Two Charlotte Rhead vases and a Susie Cooper jug

Three pieces of Art Deco pottery, comprising two Charlotte Rhead for Crown Ducal twin-handled vases, shape 148, comprising 'Persino' pattern, circa 1932-1935, and 'Blue Peony', circa 1935-38, 15cm high; and a green Susie Cooper jug decorated with charging rams, bright green glaze, 23cm high, each signed (3)

Provenance: The Charlotte Rhead vases are ex. Bernard Bumpus Collection previously sold in these rooms in February 2011. See Bernard Bumpus, 'Collecting Rhead Pottery', Francis Joseph, 1999, pg 51 plate 54, where the 'Persino' vase is illustrated.

Condition Report
Suzie Cooper jug - two small glaze nibbles near foot rim
Green Charlotte Rhead vase - foot rim wear and poor glaze adhesion
Blue vase - scratches and scuffs to blue paint on rims and handles. Small patch of glaze crazing

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