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66. BUCHAN TRADESMAN’S SAMPLE SPLIT SIZE GINGER BEER. 6.4ins tall, ch., t.t., c.c..
Thi is a split size/ half size ginger, in itself rare, let alone being also a pottery company sample from
what collectors ascribe as the finest makers of transferred pottery. The entire front transfer is
very ornate (typically Buchan!) asymmetric, crisply struck, promoting the wonderful
‘Waverley/ Potteries’ products/ A W Buchan & Co/ MANUFACTURERS/ OF/ VITRIFIED
WEATHER/ AND/ ACID PROOF/ STONEWARE/ PORTOBELLO/ SCOTLAND. Transfer includes a delightful B/ & Co in a classic Buchan foliate
surround. Buchan p.m. Sold in July 2021 for a record breaking sum - ex John Yule Collection. Exc/ A1. 10/10. NR. £3,000-
4,000+
The image of the crown cap split size ginger beer is illustrated here larger than
it actually is!