Baron, Barnstaple baluster shaped vase with incised birds and flowers on a stipple ground, with two writhen handles. In green and ochre colours. Pattern number 100. Initials EP and WHG. 15cm high.
Price £130 including UK postage.
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UK Postage and Packaging £10.00
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Baron Pottery was founded by William Leonard Baron, who was born in Sidmouth, Devon, in 1863. He studied at Lambeth School of Art, his first job was at Doulton in Lambeth in the early 1880s. Around 1884 he moved to Barnstaple to work at the North Devon, Brannam Pottery company, continuing his studies at Barnstaple School of Art.
In the 1890’s he branched out on his own, setting up Baron Pottery at Rolle Quay near Barnstaple, going into direct competition with his former employer.