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Here's an item I've had stored in a box since my Grandmother died a few years ago. I know it's rare, I know it has some value! Unfortunately I don't have a clue how valuable? It's not really my subject. If I could get an approximate value I'd probably list it on eBid on BIN. Anyone have a clue?
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No idea, but it is lovely!
T.G. Green and Co. produced pottery at Church Gresley, near Burton - on - Trent, Derbyshire from 1864. They became very popular around the 1960's for their blue and white striped 'Cornishware' pattern (which was first made in the 1920's) they also produced it in some other colours. The Cornishware was fetching quite a high price a few years ago but like everything else prices have dropped recently.
Your teapot is lovely. The mark on it dates it to c.1892 onwards. I have no idea what price it would go for. The cube shaped novelty teapots they produced seem to be going for around the £50 mark these days but I would have a look around on the net to see if there are any others out there from the late 1800's. Sorry I can't be of more help.
(She is so smart.....you are right, LD!)
This is what G A Godden shows.
I did get some information from someone who claimed to be a T.G. Green historian that it was an, up to now, unknown pattern. Unfortunately, as they were in the market to buy it, I couldn't extract any info about value. The nearest thing I could find the asking price of was £300 (a feebay listing a few weeks back).Quote:
Originally Posted by cornishmaid1961
If anyone can find any info on price I'd really appreciate it. I'm trying to build up some good example sales of quality antiques to use on my blog. In my experience quality items tend to sell fairly fast on eBid which is fine. The problem is the whole exercise is undermined if I sell (through ignorance) at a much lower price than I would of got at you know where. Actually, undermined is an understatement, backfire would be a better description.
Have you got an auction house near you where you could get a valuation ?Quote:
Originally Posted by kedo
I just edited in another paragraph while you were posting I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by cornishmaid1961
Yes, I will have to try that route I think.
Good luck, I hope it does turn out to be a super rare one ! Let us know if you get any joy.Quote:
Originally Posted by kedo
Halls in Shrewsbury?Quote:
Originally Posted by cornishmaid1961
I sincerely hope this is a rare piece but I think it's a Chinese import. The shield should be blue with the number below rather than to the side.
>>>>>runs away to the corner and puts on her full armour ready for the onslaught! :)
No, I don't think so, I know where it's been since the 30's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gill
It's a lovely teapot for sure. Cornish really knows her stuff! :)
Hope it's a rare one. :)
Best wishes for many sales to all,
It almost certainly predates 1891 since were it later, it would have "ENGLAND" below the mark and after 1921 "MADE IN ENGLAND". Since their early wares were unmarked, I'd put a tentative date as 1880s.Quote:
Originally Posted by kedo
Assuming the pics accurately represent the colour, both that, the pattern and shape are not unlike Worcester Porcelain from the late 18thC, perhaps they were trying to copy the old Worcester designs.
I have to say, having seen tens of thousands of items, I have never seen one of these and though it has a fairly broad appeal, the money is probably going to come from avid T.G. Green collectors of all periods or, if it's really rare, a pottery museum.
If you do a Google search you'll find a number of valuation websites including Valuemystuff which is one I've used almost since they started.
Good luck and if it's rare and highly valued and you're not desperate for the money, don't sell it; when you do decide to let it go, look at the possibility of using a good auction house.
T G Green are still going. Maybe they could give you some information regarding age and the mark which might help you.
I think you are right. I was just thinking about the reference in Goddens as that mark having been used from 1892 onwards but wasn't thinking about the England bit ! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/4fvgdaq_th.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by bideebid
They must have been using that mark before 1891 in that case, earlier than was recorded. Glad somebody around here has some brains ! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/gigglesmile.gif
It might be worth a try but the company has changed hands several times so where the original pattern records might be, who knows ?! I just found this article which is quite interesting. I hope they save those lovely old kilns. http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...hire-July-2012Quote:
Originally Posted by kreativebargains
Hi, I am the Historian & Archivist for T G Green & Co and specialise in patterns and designs from 1864 through to 1974.
This Tea Pot is quite unique, I've not seen one before myself. In it's day it would have been produced in a very large number, but having lived through two wars, not many have survived. Other contributors have got everything spot on, the registered pattern number (D.150) dates to the very early 1900's but sadly there is no name.
Now the bad news, there are not many collectors of Victorian/Edwardian T G Green wares around, so despite it's rarity and good condition it would struggle to reach more than £35 even on Ebay... Sorry.
Very nice tea pot. Good luck with selling it....hope you get a very good price Kedo
The original thread is over a year old, probably sold by now ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by pamelajonesart
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Originally Posted by ducanedeco
A warm welcome to eBid and thank you for coming in to post on the subject. I don't think Kedo is selling here any longer but I'm really pleased you have answered as no doubt I shall want to pick your brains at some point in the future, if you don't mind ! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/4chsmu1.gif
I think they have the item listed on t'other side (user name ke_do) at 350 GBP.Quote:
Originally Posted by cornishmaid1961
Sounds like he should move the decimal point otherwise he will be paying those listing fees for nothing over there ! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/128fs318181.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by astral276