Object Name : Tobacco Jar (Wally Bird)

Physical Description : Trio of birds on a rectangular base. Central bird has wings around birds on either side. The birds form 3 separate pots, each with a lid (head). Decorated in brown, beige, blue and green salt-glaze.

Historical associations : These birds look very human. Each has a different expression, giving each a separate personality. With his wings - emulating arms - around the birds at his side, the larger central bird gives a very human, caring gesture. This trio of birds is very rare. Maybe Robert Wallace Martin was depicting his three brothers in bird form ?

Producer role : Maker
Producer name : Martin, Robert Wallace
Production date/period : 20.1.1906

Producer role : Factory
Producer name : Martin Brothers
Production place : Southall

Material : body: stoneware
Technique : hand-modelled
Material : decoration: salt glazed
Technique : incised, hand-painted

Inscription type : incised and painted
Inscription location : Around inside collar of each lid.
Transcription : R.W. Martin + Bros London + Southall 20.1.1906