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Linn Ware

Olifantsfontein, South Africa 1943-1955 


Linn Ware took over the baton from the Ceramic Studio. It operated from 1943 to roughly 1955 on the same premises in Olifantsfontein. It was founded by Sir Thomas Cullinan and staffed mostly by former Ceramic Studio potters. Linn Ware is characterised 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.


34 lots offered      97.06% sold      ZAR 297 112
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Linn Ware; Bulbous vase with tall neck
13 May 2025
Sold for ZAR 12 898
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Linn Ware; Tapering bowl with inverted rim
13 May 2025
Sold for ZAR 9 380
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Linn Ware; Bowl with moulded rim
13 May 2025
Sold for ZAR 23 450
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Linn Ware; Bulbous jug
13 May 2025
Sold for ZAR 15 243
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Linn Ware; Ovoid pedestal vase with flared neck
13 May 2025
Sold for ZAR 7 622
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Linn Ware; Pedestal bowl with inverted rim
13 May 2025
Sold for ZAR 7 035
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Linn Ware; Bulbous bowl with flared neck
13 May 2025
Sold for ZAR 4 456
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Linn Ware; Bowl raised on low foot
13 May 2025
Sold for ZAR 9 380
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Linn Ware; Twenty-piece Tea Service
13 May 2025
Sold for ZAR 11 725
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Linn Ware; Three jugs, in sizes
13 May 2025
Sold for ZAR 3 752
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Linn Ware; Bulbous bowl with flared neck
13 May 2025
Sold for ZAR 19 933
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Linn Ware; Vase with folded sides
13 May 2025
Sold for ZAR 2 345
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT