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19 November 2025 | starting at 10:30 GMT

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Bonhams are pleased to present their latest Fine Glass and British Ceramics auction. Highlights include an exceptional Beilby enamelled ale glass with the Order of the Thistle (lot 42), a rare Masonic tumbler (lot 47) and a Chelsea asparagus tureen and cover (lot 185). The sale also boasts the collection of Anton Gabszewicz (lots 121-180), esteemed scholar and specialist at Christie's for many years, and a private collection of Royal Crown Derby featuring examples by Désiré Leroy (lots 223-242).

Viewing the sale in our Montpelier Street rooms in Knightsbridge will be possible from 16th-18th November.

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Auction highlights

The Order of the Thistle: an exceptional Beilby enamelled opaque twist ale glass, circa 1765The Order of the Thistle: an exceptional Beilby enamelled opaque twist ale glass, circa 1765. Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
A rare Beilby enamelled Masonic tumbler, circa 1768A rare Beilby enamelled Masonic tumbler, circa 1768. Estimate: £12,000 - £15,000
A very rare Chelsea asparagus tureen and cover, circa 1755A very rare Chelsea asparagus tureen and cover, circa 1755. Estimate: £8,000 - £12,000
An important pair of Minton pâte-sur-pâte vases and covers by Marc Louis Solon, circa 1900An important pair of Minton pâte-sur-pâte vases and covers by Marc Louis Solon, circa 1900. Estimate: £8,000 - £12,000
An important Beilby enamelled opaque twist wine glass with a foxhunting scene, circa 1765An important Beilby enamelled opaque twist wine glass with a foxhunting scene, circa 1765. Estimate: £7,000 - £10,000
An exceptionally rare English delftware model of a leveret, mid-18th centuryAn exceptionally rare English delftware model of a leveret, mid-18th century. Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000
The Caldwell Bowl: an important Bow bowl and cover, circa 1748-50The Caldwell Bowl: an important Bow bowl and cover, circa 1748-50. Estimate: £6,000 - £8,000
An exceptionally rare Bow Commedia Dell'Arte scent bottle and stopper, circa 1758An exceptionally rare Bow Commedia Dell'Arte scent bottle and stopper, circa 1758. Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000

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An exceptional Beilby enamelled opaque twist wine glass with a boating scene, circa 1765
A very rare Beilby enamelled gin or miniature wine glass, circa 1765
An important Beilby enamelled opaque twist wine glass with a foxhunting scene, circa 1765
A fine and rare Giles gilded blue glass decanter, circa 1765-70
A fine and rare Giles gilded facet stem wine glass, circa 1770
A fine composite stem taperstick, circa 1765
A deceptive opaque twist toastmaster's wine or cordial glass, circa 1760
A Dutch engraved light baluster 'Friendship' wine glass, dated 1753
A Dutch engraved light baluster goblet, circa 1750-60
A Dutch engraved armorial light baluster 'Council of State' goblet, circa 1750-60
A Dutch engraved 'kraamvrouw' or accouchement goblet, circa 1760
A fine and rare engraved emerald-green tinted airtwist wine glass, circa 1745-50
A fine composite stem light baluster goblet, circa 1750
An interesting triple-series black or grey colour twist large wine glass, circa 1765
Two green-tinted wine or champagne glasses with twist stems, circa 1760
A fine emerald-green tinted airtwist large wine glass, circa 1750-60
An exceptionally rare colour twist ale flute, circa 1765
A fine green and blue colour twist wine glass, circa 1765
A red and green colour twist wine glass, circa 1765
A blue and brown colour twist wine glass, circa 1765
An exceptional canary-yellow colour twist wine glass, circa 1765
An engraved red colour twist wine glass, circa 1765
A red colour twist wine glass, circa 1765
An engraved red and green colour twist wine glass, circa 1765
A very rare blue colour twist goblet, circa 1765
A good green and red colour twist wine glass, circa 1765
A brown colour twist wine glass, circa 1765
A red and green colour twist wine glass, circa 1765
An extensive suite of Thomas Webb and Sons engraved 'rock crystal' style table glass signed by George Pope, circa 1930-40
A fine engraved coaching rummer, circa 1810
A very rare Baccarat faceted 'Ducks in the Pond' paperweight, circa 1850
A Clichy faceted double-overlay concentric millefiori mushroom paperweight, circa 1850
A very rare John Dwight (Fulham) silver-mounted white stoneware mug or gorge, circa 1685
A Godstone 'Iron Pear Tree' saltglaze stoneware gout water bottle, circa 1752
A Donyatt slipware puzzle jug, dated 1754
A West Country slipware puzzle jug, dated 1796
A rare English slipware model of a cradle, probably North Staffordshire, late 17th or early 18th century
An English delftware Adam and Eve charger, early 18th century
A London delftware Queen Anne charger, circa 1702-14
A rare English delftware 'Farmyard' plate, circa 1720-30
A good English delftware polychrome 'Merryman' plate, circa 1720
An English delftware 'Merryman' plate, dated 1730
An English delftware basket, mid-18th century
A pair of London delftware plates, circa 1740-50
Three English delftware bird tiles, circa 1760
An exceptionally rare English delftware model of a leveret, mid-18th century
A English delftware pickle dish and a bin label, circa 1750-70
An English delftware punch bowl, circa 1760-75
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