value of this vase please?
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by denbydump November 14th 2024, 10:50 am
The number 2217 dates it to around 1911 - 1914.
B indicates it was one of a pair.
It looks like one of the "Flame" glazes, but no idea if it had a name as such.
A nice colourful piece, though you didn't say how tall it is, but we don't give
valuations on the forum sorry.
B indicates it was one of a pair.
It looks like one of the "Flame" glazes, but no idea if it had a name as such.
A nice colourful piece, though you didn't say how tall it is, but we don't give
valuations on the forum sorry.
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Re: Bretby Art Pottery - Henry Tooth & Co. Ltd
by Aussiebretby November 14th 2024, 11:12 am
Thanks for that.
It is 7 inches tall
It is 7 inches tall
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