Tigerchips Meowseum of Pottery & Porcelain

Eric Leaper Studio Pottery Owl

2008-06-23T11:09:00.004+01:00

Eric Leaper owned a small studio in Newlynn Cornwall. Leaper's pieces are usually brightly glazed orange or red with matte black or brown unglazed areas.

This owl isn't marked. Not all Eric Leaper animals are marked though so don't worry.

Value £100+

For Eric Leaper see...Pottery Porcelain Links - Eric Leaper

Large Jema Zander Fish No 359

2008-06-15T17:24:00.006+01:00

There's something fishy about this. It reminds me of something but I'm finding it hard to plaice!

This is a very large Zander at 16 inches long. Zander is related to the perch family. As you may already know it's made by Jema in Holland. The lustre is typical of Jema, however, there are items from the far east that look similar. The faint impressed backstamp on the base reads: 'Jema Holland 359'.

Value £30+

Dutch websites

Cheeky Art Deco Cat

2008-05-21T16:45:00.013+01:00

This cat, although it's very much in the style of Shorter & Sons, isn't made by Clarice Cliff. The glaze/slip decoration was done by many other companies. (with thanks to the members of the Clarice Cliff forum).
As of yet I have been unable to identify it, especially as it has no marks on it at all.

I'm not sure if it's a napkin holder as it's quite big, and it's too light for a bookend. It has a very Art Deco/comical style, and looks almost as cheeky as me when I'm eating someone elses chocolate Hobnobs.

Come back to me after you've seen another the same as I'd love to see another one (same goes with chocolate hobnobs)...

For pottery identification and general chat see...Let's Talk About Pottery & Collectables Forum.

Schlossberg Fat Lava Vase

2008-04-07T10:58:00.014+01:00

This vase has a Fat Lava or volcanic glaze. It was made in West-Germany by Schlossberg. The eye-like slits are very uncommon in green.

Value Unknown.

For Fat-Lava and West-German websites see...Pottery Porcelain Links - Fat Lava

Schiavon House Wall Plaque (Italy)

2008-02-17T09:31:00.020Z

Not much is known about this company, see Ginfors odditiques Schiavon Erhart for another example of this companies work.

Value £20+ (depends on size).

See also Italian Schiavon wall plates
For Italian pottery websites see...Pottery Porcelain Links - Italian

Honiton Pottery Studio Vase

2007-06-07T14:28:00.002+01:00

Honiton Pottery was set up in 1881. A man called Charles Collard purchased the Honiton Pottery in the 1920's. Marks can be found with his name, for example "Collard Honiton England".

The vase shown here has a four digit number so I presume it dates later on. I'm not sure if this is a Paul Redvers monogram, but if it is, it dates after 1961.

I have seen this kind of vase, with no mention of a designer, selling for between £5-10 on ebay.

The impressed mark reads: 'Honiton England'.

Honiton Pottery websites

Satsuma Style Japanese Cup, Saucer & Plate

2007-05-31T13:12:00.002+01:00

This is a lovely porcelain trio and most likely made in Japan. I've actually got a set of these, though the teapot is missing.

The quality is better than most although it isn't Satsuma as I think those were made using earthernware rather than porcelain. I like the cane handle.

Anyway, the set is made up of different scenes, yes, each trio has a different scene. Probably winter, summer, etc. It was most likely a 12 cup set as most of the patterns are missing.

For Chinese/Japanese websites see...Pottery Porcelain - Chinese & Japanese

Hornsea Love Mug, January

2007-05-31T12:54:00.000+01:00

A Hornsea love mug for lovers, bearing the Lancaster Vitramic Hornsea England mark.

Yes, I know, I'm a mug for coffee. Sigh.

Value: £5-10.

Hornsea Websites

Cinque Ports Pottery Plant Pot, Rye

2007-05-31T11:55:00.000+01:00

A Rye plant pot, be sure to look out for some earlier Rye Pottery items usually made from red earthernware as these are more desirable.

This is from the Cinque Ports Pottery in Rye so dates after 1955.

Value: Probably £5... If you're lucky...lucky lucky lucky.

I think the collectors prefer the 1950's geometric patterns.

Price & Kensington Cottage Ware Mug

2007-05-31T11:08:00.000+01:00

A nice Price and Kensington mug with a 1945-46 registration number (Rd No 845007).

Got a registration number on a piece of ceramic and need to date it? Be sure to look it up on www.potterymarks.co.uk (bottom of page)

This is a 4 inch mug, not one of the smaller one's that I keep seeing. I'm not sure if this 4 inch one comes with a saucer or not.

I promise not to make a mug joke. All you need is a lasso though.

Value: Unknown.

Masons Willow Ginger Jar For Ringtons

2007-05-14T12:17:00.001+01:00

Made especially for Ringtons by Masons. A fairly recent item.

Charles James Mason created Mason's Patent Ironstone in 1813.

Non-obvious Masons or Mason marks include:
Fenton Stone Works (c.1825-40)
Patent Ironstone China (c.1813 and onwards)
G & C J M (George & Charles James Mason, pre- 1829 mark)
C J M & CO (Charles James Mason & Co - 1829-45 mark)

Miles Mason tea wares (father to George and Charles James Mason) sometimes bare a Pseudo Chinese seal mark and sometimes without the name. There are, however, many pseudo Chinese seal marks that look similar to his.

Many fakes or reproductions exist for Masons Ironstone. Fakes can be found for Ringtons items too.

Value for this ginger jar: 5-10.

Gouda Viola Plant Pot

2007-05-14T11:04:00.000+01:00

Not the most valuable of items but Gouda items really do well especially when they are in the usual Art Nouveau Style with a black ground colour (reproductions exist).

This is, I'm sure, made in Gouda, Holland.

Maybe it says Flora rather than Fiora, that would make more sense as I think there was a factory names Flora in Gouda during the 1950's.

This plant pot may, or may not, come with a base. You should be able to find these with ease (Not cheese, ease).

Value: £5.

Dutch websites

Lomonosov USSR Horse

2007-05-07T17:45:00.000+01:00

A nice small Lomonosov horse which looks like it's wearing white socks.

Finally, a clear shot of the mark. This red USSR mark dates to the 1960's and onwards. Newer marks have 'Made in Russia' stamped on them.

Worth around £8-10.

Russian websites

Russian Lomonosov Dachshund Dog

2007-05-07T17:10:00.000+01:00

Here we have another Lomonosov dog, they're breading, i'm sure. Again, no marks.

This dog can also be used as a ring holder, just kidding.

Worth around £8-10.

Russian websites

Figgjo Flint Lotte Plate

2007-04-06T16:24:00.001+01:00

This is a very stylish plate and it's no surprise to see these making around £5 each on e-bay. This one is 8 inches diameter so probably a salad plate rather than a dinner plate.

It's hand painted in Norway using the silkscreen process.

Hornsea Cordon Part Cruet Set

2007-04-06T15:19:00.001+01:00

These are not marked but the general style, quality and shape says Hornsea. Not only can they speak for themselves, they're very good for my chips!

And before I get umpteen emails saying that these aren't Cordon, someone told me that the Hornsea Book is wrong.

The base is missing unfortunately.

Hornsea websites

Hornsea Bowl From The Fresco Range

2007-04-06T14:35:00.001+01:00

Hornsea bowl from the Fresco range (1999) with incised and hand painted decoration.

Hornsea websites

Wedgwood Yellow Primrose Jasper Ware Pagoda Box

2007-03-16T18:38:00.000Z

Aha, Wedgwood. This is from the Josiah Wedgwood firm. There are a few Wedgwood's that aren't actually Wedgwood, if you know what I mean.
There's another Wedgwood company called Wedgwood & Co, which shouldn't be confused with the items of Josiah Wedgwood. Then there's a firm called Wedgewood (with an 'e') and another named Wedge Wood (with a gap and an 'e'). I heard that Wedgwood & Co is now part of the Wedgwood Group (Josiah Wedgwood). Oh Boy!

Time for a nice hot cuppa', please excuse me........

This pagoda shaped box is in the rarer yellow colour, value: £20-30.

Wedgwood websites

Arthur Wood Pig Teapot

2007-03-09T11:24:00.000Z

What is it with Arthur Wood and his teapots? Oh well, at least it's got a porky looking pig on the front.

Did anyone see the hundreds of Arthur Wood teapots on e-bay in one lot? Crikey, I hope the buyer has enough teabags for the huge tea party. £400's worth of teapots!

Thankfully, I've only got 11 teapots in my collection. This one has it's original box so an added bonus.

Value:£10 (with box).

Bright Red Cortendorf? Parrot

2007-03-02T17:05:00.002Z

I know what you're thinking, it looks like Poole doesn't it? The Poole experts on one of the e-bay boards looked at it and said it was probably West-German.

It does look West-German with that bright glaze. There's an impressed mark on the base: '297B'. The '7' being crossed. Possibly Cortendorf?

It's damaged but I thought I'd show it to you anyway as, like me, it's a bit different.

German pottery websites

Lomonosov Russian Collie Dog

2007-02-12T20:13:00.000Z

It has no Lomonosov marks or any other marks.

Most of these collie dogs bare the "Made In Russia" stamp. I'm not sure if this is an older USSR dog or not.

Sometimes the eyes are just black dots.

Value: £8-10.

Russian websites

Price Brothers Cottage Ware Egg Cup Set

2007-02-09T13:07:00.000Z

This egg cup set isn't actually marked but I'm fairly sure it's Price Brothers. Judging my the age related ware, it may date to around the 1930's.

Apart from this one. I've never seen one without the mark.

I've noticed three different variations of the Price brothers egg cup sets so far. This one has two handles on either side.

Value: £10-20 when perfect. The absence of the mark may have an effect on the price. This one is slightly chipped and cracked so it's probably not worth much more that £5.

Cortendorf Parrot

2007-02-09T12:05:00.001Z

This parrot, or cockatoo, was made by the Cortendorf manufacturer in Germany. The company was taken over by Goebel.

Not everything with 'Foreign' stamped on the bottom is cheap (pun not intended).

I've got a friend who has one of these parrots, he said it fell off the back of a pirate ship.

Value: £8-10.

German pottery websites

Lomonosov USSR Panda bear

2007-02-06T22:20:00.000Z

5 inches high

Here we have another Russian animal from the Lomonosov factory. Quite a common one but, hey wait, he's warming his little toes in front of the fire... Don't leave me just yet, bear with me.

Ahem, these Russian animals are quite collectable where I come from (North East of England).

The ones marked with the MADE IN USSR stamp are the older one's. The newer one's have the MADE IN RUSSIA stamp.

The animal are frequently seen everywhere you go, mostly 50p as most people don't realise they're collectable.

The backstamp usually rubs off when cleaned, this lowers the price a little so don't clean the base. About half of these USSR animals that I come by have no backstamp or very little left.

Take a closer look at the way these animals are decorated, the graduation of colour, the glaze, etc. It becomes second nature to identify an animal without the backstamp.

Size is important, the smaller one's generally make around £3-5. The ones around this size (5 inches high) make around £8-10.

I wouldn't sell these animals on the internet myself as the prices are cheap, postage costs have to be paid, and there is more demand for these in my area.

Rarities exist, there's a Himalayan bear in one of the Millers books. I've seen that one sell for £40 (locally), it had the USSR stamp. There are two sizes in that book so watch out!

Russian websites

Poole Pottery Aegean Plant Pot

2007-01-26T15:42:00.000Z

This small plant pot is part of the Poole pottery Aegean range. It dates to around the 1970's.

The Poole mark on the base is very difficult to read.

Value around £10-20.

Poole Pottery Websites

Italian Raffaellesco Majolica Jug, Storage Jar And Mug

2007-01-19T13:49:00.000Z

The Raffaellesco pattern commands a decent price on the Internet. Perhaps because of the possible connection to the Italian High Renaissance master named Raphael. He painted ST. George and the Dragon.

Also, it is considered to be a lucky charm. They're after me lucky charms, don't you be touching me' lucky charms!

This small storage jar is part of a big set. It has 'Sale fino' written on the side which translates as fine salt.

Many Italian companies painted this pattern on Majolica and it's still being painted today. I believe that the items on this post are not very old.

I'm of the onion, I mean opinion, that this jug below is worth the most, say £10, maybe more, but I wouldn't like to say for sure. The jug is marked: 'S Gimignano' which I think is a town in the Tuscany region of Italy.

The storage jar (shown from a different angle) has 'DERUTA' painted on the base, another region in Italy.

The mug lack's quality compared to the other two, it's marked 'ARS DERUTA'. Don't laugh !

Italian pottery websites

Zsolnay Reticulated Vase

2007-01-18T19:50:00.000Z

Zsolnay is a very good porcelain manufacturer located in Pecs, Hungary.

Despite this place sounding like a brand of chicken feed, these reticulated (pierced) vases are very desirable.

Have a search on Google to get a good indication of the prices.

It has the printed 5 towers of Pecs mark. I don't have the mark available for viewing, sorry.

Unfortunately, it's extensively damaged and badly repaired. The glue was yellow in colour, so the repair was not done recently.

It may even be a candle holder rather than a vase, it would look stunning in the dark either way.

The small vase below seems to be more recent than the reticulated one above. It's nowhere near as desirable though, shame

Carn Pottery Concertina Stepped Vase

2007-01-07T17:35:00.001Z

4½ inches high

I don't know if these items were given pattern names or not. It has a 'Concertina' shape name but I can't hear the music when I squeeze it.

Perhaps when I sell it I might hear some music. Saying that, whenever I put my ear to it, I can hear strange hissing noises. The same thing happens when I try to play a real Concertina.

Carn pottery was set up in Cornwall in 1971 by John Beusmans and I believe the studio is still going today.

There's no Beusmans signature on this piece and the size of it is smaller than the other Concertina vases. Typical, trust me to have a littler one.

There's a completely different pattern on the other side. The faint mark reads: 'CARN POTTERY NANCLEDRA PENZANCE CORNWALL'

What I wouldn't give for a Cornish pasty right now!

Value probably around £10-20 .

Carn Pottery websites

KLM BOLS Blue Delft Miniature House No 45

2007-01-05T20:04:00.001Z

4¼ inches high

My one time dream has come true, that is, to have a house full of gin.

It's not surprising to find these collectable, nor is it surprising to find that the one's with the gin still inside are worth the most.

Saying that, on the odd occasion you might find one with no gin and with the seal unbroken. I know what you're all thinking, how can you get the gin out without braking the seal? The answer is, you can't! Or at least, I'm still working on it!

Some of these were sold without the contents as gin is whisky, I mean risky, in certain countries.

This one is most likely full of Bols gin (Lucas Bols, a Dutch distiller) and it has the seal and stopper still intact. It's made by Goedewaagen of Gouda for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

The base is marked 'Blue Delft's, exclusively made for KLM by BOLS Distilleries, Holland'. On the back it reads: '45, BOLS, KLM'.

At one point I had around 25 different houses, but I sold them all to a collector at around £5 each on my antique stall. Generally they make around £5-10 each on the well known auction site, with the seal and stopper still intact.

Look out for the ashtrays in the shape of houses and other unusual items.

Dutch websites

JH Weatherby And Sons Zookie Lamb

2007-01-02T17:04:00.000Z

3½ Inches High

This lamb was made by 'J.H. Weatherby and Sons' of Hanley, Staffordshire. They were called 'Zookies' and were made around the 1950-60's.

Lamb chops anyone?

Let me just add here that JH Weatherby (who used the name 'Falcon Ware') are in no way related to the T. Lawrence Falcon Ware pottery (who merged with Sylvac).

Other marks incorporate a union jack and the initials 'J.H.W & SONS, HANLEY, ENGLAND'.

This lamb bares a faint 'Weatherby, England' mark. So faint in fact, that it took me five hours to figure out who made it.

I value this lamb at around £8-10. You may get more if you flutter your eye lids a little.

J.H. Weatherby websites

Royal Orleans Pink Panther Mirror

2006-12-22T16:47:00.000Z

5½ Inches High

This is my style. I meant the panther, not the mirror. Does it have to be pink? The colours are clashing with my site!

Anyway, on the base it says 'UAC. Geoffrey'. I have no idea who Geoffrey is, sounds like someone from Dads Army...
...Stupid Boy!

The initials stand for: United Artist Corp or something along those lines.

I have some new information from a Pink Panther collector, please read: Comments.
Lisa's site: Royal Orleans Pink Panther Collection

Thanks Lisa.

I've only seen two on e bay, both were from Powersellers and they made around £30 each.

KPM Berlin Porcelain Bough Pot

2006-12-14T21:45:00.001Z

5½ Inches Wide
The title may suggest that I know what I'm talking about for once in my life, but taking my brain into consideration, probably not! I never claim to know everything, or indeed, anything.

Life isn't for claiming, it's for aiming. Just don't aim it at me.

Anyway, I think this could be what you call a German porcelain 'bough pot' for holding flowers. I'm not 100% certain on that though.

The stamp, gulp, dates it to 1837 to 1844. Unfortunately, it's damaged, there are two cracks on the lid and the lid itself is a bit wonky. What do you call a three legged donkey? A wonky!

I always say: 'If it is, what it is, then I'm sure it will sell for what it's worth, the way it is'.

KPM is still going today, I believe, with a similar porcelain mark. The initials stand for: 'Konigliche Porzellan Manufaktur' which is located in Prussia, Germany. It was also known as the 'Staatliche Porzellan Manufaktur'.

There are many marks, including the orb mark, like the one shown in the photo above. Some with the initials of the firm and some with the name in full. Just to confuse matters even further, the KPM initials were also used by other companies.

Sorry, the donkey joke was unforgivable.

German pottery websites

Hornsea Cat By Marion Campbell

2006-11-19T20:25:00.000Z

7.75 inches high, no makers mark , circa 1960's
They came in different sizes and the bigger one's are worth the most. This isn't the biggest one though. Marion Campbell cats can also be found in black and they're quite often not marked.

I sold this one for £31 in 2006, lightly crazed.

Hornsea websites

Italian Piero Fornasetti Astrolabio Plate

2006-11-19T20:15:00.000Z

This is an Astronomer's plate by Fornasetti, they're very collectable.

It doesn't bare the Christmas stamp that I see on the other plates in this set.

Barnaba (his son) later made items like the originals with the help of Rosenthal.
Any Fornasetti items made by Rosenthal are still collectable but probably not worth as much as the original one's.

I sold this one in 2005 for around £150. Slight ware to the gilding near the top.

Italian pottery websites

Alvaro Jose Majolica Crab Plate

2006-11-19T20:07:00.000Z

I sold this interesting plate for £11 in 2005 but it was slightly damaged on the seaweed bits. Which brings me to a well known joke, actually, I've forgotton how it goes so never mind. I'll spare you the insanity for a change.

It has the following impressed mark: 'Alvaro Jose, Caldas Da Rainha, Portugal'.

Mafra of Caldas Da Rainha also made these kind of plates which are in the style of Bernard Palissy of the 16th Century.

I once remember seeing one on the Antique's Roadshow. I stopped watching that as I surpassed all the experts (spot the obvious fib).

No crab jokes here thankfully.

Art Deco Beswick Ware Bowl

2006-11-19T20:05:00.000Z

12 inches diameter
This lovely piece of Beswick Art Deco-ness is sitting on my , er, microwave.

I sold the bowl for £13 in 2005. Damage report, A few spider cracks on the glaze of the base. It was also lightly crazed on the front.

John Beswick was based in Longton Staffordshire. This is one of the earliest marks used, circa 1936+.

Beswick Pottery websites

Poole Pottery Owl, Barbara Linley Adams

2006-11-19T19:59:00.000Z

Now here's something which someone might easily miss at a car boot.

'I once was a good poet, but I did not know it!
This is not a real hoot, it's from a car boot.'

I sold this one for £36.50 in 2005.

The Poole Pottery in Dorset was originally called 'Carter and Co' then 'Carter, Stabler and Adams'. Marks include a picture of a dolphin along with the "Poole" name. Earlier marks can have a C.S.A monogram.

Poole Pottery Websites

Nao Lladro Where Do Babies Come From?

2006-11-19T19:55:00.000Z

We all know where babies come from don't we? Judging by some people, I'd say that some of them come from a nut.

That was part of my sense of humour, not a dig at anyone in particular. I only dig people on a night time anyway.

Lladro started in 1953+ and the Nao name was first used in 1968. The earlier one's usually have an impressed 'Lladro, Made in Spain' mark (without the 'Nao' name) or a 'PLL' monogram.

The company is most famous for their figurines but they did produce other gift items too. The Figurines etc, were made near Valencia in Spain.

This one is called 'From an Acorn' and is part of the 'Where do Babies Come From?' series by Nao Collections. They date after 2002 and are probably fairly new.

The series consists of:
From An Acorn? (Photo shown above)
From A Nut?
From A Nest? (Photo shown below on the right)
From An Egg?
From A Snail Shell?
From A Cabbage?
From A Clog
From A Pumpkin
From A Watercan
From A Flowerpot
From The Harvest
From A Sunflower

That's how many I've seen but probably not how many there is.

Prices range from £10-£17 with the box and leaflet intact.

Lladro websites

Maws Disney Bashful Toothbrush Holder

2006-11-19T19:53:00.000Z

3.75 inches high
They were made (I think) by Maws in the 1930's and under license by Disney.

On the base it reads 'Genuine, Walt Disney, Copyright, Foreign'.

I sold this for £41 in 2006. There's a little bit of wear just above the right eyebrow on the hat .

Little bits of ware in other places but not very noticable. Two minor scratches on his nose and on his left cheek (face).

Walt Disney Dopey Toothbrush Holder

2006-11-19T19:50:00.000Z

3.75 inches high
This resembles a friend of mine, but this one has a toothbrush holder at the rear.

Sold for £21. Damage, A flake of paint off from one of his cheeks and his nose. That'll teach him to rub noses with my gnomes.

Cantagalli Majolica Lidded Sugar

2006-11-19T19:44:00.000Z

Hand Painted Cockeral Mark
This is not exactly my field , my field is over the road somewhere.

This Italian Majolica sugar, or whatever, was made in Italy by Ulysse Cantagalli or someone else who worked for him, that's all I know! Judging by the age related muck i'd say it was 19th Century or just after the 19th Century.

It's a Maiolica reproduction which is why I'm calling it Majolica (note the change of one letter). Some people describe Maiolica as Italian and Majolica as English. Confusing isn't it?

This reminds me more of a honey pot than a sugar. I sold it for around £5 with a few grazes on the rim. That was on my antique stall last year though.

Italian pottery websites

Bovey Tracey Art Pottery Cottage Ware Teapot

2006-11-19T00:48:00.000Z

You would probably not believe that this is Victorian! Actually, it's not.
There seems to be very limited information about this company. I'm not sure if it has any relation to the 'Bovey Tracey Pottery Co' or not.

This cottageware teapot is incised on the base 'Bovey Tracey Art Pottery'.

The Bovey Tracey Pottery Company (which is probably not related anyway) dates between 1842 to circa 1894. Thereafter it was known as 'Bovey Pottery co Ltd'.

Further research suggests that the 'Bovey Tracey Art Pottery' dates to 1919-1930.

There is more than one pottery company in Bovey Tracey. At one stage in the towns history, Bovey Tracey produced Wemyss ware (Robert Heron & Sons).

Wrongly identified by me as being Victorian (apologies), this sold for £10.50 in 2005. Damage report, grazes on the chimney and on the body. There is also a very small chip (0.2mm x 0.3mm) on the edge of the base directly below the spout.

Royal Winton Gold Lustre Dish

2006-11-19T00:04:00.000Z

Very nice, I think some kind of resist lustre was used for the flowers, and the non-lustre bits were transfer printed and then hand painted over that.

Despite the fact that it has an Art Deco style rim, the mark dates it to after 1950.

Royal Winton (prev Grimwades Bros) were very well known for making Chintzware. Based in Stoke, Staffordshire, Grimwade Bros started in 1886. They also used marks such as Stoke Pottery, Rubian Art, Grimwades, G Bros and Atlas.

Shelley Lilly Of The Valley Bowl

2006-11-19T00:01:00.000Z

Okay, not of considerable value but it's certianly worth looking out for if you find other Shelley items in this pattern. Come to think of it, it's probably worth looking out for any piece of Shelley.

This one has the later mark.

The firm, based in Longton Staffordshire, was previously known as Wileman and Co which started c.1892 and onwards. In the 1920's it changed it's name to 'Shelley Potteries Ltd'. The company used words like 'The Foley China' and 'Late Foley' in it's marks.

Value for this dish, around £5.

Sylvac Cauldron Sugar Pot No 1140

2006-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

2¾ Inches High, Cellulose Finish

Certianly, of no great value but someone like Anne Robinson may take a liking to it.

I'm sorry, but I always think of Prince Charles when the handles stick out like that.

Some advice that nobody will listen to... with Sylvac, stick to the animals as they are the most collectable. But don't use Super Glue, use PVA glue.

This interesting cauldron goes with the matching jug no 1134. It dates to circa 1934-35. The Sylvac name was only used circa 1935+.

Sylvac Websites

Briglin Sunflower Jug

2006-11-18T23:55:00.000Z

Ah yes, studio pottery, very nice.

With studio pottery, it's a minefield, literally a minefield, well not literally. Some would say that Studio pottery went with a bang (pun intended unforunetly).

Value probably £8-£10.

Small Herend Porcelain Queen Victoria Vase

2006-11-18T23:47:00.000Z

2.50 inches high

Items from Herend (Hungary) are extremely expensive to buy even today. The bigger the piece the better, unless it's an animal figure.

I think that this is the 'Queen Victoria' pattern because of the leaves at the top.

This is just a miniature vase, probably worth around £10.

Treacle Mine Sports Club Diddy Men Mug

2006-11-18T23:44:00.000Z

Staffordshire Potteries?

Altogether now 'We are the Diddy Men...'

Egersund Norge Hand Painted Centrepiece

2006-11-18T23:41:00.000Z

Okay, so I know absolutely nothing about Egersund pottery. I'll make it up in the shameful hope that it sounds right.

The only information I can find is from the Wikipedia, which is a huge online encyclopedia type big reference thing.

Here it is, Timeline section, fourth paragraph down.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egersund

So the Egersund Pottery was founded in 1847 and the old pottery items are worth a lot of money.

It appears that the 60's-70's items are collectable but not worth as much as the older hand painted items.

This centrepiece sweety holder thingy (or whatever you call it) has some age to it. It's also hand painted, restored and cracked (eek). It look's great with a pineapple resting on the centre bit. I think it was used for serving food, perhaps, in the middle of a posh dining table!

It may date to the late 19th century or close enough. The restoration is old too.

Nordic & Scandinavian Websites

Rosenthal Studio-Linie Liquer Set

2006-11-18T23:38:00.002Z

Perhaps not the most desirable of patterns. The bottle has a Retro feel to it, so it's likely to appeal to someone.

Retro in the sense of the old rather than the new. I won't get into a Retro definition debate. When I say retro, I mean it's 1950-70's and not brand new.

Two of the glasses are chipped but I just needed the bottle anyway.

It also comes with it's original tatty box, so that's an added bonus if the owner collect's tatty boxes.

Worth looking out for are the Raymond Peynet, Fornasetti and Bjorn Wiinblad designs from Rosenthal.

German pottery websites

Sylvac Corgi Dog No 3136

2006-11-18T23:33:00.000Z

4 Inches High

With Sylvac animals, the Sylvac number and the "Sylvac" name are not always clearly impressed into the glaze. This one doesn't have a visible mark. Sylvac items don't always have the Sylvac name, especially those dating before circa 1945.

Look at the style of font used for the numbers and the other impressed marks. Once you've seen one, you'll probably spot another without so much as seeing the Sylvac name.

This Corgie dates to around 1947-1957 and it's worth around £5-7.

Sylvac Websites

Sylvac Black Cat

2006-11-18T23:29:00.000Z

Worth around £5. Reproductions exist.

Sylvac Websites

Red & Black Sylvac Elephants No 768, 815, 769

2006-11-18T23:20:00.000Z

The black ones are worth around £5 each.

I would say that the red one is less common and worth a bit more. Matte glazed elephants (usually green) are less common too.

Sylvac Websites

Ewenny Pottery Tankard

2006-11-18T23:18:00.000Z

This Ewenny tankard is from the Claypits Pottery in Wales.

'Cwrw' translates as, not surprisingly, 'Ale'.

I'm not sure how old it is but it certianly has age to it.

The mark reads 'Claypits Ewenny'.

Unknown Black Horse

2006-11-17T20:27:00.000Z

Any information on this horse would be much appreciated, thanks.

I like the style, very retro.

Very similar to animals by Cortendorf (Germany)....

Unknown Black Cat, Sitting

2006-11-17T20:24:00.000Z

Any information on this black cat would be much appreciated, thanks.

Unknown black Cat, Standing

2006-11-17T20:20:00.000Z

Any information on this black cat would be much appreciated, thanks.

Unknown Black Cat

2006-11-17T20:18:00.000Z

Any information on this black cat would be much appreciated, thanks.

Royal Worcester Blue Tits

2006-11-17T19:42:00.000Z

No 3375, Matte (1950-86),

Modelled by Eve Soper.

Value £25+

Worcester and Royal Worcester websites

Royal Worcester Boy Figure 'June'

2006-11-17T19:38:00.000Z

No 3456 (No name or number)

Modelled by Freda Doughty and part of the Children Of The Month series.

Value £25+.

Worcester and Royal Worcester websites

Hornsea Tapestry Butter Dish

2006-11-17T18:31:00.001Z

Value £5-10.

Hornsea websites

Wade Natwest Panda Bear Money Bank

2006-11-12T20:49:00.000Z

These Wade Panda's sell at around £5-10. One sold for £36 but that's probably because it was sold by a good seller (2000+ feedback). Doesn't it make you sick? lol.

The firm was founded in Burslem, Staffordshire.

Wade websites

Price Brothers Cottage Ware Bell

2006-11-12T20:47:00.000Z

Unmarked

Cottageware bells seem to make around £20 with the original clanger intact.

The firm was originally based in Burslem Staffordshire but then it moved to Longton in 1962. It renamed itself Price & Kensington Potteries.

Price Brothers Cottage Ware Plate

2006-11-12T20:45:00.000Z

Another piece of Cottageware from the Price Brothers in Staffordshire.

This time it's a small plate and it's probably not a common plate as they seem to make around £15-£25 each.

I've actually got two of them! I thought they came with the two mugs that I bought with them but there's no place for the mug to rest. Anyway, the mugs don't seem to have plates for them, only the cups do.

Noritake Porcelain Lidded Trinket

2006-11-12T20:44:00.000Z

Footed

I've yet to see one with this pattern. A footed trinket with a different pattern sold for £10 not so long ago.

Chinese and Japanese websites

Blue Mountain Pottery Fish Shaped Dish

2006-11-12T20:42:00.004Z

This one is facing left. That means it's going down stream (no, not really). I can just see it now on e-bay: 'RARE Blue Canadian fish dish going down stream'. Well, it would be rare to see this going down stream. Of course, 'rare' in the e-bay sense of the word means 'plenty more fish in the sea and this one is just as smelly'.

Value around £5.

Canadian Pottery Websites

Blue Mountain Pottery? Squirrel

2006-11-12T20:40:00.000Z

No mark
I've seen just the one of these on e-bay in red. Remember, if you have no nuts, blame the squirrel. Just look at it. It's getting ready to pounce on your...
... never mind.

Huh? It has something faint written on it's tail in gold! It reads: 'Falls'. So I guess this item was bought from Niagra Falls, and wait for it, was most likely bought for peanuts!

Canadian Pottery Websites

Blue Mountain Pottery Swan

2006-11-12T20:39:00.000Z

LOOK, WOW! These are very common, oh!

Canadian Pottery Websites

Melba Ware White Scottie Dog

2006-11-12T20:38:00.000Z

Standing

At the moment, these don't sell very well on e bay. I'll probably bung it on my stall for £10. I feel very confident it will sell.

Tip, people love Scottie dogs and they're very collectable too. Another tip, don't be overly confident.

Melba Ware was the name used by H A Wain and Sons in Longton Staffordshire.

Crown Staffordshire Hollyhocks Cup And Saucer, Large

2006-11-12T20:35:00.000Z

Both the cup and saucer measures approx 3.50 inches high and the cup is 3.75 inches diameter. The saucer is 6.50 inches wide.

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Heatmaster Style Teapot With Plastic Cover

2006-11-12T20:33:00.001Z

Not marked

I've yet to see one with a plastic cover. That's not saying much, how often do you go around looking for teapots with plastic covers? Okay, none of my business. Forget I even asked.

Usually these have chrome covers. I sold a chrome covered ball shaped one for £10 on my stall last year.

Update: 16 October, 2007
I think this teapot is brand new, I saw one in a shop the other day. Who's for tea?

Gien Jardin Imaginaire Serving Tray

2006-11-12T20:32:00.000Z

This oblong tray is made by a French company called Gien (who also make majolica). It's most likely to be fairly new as it has dishwasher safe on it.

I've seen the same tray on various sites selling them brand new at around $110(dollars). I guess it must have a bit of value then?

Midwinter Stylecraft Toast Rack

2006-11-12T20:26:00.000Z

Not very desirable but I like it!

W R Midwinter (Burslem, Staffordshire) was founded circa 1910.

Most collectable are the Stylecraft and Fashion ranges in abstract designs. The designers to look out for are Jessie Tait, Terence Conran and Hugh Casson.

Midwinter websites

Large Hornsea Fleur Storage Jar

2006-11-12T20:24:00.001Z

20cm high

Not the most desirable of items. Probably not even worth selling on e bay.

Nice though, er, I think

Hornsea websites

Lancaster & Sandland Novelty Football Ashtray

2006-11-12T20:22:00.000Z

Gaudy Welsh Style Cruet Set

2006-11-12T20:21:00.000Z

19thC Saltglazed Stoneware Jug

2006-11-12T20:19:00.000Z

Grapes

Radford Vase

2006-11-12T20:18:00.000Z

8 inches high, pattern letter code: 'DA'.

Radford websites

Small Wade Art Deco Jug

2006-11-12T20:13:00.000Z

Not marked 'Wade' but I'm fairly sure it is.

Wade websites

Noritake Windmill Bowl

2006-11-12T19:09:00.000Z

Chinese and Japanese websites

Small Minton 'Haddon Hall' Vase

2006-11-12T19:05:00.000Z

Haddon Hall items with green rims seem to be worth the most. This is just a little vase.

Majolica Clam Shell

2006-11-12T18:45:00.000Z

Portuguese?

Jema Bird, Holland

2006-11-12T18:42:00.001Z

Jema items are usually worth around £5+ depending on rarity and size.

Dutch websites

AA and Crown Dog, Unknown

2006-11-10T14:59:00.001Z

Hmmm? It has a blue stamp 'AA' and a crown. It might be European but I don't think it's English. How else would that explain why I don't know anything about it? Please don't send me emails answering my last question (hides email address).

It looks like it could be a good quality one. Watch it turn out to be one of the cheapy ones from Japan!

Look at the eyes, look at the eyes, you can sometimes tell a quality piece by looking at the eyes. Don't look into my eyes.

Update 6th June 2007. Someone on one of the eBay message boards says this was manufactured by Arno Apel, Lauenstein, Bavaria, Germany, and this mark was used between 1954-1974. Oddly, I'm having difficulty finding the company on ebay.

Verbilki Russian/USSR Duck Holder

2006-11-10T14:49:00.000Z

Now don't laugh, this is one serious duck.

I think it's for holding soap or the like, it doesn't float.

It's marked on the base 'MADE IN USSR'.

Value unknown, but probably between £5-10.

Russian websites

Rye Pottery Robin

2006-11-10T14:27:00.000Z

It's got a messy looking stamp on the base but it does say '????? Rye Pottery'.

Judith Miller's Collectables Price Guide 2006 has one on page 139. The back of the robin is painted blue along with the side of the base. It's priced at £30-40. I've learned - like many others - that this price is probably not the price that it's worth for you and me. Sometimes half, sometimes less, sometimes the same price, it all depends really. It's best to buy these books for learning what to collect rather than using it as a price guide...

...edited to add: One of these sold for £5 on e-bay and another one didn't sell. Typical. Edited on 07 May 2007.

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2006-11-09T16:38:00.004Z

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