Pot of the Month for September is another two handled Loving Cup. Measuring 12cm/4¾” high, this one is the last in a set of three Derby Commemorative Loving Cups. All rare, the first commemorates the opening of Derby’s first Public Bowling Green in 1915, the second the opening of London Road Recreation Ground Lake in…
Pot of the month for August is a 3¼”/8cm high Three Handled Loving Cup. “What’s the connection with August?” we hear you say. Well, the main decoration shows a picture of a “Cinque Port Man of War” built during the reign of Henry V11. He seized the Crown on 2nd August 1485, becoming England’s first…
There will be an informal get-together in Luton, at 2pm, on Tuesday 8th August. If you’d like to spend a nice afternoon meeting like-minded collectors, get in touch with us for further information.
Pot of the month for July is a Taper Beaker. Measuring 3¾”/ 9.5cm high it bears a colourful print transfer decoration of Robert Scarlett, or “Old Scarleit”. Born in 1496, he was the Grave Digger at Peterborough Cathedral. He died at the ripe old age of 98, on 2nd of July 1594. A remarkable man,…
If you weren’t able to make the Goss Collectors’ Club AGM and Mini-Mart at Stratford on Avon in April you missed a treat. This well attended event boasted eighteen tables of goodies, including a selection of Stone Henge transfer printed items, W.H Goss Masonic decorations, some magnificent Parian and everything in-between. The Club also had…
Pot of the Month for June had to be this splendid commemorative mug, given that we have just witnessed an historic Coronation. This handsome straight sided mug with angular handle, commonly known as the Whitstable Coronation Mug, was produced to celebrate the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary on 22nd June 1911. The…
Of course, Pot of the Month for May just had to be this pretty little Second Period (1881-1934) Bagware Tea pot, smothered in May Blossom. May Blossom decoration was introduced to celebrate the engagement or marriage – we aren’t sure which – of Princess May of Teck to the future King George V. Measuring 5”/12.7cm…
Just over two weeks to go before the Goss Collector’s Club AGM and Mini-Mart, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stratford on Avon! Have you booked yet? If not why not? We still have room for some more sales tables if you would like one, and they come free of charge. Get in touch if…
Pot of the Month for April is this pretty little model of Dr Samuel Johnson’s House, Lichfield. Measuring 75mm high x 74mm long, It is inscribed: “Model of the House at Lichfield in which Dr Samuel Johnson was born. Born 1709 Died 1794. Educated at Lichfield Grammar School Buried in Westminster Abbey reg no: 605733”.…
Pot of the month for March is this beautiful little pot with detailed floral decoration on its lid. Only measuring 2″/5cm high and made from unglazed parian, this is an early piece (c 1858-87). It carries an unusual blue Goshawk backstamp, unaccompanied by the customary W.H.Goss lettering. The skill which must have gone into creating…