b'2521V.A.P. (VICTORIA ART POTTERY)Grotesque pottery spoon warmer glazed in burgundy by WILLIAM FERRY, late 19th century,impressed stamp V.A.P., W. F.,14cm high, 14cm wideV.A.P. is considered to be one of Australiasstrongly recognized in V.A.P. work. Other first true art pottery firms. It commencedinfluences and designs can be seen in both operations in Albion Street, BrunswickBurmantofts and Ault pottery.(Melbourne) in 1896; until 1912 underAlthough a successful firm in its day the the inspirational guidance of brothersFerry brothers could not compete with the GRAHAM and WILLIAM FERRY, as well asmass produced English wares that began to a collaboration with RICHARD STURROCK. flood the market in the early 20th century. English born, the brothers learned their tradeAs a result V.A.P. pieces are scarce and at the Linthorpe Pottery under the directionhighly desirable.of the master designer CHRISTOPHER DRESSER whose influences can be$4,0006,00021'