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A Collection of British Crested China Souvenir Ware

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Description

A collection of approximately thirty miniature ceramic souvenir items, predominantly in white or cream glaze with polychrome decorative transfers. The items depict heraldic crests, architectural scenes, and specific townscapes, featuring numerous British place names such as „Cowes, “ „Strathspey, “ „City of Winchester, “ „Bristol, “ „Bath, “ „Scarborough, “ „Whitby Abbey, “ „Plymouth Hoe, “ „Lynton, “ and „Great Yarmouth.“ The assortment comprises various forms, including miniature teapots, jugs, pitchers, cups, house models, a cow creamer, a small octagonal lidded box, and a single vase. Manufacturer’s marks on the bases include „NAUTILUS PORCELAIN“ (some with „CO.“), „GEMMA“ with a crown logo, and „ASEBURY ENGLAND“ with a Prince of Wales feathers crest. One cup base is marked, „MODEL OF OLD SPANISH JUG DRAGGED UP NEAR EDDYSTONE NOW IN ATHENAEUM PLYMOUTH.“