Doulton Lambeth by Edith Lupton Stoneware Doulton Ware Vase:
Doulton Lambeth stoneware vase designed by renowned artist Edith Lupton, a prominent decorator active with Doulton in the late 19th century. This bulbous form vase exemplifies the Art Nouveau style, featuring deeply incised scrolling foliate motifs in a palette of cobalt blue, olive green, rust brown, and buff. The surface is embellished with textured sgraffito-like decoration, creating high relief swirls and leaf forms bordered by raised outlines. The glaze is mottled and lustrous, with tonal variation highlighting the intricacy of the design. The base bears impressed and incised marks including the Doulton Lambeth rosette stamp, and the artists’ monograms for Edith Lupton and Mary Aitken.
Artist: Edith Lupton and Mary Aitken
Issued: 1880 – 1891
Dimensions: 4.75″W x 4.5″H
Country of Origin: England
Condition
Age related wear.
Royal Doulton Lambeth by Leslie Harradine Dickens Ware, Sairey Gamp:
Stoneware figurine by Royal Doulton Lambeth depicting the character Sairey Gamp from Charles Dickens’ “Martin Chuzzlewit.” The figure is modeled with a bonnet, shawl, and dress, clutching her iconic umbrella and bundle. The character’s name, “SAIREY GAMP,” is incised in block letters on the front of the base. Crafted from buff slip-cast stoneware with a salt-glazed finish, this piece was modeled by renowned designer Leslie Harradine. The base is impressed with the Royal Doulton Lambeth circular mark and bears the artist’s monogram.
Artist: Leslie Harradine
Issued: c. 1912
Dimensions: 4.5″L x 4″W x 7.5″H
Country of Origin: England
Condition
Age related wear.
Minton in Miniature Figurine, Peacock:
A fine Minton in Miniature porcelain figure of a peacock, designed and issued in 2001. This vibrant figure depicts a proud peacock perched upon a naturalistic rocky outcrop adorned with foliage and fungi, showcasing an exquisitely detailed and hand-painted plumage. The bird features a glossy dark blue neck and head, a cream-colored breast, and a flowing lime-green tail with intricate peacock eyespot markings in shades of orange, blue, and yellow. The base carries the green Minton backstamp, inscribed Minton in Miniature, Peacock, Made in England, 2001 Minton. Measures 10.25″H.
Issued: 2001
Dimensions: See Description
Country of Origin: England
Condition
Age related wear.
Seymour Mann My Special Angel Collector Vinyl Doll in Box:
This Seymour Mann My Special Angel Collector Vinyl Doll, sculpted by Doris Lee, features a meticulously crafted vinyl doll dressed in a hand-finished cream gown with lace details, satin ribbons, and feathered angel wings. Housed in its original decorative windowed box, the doll is presented as new and untouched, showcasing a serene facial expression and dark curled hair adorned with a gold bow. The reverse of the box confirms the sculptor and emphasizes the high-quality costume craftsmanship that defines this limited collector’s series. A classic and nostalgic collectible reflecting the timeless style of Seymour Mann dolls. This item has its original box.
Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: 14″L
Condition
Age related wear.
Austin Sculpture Hanging Out by Lydia Jordan:
A nostalgic Austin Sculpture titled Hanging Out, designed by artist Lydia Jordan in 1987. This piece features five children leaning over a fence, embodying a scene of youthful camaraderie. Crafted in Austin’s signature neutral-tone finish, the sculpture showcases Jordan’s attention to detail and expressive portrayal of childhood moments. Signed Jordan and dated 1987 on the base. Measures approx. 14″L x 7.5″H.
Dimensions: See Description
Condition
Age related wear.
Royal Doulton Colorway Small Character Jug, Tony Weller D553:
Part of the Charles Dickens Characters series. A rare color variation featuring a hand painted silver-tone bow tie and silvery accents on the handle. The name ‘Tony Weller’ is inscribed in silvery paint along the base. This striking design highlights Royal Doulton’s craftsmanship in capturing character expressions with vibrant hand-painted details. A unique collector’s piece for Royal Doulton enthusiasts.
Artist: Leslie Harradine, and Harry Fenton
Issued: c 1936 – 1960
Dimensions: 3″H
Country of Origin: England
Condition
Age related wear.
Howard L. Battle, Althea and Courtly Dee:
Howard L. Battle (Amer., 1931-2002), “Althea and Courtly Dee”, two famed thoroughbreds in paddock, 1996, oil on canvas; Courtly Dee was a renowned broodmare and Althea one of her foals
sight: 24 x 30 in., frame: 29.5 x 35.5 in.
Provenance: Property from the Estate of Helen Kleberg Groves, horsewoman and cattle rancher (1927-2022), San Antonio, Texas
Courtly Dee was purchased for $900,000 by the partnership of Helen Groves, Helen Alexander (Groves’ daughter), and David Aykroyd. Courtly Dee produced another 11 foals for her new owners before dying in her paddock at King Ranch in August 1995, three years after the birth of her last foal. She was buried at Helen Alexander’s Middlebrook Farm near Lexington, Kentucky.
Althea was bred and owned by the partnership of Helen Groves and daughter Helen Alexander, and was the American champion 2-year-old filly in 1983
Pair of Brass Peacock Lighting Fixtures:
Pair of Art Deco Bohemian Czech table lamps with cast brass peacock with beaded plumage, circa early 20th century, in working condition
height 16 in. x width 16 in. x depth 18 in. / each
Provenance: Property from a home in San Antonio, Texas
2007 MS70 American Gold Buffalo Gold Coin:
2007 $50 buffalo gold coin, .999, slabbed MS70
Provenance: Property from the collection of a prominent San Antonio, Texas businessman
52pc Bernardaud Porcelain Dinnerware Set, Grenadiers, Happy Holiday:
A fine 52 piece Bernardaud porcelain dinnerware set in the Grenadiers Happy Holiday pattern, designed by Terri McDermott and inspired by the Nutcracker ballet. The set includes 6 coffee cups, 6 tea cups, 12 saucers, 6 dinner plates, 6 bread and butter plates, 6 cream bowls, 5 fruit bowls, 1 long platter tray, 1 large salad bowl, 1 low bowl, 1 handled platter tray, and 1 large oval platter. Each piece is decorated with festive motifs of toy soldiers and holiday garlands. Marked Bernardaud France Grenadiers Happy Holiday to the undersides. Each coffee cup measures 4″L x 2.75″H. Each tea cup measures 4.5″L x 2″H. Each saucer measures 0.5″H x 5.5″dia. Each dinner plate measures 1″H x 10.25″dia. Each cream bowl measures 1.75″H x 7.5″dia. Each fruit bowl measures 6″L x 2″H. Each bread and butter plate measures 0.75″H x 8.5″dia. Long platter measures 15″L x 6.5″W. Salad bowl measures 3.5″H x 10″dia. Low bowl measures 2.5″H x 9.5″dia. Handled tray measures 12.5″L x 10.75″W x 1.5″H. Big oval platter measures 1.5″L x 12″W x 1.5″H.
Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: See Description
Country of Origin: France
Condition
Age related wear.