Milner Gray - Foley China - A five piece coffee service, cir...

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Milner Gray - Foley China - A five piece coffee service, circa 1930, the coffee pot of ovoid form with foliate moulded handle, black transfer printed convolvulus flowers and leaves over white ground and swagged border, comprising coffee pot, five cups and saucers, side plate, cream jug and sugar bowl, printed black marks, height of coffee pot 16cm. (14)

NB - This was designed for the 1934 Harrods and Art in Industry 'Modern Art for the Table' exhibitions. Marked 'First Edition'. In 1934 Foley China and Clarice Cliff were asked to produce a range of table wares for the exhibitions and notable artists of the day such as Paul Nash, Laura Knight, Duncan Grant, Graham Sutherland, Gordon Forsyth, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth were invited to submit designs. Due to poor marketing, the public were largely unaware of the designs and after an initial twelve sets were commissioned of each, further production was halted.

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Free from damage, condition commensurate with age and wear