Lot 162:
Description
A collection of vintage ceramics comprising tableware and decorative objects, predominantly of British manufacture. The group includes two large mustard-yellow lidded casseroles and a matching smaller lidded jar in the Saffron pattern, featuring a textured geometric band. These pieces are marked to the base with a stylised S logo and printed text reading HORNSEA ENGLAND SAFFRON. Also included is a Portmeirion white earthenware fluted baking dish from The Botanic Garden series, decorated with a Cistus Purpureus (Purple Rock Rose) and butterflies; the underside bears a green circular backstamp reading THE BOTANIC GARDEN circa 1818 PORTMEIRION MADE IN ENGLAND 1972.
The assortment further contains a group of Colclough bone china teacups and saucers with a geometric star and diamond pattern in gold and orange tones. The bases are marked with a crown device and printed text reading BONE CHINA A 56 7 Colclough MADE IN ENGLAND A PRODUCT OF RIDGWAY POTTERIES LTD PATT No 8192. A large Italian style deep bowl features hand-painted fruit decoration on a yellow ground, with an oval backstamp reading CERAMICA VBC MADE IN ITALY DECORATED CERAMIC DISHWASHER PROOF. Completing the lot are several items including a W.H. Grindley lobed dish marked with a ship device and RD NO 473130, an Arthur Wood green-glazed Garden Wall style planter marked 2894, a mosaic pique assiette style plate, a pair of black vases with abstract swirls, and various small stoneware and earthenware jugs and vases in blue, amber, and matte black glazes.
Condition report:
A significant chip is visible on the inner rim of the small Hornsea Saffron lidded jar (photo 6). The large Italian bowl shows dark marks and possible hairline cracks or crazing to the interior centre (photo 8). General surface wear, light scuffing, and minor scratches consistent with age and use are present across the collection.
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