A Caughley mug transfer-printed in the Fisherman and very rare Tiger pattern, named and dated 'James Bullock, 1779', S mark, 13.9cm highProvenance: This mug was sold at Sotheby's (or Christies) in late 1992/early 1993 for £1,050. Wright Collection no.430, purchased in 1993 from Venners.Literature: Ironbridge 1999 no.363 and Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White, p.204. See also Shipwrecks and Marriages Publication, ECC 2009 p.33. This is the first known dated piece in the Fisherman pattern and is a relatively early date. Sections of the pattern do not conform to the general rule, with washing out to sections of the blue where there would normally be shading. The border to this mug is also not associated with the normal Fisherman pattern, rather being associated with the Sunflower pattern.Research by Roger Edmundson found a James, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Bullock, was baptised on the 19th of May 1757 in Kidderminster.
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A very rare Caughley mug transfer-printed with the Cabbage Rose Sprays pattern, circa 1776-78,with an unglazed base, printed S mark, 8.9cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no. 344 purchased in 1985 from a dealer in the Nottinghamshire area. Literature: Ironbridge 1999 no. 29 and The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.71 (left hand side).These are almost certainly Hancock prints which were used at Worcester at an earlier date. This pattern should not be confused with the similar Thorny Rose Sprays pattern, which is accompanied by other flowers.
A very rare Caughley mug transfer-printed with the Cabbage Rose Sprays pattern, circa 1776-80, of bell-shaped form, unglazed base with S mark, 9.6cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no. 430, purchased in 1994 from Geoffrey Godden. Literature: Ironbridge 1999 no. 28, The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.71 and the previous lot for a discussion of the pattern.
A rare Caughley dated mug painted with Fruit Sprays and the wedding inscription M. above R.E alongside the date 1776, S mark, labels including ECC 2009 Exhibition label, 11.1cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no.728, purchased from J. Wyatt in 2002. Literature: The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.235 shows a close-up of the initials and date. One of a small group of Caughley mugs dated 1776, the earliest known date to be inscribed on Caughley.
A Caughley mug transfer-printed with Stalked Fruit and a Fox, circa 1776-80, S mark, 10cm high and 12.5cm diameterProvenance: Wright Collection no. 631, purchased in 2000 from R. Sillito. Literature: Ironbridge 1997, no. 7 and The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Pattern, p.206.This is a very early example which is slightly misshapen, with no glaze to the base and featuring a fuzzy pattern as was sometimes the case with early pieces. Not only is this print is the rarer, earlier version of the Stalked Fruit pattern but the addition of the Fox is exceptionally rare with only four examples known.
A Caughley mask-head baluster jug, circa 1776-80, the body of plain form decorated in underglaze blue with the Thorny Rose pattern, with a very rare shallow foot rim without glaze free edge and with sanding, S mark, 17.7cm high (stress crack to the top of handle)Provenance: Wright Collection no. 339, purchased in 1985 from Van Heln on Portobello Road. Literature: Ironbridge 1999, no. 37.
A Caughley mask-head jug printed with the Stalked Fruit pattern, circa 1785-92, Sx mark. 21.5cm high (hole to base)Provenance: Wright Collection no. 333, purchased in 1984 from Worcester Antiques. This is a rare example of the sliced apple print on a cabbage leaf jug with particularly fine moulding and print quality. One of Maurice Wright's prize pieces. Literature: Ironbridge 1999 no.16.
A very rare and small Caughley vase painted with the Three Boats pattern, circa 1780-90, 10.8cm high (hairline crack)Provenance: Wright Collection no.829, purchased from Rod Jellicoe.Literature: Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.181 and The Caughley Society Newsletter 2009 No.40 p.22 (hereby referred to as 'Newsletter') This vase is the only example known in this pattern and of this shape.
A very rare Caughley barrel-form and relief moulded sparrow beak jug printed with sprays, circa 1777-82, C mark, 7.8cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no.331, purchased from Wolf in Droitwich in 1984.Literature: Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.214, Caughley Newsletter February 2010, no 41 and Ironbridge 199 no's 52 and 53.
A Caughley sparrow beak milk jug painted in the Cannonball pattern, circa 1776-1782, with associated quatrefoil and line border inside rim, reversed C mark, 9.8cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no. 377, purchased from Mercury. Literature: See Ironbridge 1999 no.255. Though a common pattern on Worcester, this is rare on Caughley.
A Caughley sparrow beak milk jug transfer-printed in the Temple pattern, circa 1785-90, 8.5cm high (tiny chip to rim), together with a tea bowl and saucer in the same pattern (saucer cracked) (3)Provenance: The jug is Wright Collection no.769 and was purchased from an American seller on Ebay in 2007. It is a rare, if unrecorded, shape with a Chinese shape handle which is smooth rather than ribbed. The tea bowl and saucer are collection no.510 and were purchased from Peter Wilson's and H&R. Cooke.Literature: See Newsletter May 2016 No.66 p17. Unreeded pieces of Caughley in this pattern are rarer than the standard reeded shapes.
A Caughley helmet form milk jug, circa 1785-94, transfer-printed in underglaze blue with the Fisherman or Pleasure Boat pattern, raised double indented handle with a kick terminal, 8cm high (chipped)Provenance: Wright Collection no.527, purchased in 1997 from Nicholas Gent. Literature: Ironbridge 1999 no.333. A rare shape which is rather like the coal scuttle type jug usually in Pagoda but with a rather small spout and plain handle. Apparently unrecorded, though see collection no.786 for a similar Caughley jug in the Chantilly pattern.
A rare reeded Caughley milk jug and cover painted in the Gillyflower I pattern, with 24 flutes and a double indented ear shaped handle, cover with flower finial attached by a chain, S mark, circa 1776- 80,13.6cm high and a Caughley fluted teacup painted painted with the Gillyflower I pattern, S mark, 8.6cm diameter (2)Provenance: The milk jug is Wright Collection no.427, purchased in 1993 from Thrift Cottages. Literature: Ironbridge 1999 no.145 and Godden's Guide to English Blue and White Porcelain, pl.514.The teacup is Wright Collection no. 750, purchased from Rod Jellicoe. This is rarer, with is 24 reeds and than the later one which is more commonly found in the Temple pattern.
A Caughley milk jug printed in the rare Striped Temple pattern, circa 1785-93, of bucket-shape with a plain loop handle, an associated Fitzhugh type border to the inside edge, 7.3cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no.65, purchased in 1973. Literature: Ironbridge 1999, no. 382. Originally gilded, now rubbed.
A rare and early Caughley tea canister painted in the Rock Willow pattern, lacking cover, circa 1776-78, with a supplementary landscape and associated border to the shoulder, unglazed base unmarked, 13.4cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no. 467, purchased in 1995 from Phillips. Literature: See Ironbridge 1999 no. 62, The Caughley Society, 'Caughley Blue and White Patterns', p.6 of and Newsletter November 2008 No 36.
A Caughley coffee cup and saucer painted with the Chantilly Sprigs A pattern, circa 1788-94, S mark, cup 6.2cm high, saucer 12.5cm diameter (2)Provenance: Wright Collection no.363, purchased in 1986 from Whittington.Literature: Ironbridge 1999 no.459. A rare shape combination of cup and saucer, the cup usually of bute form rather than having a foot rim.
A rare and early Caughley coffee can painted with the Mansfield pattern, circa 1776-79, associated border to inside rim, pot-hook style S mark, 6.3cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no.483, purchased in 1995 from Venners. Literature: Ironbridge 1999 no.171 and The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.93.
A Caughley coffee cup transfer-printed in the Apple and Damson pattern, circa 1778-85, C mark, 6.5cm highProvenance: The Apple and Damson cup is Wright Collection no. 788 and was purchased in 1998 from Cavendish H. This is one of the earlier prints, with a rare mark which looks like a crescent with an added serif.
A rare black basalt teapot and cover, circa 1780-90, impressed Salopian mark, 10.1cm high (repairs to cover and teapot)Provenance: Wright Collection no.963, purchased in 2014 from EBay. Literature: Newsletter January 2015 No.61 p.19f. There are probably no more than five or six pieces of Salopian black basalt known, making this an incredibly rare piece. Research indicates that this teapot could also possibly have been made by Bradley and Co, Coalport, though it could also have possibly been made either for, or by Thomas Turner.
A Caughley teapot painted with the very rare Bird in the Ring pattern, lacking cover, circa 1776-79, S mark, 10.7cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no. 408 purchased in 1990.Literature: See Ironbridge 1999 no. 93 and The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.43. This is a copy of the Worcester version of this pattern, and is the only Caughley example known. It was discontinued at Worcester by 1775 so there is the possibility that this was a replacement for an original piece, however the possibility of a full service cannot be discounted.
A very rare Caughley teapot stand painted in underglaze blue with the Banana Tree pattern within a gilded rim, circa 1796-99, unmarked, 16.6cm wide (chipped, cracked)Provenance: Wright Collection no.839, purchased in 2010. This stand would have most likely been for a New Oval teapot with crinkles or fluting
A Caughley coffee cup transfer-printed in the Birds in Branches pattern, circa 1780-85, unmarked, 6.9cm high, together with a Coalport saucer of the same design, circa 1800-10, unmarked, 12.5cm diameter (2)Provenance: Wright Collection no.'s 916 and 938.Literature: See Newsletter May 2014 No 58 pp. 26-7, this is a rare conjunction of print and border.
A fine and rare early Victorian engraved gilt brass hump-back carriage clock by James Murray of London, with single fusee movement with four plain pillars and horizontal gilt platform escapement, rear winding, 90mm silvered Roman dial with engine turned centre, fleur de lys steel hands, within a quarter gilt mask with engraved central reserve inscribed 'Ja's Murray, 30, Cornhill London 1248', engraved with two cornucopia overflowing with flowers, the hump-back case with trailing floral and foliate engraving throughout, unusual two-piece hinged interlocking carrying handle, on four engraved bracket supports, 6in. (15.25cm.) high, 2¼in. (5.75cm.) deep, 5¼in. (13.3cm.) wide.
A rare 1930s Chad Valley velvet Ooloo cat, black and white velvet with white mohair tail, red felt tongue and yellow felt and glass eyes, 7in. (17.8cm.) high, lacks label from foot, some wear; together with a similar velvet cat with glass googley eyes, 5½in. (14cm.) high; and a Bonzo the Dog enamel brooch. (3)
A set of thirteen rare Swansea creamware botanical plates, early 19th century, with brown rims, comprising ten 7½in. circular plates, each with hand painted single floral subject; together with two 8¼in. trefoil lobed dishes; and a 11½in. navette form footed bowl, all but one of the plates with the botanical name painted in iron red script to the base. (13)* Condition: All pieces have some flaking to brown paint on rim, and a few tiny scratches to the glaze and painted decoration. No restoration or repairs. - Footed bowl: Goo cdn. Kiln dust to base. - Leaf dish (Simple Leav'd Jasmine: 1in. hairline to one lobe of dish. ½in. glaze scratch to interior of rim. A few light brown spots beneath glaze to base. - Leaf dish (Ever Green Birthwort): Small ¾in. hairline to rim. Glaze chip to rim near handle, and another smaller to tip of handle. - Plate (White Flowered Upright Stalked Narcisus): Small rim chip. Some glaze crazing to well and to underside of rim at one end. - Plate (Smaller Sulphur Coloured .... Flag): Rim chip to underside (which is visible from the top). Glaze crazed throughout and some discolouration to body. - Plate (Smooth Storax): Glaze crazed throughout and some discolouration to body. Tiny glaze chip to centre of well. - Plate (Not named): Good condition. - Plate (Cream Coloured Crocus): Very small rim chip to underside. Glaze crazed throughout and some discolouration to body. Glaze scratch to underside of rim and small crack to base (not visible from interior). - Plate (Party Coloured Crocus): Glaze crazed throughout and some discolouration to body. Small v-shaped crack to base (not visible from interior) - Plate (Bears Ear Sanicle): Glaze crazed to underside. Minor discolouration to body to top of plate. - Plate (Brown Stalked Magnolia): Approx. 10 small glaze frits to top surface of plate. - Plate (Alpine Eryngo): Y-shaped hairline to base. Minor crazing to underside of rim at one end. - Plate (Large Flowered Serrate Leaved Flypoxis): Large rim chip. Glazed crrazed and discoloured. Discoloured horizontal hairline to lower section of well - through stalk of the flower.
Gurkha Regiment historical interest - a large and fascinating collection of photographs relating to Lieutenant Colonel A. S. Mackay, 7th Gurkha Rifles and Mrs. Sybil M. Mackay, WRNS, mainly dating from the 1930s, during their postings in Northern India and Nepal prior to and during WW2 with the 7th Gurkha Rifles, including a large number of regimental, officers and sports team photographs, plus views of Shalgalu and Sharam Forts, portraits of Gurkha, Nepalese and Indian troops, candid photos of the Mackays and friends / colleagues during leisure time, photos of their vehicles including motorcycles and a 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, Afridi tribesmen; also including a number of WW1 period photographs and a small number from the 1920s. A rare and important historical archive. (approx. 195)
^ Rare Indian Dagger Pesh Kabz, 17th or 18th Century, T-section blade, one piece ivory hilt and sheath, both of good colour, the sheath carved with integral ‘locket and chape’. Overall 28cms, blade 18cms. Good condition, blade refinished. Please note a CITES certificate will need to be acquired for export outside of the European Union
Rare Ottoman/Turkish Shirvan-Shah or Ak-Koyunlu Iron Turban Helmet, 15th Century or Early 16th Century, embossed with 16 vertical flutes, one piece bowl rising to a typical flared finial above a pierced and facetted device, and fitted with a sliding nasal bar with spade-shaped finial, tall plain border pierced to hold a [missing] camail. Diameter of bowl 24cms. Quite good condition, rusted overall, some forging flaws and a little filling.
Rare 18th Century Austrian Maria Theresa Period Infantryman’s Sabre, broad curved single edge blade etched with crowned MT above crowned double headed Imperial Austrian eagle repeated on both sides. Regulation brass stirrup hilt with chiselled gripstrap, wooden grip covered with sharkskin. Blade length 67cms, overall 80cms. Good untouched condition, thumb-sized piece of sharkskin missing from grip.
Rare 19th century Italian Officer’s Sword, pipe back plated blade signed G.Perez, Verona, and deeply etched with crowned VRI cipher together with extensive military trophies, large iron guard pierced and engraved overall with foliage and incorporating the crowned VRI cipher, plain iron grip strap, copper wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its plated steel scabbard with 2 suspension rings. Blade 85cms. Good untouched condition, blade retains virtually all its original plating, some wear to scabbard plating. This sword was possibly produced for an Italian bodyguard for Queen Victoria during one of her visits to Italy, but we have not been able to 100% confirm this.
^Rare Georgian Naval Officers ‘Egyptian Club’ Dirk, broad curved single edge blade with false edge, deeply struck G at the forte. Gilt brass mounts, the large pommel chiselled as a crocodile’s head, recurved crosspiece, chequered on piece ivory gip. Blade 43cms. Quite good condition, some pitting and wear, one quillon tip well restored. Membership of the Egyptian Club (founded on board HMS Orion, 3rd August 1798) was restricted to ‘Nile captains’ who wore swords with a crocodile hilt, however officers present at the Battle of the Nile also took to wearing swords and dirks with a crocodile hilt. The letter G deeply stamped on the blade is most probably the mark of the enterprising London cutler Thomas Gill (II). For an account of this maker see ‘Gill – a family of sword cutlers’ M Cloke in Arms and Amour (journal of the Royal Armouries) Vol 2, No. 2, 2008. Re-Offered due to non-completion of previous sale. Please note a CITES certificate will need to be acquired for export outside of the European Union.
Rare Haenel Model IV .177” Lever Cocking Air Rifle Fitted with 18 Shot Self-Loading Magazine, barrel stamped CAL. 4.5m/m (.177)*, adjustable rear sight calibrated 10 to 50 years, cylinder stamped HAENEL MOD. IV-REP. D.R.P., adjustable trigger pull. Barrel 19”, overall 43.25”. Good condition, retaining approximately 95% original blued finish overall. An untouched example.PLEASE NOTE NO GUNS ARE ABLE TO BE SHIPPED AND MUST BE COLLECTED. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS
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