Hansons’ Head of Curated Ceramics, Dr Richard Halliday, was delighted with another marvellous ceramics sale at Staffordshire saleroom Bishton Hall on September 14. He said: ‘We are quickly becoming one of the go-to places to sell ceramics where pieces are catalogued in small-size lots, fully described with dates, maker attributions, sizes and condition details together with high-quality multiple images.’ Here, Richard shares his hammer highlights:
Two Meissen Allegorical Figures of “Night and Day” Blue crossed swords, late 19th century. Sold for £1950 hammer
A large Meissen figure “After the Bath” Date late 19th century. Sold for £1800
An 18th century tin-glazed earthenware blue and white named and dated kettle stand, c. 1787. The outside is painted with scenes, the inside is painted; “CAO, 1787”. Mask handles and three feet. Sold for £400 hammer.
An early 19th century blue and white transfer-printed Spode Greek series large platter, c. 1820. It is printed with Cynisca Winning the Chariot Race. Sold for £360 hammer
A full set of framed late 19th century blue and white transfer-printed Wedgwood month tiles, c. 1880. Each tile is titled and 15cm wide and marked to the reverse. Sold for £420 hammer
A superb Minton secessionist jardiniere stand with tube-line panels decorated in colours. Marked to the underside. Sold for £520 hammer.
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