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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)

Yet another brilliant ceramic tile - this one made by Richards Tile Co Ltd and dating from the 1950's or thereabouts (definitely pre-1963 when Richards merged with Campbell Tile Co.).  With a white ground and decorated with a vibrant yellow border around three kitsch looking stylised cats it is marked to the base with 'RICHARDS MADE IN ENGLAND'.   Please see all photographs for extra views and close-ups.

SIZE:   6in/15cm square   Weight 234g

(07/35)

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From John Virando's pottery in Richmond Hill, Surrey, and dating from the late 1960s or thereabouts here is a gorgeous large mug or tankard decorated with a flower pattern to the front and back.  Prior to setting up his Richmond pottery John worked at Briglin and Chelsea Potteries.  It's a very pretty piece of pottery marked to the base with 'JV Richmond Hill'.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:   Height  5in/13cm    Weight  610g

(07/20)

Made by the Austrian porcelain manufacturer, Lilien, here is an absolutely brilliant 1960's coffee pot with a black and white pattern and textured ribbing down the sides and a black lid.  It's an extremely striking piece of retro porcelain that looks amazing on display.  Fully marked to the base with 'Lilien Porzellan Austria, Detergent Proof.'  Nice!  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  8.5in/22cm     Weight 756g

(07/35)

This is a truly wonderful vintage plate - from the famous Finnish ceramic manufacturer, Arabia, and in the highly sought after range 'Emilia' - which was in production from 1949-1964.  Designed by Raija Uosikkinen, it features a charming black on white illustration of an elegant lady on a bicycle wearing a big flowery hat and surrounded with flowers.  It is marked to the base with 'Arabia Made in Finland 8'.  Please see all photographs below for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Sides  6in/16cm x 3     Weight  212g

(07/40)

This is yet another wonderful vintage plate from the Finnish ceramic manufacturer, Arabia, from the highly sought after range 'Emilia' - which was in production from 1949-1964.  Designed by Raija Uosikkinen, it is a rectangular shape with a slight dip to the plain end which may have been designed to house a bowl and to the other side is a charming black on white illustration of a two elegant ladies taking tea in a garden surrounded by flowers.  It is marked to the base with 'Arabia Made in Finland, Decor Protected by Glaze EMILIA 3' and the impressed initials 'MB'.  Please see all photographs below for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Length  8.75in/22.5cm     Width  5.5in/14cm    Weight  350g

(07/45)

Another fabulous piece of retro Scandinavian ceramics from the famous Finnish manufacturer, Arabia, and in the highly sought after 'Pomona' Strawberry design - which was in production from 1965-1975.  Designed by Raija Uosikkinen, it features bright red strawberries and green stalks on a white ground and is marked to the base with 'Arabia Made in Finland 1-66'.  With it's original lid.  Please see all photographs below for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  3.75in/9.5cm     Diameter  4in/10cm      Weight  444g

(07/150)

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Made by the famous West German porcelain manufacturers, Winterling, here is a fabulous coffee pot and pair of cups and saucers dating from the 1970's or thereabouts judging by the retro pattern.  In a bright white porcelain with a green and yellow flowery pattern to the front of the coffee pot and the same pattern to the front of the cups, the pot lid in a matching green and a matching design on the saucers - this is an extremely attractive and very usuable set.  All pieces are marked to the base in green with 'Winterling Marktleuthen Bavaria' and 'Western Germany' (with the exception of the lid which has an impressed pattern number only inside the rim of 'K115/3').  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Coffee Pot Height  9.5in/24cm to top of lid knob    Cup Height  2.75in/7cm    Rim Diameter  3in/7.5cm    Saucer Diameter  6in/15cm    Combined Weight (all pieces) 1322g

(08/35)

A brilliant piece of retro West German pottery from Bay Keramik and designed by the legendary Bodo Mans dating from the 1960s or thereabouts.  This is relatively scarce and is decorated with a fabulous impressed pattern in vibrant blue and turquoise high gloss glazes, very reminiscent of the Italian Bitossi Rimini Blu ceramics of the same period.  It sits very nicely with other German or Italian pieces (Bay, Scheurich, Bitossi Raymor for example).  In a great retro shape and fully marked to the base with 'Bay W Germany 953-20'.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:   Height 8in/20cm   Weight 668g

(07/25.5)

Here is another fabulous moneybox from Briglin Pottery dating from the 1960's/1970's.  This time it's in the form of a little mouse.with the typical Briglin white smooth glaze over the dark red pottery that they're famous for.  He has cute incised whiskers and a lovely applied curly tail to one side.  Please note that whilst Briglin is sometimes marked or stamped, many pieces aren't - including this, however, it is unmistakeably Briglin and would make a great addition to any moneybox or Briglin pottery collection.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 2.25in/5.5cm    Length 4.5in/11.5cm   Weight 220g

(07/16)

(07/25)

(07/28)

This is a fabulous West German porcelain coffee set - comprising of a coffee pot and lid, cream jug, lidded sugar bowl and six cups and saucers (the saucers however I didn't have to hand when I took these photographs).  Decorated with a glorious brightly coloured psychedelic/flower-power pattern on a white ground it's an absolute riot of colour and makes a bold statement whether used or on display - would make a fantastic gift!  All pieces (excluding the two lids) are marked to the base with 'CP Made in German Democratic Republic FOREIGN' - this was almost certainly made for the export market.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Coffee Pot Height  8.75in/22cm to top of lid knob     Cup Height  2.5in/6.5cm     Cream Jug Height  3.5in/9cm   Sugar Bowl Height  4in/10cm to top of lid

(08/46)   

(07/44)

Dating from the 1950's here is a fabulous deep serving bowl from Stavangerflint (Norway).  In the brilliantly retro and highly collectable pattern, Flamingo, by the legendary Inger Waage, of stylised lemons, onions and fish in blue and yellow in the centre, with black and yellow vertical stripes around the rim and black glazed handles.  This is a fabulous piece of retro Scandinavian tableware that looks amazing on display but is robust enough to be used for it's original purpose.  Fully marked to the base with the Stavangerflint Axe symbol and the words 'Stavangerflint, Norway Flamingo Ildfast 2011/1'.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 3.5in/9cm   Length 9.25in/23.5cm   Width 8.25in/21cm  Weight 562g

(07/25)

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Dating from the 1950's here is a lovely ceramic lidded sugar bowl from Stavangerflint (Norway).  In the brilliantly retro and highly collectable pattern, Flamingo, by the legendary Inger Waage, with black and yellow vertical stripes around the rim of the lid and side of the dish itself, the lid also has a spoon hole.  This is a fabulous piece of retro Scandinavian pottery that looks amazing on display but is robust enough to be used for it's original purpose.  Fully marked to the base with the Stavangerflint Axe symbol and the words 'Stavangerflint, Norway'. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height 3.25in/8.5cm   Diameter 4.25in/10.5cm   Weight 244g

(07/20)

Dating from the 1960's and from the famous English pottery, Hornsea, here is a wonderful salt and pepper set in a fabulous 'cut-out' type pattern in pale blue and white with a matching blue coloured tray for them both to sit on almost certainly designed by the legendary John Clappison.  Tall and elegantly tapering to the top and still bearing their original rubber stoppers the salt and pepper pots are not marked to the bases, neither is the base however they are unmistakeably Hornsea production.   I don't believe these have ever been used - they're in excellent condition and, with many salt and pepper pots that have been used you find the holes chipped from where things have been prodded into them over the years (usually a fork prong).  In this instance not only are the holes in pristine condition they are also rather too large for use - the salt pot in particular has a very large hole that would allow far too much salt out - this may well be the reason for their survival in such amazing condition.  They simply weren't practical to be used everyday and have been safely displayed instead.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  5.5in/14cm    Width  6.75in/17cm     Weight  302g

(07/30)

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Dating from 1967 here is a wonderful set of 6 Hornsea ceramic spice jars from the 'Roundalay' range with their original wooden lids and display rack.  With a dark brown glazed ground decorated with yellow glazed banding/stripes they display beautifully and are a funky set.  All pots impressed to their base with 'HORNSEA ENGLAND'.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height to top of lids 3.25in/8cm  Width of rack  12in/31.5cm    Weight  754g

(07/35)

Dating from the 1960s or thereabouts here's what I'm describing as Hornsea 'style' because although they're reminiscent of the Clappison designed Gourd shaped cruets Hornsea produced they're not identical and I have a feeling they may be by the Fulham Pottery in London.  Made from white pottery with dark green handpainted stripes and with interestingly sloped tops they're very pretty and extremely tactile.  Unmarked to the bases but still bearing their original stoppers.  Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.

SIZE:  Height  3.25in/8.5cm   Weight  85g

(07/18)