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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

Lot gallery

246 lots available

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A good London delftware bowl, circa 1755
A London delftware apothecary syrup jar, circa 1680-90
A massive London delftware drug jar, circa 1730-40
A massive English delftware drug jar, circa 1720-40
A London delftware armorial pill slab, mid-18th century
A pair of London delftware apothecary syrup jars, circa 1730-50
An English delftware drug jar, circa 1700-20
A rare English delftware pill jar, circa 1700-20
A rare English delftware 'Apollo' drug jar, circa 1680-1700
An English delftware apothecary syrup jar, circa 1720-40
An English delftware drug jar, circa 1740
An English delftware apothecary syrup jar, circa 1740
A London delftware drug jar, circa 1680-90
An English delftware pill jar, circa 1730-50
An English delftware pharmacy storage jar or albarello, early 18th century
Two English delftware apothecary ointment or dispensing pots, circa 1760-90
A rare pair of Turner pearlware apothecary syrup jars, late 18th century
A pearlware Admiral Lord Rodney mug, circa 1782-85
A Liverpool creamware 'ship' punch bowl, circa 1765-70
A Portuguese creamware 'Sailor' Toby jug, circa 1790
An exceptionally large Hollins Toby jug, circa 1815-20
A Wedgwood anti-slavery medallion, circa 1790
Samuel Alcock's Wedgwood copy of the Portland vase, 19th century
A George Jones majolica strawberry set, circa 1870-75
A rare and early Bow 'mushroom-glazed' shell salt, circa 1746-49
An early Chelsea shell salt, circa 1745-49
An important Bow 'mushroom-glazed' teapot and cover, circa 1746-48
A rare and early Bow 'mushroom-glazed' creamjug, circa 1746-48
An early Bow saucer and a plate, circa 1750-52
Two interesting Bow sauceboats, circa 1749-50
An unusual Bow mug, circa 1748-50
A Bow teapot and cover, circa 1756-58
A good Bow teapot and cover, circa 1755
A Bow finger bowl and a jug, circa 1749-55
A rare and impressive Bow tureen and cover, circa 1752-54
An important teapot and a cover attributed to Lund's Bristol, circa 1748-50
The Caldwell Bowl: an important Bow bowl and cover, circa 1748-50
An early Bow teapot and cover and a sugar bowl, circa 1748-50
A rare Bow salt, circa 1752-55
A Bow cream pail or piggin, circa 1752
A Bow sugar bowl and cover, circa 1752-55
A rare Bow libation cup, circa 1755
A good Chelsea beaker, circa 1750
A rare and early Bow sauceboat, circa 1750
A Derby 'Dry-Edge' model of a ram, circa 1752-55
A rare Derby 'Dry-Edge' cabbage tureen and cover, circa 1752-55
An interesting, early Bow 'mushroom-glazed' sauceboat, circa 1746-48
A rare Bow 'mushroom-glazed' sauceboat, circa 1747-49
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