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Charles Vyse didn't just make figurines; he captured the soul of London. While he famously modeled the very first Royal Doulton figurine (Darling) in 1913, his true genius was unleashed when he broke free from commercial constraints. In 1919, he and his wife Nell—a clandestine chemist who decoded the ancient secrets of "Song Dynasty" glazes—established their own renegade pottery at 14A Cheyne Row, Chelsea.Forget mass production. In the Cheyne Row studio, every piece was a labor of obsession. Charles’s raw, sculptural power met Nell’s experimental wood-ash glazes, creating a finish so unique it was "closely guarded" from competitors. 

These weren't just shelf-sitters for the masses; they were "objects of desire" for a 1920s elite who attended "ceramic parties" just to catch a glimpse of the latest kiln opening.Today, these figures represent the absolute pinnacle of British Studio Pottery. We are proud to present four rare, authentic models from the Vyses' independent Chelsea years—each a survivor of a 100-year-old artistic revolution.