...#AntiqueCollecting #JohnWilkes #HistoricArtifacts #18thCenturyBritain #PoliticalHistory #CivilLiberties #PressFreedom #RadicalReform #BritishCeramics #CollectibleArt #HistoricAuctions #WoolleyAndWallis #BritishHistory #CulturalHeritage #HistoricCollectibles A rare late 18th-century creamware jug featuring a portrait of John Wilkes (1725-1798), the infamous radical politician, journalist, and libertine, is set to go under the hammer this month. Produced during Wilkes’ lifetime, the jug is a historical artifact commemorating a man who significantly influenced journalism and politics through radical means, often stirring scandal in the process.

Empire Ware pottery, #EmpireWare, exemplifies the artistry of #StaffordshirePottery with its vibrant floral motifs and #ArtDeco designs. Known for its hand-painted and transfer-printed ceramics, Empire England gained international acclaim, particularly during the early 20th century. Today, collectors prize its timeless #BritishCeramics for their craftsmanship and enduring elegance. #VintagePottery #Collectibles

...#VictorianStaffordshire #StaffordshireFigures #TimothyMandersonCollection #AntiqueAuction #HansonsAuctioneers #VictorianCeramics #CollectorsTreasure #19thCenturyArt #AntiqueCollectors #AuctionHighlights #VintageCollectibles #CeramicFigures #HistoricalArtifacts #AntiquePassion #BritishCeramics A private collection of Victorian Staffordshire figures from the estate of Timothy Manderson is set to be auctioned by Hansons Auctioneers in their May Antiques and Collectors sale, starting on May 15. A second, substantial private collection will be unveiled later in the autumn.