17th Jun, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
20th Century Design
225
Two Linthorpe Pottery Chargers, shape No.299, by Rachel Smith and William Sheldon, painted with passion flowers and a bird in blossom, impressed factory marks Linthorpe 299 and R.S 129 and SL (52) HT, 29.5cm and 30cm
Illustrated Hart (Clive W.) Linthorpe Art Pottery, published by Aisling Publications, page 18 for similar examples
Sold for £320
Estimated at £150 - £200
- The bird in blossom plate has restoration to the blossom directly below the bird, hairline and wear to rim, areas of repainting, crazing to the glazed parts. Restoration to the ground.
- The passion flower plate again has areas of repainting, crazing to the glazed parts. Restoration to the ground.
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Auction: 20th Century Design, 17th Jun, 2023
Highlights of the sale include two impressive stained-glass windows by renowned Ecclesiastical manufacturers Hardman & Co., once installed in All Saints Church, Emscote, Warwick. The church was demolished in 1967, having sustained irreparable structural damage during the Coventry air raids in 1940.
The sale also features an interesting offering of ceramics, dating from the late 19th century to contemporary makers, which include a Maw & Co. Ruby Lustre Charger, five pieces by the famed 20th century potter Lucie Rie and a good collection of Contemporary Ceramics including a tall stoneware vase by Richard Batterham.
Amongst a varied offering of Mouseman in the sale is a suite of bedroom furniture commissioned in 1951, a selection of fine carvings, and the largest and smallest examples of Mouseman bowls to have been sold at Tennants.
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