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Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Stoneware Wall Clock
Rare ceramic clock (Model M149-45) designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios in 1960. Color is slate gray with beige incised (sgraffito) lines denoting numbers. No flaws to the stoneware; painted metal hands show minor wear / paint loss consistent with age and use. The craze lines on the underside of the unglazed base occurred in the kiln.
Will be presented in working condition.
Unsigned, as was the case with all Marshall Studios clocks.
References: 1960 Marshall Studios Stoneware Catalog #14 (Stoneware Accessories). Page 13 displays exact model.
H: 3.25″ x Diameter: 10.75″
Large Gordon and Jane Martz Gray Ceramic Table Lamp with Shade and Finial
This ceramic table lamp was designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in the 1960s. The matte pale gray finish features a lightly mottled surface and crude, linear sgraffito decoration in brown. Both original final and stem are solid walnut. Wiring is new, and a pull on / off chain has been added. Signed ‘Martz’ to the ceramic base.
Includes the shade.
Excellent, vintage condition.
Shade measures: H: 14″ x Diameter: 16″
Height with Shade: 30.5″
The height to the top of the finial is: 29.75″
The height to the top of the socket is: 20.5″
The height to the top of the stem is: 17.5″
The height of the base alone is: 15″
Diameter 6.5″.
Large Gordon and Jane Martz Walnut and Ceramic Table Lamp with Finial
$1,400.00This large Martz for Marshall Studios table lamp features a pale grey body with banded sgraffito decoration, exposing the unglazed surface beneath. This example showcases the rich walnut, present in base, stem / surface, and finial.
Excellent, vintage condition (what appears to be dark streaks on two sides of the base are actually original to the glaze).
The piece is unsigned (these walnut base lamps were never signed) but retains the Marshall Studios label on the underside.
The height to the top of the finial is: 36.25″
The height to the top of the socket is: 28″
The height to the stop of the stem is: 25.25″
The height of the base alone is: 19″
Diameter 7.5″
Does not include shade.
Large Gordon and Jane Martz Walnut and Ceramic Table Lamp with Finial
$1,400.00This large Martz for Marshall Studios table lamp features a pale grey body with banded sgraffito decoration, exposing the unglazed surface beneath. This example showcases the rich walnut, present in base, stem / surface, and finial.
Excellent, vintage condition (what appears to be dark streaks on two sides of the base are actually original to the glaze).
The piece is unsigned (these walnut base lamps were never signed) but retains the Marshall Studios label on the underside.
The height to the top of the finial is: 36.25″
The height to the top of the socket is: 28″
The height to the stop of the stem is: 25.25″
The height of the base alone is: 19″
Diameter 7.5″
Does not include shade.
Large Stoneware Table Lamp by Martz for Marshall Studios
$1,700.00Tall ceramic table lamp (model #191) designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in the 1960s. Brush decorated with a high-gloss glaze in light beige and dusty pink. Vivid grain and rich color to both walnut finial and stem. Impressive size and lovely color combination. Retains ‘Marshall Studios’ label to the underside and incised ‘Martz’ signature to base.
Height to top of walnut stem: 27.5″
Height to top of socket: 30.5″
Height to top of finial: 44.25″
Diameter: 8.75″
Shade is not included.
Large Stoneware Table Lamp by Martz for Marshall Studios
$1,700.00Tall ceramic table lamp (model #191) designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in the 1960s. Brush decorated with a high-gloss glaze in light beige and dusty pink. Vivid grain and rich color to both walnut finial and stem. Impressive size and lovely color combination. Retains ‘Marshall Studios’ label to the underside and incised ‘Martz’ signature to base.
Height to top of walnut stem: 27.5″
Height to top of socket: 30.5″
Height to top of finial: 44.25″
Diameter: 8.75″
Shade is not included.
Martz for Marshall Studios High-Gloss Ceramic Table Lamp
This petite, ceramic table lamp was designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in the 1960s. It is a high-gloss chocolate finish (which actually appears charcoal depending on the light / angle) with a highly textured, mottled surface. Wiring and socket are new, and a pull on / off chain has been added. Signed ‘Martz’ to the ceramic base.
Height of just ceramic base: 9.5″
Height to top of socket: 12.25″
Measures: Diameter 6″.
Martz for Marshall Studios Matte Ochre Ceramic Table Lamp with Original Shade
This petite, ceramic table lamp was designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in the 1960s. It has an ochre matte finish and is in good, vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing. Includes the scarcely seen, original, linen shade with applied raffia and wire clip-on attachment. Shade shows minor wear / loss in one place, as shown. Wiring and socket are new, and a pull on / off chain has been added. Signed ‘Martz’ to the ceramic base and retains the UL listing / Marshall Studios label.
Measures: Height of just ceramic base: 9.5″
Height to top of socket: 12.5″
Diameter: 6.25″
Height with shade (when a standard light bulb is used): 17″
Shade diameter 10″.
Martz for Marshall Studios Stoneware Coffee / Tea Set
Complete tea set from Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in rare sky blue matte glaze with Incised linear decoration throughout. The original leather wrap and cork top are intact on the teapot. This set is pristine; there is no trace that any of the pieces were even used. The teapot retains the original Marshall Studios label, and each individual piece is signed ‘Martz’ with the respective model number. This set was first available in 1957; this example is likely a 1960s model, given the color. Each cup is: 2.5″ H x 2.75″ diameter (provided dimensions are for the tea pot alone).
H: 10.25″ x W: 4.5″ x D: 7″
Mid Century Martz Ceramic and Walnut Bookends
Pair of Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios walnut and brass bookends with ceramic diamond tile inlay (model #TBE1-21, circa 1957). Boasts vibrant colors of taupe, green, blue and white. Ceramic and walnut are pristine; brass to one of the ends shows tarnish (concealed when used for its intended purpose).
Literature: Fall 1957 Stoneware Catalog No. 8A, Supplement to Catalog No. 8 Accessories and Lamps, Marshall Studios, Inc., Veedersburg, Indiana, p. 4.
H 7.6″ x W 5.1″ x D 4.25″
Pair of Martz for Marshall Studios Earth-Tone Swirl Ceramic Lamps
$1,900.00These Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios table lamps (model #267-28-D116A) feature a matte base in contrasting swirls of tan, brown, cream, and dark green. Etched ‘Martz’ signature present to both.
Given the handmade nature of these items, there is a slight size difference between the two:
Larger:
Ceramic base height 13″
Stem height 16″
Height to the top of the socket: 18.75″
Diameter 7.5″
Smaller:
Ceramic base height 12.5″
Stem heights 15.5″
Height to the top of the socket 18.25″
Diameter 7″
Will include standard harps with brass finials (no shades or wooden finials included).
Pair of Martz for Marshall Studios Earth-Tone Swirl Ceramic Lamps
These Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios table lamps (model #267-28-D116A) feature a matte base in contrasting swirls of tan, brown, cream, and dark green. Etched ‘Martz’ signature present to both.
Given the handmade nature of these items, there is a slight size difference between the two:
Larger:
Ceramic base height 13″
Stem height 16″
Height to the top of the socket: 18.75″
Diameter 7.5″
Smaller:
Ceramic base height 12.5″
Stem heights 15.5″
Height to the top of the socket 18.25″
Diameter 7″
Will include standard harps with brass finials (no shades or wooden finials included).