Arthur Vandyk Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale this rare, collectable and highly desirable hand-painted Clarice Cliff original vintage Secrets pattern 'Octagon' bowl. This is likely to be an early example of the Secrets pattern because when Clarice Cliff started her designing, she was given wares from the Wilkinson factory to decorate and these are one of those wares as the Wilkinson stamp is visible under the Clarice Cliff stamp.


Designer: Clarice Cliff

Pattern: Secrets in Green

Range: Fantasque/Bizarre

Date: C1933

Decoration method: Hand-painted on glaze. Honeyglaze.

Dimensions

Diameter: 17cm

Condition Report
Some quite deep yellowing of the back of the bowl and uneven discolouration on the back. There is wear to the base and some firing faults often seen on Clarice cliff pottery, no chips cracks or crazing, some minor fading to the paintwork - this is a beautiful example indeed.

History of Clarice Cliff's Octagonal Fruit Bowl Design

This shape was known as 'Octagon' in Clarice Cliff literature of the time and was produced between 1926-1938. Fruit sets largely have one large octagonal bowl with six small octagonal bowls. This bowl for sale is one of the six smaller bowls from the Secrets fruit salad set.

The 'Secrets' Art Deco Clarice Cliff pattern first designed in 1933 is highly desirable, collectable and charming with colourful deep green, yellow and brown art deco shades, a nature based scene with a quaint looking farm house/ red roof cottages surrounded by trees.

This would make the perfect gift/birthday present or a great addition to your Clarice Cliff collection or a perfect affordable piece to start your Clarice Cliff collection.

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