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Introductions to items in our collection, either today or in the past

A rare, tubelined vase by Eliza Simmance for Doulton
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A rare, tubelined vase by Eliza Simmance for Doulton

Posted on 20 May 202520 May 2025 by TheCurator

Our collection of ceramics isn’t large but it changes over time as we purchase new pieces and decide to sell on some we’ve had for…

From our collection: A large Moorcroft Finches vase once owned by Felix Dennis
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From our collection: A large Moorcroft Finches vase once owned by Felix Dennis

Posted on 20 July 2024 by TheCurator

When thinking about what to write about this month I realised that although we buy and sell quite a lot of Moorcroft, I’ve only written…

From our own collection: A pair of attractive, Chine ware, Doulton jugs
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From our own collection: A pair of attractive, Chine ware, Doulton jugs

Posted on 15 June 2024 by TheCurator

At a recent antiques fair I bought two small, early Doulton salt glazed, stoneware jugs. They’re a nice example of not spending very much to own some really lovely pieces of antique, ceramic craftsmanship.

From our collection: A Preciosa Crystal Stork
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From our collection: A Preciosa Crystal Stork

Posted on 13 May 202413 May 2024 by TheCurator

At a recent auction I purchased an apparently unbranded, crystal stork, simply because than I thought it was a wonderful piece of glass. Now I…

From our collection: A Royal Doulton vase designed by George Tinworth
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From our collection: A Royal Doulton vase designed by George Tinworth

Posted on 10 January 202419 January 2024 by TheCurator

George Tinworth: A rather forgotten life George Tinworth was the first (and probably the best known) of the ceramic artists to be employed by the…

From our collection: The Waiter by Oiva Toikka
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From our collection: The Waiter by Oiva Toikka

Posted on 9 September 20234 March 2024 by TheCurator

“The Waiter” is a glass, bird-like figure designed by the late Finnish artist Oiva Toikka for the glass makers Iittala. The figure stands about 200mm…

From our collection: Two beautiful Oriental Dragon lamps
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From our collection: Two beautiful Oriental Dragon lamps

Posted on 22 June 20234 March 2024 by TheCurator

We are the proud owners of two carved wooden “dragon lamps”. The larger of the two provides a very comforting presence in our hallway, particularly…

From our Collection: A Royal Doulton “Autumn Foliage” Vase
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From our Collection: A Royal Doulton “Autumn Foliage” Vase

Posted on 3 May 20235 May 2023 by TheCurator

I saw my first example of a Royal Doulton Autumn Foliage vase in an auction about six years ago. I was immediately attracted to it…

From our collection: Isle of Wight Glass “Azurene” paperweights and vases
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From our collection: Isle of Wight Glass “Azurene” paperweights and vases

Posted on 15 March 202315 March 2023 by TheCurator

Bidding online at an auction last year I got a bit trigger happy and finished with several lots of Isle of Wight Studio Glass that…

From our collection: Moorcroft, Kakapo plate
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From our collection: Moorcroft, Kakapo plate

Posted on 8 February 202314 March 2023 by TheCurator

In recent years Moorcroft have applied their designs to objects beyond the traditional vases and handled jugs that they are renowned for. I don’t think…

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