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C H Brannam pottery collection (© Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon)
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© Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon

C H Brannam pottery collection

Artist: C H Brannam Ltd (1879 - 2005)

Location: Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon

Date: 1879-2005

Materials: ceramic

Dimensions: various

Grant:

Amount Paid: £20,000 (Total: £39,870)

Vendor: Simon Fox

Review number: 5695 (2006)

Provenance:
C H Brannam Museum, Barnstaple.

Description:
A collection of 58 objects representing the best of the C H Brannam Ltd's own collection. The company's demise in 2005 signified the end of a 700 year old North Devon pottery industry. Charles Hubert Brannam started by creating classically inspired designs but soon created a new range using the characteristic blue and chocolate colour scheme. The wide range was popular and his clients included the Royal Family and Liberty's.

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