W L Baron, Barnstaple. A baluster shaped vase with two handles. Decorated with fish and shells. Incised mark beneath. 14cm high.
Price £95.00 including UK postage.
Contact michael@pannierantiques.com for more details
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.