SHEAF STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED: CHINA VEGETABLE TUREEN BY DUNN, BENNETT & CO. LTD. HANLEY., CIRCA 1970
Crest showing company house flag. Diameter - 11 x 9in. (28 x 22cm.) C, D hairline crack to front, firing marks
The Sheaf Steam Shipping Co. Ltd was formed in 1906 in Newcastle. The company initially traded to the Baltic, Mediterranean and Biscay and later to Spain and Morocco. They were also involved in the North Sea collier trade and expanded to worldwide tramping between the wars. Royal Doulton acquired Dunn Bennett & Co. in 1968.
SHEAF STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED: CHINA VEGETABLE TUREEN BY DUNN, BENNETT & CO. LTD. HANLEY., CIRCA 1970
Crest showing company house flag. Diameter - 11 x 9in. (28 x 22cm.) C, D hairline crack to front, firing marks
The Sheaf Steam Shipping Co. Ltd was formed in 1906 in Newcastle. The company initially traded to the Baltic, Mediterranean and Biscay and later to Spain and Morocco. They were also involved in the North Sea collier trade and expanded to worldwide tramping between the wars. Royal Doulton acquired Dunn Bennett & Co. in 1968.
Auction: Liner China Timed Online Auction, ending 1st Jul, 2019
Key to Conditon Ratings:
A Mint
B Minor wear
C Old/typical wear commensurate with age
C Cracked
D Chipped
E Restored
F Very poor overall condition
1 No visible issues
2 One or two minor nibbles
3 Overall
4 Many
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