Spode's Castle Pattern

A fine pattern by Spode introduced around 1810. Based on the Merigot engraving 'Gate of Sebastion' and always printed in a soft blue. Here we have a lovely shell shaped dessert dish in great condition. For more details see Premier Antiques

Spode 'Castle' Pattern Serving Dish c1820

Early Clarice Cliff - Original Bizarre

First Clarice Cliff 'Bizarre' mark - hand painted 1928

Used briefly from July to October 1928, the first 'Bizarre' mark was hand painted and nearly always seen with the Newport Pottery backstamp. Interestingly, the Clarice Cliff name wasn't added to these early wares. As sales increased and the range grew, various lithographed and stamped 'Bizarre by Clarice Cliff' marks were used. Below is a fine coffee pot from those early days. For more details see Premier Antiques

Clarice Cliff Original Bizarre Tankard Coffee Pot 1928

Royal Winton Chintz - Nantwich

Introduced by Royal Winton in the late 1930s and named after a town in Cheshire, Nantwich is a vibrant design of pink roses and carnations with yellow coreopsis and blue speedwell - a striking combination on a black background. For more details see Premier Antiques

Royal Winton 'Nantwich' Chintz Shell Shaped Dish c1940

Royal Winton 'Nantwich' Chintz Comport c1939

Royal Doulton Art Nouveau Moustache Cup

A lovely Royal Doulton bone china moustache cup and saucer in the 'Paris' pattern - an art nouveau design of scrolling leaves and flowers. Rare to find good quality named pieces like this. For more details see Premier Antiques

Royal Doulton Moustache Cup and Saucer c1912

Early Blue and White - Davenport 'Gothic Ruins'

A rare warming dish by John Davenport in the 'Gothic Ruins' pattern. Printed in medium blue - a rustic scene with gothic ruins and framed by a border of flowers and leaves on a stippled ground. For more details see Premier Antiques

John Davenport 'Gothic Ruins' warming dish c1820

Early Ironstone China

Once Mason's had patented their ironstone china in 1813, several other Staffordshire potters began producing their own versions a few years later. Here is an early 'imari' pattern ironstone jug with a snake handle. Impressed with the mark 'Ironstone China'. For more details see Premier Antiques

Staffordshire Ironstone China Snake Handled 'Hydra' Jug c1825

Antique Opalescent Glass

Opalescent glass is a general term for clear or coloured glass with a milky white opaque or translucent effect often to the raised parts of the glass item. Lalique, Sabino and Joblings are all well known for their opalescent art deco glass, though production had started in the 1870s by some of the Stourbridge glass houses when heat reactive chemicals were added to the mix. For a selection visit Premier Antiques

Richardson's Opalescent vaseline glass dish c1880

Royal Winton - Art Deco 'Chimneys'

'Chimneys' was introduced by Grimwades briefly in the early 1930s and is one of the rarest designs produced in this period. A mixture of printing, sponging and enamelling to form a striking geometric pattern using bold blocks of colour. Marketed as part of a 'Handcraft' range. Here the design is shown to stunning effect on this large cake plate. For more details see Premier Antiques

Royal Winton Handcraft 'Chimneys' Art Deco Cake Plate c1932

Carlton Ware Posy Vases

A pretty 1930s Carlton Ware posy vase in the form of a trumpet lily and bud. Green at the base, in this one the flower gradually emerges pink. Yellow versions were also produced, though they are all difficult to find in good condition. For more details see Premier Antiques

Carlton Ware Pink 'Lily' Art Deco Posy Vase c1935

John Davenport - Chinoiserie Bridgeless

A lovely indented tart dish in the 'Chinoiserie Bridgeless' pattern by John Davenport. Printed in medium blue with a fine rippled pearlware glaze. The chinese inspired pattern is framed by a border of moths and geometric motifs. A little beauty and rare small size. For more details see Premier Antiques

Early John Davenport 'Chinoiserie Bridgeless' Pattern Tart Dish c1810