Vintage 1950s Studio Pottery Terracotta Vase by Potter Heather Marie Webster (Martin)

Studio pottery is pottery made by professional and amateur artists or artisans working alone or in small groups, making unique items or short runs. Typically, all stages of manufacture are carried out by the artists themselves. 

If you're looking for unique, decorative yet functional items for your home, studio pottery is the way to go. Becoming more and more fashionable, these stand out pieces usually in muted, earthy tones would look lovely in any style home. 

This lovely terracotta vase / pot by potter Heather Marie Webster (later Martin) is sure to look great in any room of the house. Please not this vessel cannot hold water.

In general good condition with some surface wear commensurate with age. Measures approximately 10cm tall and 12.5cm in diameter.

For those of you that live in the UK and have a similar love for studio pottery, make sure you pay a visit to the York Art Gallery. Now the world’s most extensive collection of British Studio Pottery, with more than 5,000 pieces, well worth a trip.