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It later became part of the \"rustic\" wing of the art pottery movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Brannam took over the lease of an existing pottery at North Walk, and another in Litchdon Street, Barnstaple. Like other pottery firms of the time, the firm originally made utilitarian wares such as basic household items, floor tiles, bricks and sewage pipes. This was their \"bread and butter\" trade, although one of their decorative jugs secured a medal at the Great Exhibition in 1851.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1867 Thomas's son, Charles Hubert Brannam, left school at age 12 to start work at the pottery. Charles won a prize for art at school and also won the Queen's Prize for Drawing in 1870. Initially educated in the theory and practice of ceramics, he was encouraged by a local dignitary, William Frederick Rock, who invited him to London where he studied pottery in the various museums. In 1879 he persuaded his father to allow him to produce art ware. His father agreed on the proviso that Charles paid for the materials he used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles eventually took over the Litchdon Street pottery and further developed the art pottery department, utilising the \"sgraffito\" technique of scratching into a covering of \"slip\" to show the clay beneath. He recruited skilled designers, but also continued to throw the ware himself. In 1885 he received an order from Queen Victoria which resulted in excellent publicity for the business. In 1886 Charles registered the name Royal Barum Ware and ensured it was sold by several London firms including Liberty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles handed the business over to his sons, Charles William Brannam, and John Woolacott (Jack) Brannam, in 1913. In 1914 C.H. Brannam and Sons became a limited liability company. Jack's son, Peter, carried out considerable modernization in the post-war period, but when he retired in 1979 he sold the business to Candy Tiles of Newton Abbot. They found the old Litchdon Street premises too cramped for their operation, and in 1989 moved the company to a site on the Roundswell Industrial Estate. Despite the fact that no member of the family was still connected with it, it was still called \"C.H.Brannam \u0026amp; Sons Ltd\". It ceased operations in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original premises in Litchdon Street partly survive now with their terracotta detailing and stained glass with a preserved kiln still visible - these premises are now Grade II listed. The company has used many marks over the years including C H Brannam, Barum, and Barnstaple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e"}

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CH Brannam BARUM North Devon Pottery
Golf | Gowf Humourous Ale jug

The Humourous saying Sgraffito incised on the Ale jug reads:

Its a Grand Game Gowf [sic: Golf]

When the Sun shines
hot on the "green"
And your "drive" was not
fit to be seen

Your ball has got "bunkered
or lost in a "whin"
And you're thinking its just
about time to give in

Gie yer club to a "caddie"
Say good bye the "Tee"
Come into the House
And drink freely from
Me

Approx 30cms (12") tall

Overall in excellent condition
Very minor blue glaze loss on edge of base rim in one small place

About Brannam Ware
Brannam Pottery was a British pottery started by Thomas Backway Brannam in Barnstaple, Devon, England, in 1848. It later became part of the "rustic" wing of the art pottery movement.

Thomas Brannam took over the lease of an existing pottery at North Walk, and another in Litchdon Street, Barnstaple. Like other pottery firms of the time, the firm originally made utilitarian wares such as basic household items, floor tiles, bricks and sewage pipes. This was their "bread and butter" trade, although one of their decorative jugs secured a medal at the Great Exhibition in 1851.

In 1867 Thomas's son, Charles Hubert Brannam, left school at age 12 to start work at the pottery. Charles won a prize for art at school and also won the Queen's Prize for Drawing in 1870. Initially educated in the theory and practice of ceramics, he was encouraged by a local dignitary, William Frederick Rock, who invited him to London where he studied pottery in the various museums. In 1879 he persuaded his father to allow him to produce art ware. His father agreed on the proviso that Charles paid for the materials he used.

Charles eventually took over the Litchdon Street pottery and further developed the art pottery department, utilising the "sgraffito" technique of scratching into a covering of "slip" to show the clay beneath. He recruited skilled designers, but also continued to throw the ware himself. In 1885 he received an order from Queen Victoria which resulted in excellent publicity for the business. In 1886 Charles registered the name Royal Barum Ware and ensured it was sold by several London firms including Liberty.

Charles handed the business over to his sons, Charles William Brannam, and John Woolacott (Jack) Brannam, in 1913. In 1914 C.H. Brannam and Sons became a limited liability company. Jack's son, Peter, carried out considerable modernization in the post-war period, but when he retired in 1979 he sold the business to Candy Tiles of Newton Abbot. They found the old Litchdon Street premises too cramped for their operation, and in 1989 moved the company to a site on the Roundswell Industrial Estate. Despite the fact that no member of the family was still connected with it, it was still called "C.H.Brannam & Sons Ltd". It ceased operations in 2005.

The original premises in Litchdon Street partly survive now with their terracotta detailing and stained glass with a preserved kiln still visible - these premises are now Grade II listed. The company has used many marks over the years including C H Brannam, Barum, and Barnstaple.

Sku: RA-0005881

Vendor: Roundabout Antiques