 Brown Album:  8 pages double sided with 10 rows on each page to hold stamps. (12  x  8.75).&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; This album also holds 64 Pottery Stamps from around the world.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; 41 from Central &amp; South America&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; 29 from Africa &amp; Arab Countries&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; 116 from Asia (China &amp; Other)&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; 108 from Europe&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; 16 from the U.K.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; 17 North America                 </div><div> Stamps: some mint, others used condition                                     Album in good condition, view images. <br></div><br>Condition: some mint, others used condition Album in good condition, view images. <br>Measurements: N/A

Stamp Album with 377 Pottery Stamps

 The Pentax K1000 is a 35mm SLR film camera made by Pentax and produced between 197697.  This one was purchased new in 1981.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; Classic Pentax K1000 features a basic light meter system, easy usability, and indestructibility that few 35mm SLR cameras offer.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; It comes with a strap, case, and flash attachment including batteries.                </div><br>Condition: The camera is clean, no scratches on the lens, dents anywhere, and has been looked after well.  All functions such as shutter speed, flash times, etc. all work well.<br>Measurements: N/A

 Pentax K1000 35mm Film Camera With 50mm f/2 Lens

  Robin, born in England in 1939. Trained at Croydon College of Art (1956-1961).&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; He immigrated to Canada in1968. Taught in Toronto at Central Technical School, he set up and headed the Ceramics and Glass Department at Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; In 1977 he relocation to Victoria, B.C. , and passed away in 2017.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Just before his passing he received the Order of Canada.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Robin Hopper used the (rh) stamp, chosin Pottery Canada, as well the (rh) stamp. This dates the piece between 1990 and 2000, as he only used the (rh) after that period.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; This is one of the largest pieces that I have seen made by Hopper.  White stoneware clay with one of his typical iron oxide variant designs.                                           </div>                <br>Condition: One handle has been broken, and repaired, note images.  The rest of the bowl is in excellent condition.<br>Measurements:  Side Height:  3.75&#34;)  Handle Height: (5)  Width: (16  x  13.5)

Large Robin Hopper Serving Bowl 

 The Lagostina saucepan is made of 18/10 stainless steel, durable and 100% hygienic. Dishwasher safe, made in Italy.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; Heavy gauge 18/10 stainless steel body.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Contoured stainless steel handles.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Riveted handle, rolled edge, and dishwasher and oven safe.                </div><br>Condition: This piece is used, but in excellent condition.  Some minor scratching, view images<br>Measurements: 10.5 or 26cm.

Lagostina 10.5” or 26cm. Saucepan

<div></div><div> This piece is signed by the potter, but I have not been able to find out further information about her. &nbsp; </div><div> This vase was hand thrown with porcelain clay.&nbsp;</div><div> Crystalline glazes are difficult to produce. Only about 50% crystal glazed vessels complete the firing process.&nbsp;</div><div> This piece is signed by the potter, but I have not been able to find out further information about her. &nbsp;<br></div>                <br>Condition: Excellent condition no chips or cracks.<br>Measurements: 4  x  8.25  x  8.254  x  8.25  x  8.25

Crystal Vase by Lorette Moore

 Darrel Hancock is a respected potter in BC for over 40 years.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; After graduating from Emily Carr College of Art in 1980, Darrel and Robert Bush formed Mainstream Pottery and worked together from 1980 to 1985.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Darrel moved to Vancouver Island in November 2004 and settled in the Qualicum Beach area.&nbsp;</div><div> This is a large white stoneware thrown platter with intricate hand painted designs, and fish motif.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; This piece dates to around the year 2000.                </div><br>Condition: Excellent condition, no chips or cracks.<br>Measurements: 1.5  x  21.75  x  21.75

Darrel Hancock Large Serving Platter

 A rare hand formed antique finely painted Chinese porcelain hand painted small vessel, dating to the late 1700s.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; One side has the design of the phoenix symbolizes that loyalty and honesty.  It is flying among cheery blossoms, resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; The other side also depicts a phoenix above a lotus pond, meaning a lotus on one stem is a wish for shared heart and harmony.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; The Meander pattern on the top of the vessel means life giving rain and the abundance it brought to farming people.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Both sides have the Waves Pattern (usually shaped in semicircles as found in woshui () pattern).  Representing the Tides and the Earth.                                </div><br>Condition: The vessel itself is in excellent condition, no chips, or cracks, but it is missing the lid<br>Measurements:  8.5 cm  x  6 cm  x  4.5 cm

Qing Dynasty, late18th Century Vessel 

 Bill Boyd attended Leksands Folkhogskola Art School in Sweden, in 1970.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; He is influenced by Scandinavian Design and the Leach/Mingei aesthetic.&nbsp;</div><div> He moved to Canada and was one of the first potters to explore crystalline glazes. His studio is on Galiano Island.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>                <br>Condition: Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, or flaking.<br>Measurements: 2.25  x  10.75  x  10.75

Bill Boyd Crystal Platter

 It is hand thrown porcelain body with panels of floral designs and foo dogs with a landscape scene in the middle.<div> Cobalt oxide was used in the first firing as a base. After decorations using chrome, iron oxide, copper, and other oxides in the second firing. The third firing was a clear glaze. The final firing the potter used 24 caret gold on top of the cobalt blue.                                               This bowl was made during the Meiji period 1870 to 1890.                                </div><br>Condition: Overall condition is excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs, but some wear of the gold finishes.<br>Measurements: 3.25  x  10  x  10

Large Japanese Hand Painted Imari Charger (1870 to 1890) 

 Robert, born in Santa Ana, California. While pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree, he was awarded the prestigious "Glen Lukins Award".&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; He became Head of Ceramics at the Sheridan School of Design in Oakville, Ontario.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Workshops on glassblowing intrigued Robert. He helped to developed Canada's modern glass arts movement, and Robert operated his studio, Robert Held Art Glass, in Vancouver until his semiretirement.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; He then moved to Parksville where he opened a much smaller shop with only 2 staff. At 81 years old, he decided it was time to enter semi-retirement.                 </div><br>Condition: Excellent condition, no chips, or cracks<br>Measurements: 6  x  3  x  3 w/ Held Stamp on bottom.

Robert Held “Shasta Daisies” Square Vase

 January 3, 1931 ~ January 12, 2020.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; Meg Buckley a long time potter from Salt Spring Island Pottery. Her chop mark is the MB on the bottom.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Meg learned to pot in B.C. but was influenced by the U.K. Leach tradition.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; This piece is a light coloured stoneware with an expertly fitting lid.  Oatmeal glaze with brown/green banding.  Fired in a gas kiln.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Made between 1980 and 1990.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Oven safe, microwave safe, dishwasher safe.                       </div>                <br>Condition: Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, or crazing.<br>Measurements:  5.5  x  7  x  6

Meg Buckley Casserole Dish

  Robin, born in England in 1939. Trained at Croydon College of Art (1956-1961).&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; He immigrated to Canada in1968. Taught in Toronto at Central Technical School, he set up and headed the Ceramics and Glass Department at Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; In 1977 he relocation to Victoria, B.C. , and passed away in 2017.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Just before his passing he received the Order of Canada.&nbsp;</div><div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">&nbsp; Robin Hopper used the (rh) stamp, chosin Pottery Canada, as well the (rh) stamp. This dates the piece between 1990 and 2000.</span><br></div>                <br>Condition: Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, or breaks.<br>Measurements: 4.5  x  4.25  x  3

Robin Hopper Cream jug

 Belleek Porcelain known for its translucent clay body.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; This cauldron is decorated with 2 panels of hand painted green shamrocks, and has 3 feet.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; There is an intricate raised design over the entire vase.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; 1965 Belleek Cauldron Irish Eggshell Porcelain Shamrock Witches Cauldron, 3rd Green Mark.                 </div><br>Condition: Excellent condition, no chips or cracks.<br>Measurements: 3.25 x 4 x 4.25

Vintage Belleek Shamrock “Cauldron”

 Richard Royal is recognized world wide as a talented glassblower.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; Royal began his career in 1978 at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Royal worked for several years as one of Dale Chihulys main assistants.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; His work is found in public and collections: The High Museum (Atlanta, Georgia), the Daiichi Museum (Nagoya, Japan), and others.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; This piece is signed &amp; dated 1990.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; The glass is a swirling blue to turquoise and then clear on the edge.                </div><br>Condition: Note there in an interior crack which developed in the initial cooling process, and does not effect the integrity of the piece.<br>Measurements: 1.5  x  5  x  5

Blown glass Heart by Richard Royal 

 Antique Grainger Lee &amp; Co Worcester Decal Dragon Motif Porcelain side plate.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; Made in England by Thomas Grainger and James Lee between 1850-1880.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; While this pattern was used over a 60 year period, the details of the image vary.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Example: The small dragon at the top in the 1850 to 1880 version  has the varied sized dots in the body and an arrow shaped tongue. Whereas the later versions after 1880 have the same size dots, and a blunt V shape for the tongue.                  </div><br>Condition:  Good condition, one small chip, but no cracks.  View Images. <br>Measurements: 1.5  x  6.5  x  6.5

1850-1880 Grainger Lee &#38; Co Worcester side plate

 Belleek Porcelain known for its translucent clay body.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; This vase is decorated with 4 panels of hand painted green shamrocks.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; There is an intricate raised design over the entire vase.                                      The Belleek mark dates it as the Third Green or Sixth Mark of 1965 - 1981.&nbsp;</div><br>Measurements: The height is around 5.5 inches and the base is 3.25 inches with a top opening of almost 2 inches.

Vintage Belleek Shamrock Vase

 This is a three piece carving set;&nbsp;<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 193, 7);">&nbsp;cutting utensil,&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;fork and steel.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; There is a matched set of <span class="bg-warning nswreasons" id="rid-70">antler</span> handles and 925 or sterling caps and roundels on each tool.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; The steel is made by George H. Cowan Sheffield England.                            13 overall, steel: 8                                     The cutting utensil&nbsp;is made by Griffon Cutlery Works was founded in 1888 by Albert L. Silberstein, New York, USA.                            14.5 overall, steel: 9&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; The fork is made by Griffon Cutlery Works was founded in 1888 by Albert L. Silberstein, New York, USA.                            11.5 overall, steel: 6                 </div>                <br>Condition: The Sterling caps and roundels are in  poor condition, many dents and bangs, see images.  But it is still a very attractive set.<br>Measurements: See info. section

1890-1910 (3 Piece Carving Set)

 Alto recorder with Baroque fingering.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; Made by the Alexander Heinrich Company in Germany.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Vintage from the 1950s or early 1960s.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; This recorder comes apart into 3 pieces, for easy cleaning.  It does not come with a carrying case.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; The final pinky key has a reaching lever in the shape of a musical note.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; 48 cm.  or 19 in length.  Plays well.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; This recorder is over 60 years old, and is in very good shape for the age.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; There is a varnish over the the pear wood.</div><br>Condition: Some wear at mouth piece, and some scratching, note images.<br>Measurements: See info. page.

Pear wood Alto Wooden Recorder

 Joseph Panacci has been a full time potter for over 50 years.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; He now lives and works in Simcoe, Ontario.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; He strictly works in porcelain clays, and started off with celadon glazes, and has moved to other glazes using gas kilns and wood fired kilns to further develop his glaze colours.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; This small porcelain vase has a tomaku glaze with an overlay of another glaze.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; The porcelain is extremely thin, and light shows through the bottom and where the glaze is thinnest.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; The date on this pot say 80 for 1980.                </div><br>Condition: Excellent condition, no chips or cracks.<br>Measurements: 4.5  x  3  x  3

Joseph Panacci Porcelain Vase 

 Kayo was born in China, and immigrated to Canada in 1965.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; His parents and grand parents were potters and he began potting at the age of 5 under their tutelage.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Kayos work is the focus of numerous exhibits in prestigious museums, galleries, private and public collections worldwide. &nbsp;                                                </div><div> His work has also been the subject of two films: The Hand and the Spirit (TV Ontario, 1992) and Playing with the Fire (CBC Arts and Entertainment,&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; The piece is finely thrown porcelain with copper red and tomaku brush decoration. Cone 10 fired in a gas kiln.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; This piece is early, dating to 1986, where he uses his scribble signature.                </div><br>Condition: Excellent condition, no chips or cracks.<br>Measurements:  5.25 x 4.75 x 4.75

Kayo O’Young Celadon Vase (1986)

 Vintage yellow glass vase with multicoloured swirls (red, yellow, blue &amp; white.&nbsp;<div> The pontil is slightly rough, but not sharp.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; This piece has been signed by the glass blower, but is indistinct.  The letter M and possible date (02) can be seen.                </div><br>Condition:  Excellent condition, no cracks, chips, or breaks.<br>Measurements:  Height: 7.25  Base: 2.75  x  2.75      Lip: 3.5  x  3 

Murano Glass Vase Ruffled 

 Clear glass footed with handle.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; It features a bold criss cross pattern on the bowl and the round base. The handle also features the criss cross detail.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Made in Wheeling, West Virginia USA Circa late 1930s or early 1940s.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; This is a depression era model of the juicer.                  </div><br>Condition: Excellent condition or cracks, but has one very small chip on base, note images.<br>Measurements: 4  x  8  x  6

Hazel Atlas Criss Cross Juicer

1)  Patti moved to Denman Is. in 1971 from California.&nbsp;<div>Cream coloured stoneware, cone 6 electric fired. Decorated with underglazes, and a clear glaze on top.                                                                                                             3.75  x  4.5  x  3                                      2)&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>Scott &amp; Garnet Beardsley also from Denman Is.&nbsp;</div><div>White stoneware, cone 6 electric fired. Decorated with over-sprayed oxides, and a clear glaze on top.                              3.75  x  5  x  3.5                </div>                </div><br>Condition: Both in excellent condition, no chips or cracks<br>Measurements: See description

Patti Willis &#38; Beardsley Pottery Mugs

 He became intrigued with pottery at the age of 14 while visiting Japan.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp;  Gordon studied ceramics at the University of Illinois.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; He has been potting for the last 50 years, and has a reputation as a master of his craft in British Columbia.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Since 1999 he has taught ceramics at North Island College, School of Fine Art and Design.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; Gordon formulates and blends all his own clay bodies using many different clays, as well as clay from his own property.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; This casserole dates fro the 1980s, when&nbsp; he was making more functional items.&nbsp;</div><br>Condition:  Excellent condition, no chips or cracks.<br>Measurements: 5.25  x  7  x  7

Gordon Hutchens Casserole Dish

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Handwoven wool textile featuring a central stepped diamond design on a red field with white and black geometric borders. Colors include red, cream, blue, and black, with red and blue likely aniline dyes. Approximately 23.25 x 12.25 inches, excluding tassels. Vintage condition with some age-related stains.

Small handwoven Navajo style wool rug with stepped diamond motifs

Full view of the small Navajo style rug laid flat showing red field with three stepped diamond patterns and cream/black border with fringe tassels at ends.

Close-up of one central stepped diamond motif showing cream, blue and black colored wool yarns on red background.

Close-up of rug corner showing cream and black border pattern and twisted soft fringe tassels.

Rectangular woven wool rug with a vivid red main field framed by a serrated cream and black border. Three central stepped diamond motifs are aligned vertically down the center, each composed of cream and black with a blue central accent. The warp threads appear to be store-bought wool, while the weft is hand-spun wool. Natural textures with visible weaving and finishing details including twisted cotton tassels on short edges.

Small Navajo Style Wool Rug with Stepped Diamond Motif

 Woven textile in red, cream, blue, and black wool with a central stepped diamond on a red field and white and black border.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; The colours: red and blue do not appear to be natural dyes, but rather anilin dyes.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; The warp appears to be store bought wool, and the weft is all hand spun wool.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><br>Condition:  There are some stains from age, view images<br>Measurements: Woven section only, not including tassels.  23.25  x  12.25

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Lot #111: A Small Navajo Style Rug (1950 -1970)

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Lot #111: A Small Navajo Style Rug (1950 -1970)

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