There has been a long history of ceramic production in Britain, but it was the late C18th and C19th which saw a great change. Improved transport infrastructure gave the potters access to a much wider market and advances in production techniques enables a larger output. World famous names began to appear.
Stoke-on-Trent was and is the main centre for manufacture and famous factories like Wedgwood, Spode, Copeland, Minton and Doulton expanded and became household names. (Graham Mitchell - Antiques Dealer at Hemswell)

Doulton Jug by George Tinworth

Doulton Jug by George Tinworth with Hallmarked Silver Rim. Marked, Signed and Dated 1877.

Dim: W-15 H-26.5 (cm)

Price: £750.00

Mettlach Stoneware Jug

Mettlach Stoneware Jug with Sgrafito Decoration of Figures. Arts and Crafts. Marked and dated 1893.

Dim: W-14.5 H-21 (cm)

Price: £98.00

George Jones Blue and White Dinner Service

George Jones Blue and White Dinner Service. Empire Pattern. 37 Pieces including Tureens and Meat Plates.

Price: £375.00

Vintage Cottage Scene Chamber Toilet Set

Vintage Cottage Scene Chamber Toilet Set by Falcon Ware. Jug & Bowl, Chamber Pots, Toothbrush and Soap Holders. 6 Pieces. Circa 1936.

Price: £95.00

Egg Crock

Egg Crock and Lid.

Dim: W-32 H-45 (cm)

Price: £140.00

Staffordshire Fox Head Stirrup Cup

Staffordshire Fox Head Stirrup Cup Circa 1850.

Dim: W-10 H-4 (cm)

Price: £270.00

Continental Galle Style Pug

Continental Galle Style Pug / Boxer. Signed on the Side of Base Circa 1900.

Dim: W-15 H-20.5 (cm)

Price: £165.00

Royal Doulton Toilet Jug and Bowl

Royal Doulton Toilet Jug and Bowl 1902-22. Dimensions of Jug.

Dim: W-21 H-31.5 (cm)

Price: £135.00

Royal Doulton Stoneware Art Nouveau Jug

Royal Doulton Stoneware Art Nouveau Jug. Impressive. Circa 1905.

Dim: W-18 H-28 (cm)

Price: £220.00

19th Century Parian Figure of Justice

19th Century Parian Figure of Justice.

Dim: W-26 H-48 (cm)

Price: £365.00

Minton Waverley Tile Designed by John Moyr Smith

Minton Waverley Tile Designed by John Moyr Smith. Fair Maid of Perth. Circa 1878.

Dim: W-21 H-21 (cm)

Price: £120.00 This item has been sold

Frederick Rhead Designed Trellis Vase

Frederick Rhead Designed Trellis Vase for Wood & Sons. Tube-lined. Circa 1920.

Dim: W-15.5 H-28 (cm)

Price: £85.00

Early Macintyre Teapot

Early Macintyre Teapot with Slip Trailed Decoration. Circa 1896. Listed in Moorcroft Book.

Dim: W-17.5 H-10 (cm)

Price: £145.00

Wedgwood Disraeli Commemorative Jug

Wedgwood Disraeli Commemorative Jug (death on April 19th 1881). Etching of Disraeli by George Wooliscroft Rhead Jr. 1881.

Dim: W-22 H-17 (cm)

Price: £195.00

Frederick Rhead Designed Orion Vase

Frederick Rhead Designed Orion Vase for Wood & Sons. 1913.

Dim: W-10.5 H-18.5 (cm)

Price: £115.00

Large Green Majolica Jardiniere and Stand

Large Green Majolica Jardiniere and Stand. Some age wear.

Dim: W-40.5 H-103 (cm)

Price: £295.00

Unusual Two Spout Teapot

Unusual Two Spout Teapot. Slipware, Possible Soil Hill Pottery, Halifax. Dedicated to Mrs A. Greenwood 5th December 1905. Club House Tod Morden.

Dim: H-16 L-26 (cm)

Price: £225.00

Ancient Dutch Glazed Tile

Ancient Dutch Glazed Tile with Lion Rampant 500 + Years Old.

Dim: W-14 D-1.25 H-11.75 (cm)

Price: £75.00

Minton Tea for Two Set

Minton Tea for Two Set Consisting of Teapot, Hot Water Jug, Tea Strainer Stand, Two Cups and Saucers, Two Plates, Milk, Jug and Sugar Bowl. Cockatrice Green No. 4863 Circa 1890-1920. Dimensions of Te...

Dim: W-18 H-11 (cm)

Price: £195.00

Bursley Ware Charger

Bursley Ware Charger Crown Pottery. Early 20th Century Designed by Frederick Rhead.

Dim: W-36 (cm)

Price: £82.00

Continental Porcelain Cupid

Continental Porcelain Cupid holding Bird. Circa 1900.

Dim: W-7.5 D-9 H-22 (cm)

Price: £275.00

Oriental Imari Plaque

Oriental Imari Plaque. Small chip to rim. Circa 1900.

Dim: W-41 (cm)

Price: £195.00

Pair of Late 19th Century Dresden Candlesticks

Pair of Late 19th Century Dresden Candlesticks in the Meissen Style. Circa 1880-1900.

Dim: W-15 H-29.5 (cm)

Price: £395.00

Art Nouveau Vase

Art Nouveau Vase by Louisa Wakeley for Royal Doulton Circa 1904. Wakeley left Doulton in 1906.

Dim: W-8 H-28 (cm)

Price: £295.00

Butter Dish

Butter Dish with Blue Liner.

Dim: W-20 (cm)

Price: £56.00

Decorative Stoneware Pot

Dim: W-40 H-27 (cm)

Price: £240.00

Egg Crock

Egg Crock with Brown Lid

Dim: W-33 H-44 (cm)

Price: £150.00

Rare Scottish Bread Bin

Rare Scottish Bread Bin with Replacement Wooden Top.

Dim: W-44 D-38 H-37 (cm)

Price: £395.00

Buttercup Dairy Pot

Buttercup Dairy Pot. (Small Repair to Lid).

Dim: W-23 H-21 (cm)

Price: £125.00

Majolica Cheese Dome

Majolica Cheese Dome in the Form of a Traditional Beehive, Minton Style Circa 1880. (With Some Areas of Small Wear).

Dim: W-36 H-38 (cm)

Price: £335.00

Losol Ware Jug and Bowl Set

Losol Ware Jug and Bowl Set. Keeling & Co. Hawkstone Pattern. Circa early 20th Century. Dimensions of Jug:

Dim: W-21 H-34.5 (cm)

Price: £150.00

Rare Warren Hastings Chelsea Plate

Rare Warren Hastings Chelsea Plate. Red Anchor Mark. Off site.

Dim: W-20.5 (cm)

Price: £670.00

Smaller centres are equally well known with Worcester and Derby both producing superb porcelain.
In the North East of England, Maling established a large manufacturing base and produced much fine and sought after pottery. At the other end of the country, the potteries of South Devon enjoyed their heyday, with Longpark, Allervale, Torquay and Watcombe being the best know.
This has enabled the enthusiast and collector an opportunity to pick and choose their field of collection and interest in a way practically unknown elsewhere in the World, from the inexpensive mass produced wares to the expensive hand made porcelains.
The World is their oyster. (Graham Mitchell - Antiques Dealer at Hemswell)

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