Perfect Pieces Specialists in British Pottery

Looking for an unusual Christmas present – then why not take a look at this superb and collectable Troika Cube vase with helmet pattern?

Troika Pottery Cube Vase by Anne Lewis

This is a textured Troika pottery cube from the Newlyn period. Decorated by Anne Lewis it can be dated to c1970-1972. This Troika pottery vase has been decorated with an oatmeal brown base with the interesting abstract design picked out in deep vivid blues. One side has the desirable helmet pattern boldly highlighted in deep blue glazes.

We have a wide selection of Troika pottery for sale and you’ve still got time to order and have items delivered before Christmas!

CLICK HERE To view our full selection of Troika Pottery For Sale

Here are some superb ideas for Christmas Gifts from Perfect Pieces:

Maling Pottery harlequin basket, Carlton Ware Delphinium vase, Denby Glyn Ware bowl, Boxed Corgi OOC model bus, PenDelfin Family Circle Herald rabbit.

The Maling Harlequin basket is Maling pattern 6605 and is a stunning piece with the harlequin design picked out in contrasting colours – click here.

The Carlton Ware vase next is a superb vase with the vivid blue delphinium flowers. It is Carlton Ware pattern number 3273 and is a Carlton Ware Handcraft range piece dating c1929-1939 – click here.

The Denby pottery bowl is from the Glyn Ware range and the pattern is picked out with vivid turquoise leaves. This dish has the Glyn Colledge signature mark underneath – click here.

The boxed Corgi OOC model bus is a lovely model for toy collectors or railway enthusiasts. It is a 1:76 scale model which is equivalent to the OO gauge railway models, is boxed and comes in a limited edition of only 2500 – click here.

The final piece pictured above is an adorable PenDelfin rabbit Herald. He was designed by Jean Walmsley Heap and was the piece for the founder year of the PenDelfin club, quite a collector’s piece – click here.

An easy way to shop on PerfectPieces.co.uk is to view our ALL STOCK PAGE – this page displays every piece we currently have for sale so you’re able to glance down the images and see if anything catches your eye!

CLICK HERE – To view all peices currently available on Perfect Pieces

If you’re trying to think of something for Christmas then why not take a look at some Troika pottery vases?

Example of a Troika Pottery vase – a Troika Marmalade Vase

This popular Cornish pottery first started producing pottery in c1963 and unfortunately only lasted for 20 years closing down in 1983. During this time it moved from its original location in St Ives to Newlyn in Cornwall in c1970.

A range of people worked at the pottery over the years so you’ll often find different decorator marks on the base – a particular decorator is often a popular theme of collecting Troika!

The pottery produced a whole range of different shapes from smaller pieces such as Marmalade and Cube vases, medium pieces like the Spice vase or Rectangular vase to large pieces like the Double base vase, a range of plaques and a whole range of different style lamp bases. There really is a shape for everyone!

CLICK HERE To view our FULL selection of TROIKA POTTERY FOR SALE…

Here’s a little about the Queen Anne style furniture…

Queen Anne reigned from 1702-1714 and gave her name to a style of furniture that reached maturity during this time. Queen Anne furniture is most easily recognised by one or more of its characteristic features:

• Cabriole legs – legs that curve outwards at the top and inwards at the bottom
• Claw and ball feet
• Made from walnut – during this period, walnut replaced oak as the dominant wood used in English furniture
• Decorative motifs such as shells and scrolls were very popular
• Specialised items of furniture such as card tables and writing tables became popular for the first time
• The technique of japanning (lacquering) furniture was popular, thanks to the growing popularity of imports from the Orient

Queen Anne style furniture should not be confused with Queen Anne architecture or with the Queen Anne revival style that became popular in the late 19^th century.

If you’re thinking of purchasing a piece of Troika pottery for someone’s Christmas present or even just for yourself for Christmas then be sure to check out the Perfect Pieces Troika Pottery section.

We have a wide range of Troika pottery pieces for sale, ranging from the smaller pieces such as Troika marmalade vases and Cube vases, through to Troika slab vases and larger Troika lamp bases. I have pictured a small range from our selection below:

Troika Marmalade vase, Troika Spice vase, Troika Chimney vase and a Troika Wheel lamp base

Troika Pottery is one of our specialist areas and we often have a wide range of pieces to choose from. The pottery which only operated for around 20 years has become hugely collectable and as a result you should be aware that there are pieces out there that are not true Troika pottery pieces. People often ask what do you mean “not true Troika Pottery”, what we mean is pieces that are not originally and 100% made by the pottery when it was open from c1963 until c1983. These can be pieces that have had “Troika” written on the bottom of them or even white wares from the pottery that have been painted by somebody else. Our advice is that you should always buy from a reputable place and from someone you can trust!

CLICK HERE – TO view our FULL selection of TROIKA POTTERY FOR SALE

If you’ve started to think about Christmas presents then why not take a look in the Perfect Pieces PenDelfin Rabbit section?

We have recently added several more retired and collectible PenDelfin pieces including the popular and desirable PenDelfin Christmas Scene and the very cute and adorable PenDelfin Bath Tub to name a couple:

PenDelfin Christmas Scene and retired PenDelfin Bath Tub

Both these particular PenDelfin pieces where designed by Doreen Noel Roberts and have long since been retired from production. The PenDelfin Christmas Scene was originally only made in a limited number of 2000 in c1985-1986, whilst the PenDelfin Bath Tub was produced by PenDelfin many years ago in 1967 until only 1975.

We currently have a wide range of PenDelfin rabbits for sale including many early and retired PenDelfin pieces, PenDelfin display stands including the PenDelfin Wishing Well and many PenDelfin Family Circle club collector rabbits.

CLICK HERE To view our full selection of PenDelfin Rabbits FOR SALE

It’s that time of year again folks when the darkness is drawing closer in an evening and the shops are gradually starting to push that jolly big red & white bloke onto their shelves!

If like me you haven’t even thought about Christmas presents and can’t believe some people have even started – some even finished(!) – their Christmas shopping, then here’s how to make the most out of your visit to the Perfect Pieces website.

To make shopping a little easier on the Perfect Piece website we’ve created a page that displays every piece of stock we currently have available, that way you can just browse through all the images and see if there’s anything that might suit someone on your Christmas list! It’s as easy as that:

CLICK HERE To view our FULL selection of items FOR SALE

In the meantime here’s a (very) small selection of the range of items we currently have available.

They range from collectible studio type pottery like Troika pottery, traditional pottery like Denby pottery & Ruskin pottery, modernist & retro pottery designs like the Poole Delphis range, small collectables like PenDelfin and Corgi diecast models to name but a few:

Denby Pottery bowl, PenDelfin Jim Lad, Troika Marmalade vase, Corgi OM 41109 Model Bus & Poole Carol Cutler Dish

CLICK HERE To view our ALL of our antique & collectible pottery items FOR SALE

Father’s Day will be upon us on the 20th June – have you started looking for a present to show your Father how much he means to you? If not, then why not take a look at the gift ideas below for something a little different?

Wedgwood Keith Murray tankard – always a popular choice for men! This Keith Murray tankard is in the straw colour and has script pottery mark on the base. A superb and very affordable gift that could even be used by the recipient!

Ruskin stoneware vase – This is an impressive & heavy vase shaped a bit like an elephants foot. Coloured in a grey and blue style it’s certainly manly in appearance!

Denby pottery tankard – This is a sturdy tankard decorated in the typical style familiar on this age of Denby pottery. With a black rim and border around the base the subtle abstract leaf decoration in the middle is very appealing.

For further gift ideas take a look at our full selection of items on offer – click here.

Well, it’s that time of year when lots of people are looking forward to a long weekend starting on Good Friday through to Easter Monday.

Easter eggs are being hidden and fancy foods are being baked!

So, from all at Perfect Pieces….

HAPPY EASTER

If you hadn’t realised it, it’s Valentine’s Day this Sunday – 14th February 2010!

So, if you’re still looking for that perfect gift then we have a wide selection of items ranging from the modern collectables of Troika pottery, PenDelfin rabbits and china figurines to the earlier types of British collectables such as Royal Lancastrian, Ruskin pottery and Carlton Ware pottery – there’s sure to be something that catches your eye.

If you’re quick in ordering and choose the PAY NOW option we should be able to despatch your item this week to ensure you get it in time for the weekend!

To view our current selection of stock…Click here