Ceramics and Glass

The Ceramic and Glass Department of Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood, run by Nicholas Saintey, handles a fascinating variety of pottery, porcelain and glassware. Many hitherto unrecognised and important pieces have been brought to the market place through the department's enthusiasm and expertise. In excess of 5,000 lots are offered every year.

As ceramics become increasingly popular, so the fields of collecting broaden far beyond the traditionally strong market for 18th century English work. Our auctions include examples from most of the better-known English factories, as well as pottery and porcelain from oriental and continental sources. Many owners are also discovering that pieces bought in the 1920s - perhaps as wedding presents for their grandparents or parents - have become sought after antiques. Our reference library can help to establish not only the value but also the full history of the piece.

The department also handles all aspects of glassware, from the best of French to early English and the decorative work of the 19th and 20th centuries.

News and Articles

	Nic Saintey suggests that politically themed pottery might not be as dry and uninteresting as it sounds if you are prepared to scratch beneath the surface.
	Nic Saintey examines how proto-advertising made the humble Victorian pot lid used as part of daily packaging into 'art' that is widely collected today. The fascinating story of their transformation from the utilitarian to the collectable starts over 150 years ago.
	Nic Saintey charts a brief history and the motivation behind commemorative ceramics starting with the London delft potters who produced some of the earliest pieces to celebrate the Restoration of Charles II in 1661.

Valuation Appointments

The Ceramics and Glass Department can arrange to visit you whether you are looking to sell your ceramics or glass or just would like an insurance valuation.

Specialists

Nic Saintey Department Head

Andrew Thomas Ceramics and Glass Expert

Ceramics Categories

• 18th Century English Porcelain
• 18th and 19th Century Continental Porcelain
• 18th and 19th Century Meissen Porcelain
• 19th Century English Porcelain
• 19th Century Worcester Porcelain
• Late 19th/20th Century Royal Worcester Porcelain
• Later Continental Porcelain
• Later English Porcelain
• Later Meissen Porcelain
• Chinese Qianlong and Earlier Ceramics
• Chinese Post Qianlong Ceramics
• Japanese Ceramics
• Art Deco Pottery
• Clarice Cliff
• Delft, Faience and Maiolica Pottery
• Majolica, Palissy, Royal Doulton and Other Art Pottery
• Martin Brothers Pottery
• Moorcroft
• Slipware, Bideford, Donyatt and Stoneware Pottery
• Studio Ceramics
• Wedgwood, Staffordshire and Bassalt Pottery

Glass Categories

• Wine Bottles
• Wine Glasses
• Lalique Glassware
• Art Glass
• Bohemian Overlay and General Glass
• Paperweights

Joint Ceramics and Glassware Category

• Reference Books and Catalogues