RARE Clarice Cliff Celtic Harvest & Barbola Set of5 Biscuit Barrels Butter Dish

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: A superb collection of five pieces in very good vintage condition. All pieces exhibit fine, clean crazing consistent with their age. No chips, cracks, or restoration detected on the ceramic bodies. The hand-painted decoration remains vibrant. The electro-plated lids and handles show age-appropriate tarnishing and minor wear. The included butter knife is in good vintage condition. Please see the detailed condition report and photographs below.

Origin: English

Antique: No

Signed: Yes

Material: Ceramic

Vintage: Yes

Colour: Multicoloured

Brand: Clarice Cliff

Type: Biscuit Barrels Butter Dish

Era: Early 20th Century (1911-1940)

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Item Height: 6 in

Style: Art Deco

Production Style: Art Pottery

Production Technique: Pottery

Backstamp: Printed

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Handmade: Yes

A superb collection of five pieces in very good vintage condition. All pieces exhibit fine, clean crazing consistent with their age. No chips, cracks, or restoration detected on the ceramic bodies. The handpainted decoration remains vibrant. The electroplated lids and handles show ageappropriate tarnishing and minor wear. The included butter knife is in good vintage condition. Please see the detailed condition report and photographs below.

Item Description:

A wonderful opportunity for the discerning collector to acquire a charming set of original Clarice Cliff pottery. This listing is for a lot of five individual pieces from her later, more rusticinspired period, showcasing the beloved 'Celtic Harvest' and 'Barbola' patterns.

This comprehensive collection comprises:

• 1 x Celtic Harvest Biscuit / Cracker Barrel: A generously sized barrel featuring richly moulded and handpainted fruits and wheat sheaves. It is complete with its original swing handle and lid.

• 1 x Celtic Harvest Lidded Butter Dish with Knife: A charming and less common piece, featuring the same embossed design, complete with its original lid and a small accompanying plated butter knife.

• 1 x Celtic Harvest Sugar Bowl: A matching lidded sugar bowl, perfect for display or use.

• 1 x Celtic Harvest Preserve Pot: A smaller, delightful pot, ideal for jam or preserves, complete with its plated lid.

• 1 x Barbola Biscuit / Cracker Barrel: A beautifully textured piece featuring moulded floral designs, complete with its original plated lid and swing handle.

All five pieces feature the authentic green printed factory backstamp and moulded marks to the base, confirming their origin and period. This set would make a stunning addition to any Art Deco or Clarice Cliff collection, perfect for a dresser or display cabinet.

Historical Background:

Clarice Cliff (18991972) was a ceramic artistic director and one of the most influential figures in the British pottery industry. While most famous for her groundbreaking, brightly coloured 'Bizarre' ware of the late 1920s, her later designs reflect the changing tastes of the prewar and postwar eras.

The Celtic Harvest pattern, introduced around 1937, was a significant commercial success. It moved away from abstract forms, embracing a more traditional, embossed style with naturalistic motifs of wheat and fruits. This celebrated a sense of countryside abundance and rustic charm that resonated with the public.

The Barbola pattern is another example of her later moulded wares, often featuring floral motifs. These pieces showcase Clarice Cliff's versatility as a designer, adapting her artistic vision to the evolving market while maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship. This collection represents a classic and beloved chapter in her remarkable career.

Condition Details:

• Ceramics: All five ceramic bodies are in excellent condition. The glaze is bright with no discolouration. There is an even and fine crazing across the pieces, which is to be expected and is not detrimental. We have inspected them closely and can find no evidence of chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. The interiors are clean.

• Plated Wares (Lids & Handles): The plated elements are structurally sound. The swing handles operate correctly. There is visible tarnishing and some minor spots of plate wear, consistent with decades of gentle handling and polishing.

• Butter Knife: The included butter knife has a plated blade which shows signs of use and age, such as fine surface scratches, but remains in very presentable condition.

We have taken highresolution photographs from all angles, so please consider them an integral part of the condition description.

Measurements (Approximate) please see the pics:

• Celtic Harvest Biscuit Barrel:

  • Height (to top of lid): 16 cm (6.3 inches)

  • Diameter: 14 cm (5.5 inches)

• Barbola Biscuit Barrel:

  • Height (to top of lid): 15.5 cm (6.1 inches)

  • Diameter: 13.5 cm (5.3 inches)

• Celtic Harvest Butter Dish:

  • Diameter of base: 11 cm (4.3 inches)

  • Knife Length: 13 cm (5.1 inches)

• Celtic Harvest Sugar Bowl:

  • Height (to top of lid): 11 cm (4.3 inches)

  • Diameter: 12 cm (4.7 inches)

• Celtic Harvest Preserve Pot:

  • Height (to top of lid): 9 cm (3.5 inches)

  • Diameter: 8.5 cm (3.3 inches)

These items will be packed with extreme care, using professionalgrade materials to ensure they reach you safely. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions.