Title: Gustavsberg Argenta Vase

Reference: 01413

Description: An Argenta Vase, with handle by Gustavsberg. Gustavsberg ceramics factory was founded in 1827 near Stockholm, Sweden. The �Argenta� range was created by Wilhelm Kage, who was associated with the company from 1917 until 1949. The Argenta range, a matte green glazed stoneware featuring silver inlays in either figural or geometric designs, was created in 1930 and produced until the 1960�s. Although the green glaze is the most familiar, Argenta was also produced in white and brownish red glazes. Printed mark to base.

Dimensions: H: 30cm (12")

Price: SOLD

Title: Royal Copenhagen Vase by Nils Thorsson

Reference: 01227

Description: A Royal Copenhagen Vase by Nils Thorsson with abstract bird design. Royal Copenhagen was established in 1775 and exclusively made porcelain dinner services and figurines until 1895 when stoneware was added to the product lines. Nils Thorsson worked at Royal Copenhagen from 1912-1975 developing and designing matte glazed, incised decorated stoneware in various forms. Thorsson always applied clean and elegant forms to the prevailing decorative trends and produced prime examples of mid-century modernism. Company and designers mark on base. c. 1969-74.

Dimensions: H: 18cm (7") W: 10cm (4")

Price: £62

Title: Carter, Stabler & Adams 'Bluebird' Vase

Reference: 00988

Description: An elegant vase from Carter, Stabler & Adams in the Bluebird pattern designed by Truda Adams & painted by Anne Hatchart. Carter, Stabler and Adams was founded in 1921. Harold and Phoebe Stabler and John and Truda Adams brought between them a wealth of creative experience in design, modelling and decoration. They developed a very distinctive style with freeform shapes that were characterised by the use of strong clear colour and contemporary styling. Over the next forty years, the company produced a wide variety of decorative and domestic wares. One of the most easily recognisable and successful style is that of the red earthenware body with a white slip ground and a clear glaze. This style was used until the mid-thirties. The decorative pieces were all hand painted with patterns that were largely the work of Truda Adams. Carter Stabler Adams eventually became "Poole Pottery". Impressed and painted marks. C. 1921-34.

Dimensions: h: 26cm (10") D: 11cm (4.25")

Price: SOLD

Title: Cinque Ports Pottery Lamp Base

Reference: 01162

Description: A large Cinque Ports Pottery, the Monastry, lamp base, with raised bull design. Former Rye Pottery employee, David Sharp, together with his friend George Gray, established Cinque Ports Pottery in 1956. In 1964 they parted company, George, who retained the Cinque Ports name, settled into his new premises, The Monastery and made domestic wares. The business expanded and was successful into the eighties, by which time Jim Elliot took over. The pottery closed in July 2007. Printed mark to base.

Dimensions: H: 42cm (16.5") W: 22cm (8.5")

Price: SOLD

Title: Poole Pottery Delphis Vase

Reference: 01264

Description: A Poole Pottery Delphis vase. Carter, Stabler and Adams was founded in 1921, eventually becoming Poole Pottery. In the early 1960s the Delphis range was introduced. This featured bold, colourful designs on new shapes created by Robert Jefferson and Tony Morris. The Delphis range proved popular and in keeping with the spirit of the times. In 1971 the colour palette was changed to a set of standard colours Green, Orange, Red and Yellow and it remained in production, with many variations, until the mid-1970s. Decorated by Cynthia Bennett. Marked to base. c. 1971-77

Dimensions: H: 15cm (6") D: 8cm (3")

Price: £60

Title: Poole Pottery Wall Plaque

Reference: 01249

Description: A Poole Pottery Wall Plaque, in the shape of a dagger, designed by Robert Jefferson. From 1958-69 Robert Jefferson was designer for Poole Pottery, he designed a series of wall plaques & trays with moulded, raised line decoration, initially as a studio line . Founded in the 1870s Poole Pottery originally manufactured tiles and architectural and garden ceramics before turning to domestic and ornamental wares. It developed a very distinctive style with freeform shapes that were characterised by the use of strong clear colour and contemporary styling. Printed Mark to base. c. 1959-67

Dimensions: L: 31cm (12") W: 5cm (2")

Price: £95

Title: Royal Copenhagen Bear Cub by Knud Khyn

Reference: 00940

Description: Stoneware bear cub for Royal Copenhagen designed by Knud Kyhn. There are three of these bear cubs available, one standing and two reclining, finished in a matte brown glaze. The Artist Knud Kyhn, (1880-1969) designed Polar bears, Brown bears and a very large number of stoneware and porcelain figurines. He designed for Royal Copenhagen from 1903 until 1967 with the periods 1908 - 1915 and 1933 - 1935 being spent with Bing & Grondahl. All bears have the Royal Copenhagen printed marks. c. 1930's/40's.

Dimensions: H: 6cm (2.75") approx.

Price: £55 each

Title: Ole Alberius Sarek Vase for Rorstrand

Reference: 00953

Description: A 'Sarek' vase by Ole Alberius for Rorstrand. This vase is decorated with geometric designs scribed into the body which are picked out by the laterally applied glaze. Every angle of this vase gives a new impression and is a perfect example of art pottery of this period. Ole Alberius was educated at Konstfack, Stockholm's most distinguished art school, between 1952-56. From 1963-71 he was artistic designer at Rorstrand. Printed to base: Rorstrand 3 crowns Sweden, OA monogram SAREK Handmalad (handpainted). c. 1960's

Dimensions: H: 22cm (9")

Price: £74

Title: Rye Pottery Jug by Dennis Townsend

Reference: 01488

Description: A 1950's Rye Pottery Jug, in the Wheat pattern, by Jim Elliot. Pottery has been produced in Rye since mediaeval times, but what is now known as Rye Pottery was started at Cadborough in the late 1700's. Cadborough established the "Hopware" design that is now recognized as traditional for Rye pottery. In the 1860's Bellevue Pottery opened in Rye, and by 1890 Cadborough had been swallowed by the thriving Bellvue Pottery. After the war the premises were bought by two brothers Wally and Jack Cole, who renamed it Rye Pottery. They moved away from the traditional designs and produced high quality majolica in the styles of the 50's. The wheat pattern was so named in the late 1950's when the design was produced in the now familiar yellow and green colours, it had initially been introduced in the late 1940's in a variety of colours. Rye Pottery and Jim Elliot's impressed mark to base.

Dimensions: H: 18cm (7")

Price: £105

Title: Keith Murray, Wedgwood Vase

Reference: 00180

Description: A Stunning Keith Murray, football shape, vase for Wedgwood, in matte green. In 1932 Murray was hired by Wedgwood to design a range of modern shapes for the factory. His very modern designs look very much like the work of a twentieth century architect. The forms designed by Murray were either plain or with broad geometric fluting and complemented by the use of wonderful matte glazes – white, green, turquoise, straw and gray -- developed by Norman Wilson. This piece c.1933 as identified by the full facsimile signature.

Dimensions: H: 20cm(8") W: 18cm (7")

Price: SOLD