Star Sales
1. Equine Treasure
Estimate £6,000–£8,000 Sold £17,000
The value of this monumental pottery horse, standing 43cm tall, spiralled ever upwards as bidders competed to buy it at Cheffins last autumn. Dating to 1835, the rare figure was not created for a domestic setting, but for an equestrian business – perhaps a feed store or tack shop, for their window., reflect a bygone era of horse ownership.’ Traditionally, large-scale pottery horses are called Leeds Horses, but only pearlware models – which this is – are thought to have been made by the Leeds Pottery factory. ‘Due to their size, Leeds Horses are rare at auction and our horse was in particularly good condition, having been in the same ownership for at least 100 years. The price demonstrates there is still a great deal of interest in early English pottery,’ says Brett.
