15th Mar, 2025 9:30 GMT/BST
The Spring Sale
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A Bristol Delft Charger, probably Richard Frank Redcliff Back, circa 1750-70, painted in blue with an estuary scene with figures in boats, sailing ships and buildings beyond
33cm diameter
For similar examples see Archer (Michael) Delftware, The Tin-Glazed Earthenware of the British Isles, pgs.222-224 where it is noted that a related plate destroyed in the Alexandra Palace fire of June 1873 was inscribed Ye 1st Sept January 1761 Bowen fecit
Sold for £380
Estimated at £200 - £300
No cracks or restoration. Rim chips and fritting. Glaze scratches.
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Auction: The Spring Sale, 15th Mar, 2025
Property from a host of private collections will be coming up in the Spring Sale. Included in the sale are: The Property of Sir Brooke Boothby removed from Fonmon Castle; The Selected Contents of Eden Lacy, Lazonby, from the Estate of Victor Gubbins; Selected Items from The Court House, Bolton-by-Bowland; The Property of the Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, Charlton Park; The Property of Sir Graham Wyllie; and A Private Collection, Victoria Lodge, Tweedsmuir, Biggar.
The Asian Art Sale will take place on 14th March, offering ceramics, work of art and furniture
Viewing
Sunday 9th March - Thursday 13th March 11am-3pm, Friday 14th March 8am-3pm and morning of the sale from 8am
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