1930s C. H. Brannam Ltd Large Ceramic Cornucopia Vase on Plinth in Cream

This is a highly attractive and stylish example of a ceramic flower vase in the form of a cornucopia or ‘horn of plenty’ produced by C. H. Brannam in the 1930s.

The vase has a flared, undulating rim, which tapers in to form the tapering, horn-like body, which is curled at the end. The horn is hollow to allow for the insertion of flowers. It sits on a rectangular plinth-like base.

It has been glazed in a cream shade, although this has been crudely applied and is patchy, showing the red earthenware body in places where the glaze is thin.

The base is recessed slightly with a central raised disc. It is impressed with the words ‘C. H. BRANNAM LTD BARNSTAPLE’ and ‘MADE IN ENGLAND’. According to ‘The Encyclopaedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks’ by Geoffrey A. Godden, the mark ‘C. H. BRANNAM LTD BARNSTAPLE’ was introduced around 1913, but the addition of ‘MADE IN ENGLAND’ seems to date this piece from the 1930s onwards.

It has a maximum height of 16.8cm and a diameter across the rim of about 13.1cm. The base measures 15.8cm long by 8.8cm wide.

It has an unwrapped weight of 1040g.

It is in good condition, with no chips, although there is one very faint crack at the rim (see pictures). There is crazing to the glaze, and as mentioned, the glaze is of varying thicknesses and therefore appears patchy. In addition, there are some scratches and a few stains to the interior, which are only visible when viewed from above.