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Celtic Pottery 'Phoenix' Small Vase by Bill Fisher
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Celtic Pottery was founded by Bill and Maggie Fisher in the mid 1960s in Mousehole, a small fishing village in Cornwall. Offered for sale here is an extremely pretty and colourful small vase decorated with the 'Phoenix' pattern (designed by Bill Fisher) and still bearing it's original gold foil label to the base which reads 'Celtic Pottery, Newlyn Cornwall'. This is a charming piece of Cornish studio pottery fast becoming collectable items. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
SIZE: Height 4in/10cm Weight 180g
(09/25)
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1960s Langley Pottery Planter designed by Glyn Colledge
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From the Langley Pottery (taken over by Denby in the late 1950's) here is an extremely collectable and decorative planter from the legendary late ceramics designer, Glyn Colledge and dating from the late 1960s. We've owned a few Langley pieces from this range and this is one of the nicest we've had - the colours on this particular pot are gorgeous. Stamped to the base with their windmill symbol and the words 'LANGLEY, Made in England'.
Size: Height 4.5in/11cm Diameter 5.5in/14cm
(11-38)
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1960 Midwinter (Staffordshire) 'Cannes' Nibbles Dish by Hugh Casson
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Dating from circa 1960 this is a Midwinter rectangular dish in the 'Cannes' design by Hugh Casson and on the Fashion shape. Fully marked to the base. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
SIZE: Length/Width 6in/15cm x 4.5in/11.5cm
(10/30)
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1954 Midwinter (Staffordshire) 'Riviera' Coffee Trio by Hugh Casson
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Dating from circa 1954 here is a gorgeous Midwinter coffee trio (cup, saucer and small plate) in the early 'Riviera' pattern designed by Hugh Casson (this design later became 'Cannes' on a slightly different shape). Only one coffee trio available but we have other 'Riviera' items for sale separately. Fully marked to the base.
SIZE: Cup Height 2.5in/5.5cm Saucer Diam. 5in/13cm Plate Diam. 6.5in/16.5cm
(10-25)
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1954 Midwinter (Staffordshire) 'Riviera' Tea Trio by Hugh Casson
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Dating from circa 1954 here is a gorgeous Midwinter tea trio (cup, saucer and small plate) in the early 'Riviera' pattern designed by Hugh Casson (this design later became 'Cannes' on a slightly different shape). We have 5 tea trios available for sale (price shown is for one trio). Fully marked to the base.
SIZE: Cup Height 2.25in/5.5cm Saucer Diam. 6in/15.5cm Plate Diam. 6.5in/16.5cm
(10/25)
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1954 Midwinter (Staffordshire) 'Riviera' TV Cup & Tray by Hugh Casson
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Dating from circa 1954 this is a Midwinter TV set consisting of a cup sitting on a triangular shaped tray with a recess for the cup. One could have a cup of tea and an egg and cress sandwich with ease! This is the early 'Riviera' pattern designed by Hugh Casson. Only one TV set available but we have other 'Riviera' items for sale separately. Fully marked to the base.
SIZE: Cup Height 2.25in/5.5cm Plate Length/Width 9.25in/23cm x 7in/18cm
(10-32s)
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Pair 1960s Tams (Staffordshire) Pale Blue Polka Dot Tea Trios
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Dating from the early 1960s here are a pair of tea trios (two cups, saucers and small plates) in a very pretty pale blue/polka dot design - so now! The cups are a plain pale blue and the saucers and plates are white with matching pale blue polka dots. Price is for both sets of trios. Fully marked to the bases.
SIZE: Cup Height 3in/8cm Saucer Diam. 5.75in/14.5cm Plate Diam. 6.25in/16cm
(10/20)
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1954 Midwinter (Staffordshire) 'Riviera' Two Side Plates by Hugh Casson
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Dating from circa 1954 here are two fabulous Midwinter side plates in the early 'Riviera' pattern designed by Hugh Casson (this design later became 'Cannes' on a different shape). They're charming items and very decorative both in terms of form and design and look brilliant on display. We have other 'Riviera' items for sale separately. Fully marked to the base. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
SIZE: Diameter 6.5in/16.5cm
(10/35)
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1955 Hornsea Pottery Slip Decorated Bon-Bon Dishes (Pair)
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Here is a pair of Hornsea Pottery bon-bon dishes from the mid 1950s slipware range by John Clappison. With bright yellow and contrasting black glazes these are so typically 1950s and make a striking statement displayed together. Marked to the bases with the Hornsea Pottery 'horn' backstamp.
SIZE: Width 4.5in/11cm
(10/40)
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1954 Midwinter (Staffordshire) 'Riviera' Sugar Bowl by Hugh Casson
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Dating from circa 1954 here is a Midwinter sugar bowl in the early 'Riviera' pattern designed by Hugh Casson (this design later became 'Cannes'). Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
SIZE: Height 2.5in/6.5cm
(10/15)
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1960s Carlton Ware Flower-Power Bird Moneybox
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Here is a fabulous 1960s Carlton Ware moneybox in a stylised bird shape decorated with a glorious flower-power transfer decoration in bright orange and green. These are pretty rare and very highly sought after. Marked to the base with the Carlton Ware script backstamp and still bearing it's original white plastic stopper.
SIZE: Height 6in/15cm
(10-50)
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circa 1955 Hornsea Pottery 'Coastline' Vase
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Here is a fabulous mid 1950s Hornsea Pottery vase from the 'Coastline' range, the shapes designed by John Clappison and the decoration by Colin Rawson. It takes the form of a typically 1950s organic shape decorated with a crackly black and white glaze to the outside and a vibrant, again typically 1950s, light blue inner glaze. Only in production for a short period as a result of the sometimes volatile glaze technique, items from this range are hard to come by. Impressed to the base with 'E713 ENGLAND'. Please click to see all alternative and close-up photos.
SIZE: Height 7.5in/19.5cm Weight 350g
(10/75)
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circa 1955 Hornsea Pottery Slip Decorated Tricorn Bonbon Dish
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Here is a Hornsea Pottery tricorn shaped bonbon dish from the mid 1950s slip range decorated with black slip spots to the outside white ground and with a bright yellow inner glaze - we have other items from the same range currently for sale. Stamped with the Hornsea 'horn' mark and an impressed '204' (the shape number). Please click to see all alternative and close-up photos.
CONDITION: Great original condition, some crazing but no chips, cracks or hairlines.
(10/20)
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circa 1955 Hornsea Pottery Slip Decorated Oval Footed Dish
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So typical of the era, here is a Hornsea Pottery three-footed oval dish from the mid 1950s slip range decorated with a green glazed ground and black slip spots and lines - we have other items from the same range currently for sale. Stamped with the Hornsea 'horn' mark. Please click to see all alternative and close-up photos.
SIZE: Length 7in/18cm Weight 130g
(09/30)
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1964-1965 Hornsea Pottery 'Tanglewood' Vase
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Here is a fabulous Hornsea Pottery vase from the 'Tanglewood' range. The shapes were designed by the legendary John Clappison and the decoration by Colin Rawson and it was only manufactured for a very short period from 1964 to 1965. With a very dark ground and incised lines to the lower half, it's an extremely decorative item which would be a worthy addition to any Hornsea or studio pottery collection. Marked to the base with 'HORNSEA ENGLAND' and the number '981'. Please click to see all alternative and close-up photos.
SIZE: Height 11.5in/29cm Weight 975g
(09/60)
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1960s/70s Decorative 'Cow' Tile by Kenneth Townsend
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Designed by the artist and illustrator Kenneth Townsend, brother of Dennis Townsend of Rye and Iden Potteries fame, here is a tile from the Menagerie series. With a white ground and decorated with a crazy stylised cow design screenprinted to the front in brown and black glazes, it dates from the 1960s/70s and is fully marked to the back 'Designed by Kenneth Townsend Made in England'. Please see all photographs for extra views and close-ups.
SIZE: 6in/15cm square
For more information about the life and works of Kenneth Townsend please visit www.kenneth-townsend.co.uk
(10/40)
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1960s/70s Decorative 'Lion King' Tile by Kenneth Townsend
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Designed by the artist and illustrator Kenneth Townsend, brother of Dennis Townsend of Rye and Iden Potteries fame, here is a tile from the Menagerie series. With a white ground and decorated with a stylised lion wearing a crown design screenprinted to the front in brown glazes, it dates from the 1960s/70s and is fully marked to the back 'Designed by Kenneth Townsend Made in England'. Please see all photographs for extra views and close-ups.
SIZE: 6in/15cm square
For more information about the life and works of Kenneth Townsend please visit www.kenneth-townsend.co.uk
(10/40)
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1960s/70s Decorative 'Ram' Tile by Kenneth Townsend
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Designed by the artist and illustrator Kenneth Townsend, brother of Dennis Townsend of Rye and Iden Potteries fame, here is a tile from the Menagerie series. With a white ground and decorated with a great stylised ram design with big curly horns screenprinted to the front in brown and black glazes, it dates from the 1960s/70s and is fully marked to the back 'Designed by Kenneth Townsend Made in England'. Please see all photographs for extra views and close-ups.
SIZE: 6in/15cm square
For more information about the life and works of Kenneth Townsend please visit www.kenneth-townsend.co.uk
(10/40)
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1960s/70s Decorative 'Fish' Tile by Kenneth Townsend
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Designed by the artist and illustrator Kenneth Townsend, brother of Dennis Townsend of Rye and Iden Potteries fame, here is a tile from the Menagerie series. With a white ground and decorated with a fab stylised fish design screenprinted to the front in blue and green glazes, it dates from the 1960s/70s and is fully marked to the back 'Designed by Kenneth Townsend Made in England'. Please see all photographs for extra views and close-ups.
SIZE: 6in/15cm square
For more information about the life and works of Kenneth Townsend please visit www.kenneth-townsend.co.uk
(10/40)
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1970s Poole Pottery 'Delphis' Hand Thrown Vase decorated by Cynthia Bennett
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Dating from the 1970s here is a fab Delphis hand thrown vase decorated by Cynthia Bennett. Small but surprisingly heavy it's decorated in the 1970s Delphis palette of red, dark orange and black. It has the Poole England impressed mark to the base along with Cynthia Bennett's monogram.
SIZE: Height 5in/12cm
(11/50)
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1970s Poole Pottery 'Delphis' Small Shape 31 Vase decorated by Carol Cutler
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Dating from the 1970s here is a cool Delphis vase decorated by Carol Cutler in the 1970s palette of orange, yellow and black. It has the Poole Dolphin stamp to the base, the shape number 31 and Carol Cutler's monogram.
SIZE: Height 3.5in/9cm
10/20
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1960s Ridgway 'Carissima' Fine Bone China Dinner Plate
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Dating from the 1960s here is a bone china dinner plate in the fabulous 'Carissima' pattern from Ridgway - a very decorative and brightly coloured flower-power design onto a bright white bone china base.
SIZE: Diameter 10.5in/26.5cm
(10/12)
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1960/70s Surrey Ceramics Blue Glazed Pottery Piggybank
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From Surrey Ceramics we have here a very sweet pottery piggybank, dating from the 1960s/70s, glazed in a vibrant blue glaze over a paisley type raised decoration to the top around the money slot. With a cheeky little face, long eyelashes and a cute curly tail this is a very sweet item and an ideal piece for Surrey Ceramics collectors or, indeed, piggybank collectors in general. Fully marked to the base with 'Surrey Ceramics England'. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
SIZE: Height 3.25in/8cm Length 5in/12.5cm Weight 250g
(09/18)
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1960s/70s Surrey Ceramics Oatmeal/Brown Glazed Pottery Piggybank
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From Surrey Ceramics we have here a very sweet pottery piggybank, dating from the 1960s/70s, glazed in dark brown and oatmeal coloured glazes over a paisley type raised decoration to the top around the money slot. With a cheeky little face, long eyelashes and a cute curly tail this is a very sweet item and an ideal piece for Surrey Ceramics collectors or, indeed, piggybank collectors in general. Fully marked to the base with 'Surrey Ceramics England'. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
SIZE: Height 3.25in/8cm Length 5in/12.5cm Weight 235g
(09/18)
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1970s Broadstairs Pottery 'Taurus' Cube Moneybox designed by Brian Sutherland
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This is a very pretty little cube shaped moneybox decorated to two opposites sides (the other two sides are plain) with a psychedelic transfer design in purple and black to represent the astrological sign 'Taurus'. Designed by the late Brian Sutherland for Broadstairs Pottery it dates from the mid 1970s. Unmarked to the base.
SIZE: Height 3.25in/8cm Weight 250g
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1957 Wade Pottery 'Zamba' Long Dish
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Dating from 1957 we have a long dish by Wade, shape number 462, decorated in their 'Zamba' pattern of tribal ladies dancing (black on a white ground). A scarce and highly collectable pattern.
SIZE: Length 9.25in/23.5cm Width 7.25/18.5cm Weight 515g
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1960s Denby 'Burlington' Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl by Albert and Glyn Colledge
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From the Burlington range by Denby here we offer a stoneware cream jug (pale green) and sugar bowl (pale blue). A family collaboration, Albert Colledge designed the shapes (there are several different shapes and sizes in this range) with the horizontal ribbing, whilst his son Glyn provided the distinctive sliptrailed decoration. These pastel colours are slightly later than the 1956 earlier black and white version. A very pretty and useable set. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
SIZE: Height: Jug 3.5in/9cm Bowl: 2.25in/6cm Weight 430g
(09/20)
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1960s Bourne Denby Large Stoneware Handled Vase by Glyn Colledge
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I think this is a particularly attractive example of it's type - a large handled vase by Glyn Colledge for Denby decorated with a fluid swirly design of stylised flowers and leaves onto a light coloured ground. Stamped to the base with the Bourne Denby stoneware mark and the stamped/printed Glyn Colledge signature. A very decorative piece.
SIZE: Height 12.25in/31cm
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Briglin Pottery (London) Small Onion Shaped Vase with Leaf Design
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The Briglin Pottery in London W1, famous for their rustic pottery and wax resist glazes, was established in 1948 by Brigitte Appleby (nee Goldschmidt) and Eileen Lewenstein. Here is an unusual small onion shaped vase with an incised leaf design highlighted with the customary rustic Briglin glazes. A very tactile little piece. Stamped with 'BRIGLIN' to the base but partially obscured having been overglazed.
SIZE: Height 3.5in/9cm Diameter 4in/10cm Weight 255g
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1960s/70s Decorative 'Cat' Tile by Kenneth Townsend
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Designed by the artist and illustrator Kenneth Townsend, brother of Dennis Townsend of Rye and Iden Potteries fame, here is a tile from the Menagerie series. With a white ground and decorated with a cheeky looking stylised cat screenprinted to the front in orange and brown glazes, it dates from the 1960s/70s and is fully marked to the back 'Designed by Kenneth Townsend Made in England'. Please see all photographs for extra views and close-ups.
SIZE: 6in/15cm square Weight 240g
For more information about the life and works of Kenneth Townsend please visit www.kenneth-townsend.co.uk
(10/20-DAM)
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1950s Rare Sandland Ware (Staffordshire) 'Zebrette' Asymmetric Vase
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Dating from the 1950s here is a fabulous Sandland Ware 'Zebrette' asymmetric vase. With the iconic monochromatic pattern to the outside and customary yellow glazed interior it's an incredibly decorative item both in terms of shape and design and looks amazing on display - these are highly collectable rare items and in this pristine mint condition extremely difficult to come by. Fully marked to the base with 'Zebrette, Sandland Ware, Lancaster & Sandland Ltd, Hanley, Staffordshire, England'. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups. SIZE: Height 8in/20cm Weight 350g (07/95)
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1950s/60s Bitossi (Italy) Rimini Blu Unusual Shaped Large Vase designed by Aldo Londi
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SOLD Here is an unusual shaped tall vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Italy circa 1960 in the famous Rimini Blu colour combination of blue and turquoise glazes (said to have been inspired by the colours of the mediterranean). This is a really nice piece of retro Italian glazed pottery decorated with the impressed repeating pattern typical of this range, it makes a striking display piece. Fully marked to the base with the word 'ITALY' and '69/3B'. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups. SIZE: Height 8in/20cm Weight 822g (09/45)
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1955 Midwinter (Staffordshire) 'Nature Study' Stylecraft/Fashion Shape Lidded Vegetable Dish by Terence Conran
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Dating from circa 1955 here is a Midwinter lidded vegetable dish in the Stylecraft/Fashion 'Nature Study' design which was designed by the legendary Terence Conran of Habitat and Heals fame. It's an incredibly decorative item both in terms of shape and design and looks fabulous on display - these are highly collectable items and becoming rather difficult to come by. Fully marked to the base with 'STYLECRAFT FASHION TABLEWARE BY MIDWINTER, Staffordshire ENGLAND. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
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1960 Midwinter (Staffordshire) 'Cassandra' Stylecraft/Fashion Shape Coffee Pot
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SOLD Dating from 1960 here is an absolutely gorgeous Midwinter coffee pot in the Stylecraft 'Cassandra' pattern in the Fashion shape. It's an incredibly decorative item both in terms of shape and design and looks fabulous on display - these are highly collectable items and in this pristine mint condition very difficult to come by. We also have matching 'Cassandra' cups and saucers for sale separately which will be listed shortly. Fully marked to the base with 'Midwinter Stylecraft, Staffordshire England, Fashion Shape 10-60' (the '60' denotes the year of production, 1960 in this instance although the pattern was in production from the mid 1950's). Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups. SIZE: Height 9in/23cm Weight 824g (09/50)
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1954 Midwinter (Staffordshire) 'Riviera' Two 9in/23cm Plates by Hugh Casson
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SOLD Dating from circa 1954 here are two fabulous Midwinter plates in the early 'Riviera' pattern designed by Hugh Casson (this design later became 'Cannes'). They're charming items and very decorative both in terms of shape and pattern and look brilliant on display - these are extremely collectable items and in this lovely condition very difficult to come by. We have other 'Riviera' items for sale separately. Fully marked to the base with 'Riviera, drawings by Hugh Casson, a genuine hand engraving, permanent acid resisting underglaze colours, made in Staffordshire England by MIDWINTER'. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups. SIZE: Diameter from corner to corner 9in/23cm Combined Weight 670g (08/45)
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1954 Midwinter (Staffordshire) 'Riviera' Bowl by Hugh Casson
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SOLD Dating from circa 1954 here is a gorgeous Midwinter bowl in the early 'Riviera' pattern designed by Hugh Casson (this design later became 'Cannes'). It's an incredibly decorative item both in terms of shape and pattern and looks fabulous on display - these are extremely collectable items and in this lovely condition very difficult to come by. We have other 'Riviera' items for sale separately. Fully marked to the base with 'Riviera, drawings by Hugh Casson, a genuine hand engraving, permanent acid resisting underglaze colours, made in Staffordshire England by MIDWINTER'. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups. SIZE: Diameter from corner to corner 8in/20cm Weight 246g (08/30)
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1954 Midwinter (Staffordshire) 'Riviera' Two Side Plates by Hugh Casson
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Dating from circa 1954 here are two fabulous Midwinter side plates in the early 'Riviera' pattern designed by Hugh Casson (this design later became 'Cannes'). They're charming items and very decorative both in terms of shape and pattern and look brilliant on display - these are extremely collectable items and in this lovely condition very difficult to come by. We have other 'Riviera' items for sale separately. Fully marked to the base with 'Riviera, drawings by Hugh Casson, a genuine hand engraving, permanent acid resisting underglaze colours, made in Staffordshire England by MIDWINTER'. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
SIZE: Diameter from corner to corner 6.5in/17cm Combined Weight 314g
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1960s Decorative 'Hedgehog' Tile by Kenneth Townsend
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This is a highly collectable ceramic tile from the Menagerie series designed by Kenneth Townsend, the brother of Dennis Townsend of Rye and Iden Potteries fame. With a white ground and decorated with a fabulous stylised hedgehog in brown and black glazes it dates from the 1960s or thereabouts and is fully marked to the reverse. Please see all photographs for extra views and close-ups.
SIZE: 6in/15cm square Weight 280g
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1960s Decorative 'Pig' Tile by Kenneth Townsend
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This is a highly collectable ceramic tile from the Menagerie series designed by Kenneth Townsend, the brother of Dennis Townsend of Rye and Iden Potteries fame. With a white ground and decorated with a fabulous stylised pig in brown and black glazes it dates from the 1960s or thereabouts and is fully marked to the reverse. Please see all photographs for extra views and close-ups.
SIZE: 6in/15cm square Weight 270g
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1960s Early Celtic Pottery 'Phoenix' Long Dish by Bill Fisher
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SOLD Celtic Pottery was founded by Bill and Maggie Fisher in the mid 1960s in Mousehole, a small fishing village in Cornwall. Offered for sale here is an early long dish decorated in the 'Phoenix' pattern (designed by Bill Fisher) and still bearing its original Celtic Pottery gold foil sticker to the base. This is a charming piece of Cornish studio pottery and these are becoming extremely collectable items. We also have a matching 'Phoenix' square dish for sale below this (also with its original foil label). Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups. SIZE: Length 8.75in/22cm Weight 195g (09/35)
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