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Rare Arts and Crafts Compton Pottery Owl Bookend


Rare Arts and Crafts Compton Pottery Owl Bookend by Mary Seton Watts.
A rare and highly collected example of an Arts and Crafts Compton pottery owl bookend by Mary Seton Watts.
Amusingly and well modelled as a pair of barn owls in relief, this is a good example of Compton especially with owls as the subject matter.
A well potted and seldom seen example that has been well painted well with little or no loss to the paintwork where usually there is significant losses due to the nature of the soft white body and tempera egg based paint work.
Compton was sold in several London shops, including Liberty & Co.
Size: 16cm tall with impressed Compton Pottery Guildford and Made in England marks to the base. The original shop price label of 5 shillings is affixed to the base.
Circa: 1900.
Condition: In excellent original condition with little or no loss to the paintwork where usually there is significant loss due to the nature of the soft white body and tempera egg based paint work.
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By appointment only
Didsbury
Manchester
Tel : 07400621585
Non UK callers : +44 7400621585
A rare and highly collected example of an Arts and Crafts Compton pottery owl bookend by Mary Seton Watts.
Amusingly and well modelled as a pair of barn owls in relief, this is a good example of Compton especially with owls as the subject matter.
A well potted and seldom seen example that has been well painted well with little or no loss to the paintwork where usually there is significant losses due to the nature of the soft white body and tempera egg based paint work.
Compton was sold in several London shops, including Liberty & Co.
Size: 16cm tall with impressed Compton Pottery Guildford and Made in England marks to the base. The original shop price label of 5 shillings is affixed to the base.
Circa: 1900.
Condition: In excellent original condition with little or no loss to the paintwork where usually there is significant loss due to the nature of the soft white body and tempera egg based paint work.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Dimensions16cm tall with impressed Compton Pottery Guildford and Made in England marks to the base. The original shop price label of 5 shillings is affixed to the base.
Category Antique Ceramics
Date Circa 1900
1900s Antiques Material Earthenware
Origin English
Maker Compton Pottery
Condition n excellent original condition with little or no loss to the paintwork where usually there is significant loss due to the nature of the soft white body and tempera egg based paint work.
Item code as757a131 / Ref 10210
Status Sold
£380.00 
$504.45 
€444.30 

$

€

Conversion rates as of 23/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
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Smaller items are usually shipped within 4 working days, Monday to Friday. Once your item has left our premises, we'll send you an email with tracking information. Couriers we use for standard deliveries include Royal Mail, Parcelforce and DPD.
Larger items, including furniture, may be delivered by one of our approved couriers.
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Didsbury
Manchester
Tel : 07400621585
Non UK callers : +44 7400621585
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