Early Blue and White

Introduced in 1806 and based on illustrations taken from a large work of Sir William Hamilton's collection of antiquities published in 1804, Spode's Greek pattern reflected the taste for all things classical. Four urns or vases in the border remain constant throughout the series, but the themes of the central panel and cartouches between the border urns vary in content. Although produced sporadically throughout the 19th century, rare early Spode pieces are much sought after by collectors.

Spode Greek pattern basket stand c1815

E Radford

An unusual little wall pocket

Susie Cooper - Cactus

An unusual flowering cactus design from the mid 1930s. Here we have a trio with the larger size breakfast cup, itself not often seen as they were ordered originally as separate items rather than in sets.

Susie Cooper 'Cactus' breakfast trio c1936

Wiltshaw and Robinson - Early Carlton Ware

One of the finest pieces of blush ware I've seen in a while. A top quality pierced cabinet plate, delicately painted.

Wiltshaw & Robinson Carlton Ware plate c1900

Royal Winton Chintz - Richmond

Royal Winton 'Richmond' Chintz Two Handled Dish c1936

A pretty 1930's vintage Royal Winton 'Richmond' chintz two handled octagonal dish. A profusion of yellow daffodils and white narcissi with sprays of bluebells and hyacinths on a pale green ground.

Royal Doulton - Wild Rose or Roses G

Royal Doulton 'Wild Rose' Dorothy Cake Plate D6227 c1950

The Wild Rose series (originally called 'Roses G') was introduced in 1940 and produced until around 1959. Magnificent single roses hand painted in crimson, salmon pink and cream on a mottled deep blue background.

Royal Doulton 'Wild Rose' Series Art Deco Tray D6227 c1949

Charlotte Rhead - Byzantine

Richardson's introduced this intricate design in 1932, one of their earliest Charlotte Rhead patterns. Used on various shapes including tea and coffee wares, it's one of the most sought after of her ranges. Here we have a lovely signed ovoid shape 158 vase.

Charlotte Rhead 'Byzantine' vase c1932