An assortment of decorative porcelain, ceramic, and composite objects. The collection includes a Royal Doulton white porcelain sculpture titled ‘The Leap’ from the ‘Images’ collection, dated 1982, depicting a dolphin in an arched pose. A second stylized dolphin figurine in cream-toned ceramic is mounted on a textured blue wave-form base; it bears the incised signature ‘P. Santini’ and a partial paper label for ‘Gallery of Art, Prof. Carlo, Italy’. A dark-patinated figurine, likely cold-cast bronze or resin, by Giovanni Schoeman, portrays a child riding a dolphin amongst seaweed and shells. The group features an ornate Staffordshire-style ceramic clock case or mantel ornament, decorated with seated figures in relief, applied floral motifs, and architectural details in green, red, and orange. Teaware items include a floral chintz-patterned cup and saucers bearing the ‘ALTON C.W.H. & S.’ crown mark, and a bird-themed porcelain saucer by Sara Miller London for Portmeirion. Also included is a collection of white shell-form ceramic napkin rings, a blue and white transfer-printed lidded tureen, a white porcelain cup with a green tree emblem, and a decorative resin elephant-themed fountain piece.
Condition report:
The collection is in generally good vintage condition. The Staffordshire-style clock case ornament displays significant all-over crazing to the glaze. Minor surface wear, light scuffing, and expected rubbing to the gilded rims are present on the teaware and figurines. The Royal Doulton and Santini sculptures appear structurally sound without visible chips or cracks. The lidded tureen and shell napkin rings show minimal signs of use.
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