A pair of Staffordshire ware spaniels. On a bit smaller than the other and apparently an original matched pair dating to about 1840. No damage and little wear. Some losses of gold luster. Heights are 14" and 13 3/4".
A ten piece English pearlware tea set includes the tea pot and waste bowl along with four cups (without handles) and matching saucers. This delightful set is hand-painted in a strawberry pattern. Tea pot measures 7"X 5 1/2". Some of the items are with hairlines and chips and some discolorations. Impressed diamond on base of teapot.
A 10 1/2" high barge ware tea pot. The brown glaze is accented by appliqués of polychrome color and the presentation plaque stating: "A present from a friend to a friend 1914".
A 19th century treacle-glazed barge ware teapot of the larger size. Barge ware, or "Meason ware" features folksy applied birds, fruits and flowers in polychrome ceramic medallions, and this one includes a special presentation emblem: "WITH LOVE TO MOTHER." A pleasingly decorated appealing form. Barge ware gets its name from the barge owners who lived on barges throughout England using this distinctive pottery whose bottoms are especially bulbous, preventing them from tipping ...click for details
Two Toby mugs, both the same form but different in size. Features colorful glazes of dark blue, iron oxide (red), green, black, brown, and flesh in copper luster. the tallest is 6" in height. Each with the mark: "Allertons, est. 1831".
