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Auction date Thursday 25 April 2024 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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Head of Sale: 

John Holmes


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Thursday 25th April at 10.30am


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Total lots: 360

*JOHN MALTBY (1936-2020) 'Bird with three fish'
Lot 288 Sold
*JOHN MALTBY (1936-2020) 'Bird with three fish'
impressed 'M' mark verso, stoneware sculpture, 37cm high x 18cm wide
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £400 - £800
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
*REUBEN BATTERHAM (b. 1967): A LARGE OLIVE GREEN STUDIO POTTERY TWIN-HANDLED JARDINERE
Lot 289 Sold
*REUBEN BATTERHAM (b. 1967): A LARGE OLIVE GREEN STUDIO POTTERY TWIN-HANDLED JARDINERE
the bulbous body with fluted sides, impressed mark "B" to lower body, 44cm high x 42cm wide

Provenance: Purchased directly from the potter by the vendor's father
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
CHARLES PASSENGER FOR WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A LUSTRE TAZZA
Lot 290 Sold
CHARLES PASSENGER FOR WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A LUSTRE TAZZA
1888 c- 1897, the interior decorated with a grotesque beast, painted and impressed marks to the base, on a Wedgwood blank, 24cm diameter x 10.5cm high

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent
Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 28, no.…
Hammer price: £3,600
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
CHARLES PASSENGER FOR WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A LUSTRE TAZZA
Lot 291 Sold
CHARLES PASSENGER FOR WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A LUSTRE TAZZA
1888 c- 1897, the interior decorated with an alarmed bird in ruby lustre against gilt lustre foliage, on a Wedgwood blank, 23.5cm diameter x 10.5cm high

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 127, no. 899, for the central bird design.
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A DOUBLE GOURD TWIN-HANDLED VASE
Lot 292 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A DOUBLE GOURD TWIN-HANDLED VASE
with ruby lustre foliate decoration, 26.5cm high x 19cm wide

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent
Hammer price: £5,000
Estimate: £5,000 - £10,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A SMALL BOTTLE VASE
Lot 293 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A SMALL BOTTLE VASE
with ruby lustre foliate decoration, 20.5cm high

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A SMALL LUSTRE VASE
Lot 294 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A SMALL LUSTRE VASE
early Fulham period, the body decorated with multi-coloured lustrous designs, with indistinct inscription dated April 1890 to the base,
impressed mark, 15cm high



Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £200 - £400
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A ‘TEN INCH BIRDS’ TILE
Lot 295 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A ‘TEN INCH BIRDS’ TILE
circa 1882-1888, 25.4cm x 25.4cm, in a wooden frame 27cm x 27cm x 4cm overall

For a similar example, please see the collection of The British Museum, number 1980,0307.10

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A 'DOUBLE CARNATION' TILE
Lot 296 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A 'DOUBLE CARNATION' TILE
painted in shades of aubergine, green and blue on a white ground, 20.4cm x 20.4cm, in a wooden frame on bracket feet, 21.5cm x 21.5cm x 4.5cm overall



Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent
Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 143, no…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RUBY LUSTRE 'BBB' TILE
Lot 297 Unsold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RUBY LUSTRE 'BBB' TILE
painted in shades of aubergine, green and blue on a white ground, 15.4cm x 15.4cm, in a wooden frame 16.8cm x 16.8cm x 2.5cm overall

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 135, no. 844 for this design.
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917) A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'OWL ON BACK OF MOUSE"
Lot 298 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917) A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'OWL ON BACK OF MOUSE"
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 125, no. 995, for a similar design.
Hammer price: £4,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'STYLISED LION WITH BALL'
Lot 299 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'STYLISED LION WITH BALL'
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 121, no. 1002, for a similar design.

Hammer price: £5,500
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'OSTRICH'
Lot 300 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'OSTRICH'
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 127, no. 878, for a similar design.


Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE '2 HOUNDS AND FOLIAGE'
Lot 301 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE '2 HOUNDS AND FOLIAGE'
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 123, no. 975, for a similar design.


Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'HOWLING WOLF'
Lot 302 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'HOWLING WOLF'
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 123, no. 1008, for a similar design.




Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'DODO'
Lot 303 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'DODO'
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 129, no. 1019, for a similar design.




Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'OTTER WITH FISH'
Lot 304 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'OTTER WITH FISH'
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 125, no. 1056, for a similar design.




Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'PELICAN WITH FISH, HOOKED FISH'
Lot 305 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'PELICAN WITH FISH, HOOKED FISH'
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 131, no. 993, for a similar design.




Hammer price: £4,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'STRUTTING PEACOCK'
Lot 306 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'STRUTTING PEACOCK'
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 128, no. 1051, for a similar design.




Hammer price: £4,000
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'PORCUPINE'
Lot 307 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'PORCUPINE'
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 124, no. 1010, for a similar design.

Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'DRAGON'
Lot 308 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'DRAGON'
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 125, no. 984, for a similar design.




Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'FOX STEALING GOOSE'
Lot 309 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'FOX STEALING GOOSE'
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 124, no. 1066, for a similar design.




Hammer price: £3,400
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'LONG TONGUED BEAST'
Lot 310 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'LONG TONGUED BEAST'
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 125, no. 613, for a similar design.




Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'SECRETARY BIRD AND LIZARD'
Lot 311 Sold
WILLIAM DE MORGAN (1839-1917): A RARE 'TRIPLE LUSTRE' LATE FULHAM PERIOD TILE 'SECRETARY BIRD AND LIZARD'
impressed "D.M. 98" mark to underside, 15.4cm x 15.4cm

Provenance: Purchased from William De Morgan by Arthur James Balfour, Earl of Balfour (1848-1930), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905.
Robert Balfour, 3rd Earl of Balfour (1902-1968)
Thence by descent

Literature: ‘The Designs of William De Morgan’, Martin Greenwood, Richard Dennis publ., pg. 127, no. 928, for a similar design.


Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
25 April 2024
25 April 2024

Total lots: 360

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