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Early 1980s Hornsea “People” by John Clappison – Bridesmaid and Pageboy

Jon Nix — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:11:54 +0000

These cute stylised figures are part of the short-lived Hornsea Pottery range of "People" designed by John Clappison and made by the company in the early 1980s. This pair are a bridesmaid and a pageboy and stand approximately 10cm (4 in.) tall. Their cute hairstyles and stylised clothing are very much in-keeping with the range and they make a sweet couple.

In good general condition with no chips or cracks but with some slight discolouration due to age. Sold as a pair but consideration will be given to splitting them at potential buyer's request.

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E.R. Boyce “People We All Know” Macmillan (1955) Illustrated by Norman Meredith

Jon Nix — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 22:52:48 +0000

Rare, linen bound, children's educational picture book "People We All Know" by E.R. Boyce with illustrations by Norman Meredith. Believed to be published in the mid-1950s, the book features ten full colour plates charmingly depicting various occupations and jobs, ranging from postman to nurses. Each page measures approximately 24.5cm by 18cm (9¾in by 7in.)

The book is generally in fair to good condition considering its age. The outer linen cover has some minor fraying and some creasing and a name at the top right corner, whilst the interior pages are in good condition with good vibrant colours and only very minor discoloration in places.

Offers are invited on this item.

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Vintage Escor Wooden Car with Four Figures

Jon Nix — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:33:49 +0000

An absolutely charming wooden toy car, in a well-worn played-with condition which only adds to its appeal. Most likely made in England by Escor - though it is missing the characteristic oval sticker which would have been affixed to the bonnet - it is believed to date from the 1960s. Later models by Escor have a different wheel design, so this would seem to be an earlier model. The body of the car is actually in reasonably good condition, with most of the wear being on the recesses for the figures and on the black wheels. The figures are more play worn, but appear to be a man, a woman, a child and a dog. They "sit" in the car nicely and don't have any significant defects, though the paint is very worn - in the case of the dog figure particularly so.

It would make a great display item and it certainly has character in abundance!

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