Fake Susie Cooper miniature sets

Once again these horrid little fake coffee sets seem to be appearing on auction sites - one currently has bids of £220! A good attempt at copying Tiger Lily - the fake factory mark is fuzzy and irregular when compared with the real thing. The appearance of these fakes was first reported in the Antiques Trade Gazette in 1997. They are not children's nursery ware or 1930's travellers samples. No genuine Susie Cooper miniatures have ever been recorded. I've even seen sellers claiming they are rare 'attic finds'. 

Royal Winton 'Cotswold' Chintz

Royal Winton 'Cotswold' Chintz Trefoil Cruet c1952

An unusual Royal Winton 'Cotswold' cruet on a trefoil shaped stand. Apple blossom buds and 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 ground. For more details see Premier Antiques

Victorian Majolica - William Brownfield

Rustic majolica vase by William Brownfield c1880

William Brownfield began producing majolica around 1870 and it was soon being appreciated because of its high quality, especially the body and brilliancy of colour. Several people who had worked on majolica at Minton and Wedgwood joined the firm and it was soon producing impressive pieces to rival the bigger firms. Here we have a fine rustic vase modelled as ivy climbing the trunk of an oak tree. For more details see Premier Antiques

Early Blue and White - Dawson Bird's Nest Pattern

Dawson 'Bird's Nest' pattern c1825

A rare pattern from the South Hylton and Ford Potteries (John Dawson) of Sunderland. Produced on tea wares and printed in medium to dark blue. A seated boy shows a bird's nest to a standing girl and her dog, set in a parkland with a large house in the distance and framed by a border of flowers and scrolls on a stippled ground. For more details see Premier Antiques

Dawson of Sunderland 'Bird's Nest' Tea Cup and Saucer c1825

19th Century Majolica Butter Dish

Majolica butter dish and stand c1870

A rare item to find complete and in such good order. For more details see Premier Antiques

Early Burleigh Ware

Burgess & Leigh 'Squirrel' jug c1880

An unusual squirrel jug from around 1880 which reflects one of the first design styles, namely the Aesthetic Movement which evolved into Arts and Crafts, and later Art Nouveau and Art Deco. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Clarice Cliff Budgerigars

Large Clarice Cliff 'Budgerigar' Shape 978 Vase c1936

A large and impressive Clarice Cliff art deco 978 vase modelled with two budgerigars hand painted in lovely shades of blue and pink. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' design

Walter Moorcroft Small Blue 'Anemone' Bowl c1960

Finely tube lined, a single Anemone flower fills the centre of this lovely Walter Moorcroft bowl. Rich colours on a deep cobalt blue ground. For more details see Premier Antiques

Carlton Ware Boxed Sets

Carlton Ware 'Water Lily' Butter Dish and Knife Boxed Set c1939

A lovely green water lily butter dish and knife with original gift box. Rare to find complete and in such good condition. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Royal Winton 'Cheadle' Chintz

Royal Winton 'Cheadle' Chintz Preserve Pot and Base c1951

A pretty post war chintz with a profusion of briar roses and harebells on a cream background. For more details of this rare preserve pot and base visit my website Premier Antiques