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VINTAGE J&G Meakin English Staffordshire GAINSBOROUGH Serving Platter

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Measurements: 14 1/4 x 11 1/4 inchesWeight: 1200 gMaker’s Marks: English Staffordshire. Gainsborough. Genuine Hand Engraved by Britain’s Finest Craftsmen Permanent Colours. Estd. 1851 J.G. Meakin EnglandInternal notes: QC passed The J&G Meakin Gainsborough serving platter is not just a piece of tableware; it’s a piece of history, a symbol of English craftsmanship, and a timeless heirloom for collectors and connoisseurs alike. As you…

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Lot of 19 1989 Vintage Photos Courier Newspaper Tunbridge Wells UK CARNIVAL

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Measurements: 8 1/2 inches x 6 1/2 inches in either portrait or landscapePhoto paper: n/aBrand / Business: Courier Newspapers, Longfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3HLLocation: Tunbridge Wells, UKEvent: 1989 Tunbridge Wells CarnivalNotes / other details: There are 6 duplicate photos in the lot and 7 singles, making it a total of 13 unique photos in the lot.Internal notes: QC passed The 1989…

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Antique Victorian MINTON Brown Sepia SWISS GENEVESE Rare Collectable STRAINER

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Measurements: 12 1/4 x 8 3/4 inchesMaker’s Marks: “GENEVESE” OPAQUE CHINA, Cursive M signifying “MINTON”Impressed: 16 (perhaps pattern number). Bust of a man / womanInternal notes: QC passed This remarkable Victorian strainer, crafted by the legendary Minton ceramic house, is a stunning example of 19th-century artistry and innovation. Adorned with the sepia-toned “Genevese” pattern, it features a romanticised depiction of Geneva, Switzerland—a popular motif during…

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Vintage John Tam (JT) ENGLAND Navy Blue Ceramic Mug 

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Height: approx. 2 3/4 inchesWeight: approx. 192 gMaker’s Marks: JT Made in EnglandInternal notes: QC passed This exquisite navy blue ceramic mug by John Tam (JT) isn’t just a drinking vessel—it’s a piece of England’s rich pottery heritage, a treasure for collectors and connoisseurs alike. Compact yet robust, its elegant proportions and 192-gram weight provide a satisfying heft in the hand,…

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