Meridian Gallery
YELLAND Studio Pottery VASE – Michael Leach
A finely made vintage studio potter, vase or brush pot, made at the Yelland Pottery in North Devon.
This pottery was established c1955 by Michael Leach (1913-1985) after working for his father Bernard Leach at St Ives and with Agnete Hoy. He worked there until his retirement in 1984.
This piece is marked with the studio “Y” seal without any personal signatures.
Size –
11cm high
8cm diameter
Marks –
Impressed “Y” on the underside.
Condition –
Excellent. NO chips, cracks or restorations.
Price –
£32.50 including UK postage
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Hukin and Heath Silver Plated Picnic Teapot No2109 by Dr Christopher Dresser
A Victorian silver plated picnic kettle made by Hukin and Heath c1880.
This design is attributed to Dr Christopher Dresser (1834-1904)
Pattern Number 2109
Registered Design no 18367
Size –
8cm high
18cm long
Marks –
Stamped on the underside.
Price –
£68.00 including UK postage
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Studio Pottery Cider Jar by ALAN FREWIN
An impressive piece of hand made studio pottery by Alan Frewin (d2016).
This cider jar with wooden tap and cork is decorated with a combed wavy pattern through a golden coloured glaze.
Impressed AF monogram which he used prior to establishing the Well House Pottery
Size –
28cm high
17cm diameter
Marks –
Impressed on the underside.
Price – £45.00 including UK postage
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Bourne Denby BYNGO Dog 17cm Size 3
A charming novelty stoneware figure of a seated French Bulldog called Byngo.
Made by Bourne Denby in the 1930s as part of their Danesby Ware range of art pottery.
This version is 17cm (size 3) high and decorated in a shiney brown glaze with hand painted eyes, mouth and collar. It is the second largest made.
Printed makers marks on the underside.
Size –
17cm high
Marks –
Printed on the underside.
“Danesby Ware Bourne Denby England”
Condition –
Excellent. NO chips, cracks or restorations.
A few spots in the glaze from the making.
Price –
£68.00 including UK postage
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David Lloyd George Toby Jug by Ashtead Potters
An original art deco period and style pottery character Toby Jug of the Prime minisater David Lloyd George.
Made by the Ashtead Pottery and designed by Percy Metcalfe.
From and Edition of 1000. This one is numbered 148.
Decorated with a pale oatmeal coloured glaze.
Size –
18cm high
13cm wide
17cm deep including the handle.
Marks –
Printed on the underside.
Price –
£165.00 including UK postage
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ASHTEAD POTTERS Stanley Baldwin Character Toby JUG
A finely modelled character Toby Jug of the Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin designed by Percy Metcalfe and made by the Ashtead Potters c1930.
This version has the more un-usual white glaze and is No895 from the “First Edition” of one thousand.
Size –
19cm high
13cm wide
17cm deep
Marks –
Printed and painted makers marks on the underside.
Price –
£145.00 including UK postage
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Royal Staffordshire Art Deco Pottery Biscuit Barrel
An art deco design pottery biscuit barrel by the Royal Staffordshire Pottery of A J Wilkinson Ltd (of Clarice Cliff fame)
It has a basket of fruit and leaves design with bright coloured glazes over a honeyglaze colour.
Makers marks on the underside.
Size –
17cm high
15cm diameter
22cm high with the handle
Marks –
Moulded “937” shape number
Printed makers marks – SEE pictures.
Condition –
Vintage item with some evidence of use and wear.
Crazed glaze.
A few tiny discoloured spot on the rims.
Burst glaze bubbles under the knob.
Price –
£19.50 including UK postage
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Danish Studio Pottery VASE by Birthe Vedel Howard
A finely made Scandinavian studio pottery vase by Birthe Vedel Howard (b1932)
Hand thrown and decorated with glossy glazes. A delicate running green at the top and a creamy coloured lower parts. Incised makers mark on the underside.
More substantial than the size suggests – quite heavily potted.
Size –
17cm high
14.5cm diameter
Marks –
Incised “Howards Denmark” on the underside.
Condition –
NO chips, cracks or restorations.
Some crazing to the green glaze.
Vintage item with some but minimal evidence of use.
Price –
£19.99 including UK postage
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COLIN PEARSON Studio Pottery – TWO Soup Bowls
These are two British studio pottery cups, soup bowls or ramakins by the English pottery; Colin Pearson (1923-2007)
Each was hand thrown and decorated with a cream glaze insode and on the handle.
Impressed “CP” seal mark on the footrim below the handle.
Size –
4.5cm high
9cm diameter
11.5cm long including the handle
Marks –
Impressed “CP” monogram under the handle.
Price –
£17.50 including UK postage
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CRISTILLIUM Vase by CONRAH Metal Products
A gorgeous 1970s aluminium vase from the Cristillium range made by Conrah Metal Products.
It has a tall cylinder shape with a textured surface and a cut pattern showing silver through the gold anodized surface.
Size –
20.5cm high
5cm diameter
Marks –
Original label on the underside
Price –
£17.50 including UK postage
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