A rare late 18th century Derby porcelain  model of a recumbent sphinx circa 1800. The reclining figure with frilled headdress, on stepped plinth base enamelled in iron red, green and gold with floral scrolls, the base with incised factory mark, 16cm high

Sold for £150 at Bonhams

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AN UNUSUAL ROYAL WORCESTER ARTS AND CRAFTS CROWN WARE VASE in the style of William De Morgan, printed and painted with a ship. 33 cm high.

Sold for £160 at Hannam’s Auctioneers Ltd

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This is not signed Minton, therefore we are going to Attribute this to Minton, but can not guarantee it’s by Minton. Last quarter 19th century, English. Porcelain in the aesthetic movement style. Designed by Christopher Dresser for Minton’s LTD China Staffordshire, England in a style known as cloisonne. The pot decorated with a top band of blue simulating sky with Japan-esque stylized clouds above a sea filled with colorful carp and stylized flowers and plants, all figures outlined with a fine line of gold to simulate the wire in cloisonne enamel. Pot is mounted atop feet simulating the head of a bird returning with an “S” scroll.

The interior glazed in a soft green with a gold top edge. Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was a Scottish designer and design theorist, and a pivotal figure in the aesthetic movement. He worked in this style through several media including ceramics and pottery. He was influenced greatly by the decorative arts of Japan and was fortunate to travel to Japan for 4 months during 1876 and 1877 logging approximately 2000 miles. This trip was recorded in “Japan, It’s Architecture, Art and Art-manufacturer’s.” During this journey he represented South Kensington Museum and was commissioned by Tiffany’s of NY to form a collection of art objects. In Japan Dresser was received by the Emperor and was treated as a guest of the nation. This cachepot is a fine example of the ware he designed for Minton’s known a “Cloisonne.” SIZE: 9″ h, 9″ dia. CONDITION: Fine condition with very minor wear to top edge. 7-75208

Sold for $2,370 at James D Julia

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Price guide to Derby dinner services, breakfast and dessert services including those by Royal Derby. Prices  often depend on number of items in a service, rarity of pattern and condition.

The production of Derby porcelain dates from the first half of the 18th century, although the authorship and the exact start of the production remains today as a matter of conjecture. The oldest remaining pieces in the late 19th century bore only the words “Darby” and “Darbishire” and the years 1751-2-3 as proof of place and year of manufacture. More important is the fact that the production of porcelain in Derby predates the commencement of the works of William Duesbury, started in 1756 when he joined Andrew Planche and John Heath to create the Nottingham Road factory, which later became the Royal Crown Derby. Reference: Wikipedia

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Price guide to Derby novelty tureens / boxes. Novelty tureens / boxes are made in the form of animals,birds, vegetables, plants and  flowers.

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Below are some examples of the diamond registration marks used on British antiques and a list of date letters and months for you to identify. Some exceptions were made but overall these are an ideal way of identifying the marks.

Diamond registration marked used between 1842 to 1867

This diamond registration mark was found on a Minton ceramic ware. The Roman numerals at the top, IV, signify that the item is ceramic. The “z” which is underneath signifies the year 1860. Please see below for the complete list of year letters. The “H” stands for the month of April, the 12 is the day and the 4 represents the parcel number. Rd stands for the word Registered.

Diamond registration mark used between 1868 to 1883

In 1868 the registration mark changed slightly. The upper Roman numeral stayed the same eg IV for ceramics but the day moved to the spot underneath the classification and the year moved to the right. In the example on the left the I stands for the year 1872. The E stands for the month of May and the parcel number is on the left.

Month Date Letters for 1842 – 1867

A	December		H	April
B	October		I	July
C	January		K	November
D	September		M	June
E	May		R	August
G	February		W	March

Year Letters for 1842 – 1867

A	1845		J	1854		S	1849
B	1858		K	1857		T	1867
C	1844		L	1856		U	1848
D	1852		M	1859		V	1850
E	1855		N	1864		W	1865
F	1847		O	1862		X	1842
G	1863		P	1851		Y	1853
H	1843		Q	1866		Z	1860
I	1846		R	1861

Month Letters 1868 – 1883

A	December		H	April
B	October		I	July
C	January		K	November
D	September		M	June
E	May		R	August
G	February		W	March

Year Letters 1868 – 1883

A	1871		L	1882
C	1870		P	1877
D	1878		S	1875
E	1881		U	1874
F	1873		V	1876
H	1869		X	1868
I	1872		Y	1879
J	1880
K	1883

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Price guide to antique and vintage vases made by Royal Doulton / Doulton Lambeth /  Doulton Burslem.

The largest Royal Doulton vase was made in the late 19th Century. It is 6ft 3in high, and sold for over £10,000 in 2011. Reference: BBC

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Price guide to plaques made by Doulton Lambeth / Royal Doulton. The Royal Doulton company began as a partnership between John Doulton, Martha Jones, and John Watts, with a factory at Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, London trading as Jones, Watts & Doulton in 1815. After Martha Jones left the partnership in 1820, the trade name was changed to Doulton & Watts. The business specialised in making stoneware articles, including decorative bottles and salt glaze sewer pipes. The company took the name Doulton & Co in 1853 after the retirement of John Watts. Reference: Wikipedia

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Sold for £1,875 at Bonhams

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A Wedgwood limited edition reproduction fairyland lustre plaque of ‘The Enchanted Palace’. 1976-77, based on the original 1922 design. Within a wooden frame, with certificate, numbered 132/250, 37cm x 27cm (including frame), gilt factory marks

Sold for £687 at Bonhams

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