Ceramics & Glass

The dedicated Ceramics and Glass department at Bishop & Miller handles both modern and period items spanning from British and Continental regions, as well as oriental porcelain and tribal pottery which feature in our specialist auctions throughout the calendar year.

Material Fascination

Whether your interest is in contemporary drinking glasses, period scent bottles, bohemian glass, and decanters or art deco figural sculptures through to 18th and 19th Century porcelain – at Bishop & Miller you are sure to find a variety of items to suit your tastes and style.

Our team is experienced with vessels and objects of intrigue made from pottery, stoneware, earthenware, tin-glazed, ceramics, and various forms of glass and glassware, including service wares, stained glass and decorative items spanning many centuries.

With regular auctions, you can discover everything from rare and unusual collectors’ items to fascinating functional glass and porcelain wares that can add a decorative flair to your home. We are also available for complimentary valuations and to advise you on the consignment and sale of your treasured items.

Sale Highlights

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Sold for£4,810

An extremely rare and early Lowestoft Hughes type relief moulded teapot, pre 1760

Estimate: £800 - £1,200

Sold for£1,000

Pair of rare late 18th Century porcelain sweet meat tureens

Estimate: £400 - £600

Sold for£6,500

Large Royal Worcester porcelain vase, by Charles Baldwin, circa 1903

Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000

Sold for£2,500

Martin & Bros London & Southall stoneware Aquatic bowl, dated 1890

Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500

Sold for£10,000

Royal Worcester twin handled lidded vase decorated by Charles Baldwyn circa 1901

Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000

Sold for£3,200

Lalique Ibis pattern clear and frosted glass vase by R. Lalique France

Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000

Team Members

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John Coffey

Cataloguer & Valuer

+44 (0)1449 673088

John.Coffey@bm-auctions.co.uk

"We have sold and bought a few times from them and found them helpful and friendly. have help getting my large purchases to the car with no problem."

Dolly Cooper

"I was so impressed! Oliver came to my house to value a number of items. He was courteous, polite, extremely knowledgeable and most importantly honest. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to sell my items and I thoroughly recommend him and his team."

Yasmin Jeffrey

"The auction house provides a regular ever increasing variety of specialised auctions. As a seller, you know you'll get a good price, as a buyer, there's every opportunity to acquire what you're interested in."

Andy Graves

Antique Valuations

Bishop & Miller offer a free, no obligation valuation service on a wide range of objects.

Offering full service and guidance whether it’s a single item for valuation and auction or probate and insurance valuations. Our team of dedicated professionals are on hand to help with every aspect of your auction experience.

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