Charlotte Rhead - Bursley Ware pattern TL2

Charlotte's designs for Wood & Sons were marketed under the old Bursley Ware label and given 'TL' (for Tube Line) numbers in the pattern books. TL2 is a fine design of stylised leaves arranged geometrically on a mottled white ground. It works particularly well on this lovely table lamp.

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware lamp TL2

Charlotte Rhead Bursley Ware pattern TL2

Maling Ringtons Tea Caddies

Another fine Maling tea caddy made for Ringtons to celebrate the North East Coast Industries Exhibition of 1929.

Maling tea caddy made for Ringtons c1929

Doulton Burslem

Doulton Burslem Hand Painted 'Wood Sorrel' Cabinet Plate c1891

In 1878 Henry and James Doulton acquired the major interest in the Pinder, Bourne factory in Nile Street, Burslem and in 1882 the name of the firm was changed to Doulton & Company, Burslem. Decorating studios were established and many fine pieces were produced up to 1901 when the royal warrant was granted and they became Royal Doulton.

Doulton Burslem Hand Painted 'Chrysanthemum' Cabinet Plate c1898

Royal Winton Stratford Chintz

Royal Winton 'Stratford' Chintz Coaster c1950

A beautiful design of cerise and yellow tulips which are complemented by small sprays of lilac flowers. The background colour is a lovely shade of sky blue. One of the most vibrant and prettiest of chintzes, produced in the 1950s, though not seen that often. Looks fantastic grouped together and also works well with other chintzes.

Royal Winton 'Stratford' Chintz Chelsea Preserve Pot c1953

Royal Winton 'Stratford' Chintz 10" Cake Plate c1953

Minton and Hollins Astra Ware

A subsidiary company of Minton, Minton Hollins was set up in 1845 to manufacture tiles. From 1868 the company continued independently until 1962. Successful artists and designers of the time produced designs for their tiles, including Walter Crane and Augustus Pugin.

The 'Astra Ware' range was introduced towards the end of the First World War and continued until the 1930s. The Ruskin type glazes are much sought after examples of art pottery.

Minton & Hollins Astra Ware bowl c1920

Victorian Majolica Water Lily Plate

A fine quality 19th century English majolica plate that uses a water lily as the motif. Attributed to Joseph Holdcroft c1870, it has the richest of green glazes.

Davidson's Blue Pearline Glass - Lady Caroline

A superb blue pearline posy vase, the design introduced in 1891.

Davidson's blue pearline glass c1891

Davidson's blue pearline glass c1891