18th Mar, 2020 10:00

The Spring Auction

 
Lot 522
 

Carlton Ware Guinness Advertising figures

A group of six Carlton Ware "My Goodness, My Guinness" advertising figures
circa 1950s
comprising a kangaroo, ostrich, toucan, seal, tortoise and male figure, printed factory marks,
tallest 9cm high (6)

Sold for £190


Condition Report

Ostrich has a repaired break to the neck and further repaired break to the middle section, near the legs. The Toucan's tail is broken. The Guinness pint on the tortoise has been broken and re-stuck. One of the kangaroo's ears is broken. Crazing to the glaze of each piece throughout.

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