Ashtead Potters M2 Lion of Industry Orange
DESCRIPTION: An Ashtead Potters M2 Lion of Industry in Orange glaze designed by Sir Percy Metcalfe. Art Deco form of a seated lion on plinth. Made for the Wembley British Empire Exhibition 1924/1925.
MARKS: Early Ashtead Potters mark comprising 'Ashtead Potters' split by oak tree logo. This is an extremely rare piece.
COLOUR: Orange (indicated by 'm' mark on later peices)
MATERIAL: Earthenware
DATE: 1924
SIZE: 18.5cm (7.3 inches) tall. 23cm (9.1 inches) wide
