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Unit 4A, Aspect Court
Silverdale Enterprise Park
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Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire
ST5 6SS
United Kingdom
6 Town Sale - A fine selection of Moorcroft, Royal Doulton, Wedgwood and other celebrated Staffordshire potteries
Live & Online Auction of 20th Century Pottery, Collectables.
This collection highlights the rich artistic traditions of the Potteries—from Moorcroft’s distinctive tube-lined designs to Doulton’s iconic figures and Wedgwood’s timeless classical forms. A superb opportunity to acquire pieces from the historic heart of British ceramics.
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Two Wedgwood Jasperware pale blue Bountiful Vases with white relief depicting classical scenes. H:-20cm (2)
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Royal Doulton figurine HN5807 'At Home' to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. L/E 0981/2000. H:-26cm
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurines to include:- Gift of Love HN4751 together with Winter Fun HN5258. Tallest:-24cm (2)
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurines to include:- Christmas Day 2000 HN4242 together with Christmas Day 2003 HN4552. Tallest:- 22cm (2)
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Crompton & Woodhouse, Royal Staffordshire Lady Figurine 'Christmas Shopping' CW920. Limited Edition 0175/2950.H:-23cm
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Royal Doulton Winston Churchill D6172 Toby Jug (seconds) H:-24cm
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Royal Doulton Character Jugs to include:- Gone Away D6531, Old Charley D5420, Yachtsman D6820. Tallest:- 20cm (3)
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Royal Doulton Character Jugs to include:- Athos D6439, Porthos D6440, Aramis D6441. Tallest:-20cm (3)
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Royal Doulton Character Jugs to include:-The Falconer D6540, Old Salt D6554, Bacchus D6505 together with mixed manufacturers Jock, Old Gaffer, Churchill, Highwayman, Auld Mac. Tallest:-12cm (8)
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Royal Doulton Character Jug Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson D6932, special edition available exclusively during 1993(with certificate)
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Burlington Ware Toby Jug 'The Boozer', Shorter & Sons 'Old Toby', Royal Doulton Lobster Man D6620. Tallest:- 23cm. (3)
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Royal Doulton Character Jugs to include:- Henry VIII D6642, Monty D6202, The Falconer D6533. Tallest:- 20cm (3)
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Royal Doulton Character Jugs to include:- Falstaff D6287, Robin Hood D6527, Sam Weller D064/65. Tallest:-20cm (3)
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Royal Doulton Character Jugs to include:- Henry V D66781(seconds), Tam O'Shanter, Sir Francis Drake D6805. Tallest 20cm (3)
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Royal Doulton Character Jugs to include:- The Trapper D6609, Yachtsman D6622, Dick Turpin D6528. Tallest:-20cm (3)
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurine Belle O' The Ball HN1997. H:-20cm x W:-23cm
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Royal Doulton Character Figure The Genie HN2989. H:-26cm
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Royal Doulton Character Figure The Wizard HN2877. H:-25cm
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Royal Doulton Character Figure Cavalier HN2716. H:-26cm
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Royal Doulton, Winston Churchill HN3067 (seconds)H:-27cm
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Royal Doulton, Reflections Sheikh HN3083 (seconds). H:-26cm
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurines to include:- Sophie HN4620 (seconds) Buttercup HN2309, Loretta HN2337. Tallest:-25cm (3)
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurines to include:- Grace HN 2318, Soiree HN2312, Melanie HN2271. Tallest:-22cm (3)
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurines to include:- Harriet HN3796, Daisy HN3804, Sophie HN3792. Tallest:- 24cm (3)
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Royal Doulton, Lady figurine, The Suitor HN2132. H: 20cm
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurines to include:- Pirouette HN2216, Elyse HN2429 (seconds) Jemma HN3168. Tallest :-20cm (3)
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurines to include:- Valerie HN2107, Rose HN1368, Babie HN1679, Tinkle Bell HN1677, Marie HN1370. Tallest:-12cm (5)
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Royal Doulton early miniature figure Sweet Anne M5. H:-10cm
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurines to include:- Monica HN3617, Sara HN3219, Invitation HN2170, Kirsty HN3480, Lydia HN1908. Tallest:-23cm (5)
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Coalport Lady Figurines to include:- Debutant Paula, Poppy, Janine, My Love together with three Coalport unnamed ladies. Tallest:-14cm (7)
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurines to include:- Sweeting HN 1935, Fair Maiden HN2211, Amanda HN3632, Welcome HN3764, Amanda HN2996. Tallest:- 16cm (5)
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Royal Doulton Character Figurines to include:- River Boy HN2128(crack to base noted) Lights Out HN2262, Kitty HN3876, Daddy's Girl HN3435, Affection HN2236, Lido Lady HN4247. Tallest:-19cm (6)
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Royal Worcester Character Figurines to include:- Lullaby L/E 3,858/9,500, A Posy For Mother L/E 1,663/7,500 together with Coalport The Boy L/E 7.065/9,500. Tallest:-20cm (3)
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurines to include:- Ascot HN2356, At Ease HN2473. Tallest:-15cm (2)
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurines to include:-Victoria HN2471, Secret Thoughts HN2382. Tallest:-20cm (2)
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Coalport Lady Figurines to include:- Royal Debut CW:159 L/E together with Ladies Of Fashion Sue 1998. Tallest:-23cm (2)
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Coalport Lady Figurines to include:- Alexandra 1998 CW:380 L/E (umbrella detached but present) together with Ladies of Fashion, Belinda. Tallest:- 24cm (2)
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Coalport Lady Figurines to include:- The Jewel in the Crown CW347 L/E together with Ladies of Fashion, Barbara Ann. Tallest:- 22cm (2)
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Coalport Mini Lady Figurines to include:- Compton & Woodhouse Fairest Flowers Violet, Pansy, Lily, Rose, Hyacinth together with Minuettes Abigail, Sophie, Hannah. Tallest:-10cm (8)
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Royal Worcester, Woodhouse & Compton Debutantes Lady Figurines to include:- Lady Cicely, Lady Emma, Lady Louisa, Lady Hannah, Lady Sophie. all Limited Editions. Tallest:-14cm (5)
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Royal Doulton Character Figures Fat Boy HN2096 together with Long John Silver HN2204. Tallest:-23cm (2)
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Royal Doulton Character 'The Balloon Seller' HN1315. H:-20cm
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Royal Doulton Character Figurine The Jester HN2016. H:-25cm
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Royal Dux Pink Cockatoo model no:-1051 together with The Leonardo Collection lady figurine 'Nicole'. Tallest:-24cm (2)
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Wedgwood Dipped Jasperware footed Sacrifice Bowl late 19th/early 20th century. 17cm dia
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Royal Doulton lady figures to include Meditation HN2330 and Elyse HN2429 (a/f), both seconds. (H: 14.5cm) (2)
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Royal Doulton lady figure, Enchantment HN2178 and character jug, The Trapper D6612. (H: 20cm) (2)
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Royal Doulton lady figurines to include Victoria HN2471 and Classics Happy Birthday 2004 HN4528 (seconds). (H: 21cm) (2)
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Royal Doulton character figurines to include Romance HN2430 and The Bedtime Story HN2059. (H: 21.5cm) (2)
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Royal Doulton lady figure, The Love Letter HN2149. (H: 23cm)
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurine 'Belle O' The Ball' HN1997. (H: 14cm)
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Royal Doulton lady figurine, Genevieve HN1962. (H: 19cm)
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Royal Doulton lady figurines to include Forever Your HN3949 (seconds), Cherish HN4442 (seconds), Happy Anniversary HN4068, Lavinia HN1955, Dinky-Do HN1678 and Wendy HN2109. (H: 15.5cm) (6)
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Royal Doulton character figurine Daydreams HN1731, Rose HN 1368 and Marie HN1370, together with Royal Doulton character jugs Porthos D6440 and The Fortune Teller D6523. (H: 16.5cm) (5)
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Lladro Porcelain Character figure Valencia Girl Model No:-4841 together with Cat and Mouse Model No:-5236 boxed. Tallest:-17cm (2)
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Lladro Porcelain Character figure 'May Flowers' Model no 5467. H:-18cm
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Lladro Porcelain Character figure 'Sweet Scent' Model No:-5221. H:-18cm
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Lladro Porcelain Character figure 'Spring' Model No:-5217. H:-20cm
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurines to include:- The Last Waltz HN2315 together with Lynne HN2329. Tallest:-20cm (2)
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Royal Doulton Lady Figurines to include:- Soiree HN2312, Marilyn HN3002 (Signed Base), Hilary HN2335. Tallest:-20cm (3)
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