Please Help Identify this Vase marked England

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Thom, Dec 14, 2025 at 1:17 AM.

  1. Thom

    Thom Active Member

    It stands almost 10 inches tall. I cannot identity the maker.
     

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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Doesn't it say ENGLAND?
     
  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    No idea if this is accurate or whether it applies to your Chameleon, but:

    AI Overview


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    Chameleon Ware pottery from England refers to the colorful, hand-decorated Art Deco ceramics produced by George Clews & Co. Ltd. in Tunstall, Staffordshire between roughly 1914 and 1939, known for its vibrant glazes and distinctive hand-painted patterns like dragons, Persian scenes, and geometric designs, making it highly collectible
     
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    Debora Well-Known Member

  5. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    That looks right, Bronwen. It’s copying a Minton glaze which was based on Persian ones. As is the shape.
     
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  6. Iconodule

    Iconodule Well-Known Member

    It looks like CHAMALMON (not Chameleon) to me. I searched for CHAMALMON Pottery and this is what AI (for what it is worth) answered:

    "Chalamon pottery" likely refers to either Charlie Mahon Ceramics, a contemporary Irish artist known for unique, hand-painted pottery featuring whimsical animal/nature themes, or it could be a misspelling for artists/studios like Léonard Chambon et fils (Limoges porcelain) or even "clay chameleons" (clay figures). Given the modern search results, it's most often the vibrant, functional Irish ceramics by Charlie Mahon.
    Charlie Mahon Ceramics (Most Likely)
    • Who: An award-winning Irish ceramic artist.
    • Style: Hand-painted, highly durable, functional tableware and art pieces, often featuring animals and nature scenes.
    • Process: Uses earthenware clay, hand-painted glazes, fired multiple times, creating unique, signed pieces.
    • Where: Made in Cork, Ireland, and sold online and in select stores.
    However, the style of the work on his web site (https://charliemahonceramicspottery.com/) is totally different. So unless he drastically changed his style, AI proved A UnI.

    Sorry, I wish I knew...
     
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  7. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    I see CHAMELEON.

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  8. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Absolutely chameleon. And an Irish potter wouldn’t sign England.
     
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  9. Thom

    Thom Active Member

    And I see Chamelkon. I wish I could find an identical mark online. I've looked and looked. It could be new and It could be old. The world may never know. Either way I love the piece and the color
     
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  10. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    The second "E" in chameleon is very badly struck which makes it look like another letter.

    However, googling a bit brings up Chameleon Ware pottery items very similar to your vase. Here is a bit more info: https://www.worthpoint.com/dictionary/p/ceramics/uk-english/george-clews

    I couldn't find an impressed mark, though, just stamped ones. I like the colour of yours very much.
     
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