Royal Doulton - Pansies D4049

Introduced around 1917 and in production up to the 1930s, Royal Doulton's 'Pansies' series has always been difficult to find and highly sought after. For more Royal Doulton see Premier Antiques

Royal Doulton 'Pansies' dish c1930

Royal Doulton 'Pansies' jug c1928

Royal Doulton 'Pansies' plate c1934

Royal Winton Chintz - Cotswold

Apple blossom and blue harebells surround a bouquet of pink, yellow and blue flowers which are interspersed with sprays of pink roses and smaller flowers in pale rust. Set on a white background, this pretty design was introduced in the early 1950s and continued in small amounts for a number of years. For more details see Premier Antiques

Royal Winton 'Cotswold' cake slice c1960

Royal Winton 'Cotswold' dish c1952

Signs of Spring

A tough little beauty, the delicate shades of Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin' are, with snowdrops, a reminder that spring is just round the corner.

Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin'

Blue and White Drainers

Drainers or mazarines were sold as optional extras to meat platters and intended to sit in the centre to drain meat or fish juices. Quite often pierced with elaborate patterns, they have long been one of the most collected items of early blue and white pottery. For more details see Premier Antiques

'Bridge of Lucano' drainer c1820

Shelley Regent

Shelley 'Yellow Phlox' Regent trio c1933

A classic art deco shape developed after Mode and Vogue with a more practical loop handle. Here is a great trio in Yellow Phlox. For more details see Premier Antiques

Shelley Regent c1933

Royal Doulton and Shakespeare

Royal Doulton began producing Shakespearean themed wares as early as 1890, but it was the early 1900s when Charles Noke began designing series ware based on individual plays and characters. For more details see Premier Antiques

Royal Doulton Shakespeare Characters 'Portia' Cake Plate c1912

Shorter and Son - Majolica

Shorter and Boulton began producing moulded majolica wares at the end of the 19th century and many of their shapes were continued into the art deco era and given a modern treatment. Here is a vibrant majolica jug in deep cobalt blue. For more details see Premier Antiques

Shorter & Son majolica jug c1910

Clarice Cliff Bizarre - Autumn Crocus

A fine Bizarre biscuit plate in the very collectible Crocus. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Clarice Cliff 'Crocus' plate c1933

Carlton Ware - Fruit Basket

A lovely 1930s design produced mainly in green or yellow, though there is also a matt glazed buff version which isn't often seen. For more visit Premier Antiques

Carlton Ware 'Fruit Basket' citrus squeezer c1935

Carlton Ware 'Fruit Basket' sugar shaker c1935

Royal Winton - Cheadle

A fine Royal Winton 'Cheadle' jampot in excellent condition. A pretty design of wild flowers on a cream ground. For more Cheadle items visit Premier Antiques

Royal Winton 'Cheadle' jampot c1951