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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 extremely rare Bow 'mushroom-glazed' cane handle, circa 1747-50
A Chelsea silver-shaped plate, circa 1752-53
A Chelsea teabowl and a teacup, circa 1750-52
A Chelsea octagonal saucer, circa 1752-53
A Chelsea 'Hans Sloane' botanical plate, circa 1753-55
A rare Chelsea teabowl and trembleuse saucer, circa 1755
A Bow botanical plate, circa 1758-60
A very rare Chelsea mug or tankard, circa 1745-49
An interesting and early English porcelain cup, circa 1750
A very rare St James's (Charles Gouyn) figure of Winter, circa 1750-55
A good pair of Bow shell bowls, circa 1752-53
A William Cookworthy, Plymouth or Bristol shell salt, circa 1768-72
A rare William Cookworthy, Plymouth sparrowbeak milk jug, circa 1768-70
An experimental English porcelain vase, perhaps dated 1768
A Vauxhall punch bowl, circa 1755-58
A rare Vauxhall bottle vase, circa 1756-60
A group of early Bow teawares, circa 1750-56
A Bow mug, circa 1750-52
Two early Bow bowls, circa 1750-52
A rare Bow teapot and cover, circa 1750-52
Three Bow coffee cups attributed to James Welsh, circa 1758
A Bow basket attributed to James Welsh, circa 1758-60
A very rare Bow armorial mug attributed to James Welsh, circa 1756-58
A Derby armorial jug, circa 1760
A Bow coffee cup and a cup and saucer, circa 1756-60
An impressive Bow mug, circa 1756-60
A Bow vase, circa 1756-58
A Bow triple shell sweetmeat or pickle stand, circa 1758-60
John Gielgud's Bow figure of Neptune, circa 1760
Two rare Bow mugs, circa 1770-75
A Chelsea plate and two coffee cups, circa 1760-65
A significant Bow vase and cover, circa 1748-50
A Bow toy or miniature teapot and cover, circa 1756-60
A Bow vase and cover, circa 1750
Two attractive Bow plates, circa 1750-56
An exceptionally rare Bow Commedia Dell'Arte scent bottle and stopper, circa 1758
A rare Limehouse large sauceboat, circa 1746-48
A fine Chelsea teabowl and saucer, circa 1750-52
A rare Chelsea dish, circa 1753
An unusual Bow basket, circa 1753-55
A very rare Chelsea asparagus tureen and cover, circa 1755
A Chelsea apple scent bottle and stopper, circa 1755
A Chelsea damson scent bottle and stopper, circa 1755
An interesting porcelain melon box and cover, probably English and 18th century
A very fine Chelsea ornithological mug, circa 1755
A rare Chelsea model of a yellowhammer, circa 1755
A Chelsea 'Hans Sloane' botanical plate, circa 1753-55
Two Bow sweetmeat figures, circa 1756-58
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