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Art Nouveau Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Ewer
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Pre 1910 item# 836252
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A nice stoneware ewer in an unusual form by Doulton Lambeth. The bulbous body is decorated with raised flowers and foliage against a cobalt blue ground, while the foot and long tapering neck are finished in a simple pattern of incised rings highlighted with chocolate brown borders. The inside of the foot is stamped with the mark used 1891-1902 and also with the artist's mark which appears to be a conjoined "JH", "HL" or possibly just an ornate "H". There is also an assistant's mark, "b".Origin: England, ca. 1895. Condition: no chips or cracks. Size: 11-5/8" tall.
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Fitzhugh Chinese Export Porcelain Plate
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Pre 1837 VR item# 784987
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A very nice blue and white Chinese export porcelain plate in the Fitzhugh pattern. The central reserve is surrounded by a complimentary design in the four quadrants, all enclosed in a diapered border. The blue color is very intense and the porcelain body has a good, clear white color. The execution of the painted design suggests that the plate dates from the first quarter of the 19th century.Origin: China, ca. 1810. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks. Size: 8-5/16” diameter.
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Staffordshire “Cashmore” Circus Ware Puzzle Jug
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Pre 1900 item# 702247
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A delightful and very rare Staffordshire ironstone puzzle jug by Elsmore & Forster. The sides are decorated with colorful scenes of a cockfight below the lip, while the sides feature large images of the famed circus clown “Cashmore”. The foot, rim and handle are highlighted with red stripes. The interior has a hidden siphon system that causes the contents to spill when the jug is tipped, unless the pourer covers the small air hole on the inside of the handle. The base is marked with Elsmore & Forster’s underglaze stamp.Origin: England, ca. 1860. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks. Size: 8-7/8” tall.
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Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Basin
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Pre 1900 item# 663961
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A very fine Chinese export porcelain basin with decoration in the Rose Medallion style. The interior bottom of the basin is divided into four quadrants, with alternating floral and courtyard scenes. The interior walls are likewise decorated. The everted rim is dcorated with floral reserves punctuating an allover floral pattern against a gilt background. The outer walls are decorated with simple sprays of peonies that echo the interior decoration. The quality of painting is quite nice and the colors are well-chosen. The rim is finished with a gilt band.Origin: China, ca. 1865. Condition: excellent, only the slightest of wear to the gilding along the rim, no chips or cracks. Size: 16" diameter; 5" high.
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Victorian English Morley Ironstone Blue & White Compote
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Pre 1900 item# 648717
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A wonderful Victorian ironstone footed fruit compote decorated in an underglaze blue floral pattern. Distinctly Asian in flavor, the pattern depicts prunus blossoms and peonies surrounded by rocky outcroppings, foliage and hovering butterflies. The edges are finished in a diaper border. Either end has a leafy handle, heavily accented with gilding similar in style to that found on Old Paris porcelains. The overall shape and use of gilding suggests an early date. The bottom is marked with F. Morley & Co.’s underglaze stamp.Origin: England, ca. 1845. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks, there are three small glaze misses near the upper rim, original gilding intact. Size: 12-1/2” x 9” x 5-5/8” tall.
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Victorian Staffordshire Pottery Cow Head Cheese Dish
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Pre 1900 item# 593892
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A phenomenal Staffordshire pottery covered cheese dish in the form of a cow's head. The cream colored body is modeled to represent the cow's fur, and is nicely accented with painted decoration at the eyes, ears, horns and muzzle. The handle and top of the head are decorated with gilt accents. The head rests on the matching underplate. Staffordshire figural cheese keepers are quite rare and this is a terrific example.Origin: England, ca. 1850. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks, gilt border on the underplate is significantly worn, normal glaze crackling. Size: 9-7/8" x 8-1/16" x 7-1/4" high.
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Etruscan Majolica WILD ROSE Small Pitcher
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Pre 1900 item# 569416
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A nice Griffin, Smith & Hill majolica pitcher in the "Wild Rose" pattern. The bulbous sides are decorated with yellow wild rose blossoms and green foliage against a stippled ivory background. The base has a medium-blue basketweave pattern and the lip is finished in a reeded pattern in the same shade. The pitcher has an applied twig handle and a butterfly forms the pouring spout. The interior is pink.Origin: America, ca. 1875. Condition: very good, no cracks, a few very small nicks on the upper rim (1/32" to 3/16"). Size: 4-1/2" tall.
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Pair Gilt Staffordshire Spaniels w/ Glass Eyes
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Pre 1900 item# 566824
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A very nice pair of Staffordshire spaniels highlighted with gilt decoration. Each dog wears a collar with a padlock and a chain. The muzzles are decorated with pink and black overglaze enamel, and the eyes are set with glass eyes. Both have the whimsical "Joan Crawford" eyebrows. Spaniels with glass eyes, although a bit later than some of the other Staffordshire figures, are difficult to find.Origin: England, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, no damage, one dog has a slightly open seam on top of the ear that is original to the making. Size: 8-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 9" tall.
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