Three spectacular pieces of English pottery look set to ignite some fierce bidding at Batemans of Stamford!

Part of a large private collection consigned from a Leicestershire home these three pieces of high Decorative Arts are expected to sell for thousands of pounds. With interest ensured from private collectors and International dealers we are certain to see some frantic bidding and impressive hammer prices as each piece is offered for sale at Batemans Auctioneers on 4th October.

William De Morgan (British, 1839-1917): 'Leo', a red lustre charger, circa 1890s, decorated in ruby and salmon lustre with a manned galleon in full sail, with lion figurehead, with the full sun and a flock of birds in the sky above, the underside with leaf border and concentric rings, impressed '24' to base, 5 by 36cm.

Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000

A rare Martin Brothers stoneware jardiniere bowl, late 19th century, of ovoid form, the body sgraffito decorated with four swimming grotesque sea turtles in swirling currents, against a mottled dark purple brown ground, pale blue / grey interior, incised 'Martin Bros. London & Southall' and dated '4-1899',  a/f stapled repair and hairline crack, 19.5 by 15cm high.

Estimate: £500 - £800

Leonard King for Burmantofts Pottery, an 'Anglo-Persian' Faience earthenware baluster vase, circa 1890, decorated with four stylised fish, foliage and flowers in blue, turquoise, green, dark sepia and brown, impressed factory mark, painted artist's monogram, painted inscription 'Ds9-59 (694)', 18 by 22.5cm high.

Estimate: £400 - £600

To enquire about these lots please contact us on 01780 766466 or info@batemans.com 

 To consign any rare pottery to one of our upcoming auctions please contact Senior Valuer Greg Bateman at our Main Office on 01780 766466 or valuations@batemans.com and have a look at our SELLING page.