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Large Hammersley Compote - Dresden Sprays #2082980

Currency:USD Category:Pottery & Glass / Pottery & China Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Large Hammersley Compote - Dresden Sprays #2082980
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The Hammersley firm, which specialized in the production of richly decorated bone china of fine quality and good design until it was absorbed into the Spode and then Royal Worcester groups, was established about a century ago as a family concern headed by two cousins, Titus Hammersley and Edward Asbury. The firm was initially named Hammersley and Asbury, and continued as such until Titus died in 1875. The former had also a partnership in the firm of Harvey Adams and Co., china manufacturers of Longton, but on his death his eldest son, George, took over the direction of the business, and acquired the Harvey Adams concern, changing the name and combining both under the title they use today.

Since then, the history of the firm involves one Hammersley succeeding another until recently, when the firm was taken over and the Hammersley line eventually discontinued.

The Dresden Sprays pattern was one of Hammersley's most popular, and is increasingly hard to find. This large compote is another fine example of the quality craftsmanship and handpainted artistry that characterized Hammersley china for years. It stands 5 inches high, and is 8.5 inches in diameter. It is in excellent undamaged condition. A great table centerpiece!
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#: CLC_019878988</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Unknown</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:England</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Hammersley</td></tr>




<tr><td>Title:Large Hammersley Compote - Dresden Sprays</td></tr>


<tr><td>Type:Dresden Sprays</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Central NJ</td></tr>
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