Earthenware coffee set by Martin Boyd Pottery
Object No. 91/877
Set up by sculptor Guy Boyd (1923-1988, cousin of architect Robin Boyd) with Norma Flegg and others in Sydney around 1946-1948, the Martin Boyd Pottery (named after Guy's uncle, novelist Martin Boyd) produced functional, plain coloured and hand-painted earthenware wares, including coffee sets and boxed ramekins. The designs were suitable for casual lifestyles being adopted by Sydney and Melbourne modernists, and affordable prices made Martin Boyd wares popular with post-war homemakers. Anne-Marie Van de Ven, Curator, 2018
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Summary
Object Statement
Coffee set, 'Tweed' design, earthenware, Martin Boyd Pottery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1946-1960
Physical Description
Coffee set, 'Tweed' design, earthenware, hand painted and glazed with black and orange plaid pattern, Martin Boyd Pottery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1946-1960.
HISTORY
Notes
From the collection of Alex Sikkes. Incomplete set - missing sugar pot and creamer (?).
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Mr Alex Sikkes
Acquisition Date
18 July 1991
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