keith murray wedgwood Staw Shoulder vase, conical banding
beautiful Wedgwood pottery, designed by Keith Murray, 8.5insstraw ribbed & fluted cylindrical vase, early 1940s.
This vase is in wonderful condition with no cracks, only two very small flea bites please see photographs. No repairs. Entirely commensurate for age.
The base has the blue "of Etruria KM Wedgwood & Barlaston mark", "Made in England" stamp.
This piece of Wedgwood pottery dates after 1940 because the base stamp changed to a circular Etruria KM Wedgwood, Made in England Barlaston stamp when earthenware production transferred to Barlaston in 1940.
Keith Day Pearce Murray (5 July 1892 - 1981) ...
A New Zealand born architect and designer who worked as a ceramics, glass and metal ware designer for Wedgwood in the 1930s and 1940s. He is considered one of the most influential designers of the Art deco style.
Murray was born in the Auckland suburb of Mt Eden. His father, John Murray was from Scotland and his mother Lillian was from Nelson, New Zealand. The family emigrated to England when he was 14. He graduated from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London in 1921.
His visits to exhibitions such as the 1925 Exposition in Paris, and the 1931 Exhibition of Swedish Industrial Art in London inspired Murray to seek out opportunities to design vases and tableware’s for factory production, and as the depression of the early 1930s further reduced the demand for architecture he became a full-time designer.
He worked as a freelance designer at Stevens & Williams of Brierley Hill in the West Midlands in 1932. The trial pieces were shown in London that year and the 'Keith Murray range' was produced. Between 1932 and 1939 he produced over 1200 designs though many were only issued in quantities of six or twelve. In 1932 he also began working 2–3 months a year for the Wedgwood pottery. His designs in metal were created for Mappin and Webb.
Most of his work was with vases, bowls and similar cylindrical ware, executed in a clean and restrained style with decoration often limited to deeply incised lines or smooth steps in the shape. The whole piece is usually one colour without applied decoration.
From the beginning Murray's stature as a designer was recognised as every piece bore his signature above the prestigious Wedgwood mark. In 1936 Keith Murray was appointed architect in charge of designing the new Wedgwood factory at Barlaston Staffordshire. Following the war he returned to architecture and left the field of industrial design. Keith Murray's work sold well at the time, and has now become increasingly sought-after, as time has passed.
Dimensions as follows ...
Height: 8 1/2 inches
Diameter opening: 2 1/2 ins
Top Diameter: 5 1/2 inches
Weight: 1022grams
These stunning vases have become so very desirable and collectable and are appreciating.
This vase is a stunning piece of architectural design pottery.
A magnificent piece of Wedgwood pottery, a really beautiful eye catching piece, you just can't fail to be impressed. This very highly collectable and sought-after vase would make a superb gift.
The vase will be carefully packaged and posted, with insurance. So special delivery with £500 insurance.
For international buyers I will refund any unused postage as zones vary in price.
There will be no offers sent and the price won’t change.