A rich array of ceramic treasures from ravishing Moorcroft Mediterranean pieces to striking figures and dinner services will delight collectors in Hansons’ August 16 ceramics sale. Here ceramics valuer Robert Churchill picks out four lots to watch:
Lot 1005 | Royal Doulton prestige figure of Lion on rock HN2641, hand painted by artist, marks to inside. Good condition , no chips cracks or restoration | £100 – £120
Lot 1016 | Moorcroft Mediterranean Collection Biscuit Box in the Lemons & Blossom design by Emma Bossons in Good condition with no chips , cracks or restoration, Gr (graded) mark and factory marks to base | £80 – £120

Lot 1028 | Moorcroft Limited Edition vase in the Jays at home design by Philip Gibson, number 48 of only 50 produced. Factory marks, edition number and Moorcroft factory shop label also to base | £120 – £160

Lot 1128 | An extensive collection of Royal Worcester Hyde Park dinner service, white and gilt detail with tureens, coffee and tea sets, plates, gravy boats and pots etc together with a set of French dinner plates by Bernardaud | £300 – £400.

Auction: Ceramics will be offered on August 16 in the August 15-20 Antiques & Collectors Auction. Catalogue
Ceramics invited for auction
Hansons hosts monthly ceramics sales at its Derbyshire headquarters. Entries of Moorcroft, Crown Derby, Beswick, Royal Doulton, Royal Worcester, Minton, Measham Pottery, Pinxton, Staffordshire etc are warmly invited.
To arrange a free ceramics valuation please contact:
Gillian Finney: [email protected]
Robert Churchill: [email protected]