Denby Glyn Colledge Vase Large Ovoid Mallow Studio Pottery Signed Vintage
£63.00
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Denby Glyn Colledge Vase Large Ovoid Mallow Studio Pottery Signed Vintage
£63.00
Item Overview
- Type: Large Mallow Ovoid Art Pottery Vase / Mid-Century Studio Stoneware Urn
- Designer: Glyn Colledge (British, 1922–2000)
- Brand: Denby
- Manufacturer: Joseph Bourne & Son Ltd (Denby Pottery, Derbyshire)
- MPN: Glyn Ware Pattern 1 (Alternatively Mallow Leaf Range)
- Place of Origin: England, United Kingdom
- Style: Mid-Century British Studio Pottery / Organic Modernist / Country House Splendour
- Colour: Soft Sage Green, Terracotta Rust Pink, Muted Ochre, Creamy Off-White, and Speckled Charcoal Glaze Highlights
- Design Era: High Mid-Century Modern (c. 1956–1959)
- Material: Heavy-Gauge Vitrified Stoneware / Studio Art Ceramic
- Set Includes: One (1) Single Large Ovoid Statement Vase
- Features: Hand-Incised Artist Cursive Signature, Factory Stamped Rectangular Backstamp, Textured Stippled Glaze Casing, Thickened Rolled Rim Profile
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition (Completely free from post-factory structural chips, hairline cracks, or modern restoration)
- Size and Capacity: Substantial statement size; stands approximately 11.25 inches (28.5 cm) tall with a maximum shoulder diameter of roughly 7.5 inches (19 cm) and a 4.5-inch (11.4 cm) rim opening.
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This premium stoneware vase dates precisely to the late 1950s (c. 1956–1959). The combination of the classic rectangular factory ink backstamp and Glyn’s authentic hand-incised script signature provides a reliable diagnostic window. This marks the peak era of early "Glyn Ware" production, when pieces were individually hand-signed by the artist prior to the switch to printed factory backstamps in the 1960s.
- Historical Note: Glyn Colledge was a monumental figure in mid-century British design, given his own dedicated studio at the Denby works after the Second World War. His freestanding "Glyn Ware" range represents a deliberate move away from automated factory assembly lines toward organic, freehand folk art craftsmanship. Each piece was hand-decorated by trailing elegant leaf arrangements directly onto the damp stoneware body. The signature off-white background mottling was achieved via a specialised stippling technique that reacted dynamically inside the kiln, making every oversized ovoid vase completely unique. Large-form vessels carrying Glyn's direct hand-incised signature are highly coveted by serious studio pottery collectors, representing the absolute pinnacle of his early studio career.
Description
A magnificent, highly commanding example of mid-century British studio ceramics, this large Bourne Denby stoneware ovoid vase adds immediate heritage character to any collector's display. Hand-decorated with an intricate, repeating composition of stylised leaves and unfurling botanical fronds, the vase showcases a sophisticated, muted palette that seamlessly suits both neutral rustic spaces and vibrant mid-century interiors.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Authentic Hand-Incised Signature: The raw clay base bears the distinct, hand-carved script signature of Glyn Colledge himself beneath the official factory mark.
- Exceptional Tactile Finish: The off-white background features a deeply characteristic stippled, matte texture that contrasts beautifully against the satin-glaze brushwork of the leaves.
- Vase Architecture: Features a beautifully balanced ovoid silhouette with a short, stout neck terminating in a neatly rolled rim, offering maximum structural volume.
Condition Report
This substantial art pottery vase is in excellent vintage condition, exhibiting high-grade preservation. The stoneware body is entirely sound, solid, and free from chips, structural hairline cracks, fleabites, or historic repairs to the rim or base. The interior remains remarkably clean with no notable hard-water line scaling or heavy residue staining. The hand-painted glaze patterns remain bright, crisp, and beautifully uniform. In keeping with hand-thrown studio ware of the 1950s, the piece displays a minor factory glaze variance common to the firing process, including a tiny patch of glaze crawling/bubbling on a dark leaf scroll—completely original to the manufacturing day. Please check the macro photographs to verify the excellent physical scale and pristine condition.
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: This heavy art pottery vase will be securely double-boxed, cocooned in high-density bubble cushioning, and packed with internal void-fill to absorb impacts and prevent motion inside the transit casing.
- Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
We want you to be delighted with your heritage find.
- Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
- Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.