Online Auction: Assorted Collectibles & Jewellery – Featuring Majolica Vase and Amber Pieces and furniture
Lot 349:
A Mixed Collection of Decorative Ceramics including Royal Doulton Bunnykins and a 1981 Royal Wedding Commemorative Plate Category: Ceramics
Description
A varied collection of decorative and commemorative ceramics and porcelain. The focal point is a fine bone china commemorative plate produced for the 1981 Royal Wedding, depicting St. Paul’s Cathedral. It features a rich cobalt blue border with elaborate gilded scrollwork and heraldic motifs, presented in its original red case with a certificate of authenticity. The lot includes three pieces of Royal Doulton ‘Bunnykins’ nursery ware, comprising a bowl and two plates with traditional transfer-printed scenes. Further items include a large, white-glazed divided serving dish with hand-painted polychrome aquatic and crustacean motifs; a substantial polychrome ceramic ashtray with stylised floral decoration; and a Continental-style porcelain figural vase with a hand-modelled cherub and encrusted floral sprays. Completing the collection is a blue-and-white transfer-printed tray, a small porcelain goblet, and a rustic log-form vessel. These pieces showcase a range of manufacturing techniques including hand-modelling, transfer printing, and gilding. St. Paul’s plate diameter approx. 27 cm. Bunnykins plates approx. 20 cm. Divided dish width approx. 31 cm.
Condition report:
Items are in good overall condition. The commemorative plate and presentation box appear in excellent order. The Bunnykins and serving pieces exhibit minor surface wear and light scratching consistent with age and use. The encrusted floral vase has some minor losses to the delicate petals. No significant structural damage or repairs noted.
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