Gas / Petrol Station Original Poster Sign

Raised pellet decoration on the hoop and bezel, set with a mottled green cabochon. 8.65 grams, 30.74 mm overall, 20.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)



London, UK, collection, 1980s-1990s.

The two-handled pottery cup named and dated in slip 'Tom Frozon 1868' on the side; a frog located inside the base to surprise the unwary drinker; an exceptional example made at Howcans Pottery, Halifax, Yorkshire. 938 grams, 21.5 cm wide



From the Martin Harrison collection, North Wales. Ex John Howard, English pottery specialist. Property of a Kent, UK, lady collector. Accompanied by a copy of the John Howard catalogue listing.

Hollow-formed with pie-dish bezel and inset cameo. 3.17 grams, 21.26 mm overall, 17.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)



Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.

The cameo is Italian and carved in the classical style of the 2nd century AD, although it dates to the 18th century. Her hair is tied back, and she is wearing a double-banded diadem. The agate displays a deep umber hue, with the bust depicted in light bluish white with highlights of light caramel. In the late 18th century, interest in the classical world became exponentially high, and demand became great for objects from or relating to the ancient world. The high-carat gold ring dates to the late 18th century; there is a small dent to the shoulder of the band.