Spring Sporting Auction Sale

includes Dorset angler’s collection and Cecil Aldin Doulton plates

A wonderful collection of fishing items are to be auctioned by Lawrences of Crewkerne in their Spring Sporting Sale in April next year.

The items were collected by a gentleman in Bournemouth over a 30 year period.
 
Over 150 antique fishing reels and over 70 antique fishing rods are included. The reels include legendary makers such as Hardy, Allcocks, Sharpes and Farlows. Estimates range from £20-£200.

Also being auctioned at the same sale are two very unusual Cecil Aldin Royal Doulton plates.
 
Both are decorated with caricatures of dogs from original designs by Cecil Aldin.
 
Cecil Aldin was born in 1870, and is best known for his paintings of animals and rural life. His first drawings were published by the graphic in 1891. His illustrations include the original 1893 magazine publications of the Jungle Book, and the 1910 edition of Pickwick papers. He also published a short series of fully illustrated books in 1923, Old Manor Houses and Inns.
 
Drawing on the popularity of Aldins designs, Royal Doulton produced a series of plates called "Aldins Dogs". They were first made in the 1920's and were produced in relatively small numbers.
 
Lawrences Auctioneer Simon Jones said, "This is the first time I have seen these designs before. These plates will appeal to both Royal Doulton collectors, and Cecil Aldin enthusiasts."
 
The plates are expected to make £100-200.

For further information please contact Simon Jones on 01460 73041.