“Memphis" Vase Designed by Colin Melbourne (1928-2009)
for Crown Devon c1960 - Made in a series of shapes
and colours this tall CM6 shape vase has a matt black glaze with an
overlaid gold geometric design.
Originally trained as a modeller at Burslem School of Art, Colin
Melbourne went on to become the Dean of the Faculty of Art and
Design at North Staffordshire Polytechnic and an influential figure
in art education nationally.