Title: Minton Tea Caddy - Christopher Dresser

Reference: 01484

Description: A Minton porcelain tea caddy designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, modelled as a tea bundle tied with gilt ropes, pink ground with oriental characters and flowerhead decoration. Impressed Minton mark to base (sorry photograph not very clear)

Dimensions: H: 10cm (4")

Price: SOLD

Title: C H Brannam Art Pottery Vase

Reference: 01677

Description: A 2 handled Art Pottery vase by C H Brannam, with orange mottled glaze. In 1879 Charles Hubert Brannam (1855-1937)started to experiment with the production of art pottery at Brannam's Litchdon Street works. Within 10 years the pottery was being sold in London and the company soon established an enviable reputation. Fine wares continued to be produced well into the twentieth century, but after C H Brannam's death the emphasis moved away from art pottery back towards plainer domestic wares.

Dimensions: H: 18cm

Price: SOLD

Title: Rye Pottery Mermaid Tankard

Reference: 01487

Description: Rye Pottery "Mermaid" Tankard. The design of these tankards was based on a Fulham Pottery beer mug made during the reign of William and Mary. c. 1920's 'Model of Mermaid Tankard' and pin dust mark indicating the oxide added to the glaze to provide the green colour, on base.

Dimensions: H: 15cm (6") D: 10cm (4")

Price: SOLD

Title: Pilkingtons Blue Glazed Vase

Reference: 01406

Description: A delightful Pilkintons Royal Lancastrian Vase with a mottled blue glaze with splashes of yellow. Pilkingtons were one of the top Art Pottery studios in the early 20th Century. Impressed mark to base as shown on photograph The vase is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or restoration. c. 1920/30

Dimensions: H: 13cm (5.25")

Price: £68

Title: Pilkingtons Royal Lancastrian Vase

Reference: 01519

Description: A stunning Pilkingtons Royal Lancastrian Art Pottery two handled vase with an orange drip glaze. The Pilkington brothers formed Pilkington�s Tile and Pottery Company in 1891. Production was initially limited to tiles with Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian art pottery developing under William Burton�s creative leadership from c.1903. Burton, who was a trained scientist, was also an authority on the history of ceramic art. After establishing the firm he concentrated on producing fine pottery in the style of the ancient Chinese and Persian potters. The end result was a level of quality rarely surpassed by any of Pilkington's competitors, and a range of art pottery that is still highly regarded, nearly 100 years later. Impressed mark c. 1920-38

Dimensions: H: 19cm (7.5") W: 13cm (5")

Price: £148

Title: Rye Pottery Tea Pot

Reference: 01471

Description: A delightful Rye Pottery tea pot. Pottery has been produced in Rye since mediaeval times, but what is now known as Rye Pottery was started at Cadborough near the end of the eighteenth century. Cadborough established the ‘Hopware’ design that is now recognized as traditional for Rye Pottery - applied sprigs of hops and hop leaves on pots made from local clay with a lead glaze. In the second half of the nineteenth century the Bellevue Pottery opened in Rye and was also run by the Mitchell family. Incised Rustic Ware mark, along with the 'Pin Dust' mark, indicating the oxide added to the glaze to provide the green colour. The tea pot is decorated with flower sprigs and applied decoration. c. 1900's

Dimensions: H: 8cm

Price: SOLD

Title: Rye Pottery Jug

Reference: 01412

Description: A large Rye Pottery Jug with Reed decoration and ornately decorated handle. Pottery has been produced in Rye since mediaeval times, but what is now known as Rye Pottery was started at Cadborough near the end of the eighteenth century. Cadborough established the ‘Hopware’ design that is now recognized as traditional for Rye Pottery. In the second half of the nineteenth century the Bellevue Pottery opened in Rye, and by 1890 the Cadborough Pottery was swallowed by the thriving Bellvue Pottery. Bellvue was run by Frederick Mitchell until his death in 1875 and by his wife, Caroline, until Frederick Thomas Mitchell, their newphew, took over in the last decade of the nineteenth century. Incised Sussex Rustic Ware mark to base. c. 1900's

Dimensions: H: 23cm (9") D: 10cm (4")

Price: SOLD

Title: Ruskin Pottery Lustre Glaze Vase

Reference: 00744

Description: A tall Ruskin Pottery Lustre Glaze Art Pottery Vase.The Ruskin Pottery was founded in 1898 in Smethwick, Birmingham by Edward Richard Taylor, then in in 1912, Taylor's son, William Howson Taylor, took over the running of the Pottery, and continued to work towards the same creative ideals as his father. Ruskin Pottery is noted for its remarkable and individual glazes developed by Taylor who drew inspiration from oriental techniques. The qualities of the wares produced make Ruskin Pottery some of the most original and desirable work available. Impressed mark to base. c. 1922.

Dimensions: H: 25cm (10") D: 11cm (4.5")

Price: SOLD

Title: Pilkingtons Royal Lancastrian Vase

Reference: 01205

Description: A delightful Pilkingtons Royal Lancastrian Art Pottery vase with a blue/green glaze. The Pilkington brothers formed Pilkington�s Tile and Pottery Company in 1891. Production was initially limited to tiles with Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian art pottery developing under an employee, William Burton�s creative leadership from c.1903. Burton, who was a trained scientist, was also an authority on the history of ceramic art. After establishing the firm he concentrated on producing fine pottery in the style of the ancient Chinese and Persian potters. The end result was a level of quality rarely surpassed by any of Pilkington's competitors, and a range of art pottery that is still highly regarded, nearly 100 years later. Impressed mark c. 1920-38

Dimensions: H: 10cm (4") D: 8cm (3")

Price: £56

Title: Burmantofts Jardiniere

Reference: 01018

Description: A stunning Art Pottery jardiniere by Burmantofts. Burmantofts Pottery was a pottery manufacturing company that was established by William Wilcock and John Lassey in 1845. In 1879 James Holroyd, the new owner of the company, started the production of 'architectural faience', and during the next decade the company started producing vases, jardinières and suchlike. The new ranges sold well and in 1888 the company opened its own showroom in London. The Pottery, was only actually called Burmantofts from 1882-1904, then in 1904 when sales of art pottery were flagging, it reverted mainly to production of architectural pieces. Production finally ceased in 1957. Early Burmantofts pottery was quite plain, typically bulbous vases, often with long slender necks. Impressed mark to base.

Dimensions: H: 15cm (6") D: 20cm (8")

Price: SOLD