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The Welsh Sale, Cardiff
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17 Llandough Trading Estate
Penarth Road
Cardiff
CF11 8RR
United Kingdom

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The Welsh Sale, Cardiff

Antiquarian Books, Welsh Antiques, Dylan Thomas Items, Welsh Porcelain incl. Swansea & Nantgarw & 20th Century Welsh Art

Auction dates
24 Mar 2018 10:30 GMT
Viewing dates
23 Mar 2018 12:00 - 19:00 GMT
Auction currency
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DYLAN THOMAS group of six - family letters and ephemera: 1. Dylan Thomas' youngest son Colm's infant
Lot 64
DYLAN THOMAS group of six - family letters and ephemera: 1. Dylan Thomas' youngest son Colm's infant
1,100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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GERALD SCARFE hand-coloured limited edition (50/100) print - caricature of a standing Dylan
Lot 65
GERALD SCARFE hand-coloured limited edition (50/100) print - caricature of a standing Dylan
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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MERVYN LEVY drawing - a fine pencil portrait of Dylan Thomas, inscribed 'Dylan The Boathouse
Lot 66
MERVYN LEVY drawing - a fine pencil portrait of Dylan Thomas, inscribed 'Dylan The Boathouse
320 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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DYLAN THOMAS 'Under Milk Wood' related letter from Welsh actor Donald Houston (1923-1991) being five
Lot 67
DYLAN THOMAS 'Under Milk Wood' related letter from Welsh actor Donald Houston (1923-1991) being five
180 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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DYLAN THOMAS two 'Under Milk Wood' scripts being an original first-draft screenplay by director
Lot 68
DYLAN THOMAS two 'Under Milk Wood' scripts being an original first-draft screenplay by director
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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DYLAN THOMAS four exceptionally rare Swansea Grammar School Magazines containing the poet's earliest
Lot 69
DYLAN THOMAS four exceptionally rare Swansea Grammar School Magazines containing the poet's earliest
190 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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DYLAN THOMAS four exceptionally rare Swansea Grammar School Magazines, each containing some of the
Lot 70
DYLAN THOMAS four exceptionally rare Swansea Grammar School Magazines, each containing some of the
210 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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DYLAN THOMAS 1940s framed portrait-photograph of the poet and inscribed by Thomas to his friend '
Lot 71
DYLAN THOMAS 1940s framed portrait-photograph of the poet and inscribed by Thomas to his friend '
450 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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DYLAN THOMAS limited edition (1/250) Gregynog Press volume - 'Deaths and Entrances' with original
Lot 72
DYLAN THOMAS limited edition (1/250) Gregynog Press volume - 'Deaths and Entrances' with original
900 GBP
600 - 1,000 GBP
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DYLAN THOMAS' signed 1st edition of 'In Country Sleep' published by New Directions, New York 1952,
Lot 73
DYLAN THOMAS' signed 1st edition of 'In Country Sleep' published by New Directions, New York 1952,
1,100 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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JOHN WARD stoneware - ovoid vase with tapering square neck & decorated with irregular black &
Lot 75
JOHN WARD stoneware - ovoid vase with tapering square neck & decorated with irregular black &
17,500 GBP
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
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MARY JONES pottery and imbedded shards of crockery with paint - head and neck bust, signed, 32cms
Lot 76
MARY JONES pottery and imbedded shards of crockery with paint - head and neck bust, signed, 32cms
210 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A PAIR OF RARE OBLONG BASED GLAZED TERRACOTTA PIL RECLINING LIONS, 23cms long (believed to be by
Lot 77
A PAIR OF RARE OBLONG BASED GLAZED TERRACOTTA PIL RECLINING LIONS, 23cms long (believed to be by
210 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A SWANSEA CAMBRIAN POTTERY BLUE & WHITE TRANSFER JUG having a wide elongated spout, the transfer
Lot 78
A SWANSEA CAMBRIAN POTTERY BLUE & WHITE TRANSFER JUG having a wide elongated spout, the transfer
130 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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AN YNYSMEUDWY JUG (attributed to) in blue glazed with relief decoration of frolicking cherubs in a
Lot 79
AN YNYSMEUDWY JUG (attributed to) in blue glazed with relief decoration of frolicking cherubs in a
60 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A TRIO OF YNYSMEUDWY LUSTRE DECORATED JUGS (attributed to) near matching with relief decoration of
Lot 80
A TRIO OF YNYSMEUDWY LUSTRE DECORATED JUGS (attributed to) near matching with relief decoration of
40 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A GRADUATED PAIR OF YNYSMEUDWY JUGS (attributed to) with relief decoration to both sides of two boys
Lot 81
A GRADUATED PAIR OF YNYSMEUDWY JUGS (attributed to) with relief decoration to both sides of two boys
30 GBP
70 - 120 GBP
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TWO YNYSMEUDWY JUGS (attributed to) being a narrow necked cherubic decorated example, 20cms high and
Lot 82
TWO YNYSMEUDWY JUGS (attributed to) being a narrow necked cherubic decorated example, 20cms high and
20 GBP
40 - 70 GBP
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THREE MATCHING DILLWYN SWANSEA PEARLWARE PLATES printed in black transfer with sailors at sea on a
Lot 83
THREE MATCHING DILLWYN SWANSEA PEARLWARE PLATES printed in black transfer with sailors at sea on a
70 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A COLLECTION OF FOURTEEN ANTIQUE WELSH JUGS including Swansea and marked South Wales Pottery,
Lot 84
A COLLECTION OF FOURTEEN ANTIQUE WELSH JUGS including Swansea and marked South Wales Pottery,
250 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A PARCEL OF SWANSEA BLUE & WHITE TRANSFER POTTERY mainly Willow pattern
Lot 85
A PARCEL OF SWANSEA BLUE & WHITE TRANSFER POTTERY mainly Willow pattern
150 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A RARE LLANELLY 'COCK & HEN' PATTERNED VASE having a crimped rim & with a painted single black hen &
Lot 86
A RARE LLANELLY 'COCK & HEN' PATTERNED VASE having a crimped rim & with a painted single black hen &
290 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A QUANTITY OF GAUDY WELSH 'COLUMBINE' TEAWARE
Lot 87
A QUANTITY OF GAUDY WELSH 'COLUMBINE' TEAWARE
100 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A RARE LLANELLY PLATE with sponged decoration of a swan between gates and with trees and birds,
Lot 88
A RARE LLANELLY PLATE with sponged decoration of a swan between gates and with trees and birds,
0 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A LLANELLY TEA-PLATE decorated with sailing-boats by Shufflebotham within black borders, 17cms diam
Lot 89
A LLANELLY TEA-PLATE decorated with sailing-boats by Shufflebotham within black borders, 17cms diam
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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AN EWENNY POTTERY FRUIT DISH with twin loop-handles, two-tone mottled glaze, the interior
Lot 90
AN EWENNY POTTERY FRUIT DISH with twin loop-handles, two-tone mottled glaze, the interior
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A PAIR OF SWANSEA POTTERY PICKLE-DISHES in the form of scallop shells on two pointed feet with
Lot 91
A PAIR OF SWANSEA POTTERY PICKLE-DISHES in the form of scallop shells on two pointed feet with
180 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A RARE SWANSEA CAMBRIAN POTTERY PUTTO circa 1810-1815, flower picking while standing against a
Lot 92
A RARE SWANSEA CAMBRIAN POTTERY PUTTO circa 1810-1815, flower picking while standing against a
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A RARE SWANSEA CAMBRIAN POTTERY PUTTO circa 1810-1815 flower picking while standing against a floral
Lot 93
A RARE SWANSEA CAMBRIAN POTTERY PUTTO circa 1810-1815 flower picking while standing against a floral
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A RARE DILLWYN'S ETRUSCAN WARE PHIAL or aryballos, circa 1847-1850 and believed to be one of only
Lot 94
A RARE DILLWYN'S ETRUSCAN WARE PHIAL or aryballos, circa 1847-1850 and believed to be one of only
700 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A RARE BEVINGTON PERIOD SWANSEA POTTERY PAP-BOAT with the blue and white 'Harper' transfer featuring
Lot 95
A RARE BEVINGTON PERIOD SWANSEA POTTERY PAP-BOAT with the blue and white 'Harper' transfer featuring
160 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A RARE LLANELLY FOUR-PIECE MOURNING TEA-SERVICE for Prince Albert, circa 1861, with blacked
Lot 96
A RARE LLANELLY FOUR-PIECE MOURNING TEA-SERVICE for Prince Albert, circa 1861, with blacked
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250 - 300 GBP
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AN EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY SWANSEA CAMBRIAN POTTERY FOOTED BOWL in the blue & white transfer '
Lot 97
AN EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY SWANSEA CAMBRIAN POTTERY FOOTED BOWL in the blue & white transfer '
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70 - 100 GBP
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A SWANSEA PORCELAIN JAPAN PATTERN PLATE having a centre of stylised flowers in rust, gros-bleu and
Lot 100
A SWANSEA PORCELAIN JAPAN PATTERN PLATE having a centre of stylised flowers in rust, gros-bleu and
70 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A SWANSEA PORCELAIN 'JAPAN' PATTERN PLATE an Imari palette inscribed Swansea, pattern no. 233 to the
Lot 101
A SWANSEA PORCELAIN 'JAPAN' PATTERN PLATE an Imari palette inscribed Swansea, pattern no. 233 to the
50 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A PAIR OF NANTGARW PORCELAIN PLATES of plain non-moulded form & decorated with five sprays of
Lot 102
A PAIR OF NANTGARW PORCELAIN PLATES of plain non-moulded form & decorated with five sprays of
160 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A SWANSEA PORCELAIN TEA BOWL & MATCHING COFFEE CUP both with embossed basket-weave and spiral
Lot 103
A SWANSEA PORCELAIN TEA BOWL & MATCHING COFFEE CUP both with embossed basket-weave and spiral
45 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A PAIR OF NANTGARW PORCELAIN PLATES of lobed form with six internal sprays of flowers within a
Lot 104
A PAIR OF NANTGARW PORCELAIN PLATES of lobed form with six internal sprays of flowers within a
150 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A NANTGARW PORCELAIN OVAL DISH moulded with sea-scrolls, flowers & wreaths, the interior painted
Lot 105
A NANTGARW PORCELAIN OVAL DISH moulded with sea-scrolls, flowers & wreaths, the interior painted
420 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A SWANSEA PORCELAIN TRIO pattern no. 478 with seeded green border & scrolls with cobalt-blue detail,
Lot 106
A SWANSEA PORCELAIN TRIO pattern no. 478 with seeded green border & scrolls with cobalt-blue detail,
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A SWANSEA PORCELAIN GILDED SUCRIER & COVER with Paris Flute moulding, exaggerated loop handles of
Lot 107
A SWANSEA PORCELAIN GILDED SUCRIER & COVER with Paris Flute moulding, exaggerated loop handles of
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A SWANSEA PORCELAIN COFFEE CUP & SAUCER with ear shaped loop handle, painted with sprays of
Lot 108
A SWANSEA PORCELAIN COFFEE CUP & SAUCER with ear shaped loop handle, painted with sprays of
130 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A SWANSEA PORCELAIN TWIG-HANDLED PEDESTAL DISH of shaped rectangular form, the interior painted with
Lot 109
A SWANSEA PORCELAIN TWIG-HANDLED PEDESTAL DISH of shaped rectangular form, the interior painted with
290 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A SWANSEA PORCELAIN TEA CUP & SAUCER with thick curvaceous ogee handle, the rims picked out in
Lot 110
A SWANSEA PORCELAIN TEA CUP & SAUCER with thick curvaceous ogee handle, the rims picked out in
45 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A SWANSEA PORCELAIN PARIS FLUTE CUP & SAUCER the cup with external gilding & the interior with a
Lot 111
A SWANSEA PORCELAIN PARIS FLUTE CUP & SAUCER the cup with external gilding & the interior with a
240 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A SWANSEA PORCELAIN 'JAPAN' PATTERN PLATE the interior with a circular frame of chrysanthemum &
Lot 112
A SWANSEA PORCELAIN 'JAPAN' PATTERN PLATE the interior with a circular frame of chrysanthemum &
65 GBP
100 - 130 GBP
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A PAIR OF SWANSEA PORCELAIN DUCK EGG PLATES decorated with sprigs of open & closed roses (gilding
Lot 113
A PAIR OF SWANSEA PORCELAIN DUCK EGG PLATES decorated with sprigs of open & closed roses (gilding
0 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A RARE SWANSEA PORCELAIN VASE having a flared neck, twin gryphon handles & a waisted stem over an
Lot 114
A RARE SWANSEA PORCELAIN VASE having a flared neck, twin gryphon handles & a waisted stem over an
380 GBP
600 - 900 GBP
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A RARE SWANSEA PORCELAIN PEN TRAY having twin swan-form handles, exterior decorated with three
Lot 115
A RARE SWANSEA PORCELAIN PEN TRAY having twin swan-form handles, exterior decorated with three
1,300 GBP
600 - 900 GBP
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A SWANSEA PORCELAIN 'JAPAN' PATTERN FAN-HANDLED DISH of lobed form, the handle & rim picked out in
Lot 116
A SWANSEA PORCELAIN 'JAPAN' PATTERN FAN-HANDLED DISH of lobed form, the handle & rim picked out in
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A RARE SWANSEA 'SOUVENIR' PAMPHLET dated August 1926 & entitled 'The Old Swansea Potteries' & '
Lot 117
A RARE SWANSEA 'SOUVENIR' PAMPHLET dated August 1926 & entitled 'The Old Swansea Potteries' & '
60 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A NANTGARW PLATE of lobed form decorated with four panels of colourful flower sprays within gilded
Lot 118
A NANTGARW PLATE of lobed form decorated with four panels of colourful flower sprays within gilded
460 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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RARE SWANSEA TAPERSTICK with circular stand and cylindrical nozzle, having a gilded ring handle
Lot 119
RARE SWANSEA TAPERSTICK with circular stand and cylindrical nozzle, having a gilded ring handle
1,300 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A NANTGARW PORCELAIN CUP & SAUCER, the footed cup with elevated gryphon ring-handle picked out in
Lot 120
A NANTGARW PORCELAIN CUP & SAUCER, the footed cup with elevated gryphon ring-handle picked out in
1,200 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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A FLORAL DECORATED PORCELAIN JUG BY THOMAS PARDOE the body with swirl fluting and with a wide
Lot 121
A FLORAL DECORATED PORCELAIN JUG BY THOMAS PARDOE the body with swirl fluting and with a wide
550 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A SWANSEA PORCELAIN BREAKFAST CUP & SAUCER printed and enamelled with 'Chained Parakeets' within a
Lot 122
A SWANSEA PORCELAIN BREAKFAST CUP & SAUCER printed and enamelled with 'Chained Parakeets' within a
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A NANTGARW PORCELAIN PLATE of lobed form and painted with sprigs of flowers, possibly by Billingsley
Lot 123
A NANTGARW PORCELAIN PLATE of lobed form and painted with sprigs of flowers, possibly by Billingsley
480 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A SWANSEA PORCELAIN PLATE in pattern No. 297 with a band of stylised poppyseed boxes and flowers
Lot 124
A SWANSEA PORCELAIN PLATE in pattern No. 297 with a band of stylised poppyseed boxes and flowers
150 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A SWANSEA / NANTGARW COMBINATION CUP & SAUCER decorated with arrangements of fruit and flowers
Lot 125
A SWANSEA / NANTGARW COMBINATION CUP & SAUCER decorated with arrangements of fruit and flowers
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A GOOD SWANSEA PORCELAIN TWIN-HANDLED SUCRIER & COVER in Japan pattern No.225 and having a closed-
Lot 126
A GOOD SWANSEA PORCELAIN TWIN-HANDLED SUCRIER & COVER in Japan pattern No.225 and having a closed-
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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