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During the brief period in which our antique shop has been opened we have come into the possession
of a few older pieces of Staffordshire pottery, mainly 19th century. In researching these pieces to identify their
maker, we have been amazed at the number of late Georgian and early Victorian potteries which had a fleeting existence. Some
of these manufacturers lasted but a few years, after having produced good quality pieces in an attempt to compete and
secure a marketplace for their goods.
The last few years have shown how volatile the market can be when it comes to collectable ceramics.
Twentieth century pieces which we and many others found very commercial just three or four years ago, can now be aquired at
a fraction of the cost. It only requires some pundit to mark a certain item as a hot collectable and the market soon
becomes flooded in an attempt to cash in. Collecting by fad or fashion will always be a short term prospect. As
any good card player will say, it's knowing when to hold and knowing when to fold.
Antique Pottery outdates the best part of these collectables by at least a hundred years, coming
in as genuine antiques. Having found a piece which has survived and is in good order brings a wonderful thrill,
knowing that the chances of another one coming to market overnight are very slight.
WEDGWOOD QUEENSWARE BASKET & STAND
Somewhere in Time, Ramsbottom, Lancashire
Queensware Chestnut Basket on a matching stand. Impressed Wedgwood mark. Circa 1820. Moulded
basketweave pearlware body with pierced rim
200.00
A gift of a teaset to Queen Charlotte, the Consort of King George III, resulted in JOSIAH WEDGWOOD being appointed as Potter to Her Majesty in 1765.
JOSIAH WEDGWOOD immediately
named this new range of tableware as Queens Ware. Public demand for this range of earthenware inspired other potteries,
particularly Leeds Pottery, to introduce thier own catalogue of similar goods.
Somewhere in Time, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, United Kingdom
STAFFORDSHIRE BOCCAGE FIGURES
Somewhere in Time, Ramsbottom, Lancashire
Unmarked. Walton style. Perfect pair of a Leopard and cub on a
rocky mound. circa 1850
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STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES
have been made since 1740. These early figures were naive and hand made, often satirical with a political or
religious jibe. In the absence of photographic records they were often produced to record significant events of
the day. With the opening of the Zoological Gardens in London, the fascination with previously unseen wild creatures
made Staffordshire Figures ideal playthings for children.
SAMUEL ALCOCK ASHET
Somewhere in Time, Ramsbottom, Lancashire
Victorian meat plate with gravy well & tree
Potters in Cobridge and Burslem, Staffordshire, 1828 to 1859. Blue & white
transfer pattern. Diamond reg mark for 1854
£150.00
SARREGUEMINES MAJOLICA
Somewhere in Time, Ramsbottom, Lancashire
Grapevine Pattern Plate circa 1880
Impressed mark Sarreguemines Majolica
£100.00
Production at this French factory started in 1790. Due to the inventive techniques developed
in the 19th century, one of the factory's best customers was Napoleon I who purchased several pieces.
SAMUEL KEELING IMARI
Somewhere in Time, Ramsbottom, Lancashire
Hand Painted Imari Pattern Dish
Hanley, Staffordshire, 1840 to 1850
£300.00
SAMUEL KEELING PEARL CHINA
Somewhere inTime, Ramsbottom, Lancashire
Imari Pattern Plate
Hanley, Staffordshire, 1840 to 1850
200.00
The Staffordshire factory of Samuel Keeling
operated for a brief period at the begining of Queen Victoria's reign. Very few pieces of their
earthenware are evident, the fine quality of hand enamelling making them museum pieces.
Somewhere in Time, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, United Kingdom
PINDER BOURNE & HOPE
Somewhere in Time, Ramsbottom, Lancashire
Burslem, Staffordshire, 1851 to 1860.
Printed mark with pattern name Bagdad
£100.00
Thomas Pinder opened his Swan
Bank Works in Burslem in 1849. The pottery continued as Pinder Bourne & Hope from 1851. In 1878 the factory was
bought by Doulton of Lambeth, becoming the base for their finer porcelain production while their stoneware and sanitaryware
production continued down south.
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