Snark creature jar (1885) by Martin Brothers Pottery. The Martin Brothers were a group of four siblings who became famous in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for their highly distinctive pottery, often called Martinware. Their creations stood apart from mainstream Victorian ceramics, blending whimsy, satire, and grotesque humor. Among their most recognizable works are "Snark creature jars" inspired by Lewis Carroll's playful imagination.(Historic Vids)