Teapots have always been very collectible items. This is a well made, well proportioned pot and is carefully transfer printed with a floral pattern comprising wild violets and anemones. Gilding around the top, on the end of the spout and the handle. There is some wear on the gilding on the top of the handle due to use. There is no maker's mark but it was almost certainly manufactured in c1880 by Gibson's of Stoke. Gibsons were a fine company who gained an excellent reputation for their teapots. They exported them all over the world and their teapots are always vey highly regarded.

Ref: P1010
£50-00

These are an absolutely superb pair of Staffordshire 'Comfort' dogs. They stand 14" (380mm) high and made from creamware and are very nicely detailed. They were made in approx 1860 and quite possibly by Sampson Smith of Longton who were a very accomplished manufacturer of Comfort Dogs. The standard of the decoration is very good and their eyes are remarkably expressive. These are the largest size of Comfort Dogs normally produced and they are remarkably collectable because they are so attractive. In the late 19th Century these dogs were made in huge quantities however in the 1950s and 60s they were simply just thrown away as they did not conform with the taste at the time. As a result of this they have become relatively rare and therefore highly desirable - these large dogs would look superb each side of a fireplace for example. These are really a wonderful pair, free from any damage and very nicely decorated.