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Vintage Crown Clarence Ironstone Trios in Pale Yellow with Geometric Pattern

Jon Nix — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:48:24 +0000

A subtle but funky geometric design on pale yellow ground is the defining feature of these trios of cup, saucer and sideplate made by Crown Clarence, from the Windsor Works, Staffordshire. Dating from the 1960s, the saucers and side plates are stamped with the maker's mark (slightly different marks on each) whilst the cups are impressed only with the word "England".

Available as trios but offers are welcomed on individual pieces or for the entire set of 6 cups, 6 saucers and 6 side plates. The "best" trios will be selected on a first-come first-served basis otherwise.

All are in vintage condition with some signs of age and use, but no cracks. There may be minor grazes or nibbles to edges, but nothing truly detrimental, and there may be some fading and irregularities to the patterns (possibly from the original manufacturing).

Dimensions:
Cups: 8cm (3 in.) height, 8.5cm (3½ in.) rim, 4.5 cm (1¾ in.) base.
Saucers: 14cm (5½ in.) diameter, 2.25cm (7/8 in.) depth.
Side Plates: 17cm (6¾ in.) diameter, 2cm (¾ in.) depth.

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“Sailors Farewell” Crown Devon Fieldings China Mug

Jon Nix — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 22:32:09 +0000

This large cup or mug was made by Crown Devon Fieldings of Stoke on Trent (stamp present on the underneath of the cup) and features the Sailor's Farewell motto. One side of the piece is printed with the words "SAILORS, FAREWELL / Sweet, oh Sweet is that sensation / Where two hearts in union meet; / But the pain of separation, / Mingles bitter with the sweet." The other side reads "Far from Home across the Sea / To Foreign climes I go. / While far away O think on me, / And I'll remember you." Similar items date from the Edwardian/early 20th Century and we've no reason to think this one is different - the maker's stamp is indicative of a piece made in that time period.

The cup is handpainted over a basic pink lustre ground and shows a scene of a sailor leaving his wife and children to go to sea. In good condition throughout with no chips or cracks, although there is some crazing to the glaze, which is not uncommon for china of this age and there is a slight linear depression in the glaze underneath the verse (see photos). Otherwise, you'd have to say this is in very good shape.

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