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Offered here is an exceptionally rare and authentic Clarice Cliff \"My Garden Night\" (black-ground) tapered cylindrical vase, Shape number 685. Produced by Newport Pottery in Burslem, England, circa 1937–1940. This highly sought-after matte black variant features vibrant, thickly embossed hand-painted flowers at the base.
This is the sought-after, rarer matte black colorway featuring vibrant, thickly embossed hand-painted flowers at the base.
- Manufacturer:Newport Pottery, Burslem, England
- Date:Late 1930s (circa 1937–1940)
- Backstamp:Fully marked with the clean script\"Clarice Cliff / Newport Pottery / England\"stamp. It also features a clear hand-painted green\"L\"decorator’s mark.
- Dimensions:Stands approximately 7.5 inches tall.
Condition Report:
This piece is in excellent, nearly-new condition, which is exceptionally rare for the matte black glaze.
- NOchips, cracks, hairlines, or restoration.
- NOflaking or scratches to the black matte ground.
- Note:There are several factory-original white glaze pinpoints from burst bubbles during the 1930s kiln firing. These are original manufacturing characteristics and do not detract from the beauty or value of the piece. There is another pinpoint white mark that could have occurred during manufacturing, or could be a micro-scratch in the glaze. A very small smudge can also be seen in the matte surface. Please review the photos.
Price:$350Payment via PayPal Goods & Services only to ensure protection for both parties. The vase will be meticulously double-boxed and heavily padded for safe transit. Please DM me for more photos or a shipping quote to your location!