Part Flambe Bottle - Really Tricky Signature

by **MCWebs** March 8th 2018, 5:58 pm

I bought this thinking it could have been a Derek Davis piece (saw a similar example on ebay) - but on closer inspection i dont think the base matches up - bit of a long shot but does anybody have any ideas..

Part Flambe Bottle - Really Tricky Signature P1090120

Part Flambe Bottle - Really Tricky Signature P1090120

Part Flambe Bottle - Really Tricky Signature P1090121

Part Flambe Bottle - Really Tricky Signature P1090122

Could be a head scratcher this one!!! Shrugs

by **philpot** March 8th 2018, 6:41 pm

Looks a bit like Derek Davis, and you could possibly read it as that. His normal signature is a clear painted Davis signature in black

by **MCWebs** March 8th 2018, 7:39 pm

yeah, i had the similar feeling when i saw it online but up close, i dont know it just feels a bit too smooth and crisp to be his, doesnt have the ruggedness - maybe i'm over analysing geek

by **dantheman** March 8th 2018, 7:44 pm

No I thought exactly the same thing

by **philpot** March 8th 2018, 9:25 pm

Its gotta be really. That narrow top. the sort of mixed up reddish glaze blending into the speckled brown. Its classic Davis. And I collect him. Have got about half a dozen pieces now. Used to live in Southampton, and you used to see this type of piece in Ford Boot sale and the Midday Chichester one. Which is not surprising, as he lived in Arundel for yonks. It is just really that signature and that may be a glazing issue.

by **philpot** March 8th 2018, 9:29 pm

Dan~s and mine are in this thread. Just compare how similar the red glaze is.https://www.20thcenturyforum.com/t4298-derek-davis?highlight=derek+davis

by **dantheman** March 8th 2018, 9:50 pm

I just don't see it, even the clay looks wrong

by **MCWebs** March 8th 2018, 10:18 pm

Really appreciate both of your thoughts - I've learned something new - didnt realize he had more than one signature.. I've 2 pieces of his already both with just the Davis signature.. So many many thanks.