Clarice Cliff (1899-1972) was an English ceramic artist active from 1922 to 1963. She is most famous for her art deco, hand-painted pottery from the early part of the 20th century. These pieces are very collectible and expensive.
As a collector of brown transferware, I have often run across transferware pieces with her stamped signature and the Royal Staffordshire Pottery or the Newport Pottery Co. logos on the back. These pieces date to the mid-20th century.
I've never been able to find any info about how this change transpired after World War II from avantgarde hand-painted and designed pottery to traditional transferware.
I have purchased several pieces of her transferware over the years; and they have been very inexpensive.
I recently found this serving bowl in the Ophelia pattern for $5.00.
I have two of these bone dishes in the Tonquin pattern with the Royal Staffordshire back stamp. I also have some plates in this pattern, but they do not have her signature on them.
This cup and saucer also has the Royal Staffordshire Ceramics back stamp. The pattern is Davenport.
I have some other pieces attributed to her in several patterns with various stamps.
Even though my favorite brown transferware will always be from the 19th century, I'm not a transferware snob --- I love it all!
It all blends together.
I'm joining the following:
Coastal Charm for Show and Share Tuesday
A Stroll Thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday
Have a Daily Cup for Share Your Cup Thursday
The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
As a collector of brown transferware, I have often run across transferware pieces with her stamped signature and the Royal Staffordshire Pottery or the Newport Pottery Co. logos on the back. These pieces date to the mid-20th century.
I've never been able to find any info about how this change transpired after World War II from avantgarde hand-painted and designed pottery to traditional transferware.
I have purchased several pieces of her transferware over the years; and they have been very inexpensive.
I recently found this serving bowl in the Ophelia pattern for $5.00.
This cup and saucer also has the Royal Staffordshire Ceramics back stamp. The pattern is Davenport.
I have some other pieces attributed to her in several patterns with various stamps.
Even though my favorite brown transferware will always be from the 19th century, I'm not a transferware snob --- I love it all!
I'm joining the following:
Coastal Charm for Show and Share Tuesday
A Stroll Thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday
Have a Daily Cup for Share Your Cup Thursday
The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
