
Art Deco style Ceramic Bowl and Cover by Louis Dage (1885-1961), early/mid C20th
Price: £1000……………………………………………………………………………………....................................................................................……
Born in 1885 at Lille, France, Louis Dage was early known as a ceramics artist, describing himself on the birth registration of his daughter in 1906 as a ‘decorator on faience’. In 1920 he joined with Louis Fontinelle (1886-1964) to create a faience factory in Antony, near Paris, but the venture was short lived and they parted company two years later. In 1930, Dage set up his own studio at Saint-Sever in company with his brother and daughter becoming managing director of the firm three years later. There then followed a little over thirty years of production under his direction until his death in 1961. Art Deco designs with their simple lines and bold decoration were produced initially to be followed by pieces of more rugged shapes and patterns, partly resulting from the shortage of conventional raw materials during the second world war.
This bowl and cover represents the best of Dage’s earlier work. The base has straight sides curving in slightly towards the base and has a flush fitting flat and gently domed cover overhanging slightly at the edge. The piece is covered overall with a mottled glaze in tones of blue and light aubergine on which are painted maple leaves in green with bright blue berries, a design which can be found on some of Dage’s other pieces (see image 13). The lid carries his signature ‘DAGE’ with a flowing line underneath, a much less common version of the Dage mark but which can be found elsewhere (see image 14). More normally pieces are signed ‘L.Dage’, the name being in lower case rather than capitals.Form and decoration combine to produce a striking object, characteristic of the fashions of the time of its production and a worthy tribute to its maker.

Pair of Vintage Art Deco style armchair Pipe Rests, English c1930
Estimate: £40 – 60
Art Deco Flower Vase, Frog and Stand, Bagley Glass, Spinette Range, 1930s
Price: £45Bagley Glass was established in Knottingly, England (south east of Leeds) in 1871. Bottle makers at first they branched out in 1912 and opened a department 'The Crystal Glass company' which made crystal and pressed glass. But it was for the latter that Bagley were to become famous and they became the biggest manufacturer of pressed glass in England in the years before and after the war. Many of their designs were influenced by the Art Nouveau styles and this flower vase, unusually presented complete with its frog and stand, is a classic example of their range.

A Pair of Art Deco Pressed Glass Trophy Form Vases, Davidson, 1930s
Price: £45
Davidson Green Cloud Glass Vase, 1930s
Price: £55George Davidson founded the Teams Flint Glass Works in 1867, which later became known as George Davidson & Co. In the 1880s the company began producing pressed glass tableware in a variety of shapes and by the 1920s their designs began to reflect the new Art Deco trends. The firm continued production until the 1980s, closing in 1987. This vase is typical of their Art Deco inspired designs although is rather less commonly found today. It has the pattern number '34 'SVF', 'S' standing for 'small', 'V' for 'vase' and 'F' for 'flared rim' and was produced from 1934 to 1942 (see www.cloudglass.com). A slightly larger version was made as well with the pattern number '34' 'VF'. The swirling effect was typical of Davidson's 'cloud glass' designs, one of its most popular ranges. In mint condition, this vase might well fill a gap in a collection of Davidson pieces or pre war British glass generally.

Amber Glass Bowl and stand, Stölzle Hermanova Hut factory, Czech 1930s
Price: £55
Pink Glass Centrepiece Set, Arabella, Walter and Sohne, 1930s
Price: £55The influence of Art Deco style of this piece is clear and it does indeed date to the 1930s. The model, termed ‘Arabella’ can apparently be seen in the 1934 catalogue of the German glass manufacturers Walther and Sohne, founded by August Walther in 1888 at Ottendorf-Akrilla near Dresden. In the 1930s the firm was famous for its Art Deco designs and also produced a version of ‘cloud glass’ which at one time was held to be exclusive to the English manufacturer Davidson. But some of the English glass makers also drew on their German rival’s work such that Walther and Sohne patented some of their designs in the UK in 1937, presumably to protect their work. This centrepiece set is a classic example of Walther and Sohne’s pre war productions and a distinctive example of Art Deco glassware.

Yellow ground Bursley Ware Dragon Bowl by Frederick Rhead, circa 1920
Estimate: £40 – 60
Set of 6 small Art Deco style plates by C.T. Altwasser, Silesia, 1920s/1930s
Price: £75

Pair of Brentleigh Ware Wall Hanging Ballet Shoes, 1930s
Price: £35
Pair of Brentleigh Ware Wall Hanging Ballet Shoes, 1930s
Price: £35
An unusual pair of Art Deco style Japonaiserie ceramic vases, probably French 1920s/1930s
Price: £55
Art Deco Vase, Springtime, Price Brothers, Staffordshire, 1930s
Price: £35Price Bros was an earthenware manufacturer established at the Crown Works, Burslem, Staffordshire, England, in 1896 by the Price brothers. They specialised in tabletop accessories and teapots and success was rapid such that in 1934 they moved to larger premises at the Top Bridge Works in Longport, where they became known as Price Bros Ltd. A close association with another firm, Kensington Potteries, was finally cemented when the two firms merged in 1962 taking on the name ‘Price and Kensington’ and continuing to manufacture their popular wares to the present day. This vase is typical of the decorative pieces which Price Bros produced during the 1930s and, as with so much of the pottery produced at that time, it reflects the Art Deco styles, particularly in the semi abstract shape. This vase was mould made as can be seen from the joins at each side (see image 7) but there is nothing mechanical about the finished result with its pleasing combination of colour and decoration.

Pair of Art Deco style Avon Ware Vases, 1930s
Price: £45
Pair of Art Deco style Wall Pocket Vases, Poole Pottery, mid C20th
Price: £55
Art Deco style Ceramic Bowl and Cover by Louis Dage (1885-1961), early/mid C20th
Price: £180……………………………………………………………………………………....................................................................................……
Born in 1885 at Lille, France, Louis Dage was early known as a ceramics artist, describing himself on the birth registration of his daughter in 1906 as a ‘decorator on faience’. In 1920 he joined with Louis Fontinelle (1886-1964) to create a faience factory in Antony, near Paris, but the venture was short lived and they parted company two years later. In 1930, Dage set up his own studio at Saint-Sever in company with his brother and daughter becoming managing director of the firm three years later. There then followed a little over thirty years of production under his direction until his death in 1961. Art Deco designs with their simple lines and bold decoration were produced initially to be followed by pieces of more rugged shapes and patterns, partly resulting from the shortage of conventional raw materials during the second world war.
This bowl and cover represents the best of Dage’s earlier work. The base has straight sides curving in slightly towards the base and has a flush fitting flat and gently domed cover overhanging slightly at the edge. The piece is covered overall with a mottled glaze in tones of blue and light aubergine on which are painted maple leaves in green with bright blue berries, a design which can be found on some of Dage’s other pieces (see image 13). The lid carries his signature ‘DAGE’ with a flowing line underneath, a much less common version of the Dage mark but which can be found elsewhere (see image 14). More normally pieces are signed ‘L.Dage’, the name being in lower case rather than capitals.Form and decoration combine to produce a striking object, characteristic of the fashions of the time of its production and a worthy tribute to its maker.

Art Deco piano sconces c1920
Price: £85
Art Deco Wooden Cigarette Box, 1930s
Price: £25
A pair of Art Deco style Onyx Bookends, C20th
Price: £35
Art Deco Guilloché Copper Ash Tray and matching Cigarette Holder, boxed, c1930
Price: £35
Rectangular Box and Cover, Basanite Jasper, C20th
Price: £95
Art Deco Burmese dragon head Necklace, 1920s
Price: £75
Art Deco Burmese dragon head Necklace, 1920s
Price: £75
Art Deco Burmese dragon head Necklace, 1920s
Price: £75
Massive Egyptian Revival long necklace c1930
Price: £195
Art Deco mother of pearl card case
Price: £50
Art Deco beaded dress adornment
Price: £30
Double sided minaudiere wrist bag 1920
Price: £20
Pair of alabaster bookends, 20th century
Price: £85
Shelley Harmony Ware Vase glazed in blue, 1930s
Price: £45
Pair of Royal Dux Secessionist Style Vases, 1930s
Price: £250

Clarice Cliff Celtic Harvest Centrepiece Bowl, marked, 1930s
Estimate: £40 – 60
Art Deco style Antelope brooch 1940s
Price: £20
Art Deco Statement Necklace with a Demon Head Plaque, 1920s
Price: £65
Stunning Art Deco Murano glass necklace
Price: £75
Art Deco crystal and gilt metal Necklace
Price: £35
Pair of Art Deco chrome wall sconces
Price: £50
Stunning Art Deco onyx and rock crystal necklace
Price: £250
Art Deco Scottish agate panel bracelet, 1930s
Price: £95
Stunning long Art Deco necklace with cherry amber beads
Price: £250
Shelley Harmony Ware Drip Glaze Watercress Bowl and Stand, 1930s
Price: £35
Large Art Deco green Bakelite Buckle with a label for Harlem Adler, American 1930s
Price: £35
Art Deco Whitby Jet Necklace
Price: £50
Art Deco onyx Chess Set with board and fitted box, 1930s
Price: £110
Art Deco Scottish agate necklace
Price: £125
Art Deco Style Bagley Glass Vase with fin type handles 1930s
Price: £45
Art Deco beaded bag with celluloid frame
Price: £25
Cherry amber Bakelite necklace, Germany 1920s
Price: £125
Art Deco Davidson purple cloud glass bowl, stand and frog, 1930s
Price: £75This model can be seen in the firm's catalogue for 1931 where the bowl and stand are combined with a separate pierced flower holder in the same style. No doubt the size of the ‘frog’ was up to the purchaser who could choose from a range of dimensions which probably explains the slightly different proportions here to the catalogue image which otherwise illustrates our example extremely well, even down to the milled edging to the rim of the bowl. With its archetypal shape and colouring this piece would be an excellent addition to any Art Deco collection as well as providing a striking and decorative item for a contemporary interior.

Pair of Glass Candlesticks, Davidson Chippendale, 1930s
Price: £25Chippendale glass was designed and patented in the USA in the early years of the 20th Century and imported into Britain. The moulds were purchased by a Charles Pratt and Davidson’s used them to produce this range of glassware purchasing the exclusive rights to manufacture Chippendale glass when they realised its popularity. Various forms were included in the range and manufactured by the pressed glass technique for which the firm had become famous. The mould marks of this pair can be clearly seen at the bases (see image 4). The clean angular lines are typical of art deco designs and Davidson’s produced here a model which was both practical and decorative.

Large Shelley Harmony Ware Vase glazed in blue and grey, 1930s
Estimate: £40 – 60
Davidson Glass Topaz Briar Table Centrepiece, 1930s
Price: £45George Davidson founded the Teams Flint Glass Works in 1867, which later became known as George Davidson & Co. In the 1880s the company began producing pressed glass tableware in a variety of shapes and by the 1920s their designs began to reflect the new Art Deco trends. The firm continued production until the 1980s, closing in 1987. Some of their catalogues still exist and one from the early 1930s shows a piece very similar to this one (see image 11). The colour is known as ‘Topaz Briar’ and the swirling effects resemble other pieces in their ‘cloud glass’ range, a pattern for which the firm was famous.
The colourings and small size of this piece make it an unusual find amongst the Davidson wares which can be seen today and the presence of all three elements (perfect and complete) make it a desirable addition to a collection of twentieth century pressed glass.

Sowerby Amber Glass Centrepiece circa 1930
Price: £75The Sowerby family came from the North West of England near Carlisle and settled in Gateshead in the late eighteenth century. The firm Sowerby Glassworks is known from 1807 onwards and continued production until 1972, concentrating on pressed glass. Catalogues of their wares still exist and they produced pieces in a wide variety of styles and shapes which retain their popularity today.
The centrpiece figurine, which was intended as a flower holder or ‘frog’, is rather unusual; normally the figures are female but the style of the modelling is identical. Similar designs to the bowl can be found in a 1936 catalogue but versions of it even appear in another catalogue from 1882. Many centrepiece/bowl combinations are found and some of them are not always original. This may possibly be the case here but if so the ‘match’ is extremely pleasing to the eye and the two elements set one another off perfectly to produce a striking example of Art Deco decorative design.

Sowerby Blue Glass Footed Bowl, 1930s/1940s
Price: £25The Sowerby family came from the North West of England near Carlisle and settled in Gateshead in the late eighteenth century. The firm Sowerby Glassworks is known from 1807 onwards and continued production until 1972, concentrating on pressed glass. Catalogues of their wares still exist and they produced pieces in a wide variety of styles and shapes which retain their popularity today.