A glorious mixture of ceramics are offered every month in Hansons’ four-day Derby Antiques & Collectors sales.
Here ceramics valuer Robert Churchill picks out some of his favourite items coming up on July 19, Day 2 of the July 18-23 Antiques & Collectors Auction.
Vintage tableware is in hot demand, particularly tea and coffee sets. In addition, the colour and artistry of antique and vintage pottery from respected manufacturers such as Crown Derby, Royal Doulton, Herend and Royal Worcester attract worldwide collectors.
Royal Crown Derby’s vibrant Imari pattern and Royal Worcester’s sumptuous summer fruits, beautifully hand-painted and signed by artists, are particularly popular. The July sale boasts several examples from Royal Worcester. Upcoming lots include:
Summer offerings
Lot 1040 | A coffee set for six, Chinese Bouquet, Raspberry, made by Herend Pottery of Hungary
Lot 1057 | Royal Worcester miniature cup and saucer, painted with fruit, signed Roberts
Lot 1060 I Royal Worcester glazed ivory twin-handled vase, lavishly painted with flowers.
Lot 1064 | Royal Worcester plate with a yellow ground and gilt border, painted with fruit and berries, signed by Richard Seabright.
Lot 1068 | Two Royal Worcester mid-20th century rope-edged cups and saucers, decorated with fruits, one signed J.Smith, one signed F.Roberts
Lot 1070 | Two Royal Worcester mid-20th century rope-edged tea plates, decorated with fruits both signed P English
Lot 1101 | Royal Crown Derby Zebra paperweight & Royal Crown Derby Ltd Edition Siberian Tiger
Catalogue due live July 12 | www.hansonslive.co.uk | www.the-saleroom.com
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Ceramics entries invited
If you are considering consigning ceramics, from single items to entire collections, please contact Robert Churchill for no-obligation advice and free valuations: [email protected] | Telephone 01283 733988
