Auction 8th December - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables & More

Auction 8th December - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables & More

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Lot 601: A Collection of Mid-20th Century British and Irish Ceramics, including Wade Whimsies, Hornsea, and Carrigaline Pottery

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £15 - £25

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A collection of mid-20th century British and Irish ceramics, primarily featuring pieces by Wade Pottery, alongside items by Hornsea and Carrigaline Pottery. Comprising approximately 35-40 small, glazed ceramic and porcelain items, primarily decorative dishes, trinket trays, figurines, and a few condiment sets. Styles vary from whimsical, often animal-themed figures (dogs, cats, deer, penguins) and human caricatures (monks, gnomes) to more stylized designs, including a notable brown bird-shaped dish and a spiral-form condiment set. The color palette predominantly features earthy tones such as various browns, greens, greys, blues, and yellows, with some pieces exhibiting brighter accents. Several items bear impressed or stamped manufacturer’s marks, including “HORNSEA ENGLAND” on a large brown dish, and “Irish Porcelain, ” “MADE IN IRELAND, ” “WADE, ” and “Carrigaline” (likely Carrigaline Pottery) on other pieces.