The exception was this early 1920s Royal Worcester dish, right, Painted with sheep and a cottage, and signed H.Davis, it was "in perfect condition" said Ambrose's Keith Lawrence who added: "Prices for Harry Davis seem to be going through the roof". With interest from collectors pushing the bids along, the dish finally sold to the trade at £3000.
A 17th century Continental dining table led the furniture. With a 6ft 1 1/2in (1.87cm) chestnut top, above three drawers with rustic carved decoration on turned supports with later stretchers, it sold at £1000.
Worcester enthusiasts still wild about Harry
The 1150 lots offered at Essex auctioneers Ambrose (15% buyer’s premium) at Loughton on December 9 encompassed most areas of the market and, outside the jewellery, generally sold for three-figure sums.