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A Visit to Richard Booth Books
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A Visit to Richard Booth Books

Posted on 6 March 202314 March 2023 by TheCurator

For as long as I can remember I’ve bought books, not just when I needed one for something in particular but simply because I like…

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…

A Beginner’s Guide To Buying At Auctions – Part Two: Bidding and Paying
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A Beginner’s Guide To Buying At Auctions – Part Two: Bidding and Paying

Posted on 12 January 202314 March 2023 by TheCurator

This posting became much longer than I expected when I started it. To make it more readable I’ve split it into two parts. Part One…

A Beginner’s Guide To Buying At Auctions – Part One: Viewing
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A Beginner’s Guide To Buying At Auctions – Part One: Viewing

Posted on 31 December 202214 March 2023 by TheCurator

This posting became much longer than I expected when I started it. To make it more readable I’ve split it into two parts. This, being…

In search of the Doulton factory in Lambeth
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In search of the Doulton factory in Lambeth

Posted on 16 December 202214 March 2023 by TheCurator

Prior to gaining royal approval in 1901, when they became Royal Doulton, stoneware produced in London by Doulton was usually marked as “Doulton Lambeth”. Lambeth…

From our collection: A pair of late 19th century Doulton vases
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From our collection: A pair of late 19th century Doulton vases

Posted on 10 December 202214 March 2023 by TheCurator

Collectors of Doulton ceramics are usually interested in the work produced in the last quarter of the 19th century, specifically from about 1871 when Henry…

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