Daisy Merton Hand Painted Newtone Vase from Bakewell Brothers Pottery Sydney.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, you can still find fabulous gems in Op Shops.

I have to admit that I found this one last year and did a draft post and never finished it.

I just picked up another fabulous Bakewell’s piece and realised that I had to finish and publish this post first.

You may already be aware that I am a Bakewell’s collector and a big fan. Please see my Bakewells Pottery Sydney Article

This vase was found in an Op Shop in the Illawarra in 2023.

I wonder how long it was on the shelf because:

• the ‘Newtone Pottery Sydney’ stamp in the shape of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, has been erased.
• there is no D V Merton signature on the base (in blue) or on the artwork,
• there is one chip on the base,
• it has all-over crazing, and
• there is some blue smudging around the flowers, like the colours may have run.

However, it is still a stunning piece and when I spotted it, I could not believe my luck.

I have never seen one in person, but I am pretty confident that this one is the real deal. The shape is right, the colours are right, the subject matter is right. Anyway, I am happy.

I thought this was the ultimate find (Don’t we always feel that way until the next one comes along.) Take a look at my next post Pontiac Tea Set

To more on Daisy Merton, go to https://www.carters.com.au/index.cfm/index/9936-merton-daisy-australia-ceramics/ .

Daisy Merton Hand Painted Newtone Vase from Bakewell Brothers Pottery Sydney.