An attractive 19th century Majolica 6 cup Eggery of basket shape, in greens, yellow and mottled colours. Very good condition 7.5 inches (19cm) Width X 5.25 inches  More »

An attractive 19th century Majolica 6 cup Eggery of basket shape, in greens, yellow and mottled colours. Very good condition 7.5 inches (19cm) Width X 5.25 inches (13cm) Depth X 5.5 inches (14cm) Height approx Painted N or Z mark underneath   « Less

Circa: 19th century (probably 1879) Origin: Staffordshire Mark: segmented pie and impressed number 12 (note: the Seg Pie mark is cut into four sections) Provenance:  More »

Circa: 19th century (probably 1879) Origin: Staffordshire Mark: segmented pie and impressed number 12 (note: the Seg Pie mark is cut into four sections) Provenance: Private Estate / Lincolshire Condition: Good - as expected some crazing A rare lustre bowl having to the centre a naval battle scene between the two ships; USS Bon Homme Richard (Captained by John Paul Jones, formerly the Duc de Duras and originally an East Indiaman) and the Serapis which took place in 1779. around the outside having a portrait of Scottish born American Commodore John Paul Jones and the text 'First Admiral of the American Navy' - the bowl having rings of purple lustre to the top and botoom, scrolls, anchors etc... 7 inches (17.5 cm) dia X 3.25 inches (8 cm) Height Note: Early in the 20th century Grays Pottery did a similar series, the lustre around the edges being completely different however the transfers being the same; if anyone can tell me if Grays acquired these orginal transfers from the original Staffordshire company. On 23 September 1779, they encountered the Baltic Fleet of 41 sail under convoy of HMS Serapis and Countess of Scarborough near Flamborough Head. After 18:00 Bonhomme Richard engaged Serapis and a bitter engagement, the Battle of Flamborough Head, ensued during the next four hours that cost the lives of nearly half the American and British crews. At first, a British victory seemed inevitable as the more heavily armed Serapis used its firepower to rake Bonhomme Richard with devastating effect, killing Americans by the score. The Commanding Officer of Serapis then called on Jones to surrender, who replied, "Sir, I have not yet begun to fight!" Jones eventually succeeded in lashing the two ships together, nullifying his opponent's greater maneuverability and attempting to take advantage of the larger size and considerably greater crew of Bonhomme Richard. An attempt by the Americans to board Serapis was repulsed, as was an attempt by the British to board Bonhomme Richard. Finally, after another of Jones's squadron joined in the fight (resulting in serious collateral damage aboard the Richard) the British captain surrendered at about 10:30 p.m. Bonhomme Richard, shattered, on fire, and leaking badly defied all efforts to save her and sank about 36 hours later at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 25 September 1779. John Paul Jones sailed the captured Serapis to the United Provinces for repairs. captain surrendered at about 10:30 p.m. Bonhomme Richard, shattered, on fire, and leaking badly defied all efforts to save her and sank about 36 hours later at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 25 September 1779. John Paul Jones sailed the captured Serapis to the United Provinces for repairs. Though Bonhomme Richard sank subsequent to the battle, the outcome of the battle convinced the French crown of the wisdom of backing the colonies in their fight to separate from British authority.   « Less

Stock #: 1012130 Size: 15cm high Price: AU$ 480.00 US$ 494.40 € 364.80 £ 307.20 Staffordshire figure of a girl, seated on a rock pile and grasping a goat by  More »

Stock #: 1012130 Size: 15cm high Price: AU$ 480.00 US$ 494.40 € 364.80 £ 307.20 Staffordshire figure of a girl, seated on a rock pile and grasping a goat by its head, her hat at her feet. Circa 1850 Condition: minor flaws - 1 paw of goat cracked, slight loss to enamels   « Less

Stock #: 1012160 Size: 21cm high Price: AU$ 580.00 US$ 597.40 € 440.80 £ 371.20 Early Staffordshire pearlware figure of Summer‚ from a set of the  More »

Stock #: 1012160 Size: 21cm high Price: AU$ 580.00 US$ 597.40 € 440.80 £ 371.20 Early Staffordshire pearlware figure of Summer‚ from a set of the seasons, modelled as a standing lady with cornucopia and bunch of grapes, standing on on a grassy mound and low plinth base. Circa 1800 Condition: slight enamel flaking retouched   « Less

Stock #: 1012277 Size: 30cm high Price: AU$ 280.00 US$ 288.40 € 212.80 £ 179.20 Staffordshire model of a castle, the large flatback form with twin turrented  More »

Stock #: 1012277 Size: 30cm high Price: AU$ 280.00 US$ 288.40 € 212.80 £ 179.20 Staffordshire model of a castle, the large flatback form with twin turrented towers acting as spill vases, either side of a clock face, a set of steps below leading up to a red door, a fruiting vine over the whole picked out in colourful enamels. Circa 1870 Condition: crack to one turrent, crazed all over, no restoration   « Less

Stock #: 1012346 Size: 13cm wide, 12.5cm high Price: AU$ 680.00 US$ 700.40 € 516.80 £ 435.20 Early Staffordshire pearlware figure group,The Tithe Pig, showing  More »

Stock #: 1012346 Size: 13cm wide, 12.5cm high Price: AU$ 680.00 US$ 700.40 € 516.80 £ 435.20 Early Staffordshire pearlware figure group,The Tithe Pig, showing the farmer and his wife with piglets, eggs, wheat and a child, coming before the vicar, standing on a rustic green base with applied sieved clay grass, a tree stump to the rear. Circa 1820 References: see Halfpenny English Earthenware Figures p 221 for an almost identical group, similar colouring, un- attributed , C. 1815-25 Condition: restorations to his shoulder, vicars hat, handle of basket missing, bocage missing, touch ups to enamels.   « Less

Stock #: 1012381 Size: 30cm high Price: AU$ 1,650.00 US$ 1,699.50 € 1,254.00 £ 1,056.00 Rare ‘Rodney Sailor’ toby jug, modeled as  More »

Stock #: 1012381 Size: 30cm high Price: AU$ 1,650.00 US$ 1,699.50 € 1,254.00 £ 1,056.00 Rare ‘Rodney Sailor’ toby jug, modeled as a man on a seachest with an anchor at his feet, a jug & mug in his hands, with a wide had decorated with unusual sponged brown flowers, the coat, base and back with imitation of a Wheildon-type glaze. Incised 3, Circa 1830 References: Provenance: purchased from UK via John Unitt, late 1970. This is a later take on a Wood type model, with unusual stamped flower hat decoration. Condition: Good condition, some staining to crazing, fading to the black of his shoes.   « Less

Stock #: 1012382 Size: 29cm high Price: AU$ 1,650.00 US$ 1,699.50 € 1,254.00 £ 1,056.00 Staffordshire pottery Nelson jug, modelled with the admiral standing in  More »

Stock #: 1012382 Size: 29cm high Price: AU$ 1,650.00 US$ 1,699.50 € 1,254.00 £ 1,056.00 Staffordshire pottery Nelson jug, modelled with the admiral standing in uniform with one arm clasped to his chest, on a high grassy mound titled NELSON, with rope, cannon & flag, all well decorated in underglaze blue, brown, green, red, black, and yellow enamels. Circa 1850 Condition: Good condition, very minor enamel losses.   « Less

Stock #: 1012383 Size: 29cm high Price: AU$ 850.00 US$ 875.50 € 646.00 £ 544.00 Staffordshire pottery Squire toby jug & lid, modelled as a seated man with mug  More »

Stock #: 1012383 Size: 29cm high Price: AU$ 850.00 US$ 875.50 € 646.00 £ 544.00 Staffordshire pottery Squire toby jug & lid, modelled as a seated man with mug & pipe, his coat painted in underglaze blue and with enamel coloured details to his dress, on an angular plinth base. After a late 18th century model, Circa 1880 Condition: Good condition, pipe missing (not broken, there is a hole to insert one, perhaps wooden?) - slight wear to black   « Less

Stock #: 1012384 Size: 28.5 cm high Price: AU$ 950.00 US$ 978.50 € 722.00 £ 608.00 Staffordshire pottery Squire toby jug, modelled as a seated man with mug &  More »

Stock #: 1012384 Size: 28.5 cm high Price: AU$ 950.00 US$ 978.50 € 722.00 £ 608.00 Staffordshire pottery Squire toby jug, modelled as a seated man with mug & pipe, with enamel coloured details to his dress, on an angular plinth base. After a late 18th century model, Circa 1830 References: Provenance: purchased from UK via John Unitt, late 1970 Condition: No hat, restored hand & pipe, wear to enamels.   « Less