Prisoner's Love Doves !!

    SOTHEBY'S
   1999 IRISH
        AUCTION !!

 
 THE RESULTS ARE IN !!

SOTHEBY'S IRISH AUCTION !!

Held May 21, 1999 London, U.K. !!

The following, lists ALL lots of Irish Belleek
Both prices in British Sterling and U.S. Dollars
are given with the exchange rate at
(approximately ) $1.62 to the Pound !!

The realized, i.e. Selling, prices INCLUDE :
 the 15% buyers premium !!
BUT DO NOT INCLUDE :
Any applicable VAT per lot
Shipping, etc.

This year I have included a
COMPLETE description of the items
PLEASE refer to Sotheby's Irish Auction
Catalogue for ANY available PICTURES !!

93. A Belleek circular cake plate
circa 1921-54
four strand centre, set with shreaded twig handles
within a double-looped rim
applied impressed pad mark 'BELLEEK CO. FERMANAGH IRELAND',
28cm., 11in., haircrack
£ 250 -£ 350
US$ 418 -US$ 585
Selling Price: £ 345 US$ 558.90


94. A Belleek 'Shamrock' basket
circa 1921-54
four-strand centre, of trefoil form, the rope-twist rim
set with roses and shamrocks
applied pad impressed 'Belleek Co. Fermanagh. Ireland',
14cm., 5Iin., typical minor chips
£ 150 -£ 200
US$ 251 -US$ 335
Selling Price: £ 253 US$ 409.86

95. A Belleek 'Echinus' tea kettle and matched cover
First Period (1863-90)
the sea urchin modelled
with a high loop coral handle and spout,
the cover with a shell finial (2)
black printed marks, 15cm., 6in., chip to shell finial
£ 120 -£ 180
US$ 201 -US$ 301
Selling Price: £ 322 US$ 521.64


96. A Belleek 'Triple Tulip Vase'
First Period (1863-1890)
the central fluted trumpet moulded with three open tulips,
buds and foliage, supported on a circular petal-edged base
black printed mark, 23cm., 9in., minor chips
£ 300 -£ 500
US$ 502 -US$ 836
Selling Price: £ 690 US$ 1117.80


97. A Belleek 'Triple Tulip Vase'
First Period (1863-1890)
the central fluted trumpet moulded with three open tulips,
buds and foliage, supported on a circular petal-edged base
and picked out in pink enamels and mauve lustre
black printed mark, 23cm., 9in.,
minor chips and haircracks
£ 500 -£ 700
US$ 836 -US$ 1,170
Selling Price: £ 632 US$ 1023.84


98. A Belleek shell vase
First period (1863-1890)
modelled as a nautilus shell supported on a coral stem,
raised on a circular base
Black printed mark, 22cm., 8Iin., minor rim chips
£ 300 -£ 500
US$ 502 -US$ 836
Selling Price: £ 460 US$ 745.20


99. A large Belleek 'Triple Fish Vase'
First Period (1863-1890)
the central vase moulded with butterflies and bulrush
supported by three entwined open-mouthed fish,
all on a rocky base
impressed and black printed marks, 41cm., 16in.,
minor restoration to tails
£ 800 -£ 1,200
US$ 1,337 -US$ 2,005
Selling Price: £ 1,150 US$ 1863.00

100. A Belleek 'Hippiritus' spill vase
First Period (1863-1890)
the single cornucopia supported
on a rectangular coral moulded base
unmarked, 17cm., 6.75in.
£ 600 -£ 800
US$ 1,003 -US$ 1,337
Selling Price: £ 632 US$ 1023.84


101. A Belleek coloured 'Double Fish' vase
First Period, (1863-1890)
the central vase decorated with butterflies,
supported by two open-mouthed fish
on a well coloured rocky base
impressed and printed marks, 30cm., 12in.,
neck restored
£ 500 -£ 800
US$ 836 -US$ 1,337
Selling Price: £ 1,012 US$ 1654.02


102. A Belleek 'Rathmore Jardiniere, unfooted'
Second Period (1891-1926)
of shouldered ovoid form,
applied with three song birds
amongst flowers, above a fluted lower body
black printed marks,
26cm., 10in., diameter, minor restoration
£ 600 -£ 900
US$ 1,003 -US$ 1,504
Selling Price: £ 805 US$ 1304.10


103. A Belleek 'Bird Tree Stump Vase'
Second Period (1891-1926)
modelled with a pair of nesting birds
and encrusted with flowers, on a shaped rocky base
black printed mark, 32cm., 12Iin., minor chips
£ 700 -£ 900
US$ 1,170 -US$ 1,504
Selling Price: £ 920 US$ 1490.40


104. A large Belleek 'Footed Flower Pot'
Second Period (1891-1926)
the spiral moulded body applied at the shoulder
with large flowers, buds and foliage,
all raised on three scroll-feet
black printed marks, 27cm., 10Iin., minor chips
£ 1,000 -£ 1,500
US$ 1,671 -US$ 2,506
Selling Price: £ 1,035 US$ 1676.70


105. A rare Belleek double photo frame
First Period (1863-1890)
modelled with two oval beaded cartouches
within a profusely flower-encrusted border,
supported on twig feet
double black printed marks, 29cm., 11Iin.,
brass easel fittings, strut missing, minor chips
£ 2,000 -£ 2,500
US$ 3,341 -US$ 4,176
Selling Price: £ 3,910 US$ 6,334.20


106. A Belleek 'Flying Fish' vase
First Period (1863-90)
the nautilus shell supported on the back
of a flying fish,
its eyes and wings highlighted in green enamel
impressed and black printed marks, 12cm., 4Iin.,
minor chips
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 322 US$ 521.64


107. A Belleek 'Shamrock' basket
First Period (1863-90)
three strand, of trefoil shape, the rope-twist rim
applied with three clusters of flowers
applied pad impressed 'Belleek Co. Fermanagh',
13cm., 5in., restoration to rim
£ 80 -£ 100
US$ 134 -US$ 168
Selling Price: £ 184 US$ 298.08


108. An unusual Belleek tete-a-tete
First Period (1863-1890)
painted by E.W. Swann, signed, with British birds
within gilt beaded cartouches reserved against
a pale green ground,
comprising: a quatrelobed tray, a teapot and cover,
a milk jug, a sucrier and cover,
and two cups and saucers (10)
black printed marks, artist's signature to tray,
42cm., 16Iin., haircrack to tray
£ 2,000 -£ 3,000
US$ 3,341 -US$ 5,011
Selling Price: £ 8,625 US$ 13,972.50


109. A Belleek 'Grass' breakfast set
First Period (1863-1890)
each piece moulded with grasses and picked out
in green lustre, ochre and purple,
comprising: a quatrelobed tray, a teapot and cover,
two bowls and covers, a milk jug and a cup saucers (10)
black printed factory marks, the tray 38cm., 15in.,
haircrack to one sugar bowl, tiny chip to teapot spout
£ 700 -£ 1,000
US$ 1,170 -US$ 1,671
Selling Price: £ 1,955 US$ 3,167.10


110. A group of five Belleek 'Leaf' plates
Second Period (1891-1926)
in two sizes, three picked out in green
the other two highlighted in pink (5)
black printed marks, largest 15cm., 6in.
£ 100 -£ 200
US$ 168 -US$ 335
Selling Price: £ 115 US$ 186.30


111. A Belleek 'Cone' tea kettle and cover
Second Period (1891-1926)
the handle and cover picked out in pale green enamel,
black printed marks, 16.5cm., 6Iin., spout reduced;
together with a Belleek 'Aberdeen' teapot and cover,
highlighted in yellow lustre (4)
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 632 US$ 1,023.84


112. A Belleek 'Tridacna' part tea set
First Period (1863-90)
each piece decorated with gilt rims,
comprising: a teapot and cover, a sucrier and cover,
a milk jug and a cup and saucer (7)
black printed marks
£ 400 -£ 600
US$ 669 -US$ 1,003
Selling Price: £ 460 US$ 745.20


113. A Belleek 'Grass' part teaset
First Period (1863-90)
each piece moulded with grasses
and picked out in pink and green lustres,
comprising: a teapot and cover, a sucrier and cover,
a milk jug, and four cups and saucers (13)
black printed and impressed marks
£ 600 -£ 900
US$ 1,003 -US$ 1,504
Selling Price: £ 1,380 US$ 2,235.60


114. A Belleek 'Shamrock' mug
Second Period (1891-1926)
of typical form, bearing a gilt inscription 'Ivan Armstrong',
black printed mark, 7cm., 2Nin.,
together with a ring handle cup and saucer,
with gilt inscription 'Elizabeth Armstrong' (3)
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 230 US$ 372.60


115. Four sets of Belleek cream jugs and sugar bowls
Second Period (1891-1926)
comprising: a 'Tridacna' jug and sugar;
an 'Irish' jug and sugar; a 'Lily' jug and sugar;
and a 'Thistle' jug and sugar (8)
black printed marks, minor chips
£ 250 -£ 350
US$ 418 -US$ 585
Selling Price: £ 322 US$ 521.64


116. A Belleek 'Chinese Tea Ware' part service
First Period (1863-1890)
the details picked out in grey and purple lustre,
comprising: a small teapot, and cover, a milk jug,
a sugar bowl, and a cup and saucer (6)
black printed factory and registration diamond marks,
minor wear to lustre
£ 500 -£ 800
US$ 836 -US$ 1,337
Selling Price: £ 3,680 US$ 5,961.60


117. A pair of Belleek footed mask jugs
Second Period (1891-1926)
each of shouldered baluster form,
with high scroll-shaped handles,
moulded in high relief with green foliage,
within gilt bands
(2) black printed factory marks, 26cm., 10in.,
two minor chips to green enamel
£ 600 -£ 800
US$ 800 -US$ 1,300
Selling Price: £ 1,725 US$ 2,794.50

118. A Belleek 'Harp Shamrock' teapot and cover
Second Period 1891-1926
painted with shamrocks in shades of green,
black printed mark, 12cm., 4Iin.;
together with a Fourth Period (1946-55)
teacup, saucer and plate (5)
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 345 US$ 558.90


119. A Belleek bone china 'Pattern X' crested saucer
First Period (1863-1890)
printed and painted with a crest in puce and gilt,
within a puce border
black printed mark, 16cm., 6Din.
Elements from this service are illustrated by M. Langham,
Belleek Irish Porcelain, p.134.
The arms are those of The Orthodox Serbian Order
and the Holy Cross of Jeruselem.
£ 50 -£ 100
US$ 84 -US$ 168
Selling Price: £ 103 US$ 166.86


120. A pair of small Belleek 'Fern' jardineres
First Period (1863-1890)
each of U-form, moulded with 'Hart's Tongue' Fern,
raised on three scroll-feet (2)
black printed marks, 6cm., 2.5in.
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 230 US$ 372.60


121. A pair of Belleek 'Seahorse flower holders'
First and Second Period
each modelled as a cornucopia vase with a seahorse head terminal,
highlighted in pale lemon lustre,
raised on a rectangular base moulded with waves (2)
black printed factory marks, 12.75cm., 5in., minor chips
£ 250 -£ 300
US$ 418 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 345 US$ 558.90


122. A Belleek 'Sydenham Twig' basket
First Period (1863-1890)
small size, three strand centre,
the double looped rim applied with roses,
thistles and shamrock, twig handles
applied pad impressed 'Belleek Co. Fermanagh', 21cm., 8.25in.
£ 500 -£ 700
US$ 836 -US$ 1,170
Selling Price: £ 747 US$ 1,210.14


123. A Belleek 'Bamboo vase'
First Period (1863-1890)
modelled with a central bamboo cane
supported by three similar canes moulded with ribbons
black printed marks, 19cm., 7Iin.
£ 150 -£ 250
US$ 251 -US$ 418
Selling Price: £ 322 US$ 521.64


124. A Belleek 'Cardium Shell on Coral'
First Period (1863-1890)
the large open shell supported on a base
of coral scattered with shells, black printed mark,
9cm., 3Iin., minor chips;
together with a 'Nautilus' shell jug (2)
£ 220 -£ 320
US$ 368 -US$ 535
Selling Price: £ 460 US$ 745.20


125. A Belleek 'Ribbon' sugar and cream jug
Second Period (1891-1926)
each piece highlighted in pink and yellow lustre,
black printed marks, the jug 8cm., 3Din., haircrack to sugar;
together with two Belleek 'Flower Pots' (4)
£ 100 -£ 150
US$ 168 -US$ 251
Selling Price: £ 138 US$ 223.56


126. A Belleek 'Hexagon' teacup and matched saucer
Second Period (1891-1926)
the cup painted with shamrocks beneath a gilt rim,
the saucer undecorated (2)
black printed mark to cup
£ 120 -£ 180
US$ 201 -US$ 301
Selling Price: £ 161 US$ 260.82


127. A Belleek 'Tridacna' part tea service
First Period (1863-1890)
each piece washed in pink enamel,
comprising a small teapot and cover, a milk jug,
a sucrier and cover, and a second period cup and saucer (7)
black printed marks
£ 220 -£ 320
US$ 368 -US$ 535
Selling Price: £ 460 US$ 745.20


128. A group of four pieces of Belleek
Second Period (1891-1926)
comprising: a small flowered 'Pierced Spill',
washed in yellow; a large 'Pierced Spill'; a 'Cone Vase',
highlighted in green enamel; and a 'Diamond Flower Pot',
decorated in green and gilt (4)
printed marks, tallest 9cm., 3Iin.
£ 220 -£ 320
US$ 368 -US$ 535
Selling Price: £ 402 US$ 651.24


129. A group of six Belleek cream jugs
Second Period (1891-1926)
comprising: an 'Undine' jug, highlighted in pink;
a 'Hexagon' jug, washed in green with a gilt rim;
a 'Cone' jug; a 'Cleary' jug, with a pink handle;
a 'Shell' jug, the coral picked out in yellow lustre;
and a two-handled 'Lifford' jug (6)
black printed marks, tallest 13cm., 5in.
£ 200 -£ 400
US$ 335 -US$ 669
Selling Price: £ 437 US$ 707.94

130. Four sets of Belleek cream jugs and sugar bowls
Second Period (1891-1926)
comprising: an 'Erne' jug and sugar,
highlighted in yellow lustre; a 'Ribbon' jug and sugar;
a 'Lotus' jug and sugar; and a 'Lily' jug and sugar,
all with pink highlghts (8)
black printed marks
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 460 US$ 745.20


131. A Belleek 'Shamrock Spill' vase
Second Period (1891-1926)
of tapering conical form with petal-shaped neck,
moulded with stylised flowerheads and panels of shamrocks,
all raised on a circular base
black printed marks, 14.5cm., 5.5in.
£ 150 -£ 200
US$ 251 -US$ 335
Selling Price: £ 207 US$ 335.34


132. A Belleek 'Rose Isle' flower encrusted vase
Second Period (1891-1926)
the shouldered body set with scroll-handles,
encrusted with sprays of roses,
all raised on four leaf-moulded feet
black printed mark, applied gold label, 34cm., 13.5in.
Ilustrated M. Langham, Belleek Irish Porcelain, p.17.
£ 600 -£ 800
US$ 1,003 -US$ 1,337
Selling Price: £ 943 US$ 1,527.66


133. A Belleek circular trinket box and cover
First Period (1863-90)
applied with shamrocks, on a six-petal base,
impressed BELLEEK CO.FERMANAGH., 5cm., 2in., chips;
together with a Belleek flower pot, 2nd Period,
and a third period bowl (4)
£ 350 -£ 400
US$ 585 -US$ 669
Selling Price: £ 345 US$ 558.90


134. A group of six pieces of Belleek
First Period (1863-1890)
comprising: two 'Ivy' two-handled sugars,
and a Second Period 'Ivy' jug; a 'Tridacna' jug,
washed in pink with gilt rim, a 'Lifford' jug;
and another jug (6)
black printed marks
£ 240 -£ 320
US$ 401 -US$ 535
Selling Price: £ 345 US$ 558.90


135. A matched set of three Belleek graduated
'Aberdeen Flowered' jugs
Second Period (1891-1926)
each of fluted form, heavily encrusted with flowers (3)
black printed marks, tallest 23cm., 9Bin.,
large jug restored
£ 350 -£ 450
US$ 585 -US$ 752
Selling Price: £ 402 US$ 651.24


136. A pair of Belleek 'Footed Flower Pots'
Second Period (1891-1926)
each pot encrusted with flowers, raised on three twig feet,
black printed marks, 8cm., 3in.;
together with an 'Aberdeen Jug Flowered' (3)
£ 400 -£ 500
US$ 669 -US$ 836
Selling Price: £ 460 US$ 745.20


137. A Belleek 'Institute' cup and saucer
First Period (1863-1890)
each piece decorated with gilt rims,
impressed and black printed marks,
minor chips to footrim of cup;
and a large 'Institute' cup, highlighted in yellow lustre (3)
£ 150 -£ 200
US$ 251 -US$ 335
Selling Price: £ 172 US$ 278.64

138. A pair of Belleek 'Seahorse flower holders'
Second Period (1891-1926)
each modelled as a cornucucopia vase
with seahorse head terminal, raised
on a rectangular wave-moulded base (2)
black printed marks, 12.75cm.,5in.
£ 300 -£ 500
US$ 502 -US$ 836
Selling Price: £ 345 US$ 558.90


139. A pair of Belleek small 'Flower pots footed'
Second Period (1891-1926)
each of basket moulded form,
encrusted with flowers and supported on three twig feet
black printed marks, 8cm., 3in.
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 230 US$ 372.60


140. A large Belleek 'Aberdeen' jug
Second Period (1891-1926)
highlighted in pink enamel and gilt
black printed marks, 23cm., 9in.
£ 200 -£ 400
US$ 335 -US$ 669
Selling Price: £ 276 US$ 447.12


141. A large Belleek 'Table Centrepiece'
Second Period (1891-1926)
the central trumpet-shaped vase
rising from a circular basket-moulded base
profusely encrusted with flowers,
picked out in traces of yellow lustre
black printed marks, 30cm., 12in.,
some damage to flowers
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 402 US$ 651.24


142. A Belleek 'Limpet' part tea set
Second Period (1891-1926)
each with moulded coral handles, feet and rims,
washed in pink, comprising: a teapot and cover,
a milk jug and a cup and saucer (5)
black printed marks, haircrack to teapot spout,
crack to jug
£ 250 -£ 300
US$ 418 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 632 US$ 1,023.84


143. A Belleek 'Sunflower vase'
Second Period (1891-1926)
the open-faced flower supported
on a leaf-moulded base, washed in yellow,
black printed mark, 19cm., 7Iin.;
together with a Second Period 'Rock Spill Vase',
the neck highlighted in pink (2)
£ 250 -£ 350
US$ 418 -US$ 585
Selling Price: £ 287 US$ 464.94


144. A Belleek 'Jardiniere unfooted'
Second Period (1891-1926)
of wrythen-moulded form, encrusted with floral sprigs,
black printed marks, 10cm., 4in;
together with a Second Period two-handled flowered basket (2)
£ 300 -£ 500
US$ 502 -US$ 836
Selling Price: £ 575 US$ 931.50


145. A rare Belleek coloured
and glazed figure of 'Meditation'
First period (1863-1890)
modelled standing in contemplation,
naturalistically coloured, highlighted in gilding,
on a circular base
black printed mark, 37cm., 14Iin.
£ 1,000 -£ 1,500
US$ 1,671 -US$ 2,506
Selling Price: £ 2,300 US$ 3,726


146. A pair of small Belleek 'Aberdeen' jugs
Second Period (1891-1926)
each set with scroll handles
and encrusted with flowers (2)
black printed marks, 15cm., 6in., minor chips
£ 250 -£ 350
US$ 418 -US$ 585
Selling Price: £ 322 US$ 521.64


147. A Belleek 'Sydenham Twig' large basket
circa 1863-1890
circular form, three strand centre
and double looped rim applied with roses,
thistles and shamrock, looped twig handles
applied pad impressed 'Belleek Co. Fermanagh',
28cm., 11in. across, part of one handle lacking,
typical minor chips to applied flowers
£ 300 -£ 400
US$ 502 -US$ 669
Selling Price: £ 345 US$ 558.90


148. A Belleek 'Cone' biscuit jar and cover
Second Period (1891-1926)
of barrel form, the domed cover with a button knop (2)
black printed factory mark, 18cm., 7in.,
minor haircrack to base
£ 150 -£ 200
US$ 251 -US$ 335
Selling Price: £ 207 US$ 335.34


149. A Belleek 'Dairy Cream' cream jug and sugar bowl
circa 1891-1926
each piece naturalistically painted with shamrocks
black printed marks, the cream jug 9cm., 3in.,
chip to sugar bowl
£ 150 -£ 200
US$ 251 -US$ 335
Selling Price: £ 184 US$ 298.08


150. A Belleek 'Hexagon' tray
Second Period (1891-1926)
of fluted circular form, the rim
picked out in green enamel and gilt
impressed and black printed mark. 42cm., 16.5in.
£ 400 -£ 600
US$ 669 -US$ 1,003
Selling Price: £ 862 US$ 1,396.44


151. A set of six Belleek 'Hexagon' side plates
Second Period (1891-1926)
with fluted rims, highlighted in pink (6)
black printed marks, 15cm., 6in.
£ 150 -£ 200
US$ 251 -US$ 335
Selling Price: £ 207 US$ 335.34


152. A Belleek 'Sydenham Twig' basket
First Period (1865-1890)
medium size, three strand centre,
typically applied with flowers on the double looped rim,
twig handles
applied pad impressed 'Belleek', 22.5cm., 8Pin.,
part of one handle lacking, part repaired
£ 250 -£ 350
US$ 418 -US$ 585
Selling Price: £ 287 US$ 464.94


153. A Belleek 'Sydenham Twig' basket
First Period (1863-1890)
large size, three strand centre,
the double looped rim applied with lily of the valley,
twig handles
applied pad BELLEEK CO FERMANAGH, 28cm., 11in.,
minor restoration to rim
£ 500 -£ 700
US$ 836 -US$ 1,170
Selling Price: N/S


154. A Belleek 'Rathmore' basket
Second Period (1891-1926)
with four strand centre beneath a triple looped rim,
set with twig handles and elaborate feet
applied ribbon impressed 'BELLEEK CO. FERMANAGH IRELAND',
28cm., 11in., some restoration to extremities
£ 600 -£ 800
US$ 1,003 -US$ 1,337
Selling Price: £ 2,530 US$ 4,098.60


155. A Belleek oval basket and cover
First Period (1865-1890)
three strand centre and double looped rim,
twig handles, the cover applied with roses
and scattered flowers (2)
applied pad impressed 'BELLEEK CO FERMANAGH',
28cm., 11in., one handle restored
£ 1,200 -£ 1,800
US$ 2,005 -US$ 3,007
Selling Price: £ 2,300 US$ 3726


156. A Belleek large oval two-handled basket
circa 1921-1954
four-strand centre, with shredded handles,
the double-looped rim encrusted with flowers
applied pad impressed 'Belleek Co. Fermanagh Ireland.',
30cm., 12in., minor chips
£ 800 -£ 1,200
US$ 1,337 -US$ 2,005
Selling Price: £ 920 US$ 1,490.40


157. Two Belleek 'Neptune' cups and saucers
Second Period (1891-1926)
each highlighted with yellow lustre,
bearing the arms of 'Ayr' and 'Maxwell Town' (4)
black printed marks
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 253 US$ 409.86


158. Two Belleek 'Aberdeen' jugs
Second Period (1891-1926)
each facing to the right,
applied scrolling handle and encrusted with flowers (2)
black printed marks, 15cm., 6in.
£ 250 -£ 300
US$ 418 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 322 US$ 521.64


159. A Belleek small oval two-handled basket
circa 1921-54
four-strand centre, set with shredded twig handles,
the double-looped rim applied with flowers
applied pad impressed 'Belleek Co. fermanagh. Ireland.',
22cm., 9in., tiny chip to rim
£ 400 -£ 600
US$ 669 -US$ 1,003
Selling Price: £ 483 US$ 782.46


160. A Belleek 'Henshall's Twig' oval basket
circa 1921-54
four-strand centre,
the double-looped rim applied with flowers
applied pad impressed 'BELLEEK (CO. FERMANAGH.) IRELAND'.,
33cm., 13in.
£ 800 -£ 1,200
US$ 1,337 -US$ 2,005
Selling Price: £ 1,035 US$ 1,676.70


161. A Belleek 'Boston' two-handled basket
circa 1921-54
four-strand centre hexagonal shape,
the double-looped rim applied with flowers and set with
'shreaded' twig handles
applied pad impressed 'BELLEEK (CO. FERMANAGH) IRELAND.',
33cm., 13in., typical minor chips to flowers
£ 800 -£ 1,200
US$ 1,337 -US$ 2,005
Selling Price: £ 920 US$ 1,490.40


162. A Belleek 'Hexagonal Twig Cake Plate'
circa 1921-54
four-strand centre,
with shredded twig handles and loop-edged rim
applied pad impressed 'Belleek Co. Fermanagh Ireland',
24cm., 9Iin.
£ 300 -£ 400
US$ 502 -US$ 669
Selling Price: £ 368 US$ 596.16


163. A Belleek 'Henshall's Twig' basket
circa 1921-54
four-strand centre,
the double-looped rim applied with flowers
applied pad impressed Belleek (Co. Fermanagh) Ireland,
28cm., 11in., minor restoration to rim
£ 800 -£ 1,200
US$ 1,337 -US$ 2,005
Selling Price: £ 977 US$ 1,582.74


164. A Belleek 'Grass' quatrelobed tray
First Period (1863-1890)
the rim moulded with grasses
picked out in pink lustre and gilt
black printed mark, 42cm., 16Iin., minor wear
£ 400 -£ 600
US$ 669 -US$ 1,003
Selling Price: £ 1,265 US$ 2,049.30


165. A large Belleek 'Neptune' tray
Second Period (1891-1926)
of shell-moulded form with coral borders,
the rim edged in green enamel
black printed mark, 44cm., 17Din.
£ 600 -£ 700
US$ 1,003 -US$ 1,170
Selling Price: £ 862 US$ 1,396.44


166. A Belleek 'Chinese Tea Ware' tray
First Period (1863-90)
of circular fluted form,
moulded with a dragon chasing a pearl
picked out in brown enamel, amongst stars and clouds
black printed factory and registration diamond mark,
38cm., 15in.
The company displayed this set
at the Dublin Exhibition of 1872,
the factory's first major exhibition.
£ 700 -£ 900
US$ 1,170 -US$ 1,504
Selling Price: £ 2,185 US$ 3,539.70


167. A pair of Belleek 'Aberdeen' jugs
Second Period (1891-1926)
each encrusted with flowers (2)
black printed marks, 19cm., 7Iin., minor chips
£ 400 -£ 600
US$ 669 -US$ 1,003
Selling Price: £ 552 US$ 894.24


168. A pair of large Belleek 'Aberdeen' jugs
Second Period (1891-1926)
each encrusted with flowers (2)
black printed marks, 23cm., 9in., minor chips
£ 600 -£ 800
US$ 1,003 -US$ 1,337
Selling Price: £ 690 US$ 1,117.80


169. A Belleek 'Echinus' muffin dish and matched cover
First Period (1863-90)
the domed cover with a shell knop (2)
unmarked, the stand 20cm., 8in., chip to shell knop
£ 120 -£ 180
US$ 201 -US$ 301
Selling Price: £ 184 US$ 298.08


170. A Belleek 'Indian Corn Spill' vase
First Period (1863-1890)
naturalistically modelled, on a rocky base
black printed mark, 15cm., 6in.
£ 180 -£ 250
US$ 301 -US$ 418
Selling Price: N/S


171. A Belleek 'Clam Shell' bowl
First Period (1863-1890)
the open shell supported on a mound of other shells
black printed mark, incised 'Belleek Co Fermanagh',
13cm., 5in., minor chips and restoration
£ 120 -£ 180
US$ 201 -US$ 301
Selling Price: £ 437 US$ 711.18


172. A group of Belleek 'Shamrock' tea wares
Second and Third Periods
comprising: a tea kettle and cover, two jugs,
a sugar bowl and a saucer (6) black printed marks
£ 220 -£ 320
US$ 368 -US$ 535
Selling Price: £ 322 US$ 521.64


173. A Belleek 'Tridacna' part tea set
First Period (1863-1890)
each piece highlighted in a pale lemon lustre,
comprising: a tray, in the white, a tea kettle and cover,
a sugar box and cover, a milk jug, six cups,
saucers and plates, (24) black printed factory mark,
minor wear to lustre
£ 800 -£ 1,200
US$ 1,337 -US$ 2,005
Selling Price: £ 1,092 US$ 1,769.04


174. A Belleek 'Shell' tray
First Period (1863-1890)
of circular form, the rim crisply moulded
with scallop shells and coral,
picked out in pink enamel and gilt
black printed mark, painted numeral 2, 37cm., 14.5in.
£ 600 -£ 800
US$ 1,003 -US$ 1,337
Selling Price: £ 2,070 US$ 3,353.40


175. A Belleek 'Flying Fish' vase
First Period (1863-1890)
modelled with an open shell
supported on the back of a winged fish,
the oval base moulded with waves
impressed marks, 13cm., 5in.
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 287 US$ 464.94


176. A Belleek 'Thorn' pattern cabaret set
First Period (1863-1890)
in the white, each piece moulded with hawthorn blossom,
with twig handles, comprising: a large square fluted tray,
a teapot and cover, a sugar bowl, a milk jug
and two cups and saucers (9) impressed factory mark
and registration diamond for 1878, the tray 36cm., 14in.
£ 700 -£ 1,500
US$ 1,170 -US$ 2,506
Selling Price: £ 2,530 US$ 4,098.60


177. An unusual Belleek 'Thorn' mug
First Period (1863-1890)
the moulding picked out in pink and green enamel,
highlighted in gilding
black printed factory mark and registration diamond,
8cm., 3Iin.
£ 280 -£ 350
US$ 468 -US$ 585
Selling Price: £ 483 US$ 782.46


178. A Belleek 'Thorn' pattern part tea set
First Period (1863-90)
each piece moulded with twig handles on three feet,
highlighted in yellow lustre,
comprising: a teapot and cover, a milk jug, and a sugar bowl
(4) black printed marks, impressed registration diamond,
small chip to teapot spout
£ 400 -£ 600
US$ 669 -US$ 1,003
Selling Price: £ 1,092 US$ 1,769.04


179. A Belleek 'Thorn' sugar bowl
First Period (1863-90)
of shouldered octagonal form,
moulded with flowering sprigs
picked out in blue and pink enamels
impressed and black printed marks,
diamond registration, 9cm., 3Iin., diam.
£ 120 -£ 180
US$ 201 -US$ 301
Selling Price: £ 368 US$ 596.16


180. Two Belleek 'High Lily' cups and saucers
Second Period (1891-1926)
each crisply moulded
with leaves radiating from the centre, in two sizes,
the smaller saucer highlighted with yellow lustre,
black printed marks; together with a 'Shell' saucer,
and an 'Ivy' saucer, both Third Period (6)
£ 180 -£ 220
US$ 301 -US$ 368
Selling Price: £ 253 US$ 409.86


181. A group of Belleek tea wares
Second Period (1891-1926)
to include: a 'Victoria' cup and saucer,
washed in pink enamel, a 'Hexagon' cup and saucer,
picked out in green enamel with gilt rims,
and a 'Neptune' cup and saucer, highlighted in pink (6)
black printed marks, Neptune cup restored
£ 300 -£ 500
US$ 502 -US$ 836
Selling Price: £ 437 US$ 707.94

182. A Belleek 'Celtic' tea cup and saucer
Second Period (1891-1926)
the cup supported on three legs set with a harp handle,
highlighted in green enamel, black printed marks,
together with a Belleek 'Blarney' cup and saucer,
washed in pink enamel (4)
£ 220 -£ 320
US$ 368 -US$ 535
Selling Price: £ 805 US$ 1,304.10


183. A Belleek 'Erne' jug
Second Period (1891-1926)
of compressed form, with high spout
and scroll-moulded handle, washed with a lemon band
black printed marks, 19cm., 7Iin.
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 345 US$ 558.90


184. A rare Belleek 'Limoges enamel' cup and saucer
First Period (1863-90)
the cup with a ring handle, well painted with storks
amongst flowers and foliage
impressed and black printed marks, starcrack to saucer
£ 150 -£ 200
US$ 251 -US$ 335
Selling Price: £ 345 US$ 558.90


185. A group of four items of
Belleek miniature crested china
Second Period (1891-1926)
comprising: a three-handled tyg,
with the arms of Kilarney; a matchpot and saucer,
with the arms of Dublin; and a jug,
with the arms of Waterford (4)
black printed marks, tallest 7cm., 2Nin.,
haircrack to jug
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 460 US$ 745.20


186. A Belleek '5 o'clock' teacup and saucer
Second Period (1891-1926)
of fluted shape, highlighted in green enamel (2)
black printed marks
£ 150 -£ 200
US$ 251 -US$ 335
Selling Price: £ 632 US$ 1,023.84


187. A Belleek 'Artichoke' cup and saucer
Second Period (1891-1926)
the interior of the cup and saucer
washed in a pale lemon lustre, black printed marks;
together with a 'Thistle' cup and saucer (4)
£ 180 -£ 220
US$ 301 -US$ 368
Selling Price: £ 287 US$ 464.94


188. A Belleek 'Echinus' footed bowl and cover
First Period (1863-1890)
of globular form, the cover with a shell finial,
all supported by three entwined mermaids
on an hexagonal wave strewn base (2)
black printed marks, 20cm., 8in., shallow chip to neck
£ 250 -£ 300
US$ 418 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 1,610 US$ 2,608.20

189. A Belleek 'Shamrock' part teaset
Second Period (1891-1926)
the shamrocks painted in shades of green
against a basket-weave ground, the interiors
washed in yellow lustre,
comprising: a teapot and cover, a milk jug,
a sugar bowl and two cups and saucers (8)
black printed marks
£ 300 -£ 400
US$ 502 -US$ 669
Selling Price: £ 345 US$ 558.90


190. A group of six pieces of Belleek tea wares
various dates
comprising: an 'Echinus' breakfast cup and saucer,
First Period; a 'Tridacna' cup and tray,
washed in pink; and an 'Erne' cup and saucer,
both Second Period (6)
black printed marks
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 253 US$ 409.86


191. A Belleek 'Nautilus on Coral' vase
First Period (1863-1890)
the shell supported on a coral stem
above a circular base
black printed mark, 22cm., 8Iin., some chips
£ 250 -£ 350
US$ 418 -US$ 585
Selling Price: £ 322 US$ 521.64


192. A rare Belleek 'Rope-handle' jug
First Period (1863-1890)
of ovoid form, moulded with diamond panels
and a band of stiff-leaves around the shoulder,
all raised on a pierced petal-shaped foot
impressed and black printed marks,
13cm., 5in., foot restored
£ 180 -£ 220
US$ 301 -US$ 368
Selling Price: £ 230 US$ 372.60


193. A Belleek 'Grass' tea kettle and cover
First Period (1863-90)
moulded with grasses
picked out in green and pink lustres (2)
black printed marks, McBirney mark to lid,
20cm., 8in., spout restored
£ 150 -£ 200
US$ 251 -US$ 335
Selling Price: £ 230 US$ 372.60


194. A Belleek 'Shamrock' part teaset
First Period (1863-1890)
the shamrocks picked out in shades of green,
all within gilt rims,
comprising: a teapot and cover, a milk jug,
a cup and saucer, and a plate (6)
black printed marks, teapot spout restored
£ 280 -£ 350
US$ 468 -US$ 585
Selling Price: £ 368 US$ 596.16


195. A Belleek 'Tridacna' teapot and cover
First Period (1863-90)
of globular form,
with coral-moulded handle and spout (2)
McBirney printed mark to cover,
black printed marks, 13cm., 5in.
£ 150 -£ 250
US$ 251 -US$ 418
Selling Price: £ 230 US$ 372.60


196. A group of five Belleek 'Christmas' plates
comprising: 1977; 1979; 1981; 1982; 1983,
brown printed marks, 23cm., 9in.,
and a Saint Patrick's Day plate, dated 1985 (6)
with original boxes
£ 150 -£ 250
US$ 251 -US$ 418
Selling Price: £ 287 US$ 464.96


197. A group of three large Belleek plates
various dates
comprising: a 'Tridacna' bread plate, Second Period;
a 'Basket' dessert plate, First Period;
and a 'Shell' plate (3)
black printed marks, the bread plate 30cm., 12in.,
damage to shell plate
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 230 US$ 372.60


198. A group of six pieces of Belleek
post 1946
comprising: a 'Toy Shell' sugar and cream jug;
an 'Undine' cream jug; a 'Scale'jug;
a 'Double Cream' jug; and a 'Tridacna' sugar (6)
green printed marks, tallest 13cm., 5in.
£ 100 -£ 200
US$ 168 -US$ 335
Selling Price: £ 172 US$ 278.64

199. A group of twenty-one pieces of Belleek
modern
to include: a 'Tassel Wall Pocket';
four 'Shamrock' thimbles;
three 'Shamrock' boxes and covers;
and a Belleek Collector's Society Trade Mark Plaque
and Stand (20)
printed and incised marks
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 322 US$ 521.64


200. A group of three Belleek flower holders
comprising: a section of a 'Ring Posy';
a small 'Shell' flower holder,
of canted rectangular form,
highlighted in purple and blue enamel,
both First Period;
together with a 'Shell' flower holder, modern (3)
£ 300 -£ 500
US$ 502 -US$ 836
Selling Price: £ 517 US$ 837.54


201. A Belleek circular stand and six egg cups
circa 1965-81
the stand of circular basket-moulded form,
set with a central ring handle
picked out in pale blue enamel and gilt (7)
green printed marks., 16cm., 6Din.
£ 150 -£ 200
US$ 251 -US$ 335
Selling Price: £ 345 US$ 558.90


202. A group of three Belleek Teapots and Covers,
various dates
comprising: a First Period 'Echinus'
teapot and cover, a 'Tridacna' teapot and cover,
and a Second Period 'Neptune' teapot and cover (6)
impressed, puce and black printed marks,
some damage and restoration
£ 300 -£ 500
US$ 502 -US$ 836
Selling Price: £ 437 US$ 707.94


203. A group of fifteen pieces of Belleek tea wares
various dates
comprising: an 'Echinus' cup and saucer,
a 'Tridacna' cup and saucer, both First Period;
a 'Cone' cup and saucer,
an 'Echinus' cup and saucer, with gilt rim,
and a 'Neptune' cup and saucer, with butterscotch rims,
all Second Period;
together with a four saucers and a plate (15)
printed marks
£ 250 -£ 350
US$ 418 -US$ 585
Selling Price: £ 575 US$ 931.50


204. A group of eight pieces of Belleek table wares
various dates
comprising: a 'Limpet' coffee cup and saucer,
decorated in green and gilt, Third Period;
a 'Scroll' coffee cup and saucer,
washed in pink, Second Period;
a 'Hexagon' cup and saucer,
washed in green, Second Period;
together with a 'Tridacna' saucer and a fluted tumbler (8)
printed factory marks, the tumbler 10cm., 4in.,
haircrack to scroll saucer
£ 220 -£ 320
US$ 368 -US$ 535
Selling Price: £ 253 US$ 409.86


205. A Belleek 'Prince of Wales' ice pail and cover
circa 1880
the cylindrical body moulded with putti playing
amongst dolphins and bulrushes between coral
and shell borders,
the cover with another cherub blowing a conch,
the whole supported by three mermaids,
on a hexagonal base, all highlighted in gilding (2)
applied and black printed factory marks
and diamond registration, 47cm., 18Iin.,
some restoration to mermaids and cover
£ 2,000 -£ 3,000
US$ 3,341 -US$ 5,011
Selling Price: £ 3,450 US$ 5,589

206. A Belleek large 'Shell Cream' cream jug
First Period (1863-1890)
the interior of the shell
picked out with a pale lemon lustre,
set with a coral handle
impressed and black printed marks, 13cm., 5in.
£ 180 -£ 250
US$ 301 -US$ 418
Selling Price: £ 230 US$ 372.60


207. A Belleek large 'Shell Cream' cream jug
First Period (1863-1890)
the shell body set with a coral handle,
impressed and black printed marks, 13cm., 5in.,
small chip to spout, haircrack to handle
£ 80 -£ 120
US$ 134 -US$ 201
Selling Price: £ 92 US$ 149.04


208. A group of seven pieces of Belleek
various dates
comprising: a double-lipped 'Limpet' salt, Second Period;
a 'Shamrock' salt, Third Period;
a 'Neptune Cardium on shell', highlighted in pink,
First Period; a 'Shell Butter Dish', highlighted in pink,
Third Period; and a 'Shell' dish,
the interior washed in yellow lustre, First Period;
and a 'Shell' mustard pot and cover (7)
printed factory marks, haircrack to mustard pot
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 368 US$ 596.16


209. A group of five pieces of Belleek
various dates
comprising: a 'Cleary' spill vase;
a 'Thistle Top' vase; a 'Typher' spill vase;
an 'Art Nouveau Butter Plate'; and a 'Grass' mug (5)
black and green printed marks, tallest 12cm., 4Nin.,
minor chips to Typher vase
£ 180 -£ 250
US$ 301 -US$ 418
Selling Price: £ 253 US$ 409.86


210. A group of fourteen Belleek vases
modern
to include: a 'Belleek Flower Pot',
encrusted with a pink rose and shamrocks
and a similar encrusted vase (14)
brown, blue and red printed marks,
tallest 16cm., 6Iin.
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 230 US$ 372.60


211. A group of seven pieces of Belleek earthenware
Second Period (1891-1926)
comprising: a small quatrelobed tureen and cover,
a small oval dish, and a dinner plate,
all printed with daffodils;
two other meat dishes and a plate (7)
black printed marks,
some damage and discolouration
£ 250 -£ 350
US$ 418 -US$ 585
Selling Price: N/S


212. A Belleek 'Triple flower holder'
Second Period (1891-1926)
modelled with a central shell-shaped spill
flanked by two smaller examples,
washed in pale lemon,
all raised on an irregular coral moulded base
indistinct black printed mark, 22cm., 8Nin.
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 322 US$ 521.64


213. A pair of large Belleek 'Rock Spill' vases
Second Period (1891-1926)
each cornucopia washed in pink enamel
supported on a rocky shell and seaweed strewn base (2)
black printed marks, 23cm., 9in.
£ 500 -£ 700
US$ 836 -US$ 1,170
Selling Price: £ 575 US$ 931.50


214. A group of nine Belleek side plates
various dates
comprising: a 'Grass' plate, three 'Tridacna' plates,
all First Period; a 'Cone' plate, an 'Erne' plate,
and a 'Lace' plate, all Second Period;
together with a 'Limpet' plate, and a plate
with a gilt rim, Third Period (9)
black printed marks, the largest 18cm., 7in.
£ 250 -£ 350
US$ 418 -US$ 585
Selling Price: £ 552 US$ 894.24


215. A fine and rare Belleek 'bronzed'
figure of 'The Crouching Venus'
First Period (1863-1890)
the goddess modelled seated on a rocky shell
and wave-strewn base, wearing gilt bracelets
and band through her hair
impressed and black printed marks, 46cm., 18in.
This fine figure, which normally appears in Parian,
is the only known 'bronzed' example.
See M. Langham for a discussion of this model,
in Belleek Irish Porcelain, p.7, pl.ST.9.
£ 15,000 -£ 20,000
US$ 25,051 -US$ 33,401
Selling Price: £ 17,250 US$ 27,945


216. A Belleek 'Shamrock Tree-Stump' vase
circa 1965-1981
naturalistically coloured with shamrocks,
green printed mark, 16cm., 6Iin.
together with another vase (2)
£ 150 -£ 200
US$ 251 -US$ 335
Selling Price: £ 172 US$ 278.64


217. A Belleek 'Aberdeen' jug
Third period (1926-46)
with scroll-moulded handle and spout,
the body encrusted with a spray of flowers
black printed mark, 23cm., 9in.,
typical minor chips
£ 250 -£ 350
US$ 418 -US$ 585
Selling Price: £ 322 US$ 521.64


218. A pair of Belleek 'Thistle' vases
Third Period (1926-46)
each of compressed form with serrated rims,
the bodies applied with thistles and foliage (2)
black printed marks, 13cm., 5in., some chips
£ 280 -£ 350
US$ 468 -US$ 585
Selling Price: £ 402 US$ 651.24


219. A Belleek 'Mask' powder bowl and cover
Third Period (1926-46)
moulded with bachanalian masks and fruiting vines,
the interior and cover washed in yellow lustre (2)
black printed marks, 16cm., 6Din.
£ 200 -£ 300
US$ 335 -US$ 502
Selling Price: £ 287 US$ 464.94


220. A Belleek 'Neptune' part teaset
Second Period (1891-1926)
each piece picked out in green enamel,
comprising: a tray, a teapot and cover, a milk jug,
a sugar bowl, four cups, saucers and plates (17)
black printed marks, the tray 43cm., 17in.
£ 700 -£ 1,000
US$ 1,170 -US$ 1,671
Selling Price: £ 805 US$ 1,304.10


221. A Belleek small 'Heart' shaped basket
Third Period (1921-54)
four-strand centre, the rim applied with roses,
forget-me-nots and leaves
applied pad impressed 'Belleek Co. Fermanagh Ireland.',
13cm., 5in., minor typical chips to applied flowers
£ 120 -£ 180
US$ 201 -US$ 301
Selling Price: £ 195 US$ 315.90


222. A group of Belleek 'Limpet' teawares
Third Period (1926-46)
washed in pale lemon lustre,
comprising: a coffee pot and cover,
a tea kettle and a cover, a milk jug,
a sugar bowl and two cups and saucers (10)
black printed marks, the coffee pot 19cm., 7.5in.
£ 300 -£ 500
US$ 502 -US$ 836
Selling Price: £ 460 US$ 745.20


223. A Belleek 'Shamrock' basket
Third Period (1926-46)
four-strand centre,
the rim applied with roses and shamrocks
coloured in pink and blue pastel shades
applied pads impressed BELLEEK CO FERMANAGH IRELAND.,
14cm., 5.5in., minor chips
£ 500 -£ 700
US$ 836 -US$ 1,170
Selling Price: N/S


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