Scandinavian Art Pottery : A Contemporary Royal Copenhagen gourd striated Vase by Nils Thorsson - C. 1950's An attractive striated gourd Vase in greens by Nils Thorssen  More »

Scandinavian Art Pottery : A Contemporary Royal Copenhagen gourd striated Vase by Nils Thorsson - C. 1950's An attractive striated gourd Vase in greens by Nils Thorssen for Royal Copenhagen from the Marselis Aluminia series Circa: 1950's Good Antique Condition - images taken in very bright sunshine - no crazing visible and there are shadows in the images not on the item Full printed Marselis Makers Marks 5.5 inches (14cm) height approx Link: http://www.freeformsusa.com/ceramics/Thorsson.htm Please scroll down for images Nils Thorsson 1898 - 1975, Royal Copenhagen - Alumina, Denmark Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson (1898 - 1975) Ceramic artist and designer for Royal Copenhagen. Nils joined Royal Copenhagen as an apprentice in 1912, and graduated from the royal Danish Academy in 1917. He went on to become Royal Copenhagen’s most prolific designer. He was Artistic director at Royal Copenhagen from 1949 while also artistic director of Alumina also from 1928-1969 He designed at least 4 of their best known production ranges – Solberg (1930’s), Marselis (Alumina 1950’s) Tenera(1960’s) and Baca (1964 -) He also produced many exquisite art pieces in high fired glazes that are lesser known and hard to find. Nils also designed the Morgenfue dinner ware range (1934-1967) which I have written about previously HERE. Nils body of work is so large that it is hard to capture a picture of it as a whole, as of course it changed during his lifetime spent at Royal Copenhagen, but his pieces from the 1950s - 1970’s, especially from the BACA and TENERA ranges,were and remain some of Royal Copenhagen’s most popular works coveted as being prime examples of mid-century modernism. Nils motifs and designs ranged from the naturalistic to abstract to geometric designs – and I think the best of these are those with the beautiful highly detailed and complex relief patterns from the BACA range. All of the images below are from the BACA range in my collection, and the first piece is one of my favourites.   « Less

French Denbac Art Pottery : Contemporary Stoneware bottle Vase - C. 1920's An attractive Contemporary Stoneware Bottle stoneware Vase in Liberty greens Circa: probably  More »

French Denbac Art Pottery : Contemporary Stoneware bottle Vase - C. 1920's An attractive Contemporary Stoneware Bottle stoneware Vase in Liberty greens Circa: probably 1920's Good Antique Condition - images taken in very bright sunshine Full printed Makers Marks - Denbac 5.75 inches (15cm) height approx   « Less

Scandinavian Art Pottery : Contemporary Modernist Gustavsberg Vase - C. Mid 20thC A good Gustavsberg Contemporary Modernist Vase Circa: Mid 20th Century Good Antique  More »

Scandinavian Art Pottery : Contemporary Modernist Gustavsberg Vase - C. Mid 20thC A good Gustavsberg Contemporary Modernist Vase Circa: Mid 20th Century Good Antique Condition - images taken in very bright sunshine Full stamped and paper labels underneath 6.75 inches (17.5cm) height approx   « Less

Little German mid 20th century jug, colours of crimson, aqua green and brown. Internal brown toffee glaze. Impressed mark underneath but can't decipher it. Jug measures 7.7  More »

Little German mid 20th century jug, colours of crimson, aqua green and brown. Internal brown toffee glaze. Impressed mark underneath but can't decipher it. Jug measures 7.7 cm high and 8.4 cm diameter. No damage, excellent condition.   « Less

Antique Continental Pottery : A rare Victorian large novelty Tobacco Jar - Blackamoor An utterly magnificent large and extremely rare Continental antique pottery Tobacco  More »

Antique Continental Pottery : A rare Victorian large novelty Tobacco Jar - Blackamoor An utterly magnificent large and extremely rare Continental antique pottery Tobacco Jar / Candy Jar of Blackamoor Easily the best we have ever seen and a must for a serious collector Images taken on a very sunny day and have come out very disappointing, this piece is far more impressive in real life Circa probably 19th century Good Antique Condition a tiny amount of colour flaking underneath (see last image) mentioned for accuracy but please see images Please see images for identification makers marks 8 inches (20cm) height approx   « Less

Antique English/Scotish Pottery : A rare set of four Prestonpans Toby Cruets - late 19th/early 20thC A wonderful and as I have been reading rare set of four pottery  More »

Antique English/Scotish Pottery : A rare set of four Prestonpans Toby Cruets - late 19th/early 20thC A wonderful and as I have been reading rare set of four pottery Prestonpans Toby Cruets. Each brightly decorated wearing an orange jacket and lemon breeches, two having removable hats and each with willow blue and white transfers around the top and bottom. Comprising of a Salt, Pepper, Vinegar and Mustard Probably Staffordshire early 20th century but could also be Scotish - please see links below Circa: late 19th / early 20th century Good Antique Condition - slightest age faults mentioned for accuracy only - buyer will be delighted - no cork in pepper and a little light crazing as expected Average height 5.5 inches (14cm) A similar set of cruets is in the Collection of the National Museums Scotland Fresh to the market from a good private vendor Please view links: http://nancysdailydish.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/the-hearty-goodfellow-blue-willow-toby.html http://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/a_very_rare_set_of_four_prestonpans_toby/as202a011   « Less

Antique Pottery : A large Tyneside Sunderland Lustre Jug C. early 19thC An Antique large and good early 19th century Sunderland Lustre Jug having a brightly coloured view  More »

Antique Pottery : A large Tyneside Sunderland Lustre Jug C. early 19thC An Antique large and good early 19th century Sunderland Lustre Jug having a brightly coloured view of the Iron Bridge in Sunderland with text "A west view of the Iron Bridge at Sunderland, begun 24th Sept 1793 opened 9th August 1796" also to the sides of this various small panels of further text "Cast Iron 214", "Wrought 4.6 tons", "height 100 feet" and "span ???", and some hand paint floral decoration. On one side is a nautical verse with Ships and Anchors (see image for verse) with applied hand painted decoration. The other side with a freindship nautical Verse (see relevant image), again with hand painted decoration The purple lustre of good strong colour, circa around 1820 from the Nort East of England Good Antique Condition with a tight hairline through center of base, probably from time of manufacture (please see image) and some paint flakes from the hand painted decoration (we have shown these in images to help. other hairlines Mentioned for accuracy as expected light wear to the top rim and handle, surfaces scratches commensurate with age and also a miniscule nibble on spout As Sunderland lustre go this giant Jug in in great condition with no other damage, and no restoration. Please view images - A great piece for the Collector 8.5 inches (22cm) height X 10.5 inches (27cm) max width   « Less

Antique Pottery : A large Tyneside Sunderland Lustre Jug C. early 19thC An Antique large and good early 19th century Sunderland Lustre Jug having a brightly coloured view  More »

Antique Pottery : A large Tyneside Sunderland Lustre Jug C. early 19thC An Antique large and good early 19th century Sunderland Lustre Jug having a brightly coloured view of the Iron Bridge in Sunderland with text "A west view of the Iron Bridge at Sunderland, begun 24th Sept 1793 opened 9th August 1796" also to the sides of this various small panels of further text "Cast Iron 214", "Wrought 4.6 tons", "height 100 feet" and "span ???", and some hand paint floral decoration. On one side is a nautical verse with Ships and Anchors (see image for verse) with applied hand painted decoration. The other side with a freindship nautical Verse (see relevant image), again with hand painted decoration The purple lustre of good strong colour, circa around 1820 from the North East of England Good Antique Condition with a tight hairline through center of base, probably from time of manufacture (please see image) and some paint flakes from the hand painted decoration (we have shown these in images to help. other hairlines Mentioned for accuracy as expected light wear to the top rim and handle, surfaces scratches commensurate with age and also a miniscule nibble on spout As Sunderland lustre go this giant Jug in in great condition with no other damage, and no restoration. Please view images - A great piece for the Collector 8.5 inches (22cm) height X 10.5 inches (27cm) max width   « Less

Art Deco Pottery Ceramics : An extremely rare Clarice Cliff 4 stepped Orange L Bowl - bizarre 1929 An extremely rare large Art Deco Clarice Cliff four stepped (367) Bowl  More »

Art Deco Pottery Ceramics : An extremely rare Clarice Cliff 4 stepped Orange L Bowl - bizarre 1929 An extremely rare large Art Deco Clarice Cliff four stepped (367) Bowl decorated in the equally rare Orange L pattern internally and externally having the Clarice Cliff Bizarre Newport Pottery stamp Good Overall Condition with paint wear to the green throughout and a tiny piece of orange at the base. No chips lines or restoration, it has light crazing exagerted in images because photos taken on a very sunny day - probably a trade or collector item 9.5 inches (24cm) square X 4.5 inches (11.5cm) height approx Circa: 1929 A similar Bowl ( with a chip) sold for £900 to the trade, please check links: One of two extremely rare Clarice Cliff pieces from a good private vendor http://www.gerrardsauctionrooms.com/bidcat/Catalogues.asp?F1=3072&F2=4169&status=A&F4=0&select=20100729&offset=390 Pick up welcome NW6/London   « Less

Art Deco Pottery Ceramics : An extremely rare Clarice Cliff grotesque Fish Sculpture - bizarre 1930's An extraordinary and extremely rare Art Deco pottery Clarice Cliff  More »

Art Deco Pottery Ceramics : An extremely rare Clarice Cliff grotesque Fish Sculpture - bizarre 1930's An extraordinary and extremely rare Art Deco pottery Clarice Cliff grotesque fish sculpture hand painted in greens and grays having the Clarice Cliff Bizare - Wilkinson mark Circa: Mid 1930's Good Visual Condition - a part of the front fin has been off and re-glued. No missing pieces, paint good, no chips or restoration - an easy restoration piece - probably a trade / collector item 8.5 inches (22cm) width approx One of two extremely rare Clarice Cliff pieces from a good private vendor   « Less