Nelson Forever! A Naval Legacy in Ceramics and Glass

Nelson Family Provenance: An important white stoneware figure of Nelson, circa 1800Modelled by Pierre Stephan, standing in full military dress and...

A black basalt figure of Admiral Lord Rodney, circa 1785-90Modelled by Pierre Stephan, the admiral in full military garb, standing before a cannon...

A black basalt figure of Admiral Lord Hood, circa 1785-90Modelled by Pierre Stephan, standing before a cannon inscribed 'Ad. Hood', supporting the...

A Herculaneum pearlware bust of Admiral John Jervis, Earl St Vincent, circa 1805Modelled in naval uniform, wearing the riband and star of the Orde...

A black basalt bust of Admiral Lord Duncan, circa 1805Modelled in military uniform and gazing left, the plinth base incised 'DUNCAN' below naval t...

A rare Derby biscuit figure of Admiral Lord Howe, circa 1795Modelled standing look to his right, resting one hand on a cannon, a spyglass in the o...

An English slipware pot, dated 1799Of generous size, the twin handles with thumb indentations at the lower terminals, the red body trailed in crea...

A good English delftware bowl, circa 1780The interior inscribed in blue 'Success to the Lord's Rodney & Hood' above a flourish, a diaper border be...

An English delftware bowl, circa 1780The interior boldly inscribed in blue 'Success to the British NAVY', below a diaper border, with powdered man...

An English delftware bowl, circa 1775-80The interior inscribed in blue 'Success to ye Navy', below a scrolling border, the exterior rim with festo...

A rare Wedgwood creamware teapot and cover, circa 1780-82Printed in black by Sadler and Green of Liverpool with a portrait of Admiral Rodney, abov...

A creamware jug, inscribed and dated 1799Printed in brown and hand-coloured with 'LORD NELSONS ARMS', the reverse with an interior scene titled 'E...

A good pearlware jug, circa 1800Inscribed 'G R, Success to the British fleet' and painted in bright enamels with three uniformed infantrymen aimin...

A pearlware footed bowl, circa 1800The interior painted in underglaze Pratt-type colours with a titled portrait of 'Admiral Duncan' within a laure...

Nelson and Duncan: Two pearlware jugs and a mug, circa 1800Printed in outline and hand-coloured with titled portraits, the larger jug and mug with...

Admiral Lord Rodney: Two earthenware mugs, late 18th centuryThe creamware example painted with a bold portrait of the admiral below the inscriptio...

A large creamware mug, circa 1790-1800Painted in black with a fine Man of War in full sail on choppy waters, a red and white ensign at the stern, ...

A London-decorated coffee can and saucer, probably Paris, circa 1795-1800With oval panels painted with a detailed naval battle, the flagships Quee...

An independently-decorated Coalport cabinet plate, dated 1805Naïvely painted with sailors rowing away from a large warship, probably HMS Victory, ...

A Berlin (KPM) cabaret service, circa 1795-1800Each piece finely painted with a figure of Emma, Lady Hamilton performing her 'Attitudes', within e...

An important pair of Coalport vases by Thomas Baxter, dated 1801From a celebrated garniture known as 'The Nelson Vases', the bucket-shaped bodies ...

A Coalport bough pot and cover by Thomas Baxter, dated 1801Of semi-circular or 'D' shape with moulded columns and raised on four gilt bun feet, th...

Nelson and Emma: An important Coalport cup and saucer by Thomas Baxter, dated 1804Of generous size, the cup finely painted in stipple technique wi...

A fine Flight, Barr and Barr portrait medallion of Nelson by Thomas Baxter, circa 1815In biscuit porcelain, the circular medal embossed with a pro...

A pair of Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester vases by Thomas Baxter, circa 1814-16Of classical amphora shape with gilt scroll handles, everted rims a...

A Chamberlain Worcester tumbler, circa 1798 or possibly 1802The tapering beaker finely painted most likely by John Wood within an oval panel with ...

A Spode teacup and saucer, circa 1805-10The bute-shaped cup with a distinctive kicked handle, finely printed in black with an oval portrait of Nel...

'Nelson For Ever': a Staffordshire porcelain jug, circa 1800-10Of fluted form, painted in reddish brown enamels with a panelled flowerhead border,...

Death of Nelson and the Battle of the Nile: an exceptionally large creamware jug, early 19th centuryProbably Herculaneum, printed in black with an...

Death of Nelson: a large creamware jug, early 19th centuryProbably Herculaneum, printed in black with an arresting scene of 'THE DEATH of ADMIRAL ...

A Prattware Nelson mug, circa 1800Modelled in the form of the Admiral's head and shoulders, picked out in colours, the rim impressed 'Nelson' abov...

Nelson and Napoleon: a Prattware plaque and a novelty bird feeder, circa 1800-10The oval plaque moulded in relief with a named portrait of Nelson ...

HMS Royal George: a rare novelty Prattware pipe, circa 1782-1800Modelled as a ship of the line with three decks complete with rigging, incised 'Ro...

A pearlware jug, circa 1800-10Of globular shape, with engine turning above the base and the neck, the inscription 'Nelsons Glory' flanked by a whe...

Battle of the Nile: a large creamware jug, circa 1800Printed in black with an animated naval engagement 'Lord Nelson engaging the Toulon Fleet off...

A pearlware frog mug, circa 1805Probably Herculaneum, finely printed with a large portrait of 'Lord Nelson', flanked by two painted floral sprigs,...

A large creamware jug, circa 1800Printed in black and hand-coloured in red, yellow and green with a fine portrait of Sir John Jervis, 'Earl St Vin...

Battle of the Nile: A creamware jug, circa 1800Printed in black with a portrait of Nelson, putti representing Fame and Victory flanking an annotat...

'Nelson and Tars': Two pearlware jugs, circa 1800Inscribed in brown in a handsome script 'Nelson And (&) Tars' above a fouled anchor and flanked b...

Two creamware mugs, circa 1800Printed in black with titled portraits of 'Lord Nelson' encircled by laurel wreaths, the larger example with a verse...

A Chamberlain Worcester teapot, cover and stand from the 'Horatia Service', circa 1802-03 Of oval boat shape, the handle with a pronounced thumbre...

A Chamberlain Worcester milk jug from the 'Horatia Service', circa 1802-03The ovoid jug with an upswept handle and raised lip, richly-decorated wi...

A Chamberlain Worcester chocolate cup, cover and stand from the 'Horatia Service', circa 1802-03Of tapering shape with two gilt loop handles and a...

Another Chamberlain Worcester chocolate cup, cover and stand from the 'Horatia Service', circa 1802-03Of tapering shape with two gilt loop handles...

A Chamberlain Worcester small dish from the 'Horatia service', circa 1802-03Of oval shape with a lobed rim, richly-decorated with the 'Fine Old Ja...

A Chamberlain Worcester teacup and saucer from the 'Horatia Service', circa 1802-03The ogee shaped cup with an upswept handle, richly-decorated al...

A Chamberlain Worcester coffee cup from the 'Horatia Service', circa 1802-03Of bucket shape with an ogee handle, decorated with the 'Fine Old Japa...

A Chamberlain Worcester butter tub and cover from the 'Horatia Service', circa 1802-03The drum-shaped tub with scrolled handles and a ring finial,...

A London-decorated Paris dish from the 'Nelson Set Dessert Service', circa 1802Of oval shape with a lobed rim, the border with brightly enamelled ...

A London-decorated Paris dish from the 'Nelson Set Dessert Service', circa 1802Of finely fluted circular shape, the border with brightly enamelled...

A London-decorated Paris dish from the 'Nelson Set Dessert Service', circa 1802Of quatrelobed round shape with a shell shaped handle at one side, ...

A London-decorated Paris tureen and cover on a fixed stand, from the 'Nelson Set Dessert Service', circa 1802Of oval shape with false ring handles...

A London-decorated Paris plate from the 'Nelson Set Dessert Service', circa 1802The brightly-painted oak leaf border reserving two panels with blu...

Another London-decorated Paris plate from the 'Nelson Set Dessert Service', circa 1802The brightly-painted oak leaf border reserving two panels wi...

A Coalport breakfast cup and saucer from the 'Nelson Set Tea Service', circa 1802Of distinctive shape and large size, the border of green oak leav...

Another Coalport breakfast cup and saucer from the 'Nelson Set Tea Service', circa 1802The large cup with a border of oak leaves and gold acorns e...

A further Coalport breakfast cup and saucer from the 'Nelson Set Tea Service', circa 1802Of large size with borders of oak leaves and gold acorns,...

A Coalport slop bowl from the 'Nelson Set Tea Service', circa 1802Of plain shape and generous size, brightly painted with borders of oak leaves an...

A Coalport bread and butter plate from the 'Nelson Set Tea Service', circa 1802The centre with the full arms and insignia of Nelson enamelled over...

A Coalport plate, probably a Specimen or trial for the 'Nelson Set Tea Service', circa 1802With a six-lobed rim and an enamelled border of oak lea...