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…
If this isn’t already in your diary it should be! At time of posting, we now have bookings for 17 tables. That’s going to be more Goss in one place than anyone will have seen for a very long time. We believe some of it is going to be really amazing, as it will be…
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…