Susie Cooper Gray's Pottery 'Overlapping Triangles - Pyramids' Pattern 8127 Sugar Box c1929 (Sold)

A superb Gray's sugar box with silver plated cover and extending tongs. Boldly painted in red, yellow, green, brown and black in geometric pattern number 8127 designed by Susie Cooper in the 1920s. Described in the pattern books as 'Abstract and Jazz Modern' and subsequently named 'Overlapping Triangles' or 'Pyramids' by collectors. In excellent condition; no chips, cracks or restoration and showing little sign of wear. Slight crazing to the base underneath, typical of these wares and nothing to detract. Gray's Pottery 2nd Galleon mark. Height with cover 10.2cm (4in)

An identical piece can be seen in the V & A Museum catalogue by Ann Eatwell page 18, item 30.