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Lot 42
Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey - 2002 - 700ml number 13301 with wood box, certificate and registration card (1 bottle) Condition report: Foil cap and in good condition with no signs of damage or leakage. Box in good condition with only very minor scuffs to the box label. No polystyrene packing brace.
Lot 37
Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey - 1996 - 700ml number 12161 with wood box, certificate and registration card (1 bottle) Condition report: Foil cap and in good condition with no signs of damage or leakage. Box in good condition with only minor scuffs to the box label. The registration card has been filled in.
Lot 132
ANCIENT COINS, mainly Italy, Neapolis 250-200 BC Laureate head of Apollo left Lyre against Omphalos 5.42, Syracuse Hiketas 288-279 BC Beardless head of Aeus right Eagle standing left wings open stars in field left, 9.03g, Sicily Kamarina 413-405 BC Tretras Athena/Owl grasping Lizard three pellets in Exurgue Kama. Sicily Segesta under Roman Rule after 241 BC Herakles tripod - Lebes V Rare. Claudius 41-51 AD Berytus Phoenicia AVD. Caesar.AVG. Ger M IMP Bare head left Col.1VL. AVG. Colonist ploughing with Oxen Yoke (5)
Lot 476
A ROB ARMSTRONG ELECTRIC GUITAR, mahogany body and through neck, rosewood fingerboard with plastic edge markings in dot form (no fingerboard markings), rosewood bridge with bone piece and plezo pickup underneath the bridge piece, one jack output on the bottom edge of body, signed behind a plywood back plate along with Serial No. appears to read 591, 897 both of these are written in pencil on to unfinished wood, the headstock has a cream plastic stylised a protruding from the surface, two strap buttons on horn and back edge of the body, a rare opportunity to buy a custom Luthier made guitar very rare to see on the open market, includes a soft gig bag and a leaflet signed by the maker
Lot 254
A Caughley coffee cup painted in the very rare 'Trailing Rose Sprays' pattern, circa 1780-88, the strap loop handle with pronounced central seam, associated border of a concentric line with rising and falling leaves and flower heads, curtains border to inside edge, unmarked, 6.7cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no.334 purchased in 1988 from McCartney's.Literature: Ironbridge 1999 no.57, noted as 'Blue Posy' and The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.120 where it states that this pattern was produced in both printed and painted versions, though only two coffee cups and one tea bowl are known.
Lot 26
A very rare Caughley inkwell and liner transfer-printed in the Bell Toy pattern, circa 1777-88, unmarked, 7.3cm high (chipped, cracked, repaired)Provenance: Wright Collection no.459, purchased from Norley in 1994. Prior to the widespread use of fountain pens in the 1800s, people would have to carry ink with them if they wanted to write whilst out on the road. A large number of inkwells were also made from various materials which were intended to remain solely in situ on a desk. In this case, as with this example, the use of decoration became more important than practicality. Generally, records show that a large number of porcelain inkwells were made in England intended either as souvenirs or for intended export to the USA. However, due to the fragility of these objects, porcelain examples are rare survivors and are sought after by collectors, particularly as the end of the 19th century saw the mass-market use of fountain pens which transformed the inkwell from an much needed important, functional object to a purely decorative one.
Lot 267
A Caughley sauce boat transfer-printed with the Birds in the Tree pattern, circa 1777-82, unmarked, 8.5cm high (cracked)Provenance: Wright Collection no.589, purchased in 1998 from S. Millington. Literature: Ironbridge 1999 no.90. This is a rare print to find on tableware. This is further illustrated in Nick Pane's, 'British Porcelain Sauceboats of the 18th Century', p247.
Lot 272
A Caughley tall Chelsea ewer painted with a rare Fruit Sprays pattern, circa 1776-80, C mark, 9.4cm high (a.f, glued together)Provenance: Wright Collection no. 630, purchased in 2000 from J.Wyatt. Literature: The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.125 where it is noted that though rare on Caughley, this pattern is not uncommon on Worcester porcelain. Examples from the two factories are sufficiently similar within the tolerances of painted patterns to make distinguishing them difficult when unmarked.
Lot 279
A very rare Caughley tall Chelsea ewer painted with a Single Flowerhead pattern border, circa 1776-1778, S mark, 8.1cm high Provenance: Wright Collection no. 722, purchased for in 2004 from J. Wyatt.Literature: The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.212 where it is noted that this border is found on items where it may not have been possible to paint the main pattern, such as this ewer because of the moulding. This is the only one of this mould recorded.
Lot 28
A rare Caughley eye bath painted in underglaze blue with Locre Sprigs, circa 1785-93, with a deep oval bowl and baluster stem moulded in relief with scrollwork, supported by a reeded almost circular foot, 5.3cm high (hairline and filled chip)Provenance: Wright Collection no. 207, purchased in 1980 from Vera Dunk/Pagoda. Another eyebath of this shape is illustrated alongside two matching wasters from the factory site by Geoffrey Godden, Caughley and Worcester Porcelains. The Locre Sprigs pattern also occurs on butter boats, e.g collection no.426, but is still an uncommon pattern.These eye baths were used to wash out people's eyes when they became infected. Initially, in the 16th century people who were wealthy had eye baths made of silver and it was not until the 18th century that they were made of earthenware or porcelain and came into general use. The bath was filled with a boric acid to wash out the eye and alleviate conjunctivitis.
Lot 284
A rare Caughley rice spoon painted with the Maltese Cross pattern, C mark, 13.5cm longProvenance: Wright Collection no. 683, purchased in 2002 from Peter Wilsons (25/9/02 Lot 270) Literature: The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.92 and Newsletter September 2007 No.31 p.20.
Lot 286
A Caughley wine taster transfer-printed with a rare fruit pattern, circa 1780-85, with associated single blue line border, unmarked, bowl 5cm diameter (faint hairline)Provenance: Wright Collection no.448, purchased for in 1994 from N. Gent. This is the only one recorded in this pattern.Literature: See Ironbridge 1999 no.4 where this is catalogued as a 'scoop' and Newsletter September 2003 No.15 p.10. Whilst catalogued as a wine taster in this description, the actual function of these is still somewhat disputed. Ideas ranging from caddy spoons to tasters have been put forth, however realistically their actual use remains unknown beyond being intended to serve a 'single' portion similar to asparagus servers and custard cups.
Lot 287
A rare Caughley salt painted with the Bright Sprigs pattern, circa 1782-90, 7.2cm at widest point (a.f)Provenance: Wright Collection no. 633, purchased from R. Sillito in 2000. One set of three and a pair slightly different, of which this is the right hand one, were illustrated by Gaye Blake Roberts in Antiques Dealers & Collectors' Guide, March 1974. No 183 in the Shrewsbury Exhibition belongs to the set of three.
Lot 321
A very rare large Caughley tureen and cover printed in the Gillyflower 5 pattern, circa 1780-85, C mark, 37cm diameter (cover cracked, though some from manufacture)Provenance: Wright Collection no.867, purchased in 2010 from Halls, known affectionately by Maurice and Janet as the 'monstrosity'. This is a very heavy piece and any attempts to lift up the lid by the handle would have undoubtedly led to breakages, making this a rare piece.Literature: Newsletter February 2013 No.45 p.9
Lot 34
A Caughley moulded salad bowl painted with the Bright Sprigs pattern, circa 1780-90, 27.9cm wide (firing fault to the bottom of the dish)Provenance: Wright Collection no. 996 purchased in 2016 from Arabatel Antiques. This is a rare bowl more commonly found in the Pine Cone pattern, and occasionally Fisherman. The delicate painting shows the moulding to the bowl very clearly.
Lot 44
A deep Caughley bowl painted with the very rare Rock and Willow pattern, possibly a tart pan, circa 1778-85, C mark, 9.8cm diameter and 4.2cm high (chip)Provenance: Wright Collection no. 694, purchased from a Mark Law sale. Literatue: See Auction Cat. Lot 1050. Mark Law 20/5/03, Newsletter Feb 2012 49 pp13-14 and N/L December 2003 No 16 p 12. This pan was formerly in the Godden Collection Z3597 and that of Bill Dickenson. Originally catalogued as Rock Strata Island pattern and as a rare Tart pan, though in fact it is rather tall to be a Tart pan and the rim less thickened than standard. In fact Godden's label says "rare pattern" which was misread as Tart pan. The catalogue illustration did not show the pattern, only the shape so this very rare item was a pleasant surprise to Maurice Wright when it arrived.
Lot 50
A Caughley butter boat transfer-printed with the Fisherman or Pleasure Boat pattern, circa 1793-97, with an unusual curled back handle not dissimilar to blanc de chine examples, unmarked, 8.9cm longProvenance: Wright Collection no. 662, purchased in 2011 from Aurea Carter. This butter boat was originally in a Phillips London sale on 12th September with another damaged example, catalogued as 'rare John or Seth Pennington', however Maurice Hillis maintains they are not Liverpool.
Lot 53
Two Caughley butter boats painted with the Chantilly Sprigs pattern, circa 1785-95, unmarked, 8.7cm long and 7cm long (one handle crudely repaired) (2)Provenance: The 8.7cm long example is Wright Collection no. 998 and purchased in 2016 from Bulith Wells. This is the large version, and as such is rare in this pattern. The second smaller example is Wright Collection no.980, and was purchased from Mellors & Kirk in 2015 (Roger Edmundson sale).
Lot 54
A rare Caughley leaf dish butter boat painted in the Gooseberry pattern, circa 1776-80, S mark, 8.2cm wide and 7.5cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no.433 purchased in 1993 from Venners. Literature: Ironbridge 1999 no.27, The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.126 and p.214, further illustrated in Godden pl.286 and discussed in a Caughley Newsletter 2016.
Lot 55
A rare Caughley leaf dish butter boat painted in the Gooseberry pattern, circa 1776-80, with both disputed C and S mark, 8.9cm wide and 3.6cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no. 981, purchased in 2015 from Mallams. Literature: Newsletter 2016. Despite the disputed mark this is undoubtedly Caughley with the very rare addition of the S, this possibly being the only example known which such a double mark from the early years of Caughley's production. Though described as a 'crack' in the Mallams auction catalogue, the parting of the seam to the base is almost identical to that of the butter boat in the preceding lot and is a manufacturing flaw.
Lot 59
A rare Caughley pickle leaf dish, an unrecorded shape transfer-printed in the Fisherman or Pleasure Boat pattern, circa 1785-92, unmarked, 7.2cm long (repaired, chipped)Provenance: Wright Collection no. 695, purchased from a Mark Law sale (Lot 1059 20/5/03). Ex Bill Dickenson collection. This dish is a cross between the butter boats with three small feet and the earlier "geranium" boats and is similar to Liverpool examples. Originally with heavy restoration, the removal of this has revealed the true colour of both the porcelain and the pattern. Literature: Newsletter December 2003 no.16 p.12 and Halliday, Richard, 'Pickle Dishes and Milseys' (2011).The term 'pickle' did not necessarily mean the same thing in the 18th century as we associate with it today. Rather than a gherkin, the historical term refers not only to an item which has been pickled or preserved but also to sauces and relishes which were intended to accompany a dish. 'Pickle', therefore could consist of vegetable or fruit pieces within a sauce, perhaps either in combination or alone. Ranging in sweet to savoury in flavour, the one distinguishing and unchanging factor would be that they were always strong in taste with the intent to either add to, or complement, the food it would be served alongside.
Lot 6
A very rare Caughley toy dinner service dish painted in the Island pattern, circa 1780-90, with an associated segmented border, unmarked, 6.2cm diameterProvenance: Wright Collection no. 402, purchased in 1988 from Mansers. Ex Milburn Collection (writer of book on miniatures).Literature: See Ironbridge 1999 no. 315.
Lot 67
A Caughley pickle leaf dish transfer-printed with the rare Pickle Leaf Vine pattern, circa 1778-82, C mark, 12.5cm wide (a.f) - Wright Collection no.706, purchased from Halls in 2003, together with a further Caughley small pickle leaf dish in the same pattern, 9cm wide (also a.f) - Wright Collection no. 423 purchased from Bill Dickenson in 1992. (2)
Lot 74
Two Caughley asparagus servers transfer-printed with the Fisherman or Pleasure Boat patterns, circa 1780-90, Sx mark to one with further mark S to the main body of the print, widest points 7cm acrossProvenance: Wright Collection no. 714 with the sideways print was purchased in 2004 from M. Edgell and no.238 with the S mark to the front in 1981 from Charnwood. This rare feature of the S mark on the front of the server was caused by a fold in the tissue when creating the transfer. Articles about pieces marked to the front have appeared in Caughley Newsletters such as May 2014 No.58 and June 2007 No. 30, p.17.Asparagus was first introduced by the Romans and this young shoot from a cultivated plant of the lily family (and a distant cousin of the onion!) came back to our shores in the reign of Henry VIII. Such was its popularity that by the 18th century we grew more asparagus than any other country, according to the compendium 'England in Particular'.
Lot 81
A Caughley spoon, circa 1776-80, printed with a floral roundel, 10cm longProvenance: Wright Collection no. 887 purchased in 2011 from Aurea Carter. Literature: Spoons such as this are extremely delicate and are therefore relatively rare. The handle of one such spoon appears amongst wasters in Godden pl.214. The design to the bowl of this spoon is also repeated on the 1776 mug within the V&A's collection and which is decorated with Bell Toy below the handle; the usual design being a floret. See also Newsletter 2011 No.47 p15.
Lot 85
A Caughley custard cup and cover transfer-printed with the rare Garden Table pattern, circa 1778-92, S mark, 7.8cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no. 546 purchased from N. Gent in 1997.Literature: See Ironbridge 1999 no.304 and Newsletter June 2008 No.34 p.7. This is a very rare pattern which was previously unrecorded, with only two further examples having arisen following the compilation of Maurice Wright's database. The Caughley Society newsletter article titled 'Gardens, Tables and Vases' distinguishes between the Garden Floral pattern which is 'painted and very rare' and The Garden Table pattern which is printed. Sandon suggests in his book that Caughley also made a painted copy of the Worcester equivalent, examples of which could possibly be collection numbers 649 and 679. An example of the Garden Table pattern was sold in these rooms on 25th May 2005, lot no. 33
Lot 89
A Caughley circular bon-bon dish, circa 1785-90, decorated in blue and gilt with the Hoop and Chain pattern, Salopian mark, 9cm diameter (glued and filled)Provenance: Wright Collection no.731, purchased from Ebay. This is a rare form, a similar example of which was sold at Mark Law's Auction House in 2005 for £800.
Lot 90
A Caughley dessert dish painted with the Salopian Sprigs pattern, circa 1785-95, 22.5cm wide (two chips to the rim)Provenance: Wright Collection no. 997 purchased in 2016 from Reeman Dansie. This is a rare shape which matches that used for the Tournai pattern with finger moulding to the exterior rim however lacking the osier border.Literature: Caughley Newsletter February 2017 no.69 pp.15-16.
Lot 10
A Caughley toy mug, circa 1780-90, painted with the Island pattern, S mark, 4cm high (has been in pieces)Provenance: Wright Collection no.316 purchased in 1988 from Simon Spero. Literature: See Ironbridge 1999 316 Stockspring 01 and The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.27.This is a rare example which was originally in the Gilbert Bradley Collection, see also Godden PI IV.
Lot 104
A rare shaped Caughley dessert dish, transfer-printed in the Full Nankin pattern, circa 1785-93, unmarked, 22cm diameterProvenance: Wright Collection no. 88, purchased in 1974. Originally one of a pair, the shape is lobed and round anticipating Coalport of c1800, nowadays we would refer to this shape as a pasta dish.
Lot 116
A Caughley oval basket transfer-printed in the Pleasure Boat or Fisherman pattern, circa 1780-90, unmarked, 22.5cm wide (hairline, handles missing)Provenance: Wright Collection no.474, purchased in 1995 from Portobello Road. A rare shape to be found in the Fisherman pattern. Geoffrey Godden is quoted as saying, 'I have yet to find one of these oval baskets ... with blue printed fisherman', in Caughley and Worcester Porcelains, p.29.
Lot 12
A Caughley toy guglet or water bottle, painted in underglaze blue with the Island miniature pattern with an associated segmented border around the upper rim, circa 1780-90, painted S mark, 6.2cm highProvenance: Wright Collection no. 443, purchased in 1993 from Rod Jellicoe. Exhibited Stockspring 2001.Literature: Ironbridge 1999 no.313 and The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.27.This is a rare example sourced from the USA. A miniature bowl would have been originally intended to go with this guglet, a similar example sold for £1,920 including buyers' premium at Bonhams on March 12th 2008.
Lot 125
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.
Lot 129
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.
Lot 130
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.
Lot 133
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.
Lot 140
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.
Lot 154
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.
Lot 155
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.
Lot 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.
Lot 166
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.
Lot 169
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.
Lot 173
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.
Lot 178
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.
Lot 181
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.
Lot 183
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.
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