A Very Fine Scottish Wemyss Table Ewer & Basin of impressive size, decorated in the Cabbage Rose pattern, possibly painted by Edwin Sandland.

Retailed by Thomas Good. South Audley Street, Mayfair, London. 

Ewer Height: 10" (25.5cm). Width: 10" (25.5cm).

Basin Diam: 15.75" (40cm). Height: 5" (12.75cm).

Eur.985.00 Sold

Shipped to Norwich England.

NOTE: Wemyss Ware probably the most attractive and sought-after Scottish pottery, was first produced in Fife Scotland in 1882.  

It was named after the Wemyss family of the local Wemyss castle, who were early and enthusiastic patrons of the ware.

Robert Methven Heron, who had inherited the Fife Pottery, became very enthusiastic about Continental styles of Pottery. He particularly admired hand decoration and recruited highly trained Continental painters for his family business.

One of these designers, Karel Nekola, remained in Fife, collaborating with his employer to produce the vibrant and characterful designs of 'Wemyss Ware', which met with immediate success and have delighted generations since then.

The Fife Pottery closed in the 1930s, and the rights to 'Wemyss' were bought by a pottery in Devon. Karel Nekola's son Joseph, himself an able designer, moved down to Devon. There he carried on producing the ware and training apprentices. 

One of these, Esther Weeks, proved particularly gifted. Joseph taught her the famous 'cabbage rose' and other secret painting techniques he had learnt from his father. Esther became Head Decorator when Joseph died in 1952.