A lovely bowl by Clarice Cliff Secrets Pattern The pattern depicts an estuary view and on one side of the bank there are two cottages atop a rolling hill with chimneys gently trailing wisps of smoke and a pathway which meanders down to the waterfront Produced between 1933 until 1937 It was often thought that Secrets was Clarice's favourite pattern and the cottages were meant to be a secret meeting place with Colley during the time he was still married. Gossip was inevitable amongst the girls at the Bizarre shop where Clarice and Colley were concerned and this story may have come from there but this has never been substantiated with any of the paintresses who were asked, so remains hearsay and a mystery to this day. It is possible the pattern in not a depiction of a place or scene but an ideological image Clarice had with the two cottages represent her and Colley romantically settled in beautiful surrounding leading an idyllic lifestyle. Whatever it may mean or represent, it certainly adds to the air of intrigue and romance of this pattern! The bowl is in excellent condition without any chips, cracks or repairs A little wear to the green banding on the inside of the bowl Measures 14 cm or 5.5 inches in diameter by 7 cm or 3.75 inches in height