Makers & Designers

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades.

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades. This searchable database lists prominent makers and designers sold by Strauss & Co, including René Lalique, Gio Ponti, Patrick Mavros, as well as coveted houses like The Barnards and Tiffany & Co.



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Linn Ware / Ceramic Studio

Olifantsfontein, South Africa 


Linn Ware took over the baton from the Ceramic Studio. It operated from 1943 to roughly 1962 on the same premises in Olifantsfontein. It was founded by Sir Thomas Cullinan and staffed mostly by former Ceramic Studio potters. Linn Ware is characterized by its distinctive, deep green and turquoise glazes, although items were also glazed in russet, pale grey, cream, yellow, lilac, rhubarb, and mulberry. The characteristic luminosity of Linn Ware is due to the studio’s particular double-glazing technique. The studio produced crockery, vases and homeware such as candle holders, lamp bases and ashtrays.

Linn Ware items have the name painted underneath, or are impressed with the initials L W or the LW logo.


206 lots offered      90.78% sold      ZAR 947 963
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Two Linn Ware green-glazed tankards, 20th century
9 Apr 2017
Sold for ZAR 996
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Linn ware green-glazed milk jug
6 Feb 2017
Sold for ZAR 4 099
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Four Linn ware turquoise-glazed coffee cups and saucers
6 Feb 2017
Sold for ZAR 1 757
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Linn ware pedestal bowl
6 Feb 2017
Sold for ZAR 5 621
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Two Linn ware tankards
6 Feb 2017
Sold for ZAR 879
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A pair of Linn Ware table lamps, 20th century
14 Nov 2016
Sold for ZAR 3 748
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Linn Ware bowl
18 Jul 2016
Sold for ZAR 3 279
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Linn Ware turquoise-glazed bowl
18 Jul 2016
Sold for ZAR 10 539
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Linn Ware two-handled pedestal vase
18 Jul 2016
Sold for ZAR 4 919
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Linn Ware four-light candelabra
18 Jul 2016
Sold for ZAR 4 919
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Linn Ware green-glazed flower trough
18 Jul 2016
Sold for ZAR 5 621
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Linn Ware stoneware trough, 1942-1955
11 May 2015
Sold for ZAR 2 342
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT