Lot 134: Lot of Assorted Vintage Ceramic Sundries

Description

A varied collection of vintage ceramic tableware and decorative items, encompassing pieces from Leonard St. Pottery, Royal Albert, Royal Worcester, Royal Doulton, and Matthews Bros., offering a diverse selection for enthusiasts of antique ceramics and homewares. Key Details: * Leonard St. Pottery "Pinkie" Collection: Includes two teacups, two saucers, two dessert plates, one creamer, and one large square serving plate. Each piece features a romantic pastoral scene of a lady, often referred to as "Pinkie," and is accented with 22ct gold trim. * Royal Albert "Lynton" Plate: A decorative plate with a ruffled edge, adorned with a pastel floral pattern. * Royal Worcester Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Dish: A small, white circular dish with a gold crown, crossed scepters, and text indicating its commemorative nature for the UK Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. * Royal Doulton Octagonal Bowl: A cream-colored octagonal bowl with blue and yellow rose motifs within geometric frames, featuring a dark blue/purple mottled interior. Marked with Royal Doulton backstamp and registration numbers. * Matthews Bros. Cabbage Leaf Dish: A green and yellow ceramic dish molded in the form of a cabbage leaf, with perforations, suggesting use as a colander or berry bowl. Marked with Matthews Bros. backstamp. * Origin/Era: Early to mid-20th Century, primarily English manufacture. * Material: Bone China and Ceramic. Condition: The Royal Doulton octagonal bowl exhibits extensive crazing across its glaze and at least two visible cracks on the side. The Matthews Bros. cabbage leaf dish also shows crazing on its underside. Other items present with general age-appropriate wear but no immediately apparent chips or cracks. Interesting fact: * Leonard St. Pottery was a Staffordshire pottery operating out of Burslem, England, known for producing decorative bone china, often with popular pictorial designs like "Pinkie," which was inspired by a famous portrait by Thomas Gainsborough. * Royal Worcester is one of the oldest English porcelain brands, established in 1751, renowned for its high-quality bone china and often producing commemorative items for various organizations. Use: These pieces are suited for decorative display in a vintage-inspired home or for collectors of historical ceramic brands and designs.

Condition Report

The Royal Doulton octagonal bowl has extensive crazing and a couple of cracks. The Matthews Bros. cabbage leaf dish has crazing on its underside.

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