Gaudy Welsh Spill Vase

Gaudy Welsh Spill Vase c1840

An early Gaudy Welsh spill vase with a bold pattern of a central rose surrounded by leaves and other flowers. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Carlton Ware - Australian Registered Designs

Carlton Ware Buttercup and Water Lily

Australia was an important market for innovative firms like Carlton Ware and many of their ranges had the designs registered there to prevent cheaper copies. For a good selection of these vintage wares visit Premier Antiques

The Townley Venus

Waiter knocks thumb off sculpture at British Museum

The Townley Venus - British Museum

A waiter working at the British Museum knocked the thumb off a Roman sculpture in an accident which occurred in December last year. The incident has only just come to light. The waiter, working for an external company, had bent down underneath the Townley Venus and knocked its right hand while getting up again. The thumb was knocked off the statue and fell to the floor intact. The statue has now been restored.

Grimwade's Bruce Bairnsfather Ware Wall Plaque

Grimwade's WW1 Bruce Bairnsfather Ware Old Bill Wall Plaque c1920

An excellent World War 1 Grimwades 'Old Bill' wall plaque "GIVE IT A GOOD 'ARD' UN BERT. YOU CAN GENERALLY 'EAR EM FIZZING A BIT FIRST IF THEY ARE AGOIN TO EXPLODE" and an unusual border of biplanes, exploding shells and trench debris. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Carlton Ware Green 'Foxglove'

Small Carlton Ware Green 'Foxglove' Jug c1939

A lovely little Carlton Ware green foxglove jug. In fine condition. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Gaudy Welsh Tulip Pattern

Gaudy Welsh 'Swansea Cottage - Tulip Pattern' Cup and Saucer c1850

A lovely Gaudy Welsh bone china cup and saucer decorated with the Swansea Cottage or Tulip pattern. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Shorter & Son 'Medina' Period Ware by Mabel Leigh

Shorter & Son 'Medina' Period Ware Bowl by Mabel Leigh c1935

A fantastic Shorter 'Medina' bowl from their Period Pottery range designed by Mabel Leigh. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Royal Doulton 'Glamis Thistle'

Royal Doulton 'Glamis Thistle' Coffee Cup and Saucer c1951

A delicate design introduced in 1938 and taken from watercolour studies by Percy Curnock of the famous Scottish thistles growing near Glamis Castle. For more details of these fine quality items visit Premier Antiques

Royal Doulton 'Glamis Thistle' Small Sugar Bowl c1950

Shorter and Son 'Dahlia' Butter Dish

Shorter and Son 'Dahlia' Butter Dish c1939

A lovely 'dahlia' butter dish and cover by Shorter and Son with hand painted flowers in pink and yellow on a green ground. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Royal Doulton Series Ware

Royal Doulton Series Ware 1910-40 

Developed by Charles Noke in the early 1900s, Novelty Art Wares (the name initially used for series ware) were inspired by legend, song, literature and history as well as sport, pastimes and olde worlde imagery. Early wares were often intended for nursery use and miniatures were produced to encourage collecting. For a selection visit my website Premier Antiques