Barker Bros 'Arabesque' by John Guildford

Barker Bros 'Arabesque' Art Deco Vase by John Guildford c1928

A large 'Arabesque' vase designed by John Guildford for Barker Brothers of Longton. This hand painted range concentrated mainly on tea and coffee tableware, making this stunning vase a real rarity. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Barker Bros 'Arabesque' by John Guildford

Barker Bros 'Arabesque' Art Deco Vase by John Guildford c1928

John Guildford initially worked for Gray's Pottery and in 1922 left to join Barker Brothers as a decorator and designer. As with Clarice Cliff and Susie Cooper, his name was incorporated into the factory mark as a designer of hand painted wares. Much rarer than the other two big art deco names (less output over a shorter period), his work is usually seen on tablewares. This large and stunning 'Arabesque' vase is a great rarity. For more details visit Premier Antiques