This is a glazed ceramic 'ball stand' match holder / striker, probably of British origin, & dating to the early part of the 20th Century.
The stand is spherical in form, with a well in the top to hold the matches, & an impressed vertical panel on one side, which is ribbed so to act as a striking panel. ...click for details
This is an Arthur Wood (Royal Bradwell) lustre jug or pitcher, fully back stamped, & dating to 1945 - 53.
The jug has a scalloped body, a pedestal base with moulded 'kite' shaped detailing, & an angular handle in the form of bound reeds ?. ...click for details
This is a decorative porcelain bowl, made by Paragon China to commemorate the opening of the Scottish Empire Exhibition in May 1938 by King George VI & Queen Elizabeth.
The bowl has a pedestal base, & is decorated with a gilt band to the exterior & a gild ...click for details
This is a decorative porcelain plate or dish, made by Paragon China to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VIII at Westminster Abbey on the 12th May 1937 (Which, of course, never happened as Edward abdicated in December 1936, in order to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson).
This is a small Scottish art glass bowl or vase, made by Vasart & signed, & dating to the 1950's.
Although often referred to as the 'Top Hat', the actual design was catalogued by Vasart as 'BO15', & was made sometime between 1946 & ...click for details
This is a Carlton Ware leaf shaped, lidded preserve or jam pot, in the 'Rouge Royale' pattern, & fully backstamped & with an impressed number dating the piece to 1955 - 58.
The base of the pot is oval in form with a moulded leaf design to the exterior ...click for details
