“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.