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I love these! I’d never heard of them so thank you a million!!! My favorite has to be the platter with the blue in it!! SO bright and bold! Thanks for sharing!

By quirkybitsnpieces on Dec 14, 2006

Karen, wow those are gorgeous!! And I love the background stories on things like this…thanks for sharing!

By Glynis on Dec 20, 2006

wowsa – those are awesome! I think maybe even my cooking would look decent on something that beautiful!

By *love2scrap* on Dec 20, 2006

Hi ! I’m having a hard time finding the value of a set of H & K Tunstall Dinnerware that my grandparents left me. It is from the 1933 -1942 era and has gold decoration on the edges with peaches and roses design in the centre, very beautiful. I would appreciate any comments or advice from anyone who may know more. Thanks !

By Samantha on Dec 27, 2006

Samantha, I would recommend you have a look on eBay. If your pattern is a popular or sought after one that should help you to get a feel of what the market will pay for it. There’s also a site called http://www.replacements.com who specialise in vintage china. You could have a look through their catalog for your pattern and get a feel for the price to replace pieces.

By Karen on Dec 27, 2006

We have a H&K square plate with the # 2914 in brown and a small k in blue on the back . the front has a hand painted scene of a stream with cows and various trees and flowers on it .could you please tell me anything about this plate it is approx 10″ across
Thank you

By ce ibbotson on Jan 19, 2007

Sorry, I can’t find any info on that number. One thing you might try is doing search on google using the number and the H&K Tunstal name or variations of it (eg Holinshead & Kirkham).

By Karen on Jan 21, 2007

I have a two tier cake stand very brightly decorated in orange blue and green with a yellow surround. Both plates are the same size, approximately 8 inches in diameter. It is marked on the base “Made in England H&K Tunstall” underneath a unicorn rampant facing left in green. Do you have any idea of the fate of manufacture please?

By Norman Jacobs on Feb 4, 2007

Norman it’s a bit hard to give you any info based on your description. I suggest you visit Replacements.com (you’llfind the link in the 5th comment) and have a look at the H&K partterns they have in their catalog. That should help to identify yours.

By Karen on Feb 4, 2007

Thanks Karen. There is nothing on the Replacements.com site like the pattern I have. It is a bit difficult to describe as it is fairly abstract. It is like a bright Claris Cliff type design (although of course it isn’t!). It has two bright orange flowers in the centre; above are two small green leaves. There is a green leaf just below centre and two more towards the right and left bottom. There is also a blue (flower?) in a semi-circular shape on the bottom left and a small straight blue-type stem towards the bottom right. The whole design has a yellow border surround.

By Norman Jacobs on Feb 5, 2007

Can you email me a picture Norman? It sounds like it might be one of the Delicious Dozen and I have pictures of many of them. I might be able to name it for you.

By Karen on Feb 5, 2007

Can you tell me if you know of any literiture or books on hollinshead and kirkham,Was there anything ever printed about the company,I would very much apreciate an email from you thankyou.
John.

By john soame on Feb 9, 2007

How exciting to see that someone else has managed to find some of these tunstall items. . . I have been collecting the “Autumn” series for nigh on 30 years. . and have only managed to find 6 peices… so, I am ogling your platter with much coveting!! AND I am so glad that you, like myself, actually use these items. . . I use my things daily. Have fun with them. Greetings from Vienna.

By André on Feb 25, 2007

I admire your collection, Im in the USA, I have a beautiful H&K Tunstall Viola Jug with the “Electa” lightning bolt handle in absolutely beautiful condition, just a bit of crazing from the age of it, it has the cobalt blue and purple viola on it, the jug has Grocott and the unicorn stamp on it. I have yet to ever see another one exactly like it in this pattern.Have you ever seen one in your travels? The jug has the same brown and tan backgrounds as the ones in your picture.You have a lovely collection, thanks for sharing.

By Deborah on Mar 22, 2007

Deborah have you tried searching on ebay? It’s amazing the items that are listed on there. especially collectables. I find it makes a really good ‘catalogue’ of the market place

By Karen on Mar 22, 2007

I am trying to find out as much as possible about H&K Tunstall pottery. You mentioned that there were 14 patterns (not 12) that were done in the Art Deco style. Do you know of a reference book that would list these patterns? I have four pieces and cannot find anything on Ebay or the Internet. I do know Autumn, Autumn Tints, Luscious, and Viola. Thanks for your help.

By wendy on Mar 28, 2007

Wendy I don’t know of any H&K book. I have been compiling my own ‘catalog’ of the DD patterns. If you send me some pictures I’ll try to identify them for you.

By Karen on Mar 28, 2007

Hi Karen,
I love that I GOOGLED “H&K Grocott” and found your post first on the list!
My husband & I have 8 pieces of H&K in the Art Deco patterns (mainly AUTUMN) and love it for it’s cobalt blue shocks running through the pattern.
I was wondering where you found your information on the pieces? We were antiquing today and went into a shop, here in Perth (North Fremantle) Western Australia, where they had the most pieces all in one place we have seen. I noticed that the prices they had on the pieces that are marked “R.Grocott” are higher; would you know why? (The lady at the shop was no help at all.)
Also you mentioned HAROLD GROWCOTT… is he R.Grocott? Why the spelling difference and the different first initial?
Sorry to be wild to know the answers but this stuff is intriguing today! We appreciate any info so much.
Cheers from Australia!!

By Susan B. on Apr 1, 2007

Whoops!!
I was just browsing your other posts and think that you live in Victoria (Melbourne area) and I was assuming you were in America.
Sorry!!
Cheers from WESTERN Australia then!

By Susan B. on Apr 1, 2007

Hi Susan
I haven’t come across a definitive H&K book but I read articles in Antiques magazines and get my info that way. One of my collections is the Carters Antiques magazine. It’s been in publication since 1980 and I keep an eye out for back issues to fill in the gaps in my collection. Given the subject matter, it doesn’t really matter how old the magazine is, the facts will still be good.

Onto your question about Harold Growcott. He joined the firm in the early 1920s and designed the lithograph prints for the range. The earliest pieces (Primula design) being released around 1924. Harold Growcott’s facsimile signature appeared on the base of these early pieces, together with the Unicorn backstamp.

I believe R Grocott was a senior ceramic artist with the pottery in the 1930s. His work carries his facsimile signature as it was trendy by then to do this (a la Clarice Cliff) and create a ‘designer’ item to appeal to the middle classes.

By Karen on Apr 2, 2007

Hi, Found your website in a search for Tunstall luscious. My mom had a set of dinner plates and cups and saucers which my sister has now. Mom actually ordered the square luncheon plates in Canada on her Honeymoon in 1941. When they arrived she opened the boxes to find large round dinner plates. She never sent them back and my sister and I grew up appreciating the pieces in mom’s Breakfront. My sister has been buying some pieces when she can find them and I have found 1luncheon plate at an estate sale. It looks mighty lonely all by itself . Will keep on looking.

By Dale Simon on Apr 8, 2007

Hi Dale
How fabulous that you have an entire dinner set in Luscious. Well worth the hunt to find more pieces. Good Luck!

By Karen on Apr 10, 2007

So interested to hear about the names of the H&K pottery, I love the jug in the photo and particularly want a jug of the primula design however I was told I had the Poppies design. Thanks you for the information anyway.

By Mandy on May 26, 2007

I have a plate titled lady Jane by H&K Tunstall, do you know anything about this plate by chance?

By camille on May 27, 2007

Mandy, I don’t know of a Poppies design in the range. But I’ve only managed to track down 11 of the 14 designs. So maybe Poppies is one of the remaining 3. I’d love to see a photo of it if you could email me one.

Camille The other designs by H&K are not as avidly sought after by collectors as the Delicious Dozen. I believe Lady Jane is one of their dinnerware range. Try Replacements.com (link in a comment above) to see what prices and availability is like for that patters. eBay is another good source of market info.

By Karen on May 27, 2007

Hi.
I have acquired a large piece with the marking on the base. “Handpainted Tuliptime H&K Tunstall”. With a logo that looks like a lion and what I think is W547 written in green.
The best description I can give is a bowl with handles at each end. art deco in style with tulips painted on a multicoloured background, mainly browns. 15inches long and 6 inches wide and standing about 5 inches. Have you any idea where I could find out more about it.
Brendan

By Brendan Potter on May 30, 2007

Im sending from Melbourne Australia. We collect H&K pattern No 4901 and have 25 varying
pieces including jugs, vases,plates & bowls .
The jug in your photo looks like pattern 4901 ( refer stamp on bottom) and if so it’s known
as Anemone.
We have sourced items world wide UK , Australia, New Zealand , South Africa
& canada

By John Shore on Jul 18, 2007

Have a H & K Tunstall square cake platter about 9 or 10 ” with 6 smaller cake plates that are not as square. the plates are an off white colour and the pattern is a somewhat floral with tulips and a 4 petalled orange/red flower. Colors in the pattern include green, yellow,black orange, grey, and beige. Have no idea what the pattern is – it does not cover the entire plate so not very bold. The set was my grandmothers so is at least 50 years old. I am from Canada

By Charlene on Aug 30, 2007

Not sure who or where I am writing this to but in New Plymouth, N.Z. I have been collecting H & K china which does not seem to fit the items described above. Mine is souvenir ware of N Z in pink, with black transfer printed pictures and writing showing scenes from this area. So far I have never seen any of this china for other areas of N Z and I understand that it was produced for a Mr Squires, of New Plymouth, who had a shop in town. There are only 4 scenes but the are on many shapes of vase, dishes, plates etc. I would like to hear from anyone with information that could help me verify my conclusions. My e-mail address is bdbatch@clear.net.nz.
Thanks, Brian

By Brian Batchelor on Oct 31, 2007

Hi I have a really nice dish H&K Tunstall signed R.Grocott looks like 689 or 629 with a L under the #s . The #s are painted in green and the autograph. A flower on the front. Do you know anything about this dish
thanks Jaime

By Jaime Ford on Dec 31, 2007

Love your ditty on H & K Tunstall by George Groscott, I just landed from a friend a Vase called Autumn Tints…Matches your collection.
connie p

By Connie Paxman on Feb 5, 2008

Hi,

I have had a Jug / Pitcher, that has been on my kitchen shelf for approximately 10 years now, it was given to me by my brother in law one year, as it had been sitting in his loft, gathering dust for years (he has no idea how long it was there, only that it belonged to his late mother)

I just love the design, but it is nothing like any you describe here, The shape is a typical pitcher shape with a long pouring edge, it is 8½ inches tall at the lip of the jug. The handle runs down the full length of the back of the jug and is rectangular in shape but forming an arch down the jug.

It is a mottled yellow for the main part of the body colour and there is a V coming down from the pouring side painted with yellow and white arched stripes and a black and orange patterning, Also there is orange patterning down the handle.

The black and orange patterning is very plain and looks hand painted and the inside of the pourer is painted in the bold orange as well, but not finished on a perfect line, you can see the brushstrokes etc.

It has the H & K stamp on the bottom, and also an indented ‘TRENT’ stamp, the odd bitis that it is also personally written on under the glaze saying ‘To Aunt Mary from Eva’

I have often wondered where H & K Pottery was in Tunstall as I am from near to there myself, in the Potteries.

Can anyone help me find anything out about this Jug or the pottery firm itself?

Thanks
Rich

By Rich Landon on Feb 8, 2008

Hi

I was excited to see your picture as my wife has a cake serving plate and eight side plates done in the luscious design. They bear the H&K stamp on the back and are signed by one R Grocott as well.
Are these rare? Are they worth insuring at all? I would love to hear any ideas you have.

Thanks a million.

Bryan

By Bryan Naude on Mar 25, 2008

I have a cup and sauce and saucer without any damage in the Autumn pattern 3, Tunstall Burslem stoke on trent H & K, with lion print (1933-1942) , that I would like to sell – i guess to someone trying to get a set together!!

Looks like peaches and grapes.

If you want to get in touch you can do so from my website. I am based in portsmouth uk.

Regards,
Kirsten
http://www.kirstenguthrie.co.uk

By Kirsten Guthrie on May 22, 2008

hi
I have 2 H&K dishes with lids ,they are hexagonal in shape ,about 210mm across the top.They have purple/blue flowers on the design.The base is stamped in blue ,one with MADE IN ENGLAND above a unicorn withH&K Tunstall below it,the other is similar but with QUEBEC above the unicorn instead of made in england.They both have the mark (in blue)A 1115.I have looked at replacements .com and they look similar to pattern 2047.Have you any idea of age /value,both items are in perfect condition,

thank you very much
Bill

By william horner on Jun 16, 2008

Hi
I am so glad I found this website as I have been trying to find out about a plate that I have found, It is Hand painted Tuliptime and a lion crest on the back and the no 683A, It has amixed brown and pink/red background and a bunch of yellow and pink tulips. I can find no infomation even though i live in the next village to Tunstall, stoke-on-trent. Can anyone help please.
Thanks Jackie

By jackie wilshaw on Jul 14, 2008

I have a two-tier canape plate by H & K Tunstall.
Its design is very unique yellow, light green, dark green and red burgandy.
It is two tiers, and has the Standing Unicorn on the back with the Made in England and H & K
Tunstall and a capital letter B It also has the number 744 and f.
The upper plate has the same but with the number 744 and it has a gold brush stroke something like a letter v.
Could you reply to my inquiry?

By nanny on Oct 10, 2008

Hi Nanny. You haven’t actually told me what your query is.
I collect examples from the Delicious Dozen only. And I know very little about H&K’s other designs.

By karooch on Oct 10, 2008

Handed down from my mother I have : Exquisite colors ofmauves,browns,golfs in background, purple & yellow in flowers. Early. pre/no unicorn stamp. Printed on the bottom: Handpainted, “Iris”, Made in England, H & K Turnstall.” Also, signed, “R. Grocott, and handpainted “W 169″.

It is simply beautiful. Do you have any info on this “Iris” series. Plus, what is the list of all 14 of this design. And any more on Grocott?

I just stumbled on your sight and you have so much more info than anywhere else. Thank you.

By Sherry Cline on Oct 15, 2008

Sorry for the miss typing on my comments to you. Also, I did not check the box for being contacted via email for anyone who chooses to do so. May I add this to my comments.
Thank you, Sherry Cline

By Sherry Cline on Oct 15, 2008

Hi Sherry

Sorry I don’t have much extra info to give you.
I don’t know all the patterns in the range but they include Luscious, Autumn, Iris, Tuliptime, Viola, Anemone, Panola, Primula, Lucia.
There doesn’t seem to be much info around about them. but they come in a wide range of decorator pieces and shapes.

By karooch on Oct 18, 2008

Hi, I have just found a small milk/cream jug with this design and unicorn facing left, only with the number 4901 and looks like the letter L as signature. Any more information would be welcome

By janet mccoy on Oct 26, 2008

Hi there,

I have an antiques piece of H & K Tunstall which was left to my mother by her grandmother or mother and she left it to me. I would like to establish the date, the era(series) and the value of the piece, but I’m not sure how to do this. It’s a rectangular serving/meat dish with a red backgroung and some type of bird might be a Blue Crane or Swan-like design handpainted onto the red background. The size of the plate is more or less 298mm X 215mm.

By Marisa Horn on Nov 3, 2008

Unfortunately i can’t really help you Marisa. I don’t know of any reference guide on H&K Tunstall. All I can suggest is that you check out ebay to see what’s on offer there. You can pick up a lot of info that way. And also the catalog on http://www.replacements.com where you might see your pattern and get some idea about its name and age.

By karooch on Nov 4, 2008

Hi,
I’ve about 200 pieces of H & K in all , spent 2 days in potteries library tracing history in old ” Pottery Magazine” books , they used to sell all over the world but mainly Austrialia,Canada and a few of the of the other Common Wealth Countries ,they also had a shop in Bond St London , but it got bombed , most of the pattern books were lost in fire . The Potteries Musieum has a few very early pieces in there collection . Only thing I’ve not got is teapot for complete set .
Regards Steve Pickering

By stephen pickering on Nov 23, 2008

Wow, it sounds like you’ve got more on H&K that anyone else I’ve ever come across Stephen. Is there a link where people can find you?

By karooch on Nov 24, 2008

Stephen Pickering:- I have sent you an e-mail (I think) asking if in your searching at museums’, etc. you had come across any reference to my particular speciality – souvenir china of New Zealand. I am interested in pictorial pieces relating to New Plymouth, which I think are unique to this area and were made by H & K , Tunstall. Any information would be appreciated.
Brian Batchelor

By Brian Batchelor on Nov 26, 2008

I am currently putting a book together of H&K like Stephen I have well over 400 pieces. I have only ever seen 2 Tea Pot I have one any my sister has an Autumn One. Other items which are rare are Lamps, and biscut barrels. I hope to have the book out sometime next year so if your interested please keep in touch. The Book will cover the 14 or so designs simular to the picture above.
I can be contacted on colinlong@talk21.com
Regards Colin

By Colin long on Dec 20, 2008

Hey that sounds great Colin. Let me know when the book comes out and I’ll tell folks about it.

By karooch on Dec 21, 2008

Beautiful pieces…I have only one peice of this collection..a Hand painted vase in the brown tones called ” Autumn Tints “.
connie paxman

By Connie Paxman on Dec 21, 2008

Greetings! I own a lovely 6″ H and K Tuliptime vase. It has a “lightening style” reddish art deco handle and two different designs of tulips on either side. It has a pouring spout and the traditional H and K stroke painting style in browns, yellows, and reds.

I purchased it at a local antique store about fifteen years ago just because it caught eye with its combination of traditional feel and art deco look. I have searched eBay and Replacements, and have found nothing! Does anyone know its history and value?

Thanks!

By Julie K. on Dec 27, 2008

I inherited part of an H&K Tunstall “Autumn” tea set: pot, creamer, have only 5 cups but six saucers. The cups and saucers are small. It is beautiful!

By Ethne Abramowitz on Jan 20, 2009

How fabulous to have a whole tea set Ethne. Even though you are missing a cup, that just adds to the fun of the chase in tracking down a replacement. And even more special that it’s been handed down to you in the family.

By karooch on Jan 21, 2009

My friend has a set of two pottery candlesticks and a small jar, mainly light brown, all three bearing a painted desert scene with palm trees. They say H & K Tunstall on the bottom, but no date. Does anyone know what decade such things were made and what their value might be?

By Linda Thorpe on Jan 24, 2009

Hi, I have just 9 pieces of h&k. One is impressed COMO; any ideas as to its meaning. By far my nicest piece is a vase, handpainted & marked PANOLA design, but theyre all nice!! I too have travelled to oz,nz & usa to find them; they surely must be worth a fortune in expenses alone!!!!!???? Brian.

brians last blog post..Hello, and Welcome to Scraps of Mind

By brian on Jan 25, 2009

I have a candy dish of the Delicious 14 group – looks almost identical to the pattern Gaiety which you don’t mention but is visible for viewing on the Replacement website. However the colours of the flowers are brighter, one red/with purple inner petals, and one yellow with red inner petals. the blue behind the flowers is like Gaiety,but the overall backgound is more yellow/gold brush strokes with a splash of lavendar on one side and or a rose color on the other. The leaf on the opposite side is identical to Gaiety. The marks on the back all match what others describe with Grocott isgnature in gold. The number of the pattern is 145 and then under the 5 there is another little mark of the same ink and size and style that could be a 7 or an A or an L. I would love to know more about this pattern, what it is, and are there more dishes, objects with the design – it is, and the Delicious group are, beautiful. I live near Brisbane Australia if anyone in AUstralia or elsewhere is interested in contacting me, I can respond after hearing back thru this blog site. I lived in Canada and the USA too.
How exciting to find you thru a google search! Well done.

By Cheryl on Mar 9, 2009

Hi Cheryl, Yep Gaiety is one of the Delicious Dozen too. I don’t have any details on what the flowers in the actual pattern are, I’m afraid but it certainly is available in several objects and shapes. I have always found ebay a great way to compile a personal catalog of Tunstall patterns and shapes. And it’s also a hand way to get a view on current market prices. I live in Melbourne and most of my more interesting pieces have come from overseas through ebay because I find prices in Australia tend to be higher.

By karooch on Mar 9, 2009

Thoroughly enjoyed reading all the comments.
I have a luncheon plate in the Autumn pattern. My mom, in Maine, USA, had just the one piece and gave it to me many years ago. I eat my lunch on it regularly!

By Hannah, in Indiana, USA on Mar 13, 2009

Hi Hannah.

I agree that beautiful things are meant to be used. Ssmetimes they will break and that’s sad. But to shut them up and not use them is even sadder

By karooch on Mar 13, 2009

Hi, I have just read all the post, and im hoping some angel will answer my question. I have just been given a small teacup smaller than average and saucer. On the bottom of both of them it has written in green “Made in England H&K Tunstall B” They both also have a a small grey unicorn. The teacup also has the letter S in grey on it. Both pieces are in a sort of medium dark cream, with a very detailed golden floral pattern on the teacup. The teacup also has four flowers on the tea cup. On one side they are much bigger than the other. The flowers are yellow and purple on the larger side and purple and orange on the smaller side. They both also have green leafs, The smaller flowers have more green. The inside of the the teacup along with the handle has a golden lining. The saucer has golden lining edge followed by the same floral patteren as the saucer. this is followed by a picture of a grand lady in the centre of the saucer. a house and a tree can be seen in the background, the lady iS wearing a magnificent dress in the same colours as the flowers on the teacup.
if anyone has any ideas of which collection this belongs to and as to how much its worth, your help will be greatly appreciated.
THANKYOU
ALF
affy81@hotmail.co.uk

By Alf on Apr 12, 2009

I have a 10.5″ H & K Tunstall Autumn Vase which was given to me by my Mother-in-Law. It had belonged to her Mother. Until recently I had no idea it was worth much at all, and, still don’t know how much it is worth today. I think it is very pretty and I use it daily.
Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You
Miriam

By Miriam Wallace on Apr 26, 2009

Hi Miriam

I find that the best way to get an idea of the real market value of an item is to check on what similar items sell for on eBay.

By karooch on Apr 26, 2009

Hi

I stumbled across this website and was amazed that so many people, besides me, collect H&K. I have about 15 peices but have stopped now because of rising prices, especially in Australia. I have bought pieces from Ebay which is much more economical. My brother and mother also collect it because we have a family connection. My mother came from the ‘potteries’ area of the UK and her uncle worked in the H&K factory. The family story is that he designed some of the patterns but we have never found a piece with his name on it except for ones handed down within the family. Mum brought a small collection to Australia with her in 1955 and has added to it since. She said her parents got a tea chest full as a wedding present in 1929 but most of it ended up smashed.

By Diane on Apr 28, 2009

HI Diane. What a great story. No wonder you collect H&K with a family connection like that. Isn’t it heartbreaking to know that there were so many more pieces that almost made it into your hands. I feel that way when I think about the things that my Mum used to have that were left behind when we came to Austrailia because we wanted to start with ‘new stuff’.

By karooch on Apr 28, 2009

Hi Dianne,
I don’t suppose that your mother or her uncle ever came across pieces of souvenir china, made by H & K, with scenes of N Z. I collect such pieces and they seem to be unique to New Plymouth, where I live. I have only found about four scenes on items such as jugs, vases, bowls and cups and saucers, all dating from the early 1900’s.
I would very much like to find out more about the manufacture of these items. my e-mail address is ‘bdbatch@clear.net.nz’ if you can help
Brian

By Brian Batchelor on Apr 30, 2009

Hi Brian – no I have never heard of H&K with NZ scenes on them and I am sure my family wouldn’t either. The only scenes I have seen are of deserts with pyramids and camels. My Uncle died many years ago but some of his closer relatives may know of some. I will make some enquiries.

Diane

By Diane on Apr 30, 2009

nice collection…..I now have over 200 pieces myself!…..the antique shop I own was a general store…..It carried the H & K line in the 1930’s….so we started to collect it!

By Charles Marion on May 8, 2009

Wow 200 pieces!
It’s great that you chose H&K out of the other lines in your antique store to collect Charles. I bet it makes a sensational display.

By karooch on May 8, 2009

I have read the many posts with great interest.
I have a multi coloured jug just under 9 inches tall.
Underneath the jug has the following information:
Lions body?
Made in England
H&K Tungtall
Capital letter B
Number 779
I would be very grateful if anyone could give me some information about the jug, for example how old it is.
I would also like to know the approximate market value of the jug.
Your help would be very much appreciated.
Kind regards.
Alun Gunter

By Alun Gunter on May 9, 2009

Alun what is the pattern of the jug? Is it one of the Delicious Dozen? If it is then you might try researching on ebay to get an idea of its current market value. And if it’s not a DD one then perhaps you should check on Replacements.com to see what sort of prices that pattern might fetch.

By karooch on May 9, 2009

Alun what is the pattern of the jug? Is it one of the Delicious Dozen? If it is then you might try researching on ebay to get an idea of its current market value. And if it’s not a DD one then perhaps you should check on Replacements.com to see what sort of prices that pattern might fetch.

By karooch on May 9, 2009

Hi Karooch
I have done a little research and I don’t think it is one of the “DELICIOUS DOZEN”.
I cannot find the jug on ebay or on any other website.
I have checked on replacements.com and there is no report of jug 779 or anything that resembles it.
I suspect that the jug could be part of a two piece, a water bowl to partner the jug maybe?
But……I have no proof of this, I am guessing.
My wife received the jug as a keep sake about 17 years ago.
I must correct the spelling it should read “TUNSTALL” and not “TUNGTALL”.
The jug is multi-coloured, yellow,violet,green and blue.
Inside the jug is coloured a yellowy cream.
The rim and handle of the jug are covered in gold like colour.

By Alun Gunter on May 9, 2009

Hi,I have a bowl about 6-8inches round, decorated with gold coloured flowers and in the centre of the bowl is a romany caravan with a lady stood in the door way, arms folded. Two children sat playing on ground one holding a guitar? to the back of the caravan are two horses one being ridden and the other being held by it’s owner. Background there are trees and foliage. colours mainly red greens and browns. on the underneath of bowl it has the markings of a Unicorn with ROMANY above and below unicorn it says made in England H&K TUNSTALL. there are also two markings in gold they either look like s 9 or s 6. Any information and value would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Su

By sue white on May 16, 2009

H&K made many transfer ware patterns and your Romany sounds like one of them Sue. I have no idea of it’s value, but I would suggest you search on ebay or replacements.com under the design name to get an idea if it is sought in the market and wat buyers are paying for that design.

By karooch on May 17, 2009

i have a mug..stamped on the bottom says..made in england h&k tunstallwith a unicorn on the bottom..the mug is a foppish chubby gentalman with fat knees and seems to be holden a jug/cup of grog

By sara bernhart on May 19, 2009

Sounds like a Toby Jug Sara. How interesting. I didn’t realise that H&K made tobies as well.

By karooch on May 19, 2009

Hi, replacement china shops dont usually carry H & K tunstall items….Thers ie no book on H&K as of yet….ebay bidder cybr-medic from the UK has over 800 pieces and he will be writing a book/price guide in the near future…otherwise there are a few experts on this subject out there…..Im going to start a blog on something I know nothing about

By Charles Marion on May 19, 2009

Hi Fascinating to find this website. I have just found that I have a dish and 10 plates of the Midas pattern. I am not sure what to do with them?

Robin Venn (UK)

By Robin Venn on May 28, 2009

I have a very old blue and white soup bowel.
around the edge is a pattern of blue bells repeated on the inside base .
on the back is the name ALBERT enclosed in a oval with blue patten around it
under the oval is the mark H&K.
COULD ANY ONE GIVE ME AN IDEA HOW OLD IT MAY BE .THANK YOU Barbara

By barbara on Jul 1, 2009

Hi I have a candy dish that seems to fit the Delicious Dozen. It is called autumn, it’s numbered and was made by H & K Tunstall.
Any ideas as to age and value?
Thank you

By heather on Jul 2, 2009

Hi
I have a lovely 6″ tall tuliptime vase, with tulips in yellow and burgandy, green leaves and a beautiful tan glaze backgrond with touches of white and light putrple. It has a black rim. It says on the base “Handpainted TULIPTIME – MADE IN ENGLAND- H & K TUNSTALL” with two sets of numbers..683 & what looks like either 17 or 11. It has two undeglaze chips. I can’t find anything on the net about it and wondered if you could tell me if it’s common or a bit more special, and also what it might be worth please. When I check the H&K trademark site it says those marks refer to 1896 – 1900 manufacture.
Thankyou
Helen

By Helen on Jul 3, 2009

Hi Helen

Tuliptime was one of the Delicious Dozen and I’m afraid I don’t know much more that in in the article. They were produced during the years between the two World Wars in response to the public interest in Art Deco products. They mostly used molds that they had from previous product runs and employed a team of painters to hand paint the designs on them.

If you want to see more examples of Tuliptime I suggest you monitor ebay as they pop up there from time to time. Just set up a search on H&K Tunstall and you will be sure to find some Tuliptime pieces in the mix. Tuliptime doesn’t seem to have been as popular a design as some of the others such as Luscious and Autums so there may not be as many pieces for sale. This will also give you a bit of a feel for the market price.

By karooch on Jul 4, 2009

The Delicious Dozen were mostly produced in the years between the two World Wars Heather. For the best indication of current market values I suggest you do a search on ebay for H&K Tunstall and see what the recent examples of your pattern sold for.

By karooch on Jul 6, 2009

HI I HOPE YOU CAN HELP I HAVE A DISH 12X10 BY H+K TUNSTALL IT HAS A 9913 NUMBER ON THE BOTTOM AND A BLACK L. THE DESIGN IS VERY UNUSUAL ITS A DESERT SCENE WITH ARABS ON CAMELS BUT WHAT STANDS OUT MORE IS A BLACK AND WHITE CHEQUERED LINE RUNNING THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE DISH . ANY COMMENTS WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED. MAL

By MAL on Jul 21, 2009

That does sound like a very striking dish Mal. I have never heard of a pattern like this in H&K. I’m afraid i can’t help you with it. But this article gets a lot of readers so hopefully someone will know something about it.

By karooch on Jul 21, 2009

Hi Mal – I have seen this pattern with the checkerboard band and the camels several times but I don’t know what it is called. I have seen it on a tall squarish vase and also on a teapot. Sorry I can’t be of further help, Diane

By Diane on Jul 21, 2009

I have a H & K tuliptime patterned fruit bowl about 15″ long including the handles. The logo dates it at between 1935 and 1942 as it is the printed pattern from those years. It also has the hand written number 683 and the letter H. It has been in my family from new and is in perfect condition. Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated.

By Jack on Jul 21, 2009

Hi Jack. Pretty much all I know about the Delicious Dozen is contained in the article above. If you’re looking for market price I suggest you check ebay and search in recently sold H&kK Tunstall. That will give you an idea of what people are actually paying for it.

Someone in the commenter list said that he was going to write a book on H&K. I don’t know if that has happened yet.

By karooch on Jul 22, 2009

Hi Mal, just read about your dish. I have a 10 and half inch high hexagonal shaped vase depicting the desert scene with palm trees, camel riding Arabs and pyramids in the background. Sandy gold colour at bottom rising to deep cobalt blue at the rim. The black & white chequered pattern runs around each of the six edges near the top. I have no idea what this pattern is called unfortunately but it is marked underneath in gold writing – made in England, unicorn symbol, H&K Tunstall- then a painted number in black, 8923 or could be 9923. I believe this mark indicates that is was made between 1933-1944. If anyone can help us to identify the pattern it would be great.

By Ann on Jul 27, 2009

I have just been given a box of china and pottery and in it was a jug approx 7in tall with h&k tunstall stamped on the bottom underneath a unicorn with the number 356T in gold. The jug is white and decorated with peaches and plums. Can you give a little more info on this please

By Mandy on Jul 29, 2009

I HAVE A BOWL MARKED H&K TUNSTALL MADE IN ENGLAND NO: NO:4899 8 WHAT IS THE VALUE??

By Helen on Aug 30, 2009

I love your site. I am a lover of the Delicious pottery of H&K Tunstall. These objects are collectable art. People must understand that in marking a value you must consider a few different things. The condition is of the upmost importance. There should be no chips, cracks, repairs, or crazing. Different people like different designs. Some love them all. The is also a rarity of the item. Demi cups and saucers may be seen more frequent while some vases are deemed more collectable and valuable. Cherish your treasures.

By Glenda on Sep 2, 2009

You have some excellent points there Glenda.

Ultimately the market value of a piece is what someone is prepared to pay for it. So the market value of vintage and antique items will fluctuate depending on the prevailing market. Typically, when we are living in affluent times then more people have ’spare’ funds to buy things they want but don’t necessarily need. And as a result the market price for many items may go up. In less affluent times the reverse may happen. That’s why I tend to use ebay as my market thermometer.

And rarity and condition are major factors in price as well.

I certainly agree with you that the best value you can get from your treasures is to love them and enjoy them.

By karooch on Sep 2, 2009

I have a pitcher marked H&K Tunstall with the pattern name “Primula”. There is also a number on the bottom “63 & another number that isn’t readable with the naked eye” & an “s” under it.
It is beautiful & I won’t part with it. Is anyone able to give me any idea if I should insure it separately? It is in perfect shape.

By Jean on Sep 13, 2009

I HAVE AN H&K AUTUMN PLATE THAT IS IN PERFECT CONDITION. WOULD ANYONE KNOW IT’S WORTH AND HOW OR WHERE TO SELL IT. WAS BOUGHT IN GALVESTON, TEXAS I WOULD SAY IN THE LATE 30′S. IT’S NUMBERED AS 4044 OR 49 IN GREEN PAINT.

By J BOUMA on Sep 25, 2009

I have a 5&3/8th inch bread an butter plate with the gold unicorn and Made in England H&K Tunstall
on the back. No in black is 2482(I believe) I love this plate and have never seen anything else like it in the ten years that I’ve had it.
the pattern must come from the same time period as the camel scene pieces described in a couple of the comments I’ve just read on this site.
The plate is very dark brown on bottom edge fading to liter tan, then exactly at the halfway point on the plate is a band running right across the plate with a repeated picture of a stagecoach, drawn by 4 horses, and a large tutor(?) style thached roof three story house.My plate is wide enough that the stage appears twice, but the house only once. This picture band is 7/8th inch in debth, and then there is the black and white chequered band running across the plate exactly above the picture, and then the whole top third of the plate is a very dark cobalt (?) or navy blue.
I’m really not collecting things anymore, but if anything got me back into it I think it would be pieces in this pattern.
Marlys tilley Oct 19, 2009

By marlys tilley on Oct 20, 2009

A definitive book on H&K is long overdue! Many Canadian collectors like us would love to be able to have a volume to consult; not so much for prices, as they can wander a bit, but more for pattern details and such. It’s my impression prices are creeping up a bit, just from recent browsing. Paid 175.00 Canadian for a nice pair of 4.5 in. pear-shaped blue-handled vases in the Autumn pattern; the dealer wasn’t dealing, so I probably paid too much. But they’re clean, and we love them.
Collectors here in SW Ontario can find good pieces at the Stratford, Ontario, Antiques Market; the market in Tilbury, just down the 401, is also good. Happy browsing, everyone!

By ed woods on Nov 2, 2009