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,…
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…
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…
February’s Pot of the Month is this 4 ⅜”/11cm conical vase, bearing a commemorative decoration relating to the Boer War. The significance of this particular decoration is that after a siege lasting 118 days, General Sir Redvers Buller and his forces eventually succeeded in breaking through to relieve Ladysmith on 24th February 1900. As you…
As it’s now January 2023 we decided to see in the New Year with a bang, so are offering three pots of the month rather than the usual one. Of course what other theme could we possibly choose except Hogmanay (Scots for “New Year”)? Our first offering is obviously not Goss. This pretty little puzzle…
For obvious reasons, December’s pot of the month just had to be this lovely 3½” Goss Jar, with its beautiful Christmas decoration. We would like to wish all of our Goss Collectors’ Club members a very Happy Christmas, and a healthy, prosperous New Year.
Pot of the Month for November is this rare Parian bust of John Travers Cornwell (sometimes known as Cornwall). The more eagle eyed among you will already have noted that this is not Goss, but as we all know, Goss Collectors have been known to collect other makes too so we thought this would be…
October’s Pot of the Month is this vase with everted rim. Standing 3”/7.5cm high it is decorated with an image of King Arthur, and an inscription on the base which says: “From King Arthur’s Round Table at Winchester Castle”. Besides the usual black W.H Goss back-stamp, this particular piece also has an impressed W.H Goss…