Unique pottery at auction

AMONGST the varied and interesting items included in Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood’s Antiques and Interiors auction Tuesday, March 29 there is a large German porcelain parrot, not a Norwegian Blue but an impressive bird none the less. Perched on a floral decorated tree stump the bird stands over 46cm. high. The estimate for this magnificent bird is £80-120 (plus buyer’s premium).

Not porcelain, but pottery this time and closer to home is a small group of C.H. Brannam which includes two vases, a ewer, bowl and mug, all with traditional Barum colours of blues and browns. Most inscribed to the base and dated from the turn of the last century. The collection is expected to realise in the region of £80-120 (plus buyer’s premium).

For the silver collectors there is a wonderful set of teaspoons made for the coronation of George VI in 1937. Each spoon bears a different hallmark from each of the assay offices for 1937 including London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Chester, Glasgow and Edinburgh. They are still contained in their original case and should realise between £30-50 (plus buyer’s premium).

There is an opportunity to own a brilliant late Victorian games compendium contained in a fitted box. It includes chess and draught pieces, cribbage board, solitaire board, race horse game with metal runners and riders, playing cards etc. The compendium is expected to fetch between £80-100 (plus buyer’s premium).

For those who need an alarm clock to wake them in the morning there is a handsome late Victorian French carriage timepiece. Contained in a traditional corniche case with roman dial and fitted with a subsidiary dial for the alarm. A figure around £120 (plus buyer’s premium) will secure this elegant alarm timepiece.

For further details 01392 413100 or visit www.bhandl.co.uk.

> Set of teaspoons made for the coronation of George VI in 1937

> Late Victorian French carriage timepiece

> Large porcelain parrot

> C.H. Brannam pottery