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A Martin Brothers Hallowe’en?

Posted on 31st October 2012 by Jack Plane

I just came across this image of a nicely carved Hallowe’en pumpkin…

The pumpkin immediately reminded me of the earthenware face jugs produced by the Martin Brothers at their London pottery between 1873 and 1923…

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Formerly from the UK, Jack is a retired antiques dealer and self-taught woodworker, now living in Australia.

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4 Responses to A Martin Brothers Hallowe’en?

roy says:

31st October 2012 at 8:37 pm

wonderful, but I hope this is not modelled onthe diagram next to your post!!

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- Jack Plane says:
  
  31st October 2012 at 10:31 pm
  
  There’s a diagram next to my post?
  
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  - Peter Oster says:
    
    5th November 2012 at 7:20 am
    
    Mr. Plane, I do believe he was referencing the handsome portrait of yourself next to your name.
    
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    - Jack Plane says:
      
      5th November 2012 at 7:24 am
      
      Ah-ha! It is handsome isn’t it!
      
      JP
      
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