sarahavfc Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Does anyone know who painted the stool below? I spoke to Laurence Hogg and he said that the stool and the painting is similar to one which he owned and was made at Charity dock and painted by Jess Owen. If anyone else has any ideas about who painted it, I'd be interested to know. Thanks. Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave moore Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Sarah That looks remarkably "Houghy" to me, but I'd need a closer look at the flowers, full on, to be sure. Not sure if you know, but Gail had a fall 2 wks ago and broke 2 bones in her right leg....I'm mainly workshop based with odd jobs away from home. Does Gray know? Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahavfc Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Cheers Dave, just sent you a PM re. Gail and the cabin stool. Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Gail had a fall 2 wks ago and broke 2 bones in her right leg....I'm mainly workshop based with odd jobs away from home. Sorry to read about Gails tumble Dave. Please pass on our very best wishes and we hope she's up and about again soon. Do you happen to know who the painter is in the picture? Cheers, Terence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Do you happen to know who the painter is in the picture? He looks distinctly untrustworthy to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave moore Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Hi Terence Thanks for the good wishes for Gail. Can't see us doing much boating in the near future! I think the featured mugshot is also on the CTS website, must be a while ago now. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Just been sold on eBay for £385! Soo who is it by and why so special? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete harrison Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Just been sold on eBay for £385! Soo who is it by and why so special? I saw this can on ebay with about an hour to go and didn.t think it looked anything special. It looks identical in design to the cans I used to have back in the 1980's ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I saw this can on ebay with about an hour to go and didn.t think it looked anything special. It looks identical in design to the cans I used to have back in the 1980's ! I think the can is identical to the one I posted a picture of at the start if this thread but nicely painted. The painting looks a bit Tony Lewery-esk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timleech Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) I think the can is identical to the one I posted a picture of at the start if this thread but nicely painted. The painting looks a bit Tony Lewery-esk. I was about to say that it's maybe a style he tried to follow, possibly older, or someone else trying to follow him? You could always ask him The roses are very similar to some of his, the white borders on the leaves may indicate someone else. (Edit - the sprigs of Rosemary or whatever around the roses doesn't seem like Lewery's style). Also the 'roses all over' rather than different decoration on the spout and central band, though I should think most painters would do what the customer asked for in that regard. Tim Edited July 10, 2011 by Timleech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Hogg Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Another Joseph Ash can so it has to date back to the pre 1970's at least. looks like a proper knobstick painters job to me - Barnett? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) There were only 4 bidders necessary to bid the price up from an opening £30. 4 bidders who thought it was the work of Bill Hodgson I suspect - although I have no idea if it actually is. Reg Barnett's roses were a cruder copy of Hodgson's I'm no expert but I do have a copy of Tony Lewery's book Flowers Afloat! Paul Edited July 10, 2011 by Paul H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timleech Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Detail of a Tony Lewery can from 1969/70 Close, but no cigar. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Hogg Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I have just found my original copy of the "Waterways museum" booklet which featured a Bill Hodgson can on the front. The can on ebay is very, very much the same, indeed its so close to be unreal. Here is the front cover: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 The pic of a swag of roses by Bill Hodgson on page 75 of Flowers Afloat is even more convincing - at least to me. Anyone got a scanner? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) Bill Hodgson then it would seem. Worth £385? (clearly to the person who bought it it is) Edited July 10, 2011 by Speedwheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Hogg Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 The pic of a swag of roses by Bill Hodgson on page 75 of Flowers Afloat is even more convincing - at least to me. Anyone got a scanner? Paul Yes here they are: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Priest Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Just been sold on eBay for £385! Soo who is it by and why so special? I had been watching this can on ebay, I thought for a while it was 'under the radar' but the price started to go up rapidly yesterday. I think the can may be a Bulls Bridge one, the painting is very good knobstick style but not Bill Hodgson, I think it is probably by Reg Barnett. A nice can in seemingly good condition, very well painted, but still out of my price range. Imo the can on the front of the waterways booklet isn't Bill Hodgson, but I don't think it is Reg Barnett's work either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Hogg Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Joseph Ash supplied BW Bulls Bridge with cans and hand bowls. When I went to see them they had just finished making holloware and I had a look at who was in the order book, there were all the big names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I had been watching this can on ebay, I thought for a while it was 'under the radar' but the price started to go up rapidly yesterday. Yes I thought that too and was going to bid, but it went far to high for me. Called into your place today after going down to Braunston, to have a look at France and meet CarlT, but couldn't see anyone around the yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Priest Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Yes I thought that too and was going to bid, but it went far to high for me. Called into your place today after going down to Braunston, to have a look at France and meet CarlT, but couldn't see anyone around the yard. Are you getting me mixed up with Roger Farrington, I work at Brinklow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Are you getting me mixed up with Roger Farrington, I work at Brinklow! No, I saw Roger too. You would remember me if you saw me Is Andy still working with Rex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Priest Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) No, I saw Roger too. You would remember me if you saw me Is Andy still working with Rex? Yes,I believe so, but I haven't seen him for a while Edited July 10, 2011 by Steve Priest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave moore Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Hi all I've just picked this up. Having had a look at the pictures, I agree with Steve that it's more likely to be Reg Barnett than Bill Hodgson. Reg Barnett painted neatly and carefully, Hodgson more freely.This work is very similar to a cabin stool by Reg that I own - picked up in Birmingham a couple of years ago for £30. (I know - jammy sod!!) I suspect the price paid means that the buyer thinks the can to be a Hodgson. Historic work is difficult to value. The problem is that there are buyers out there willing to pay big money for the stuff. Several years ago Phil Speight was after a Nurser can. It went to a customer of his at auction, who later said that he'd have outbid anyone to get it. I've paid a hundred or so for some historic stuff, but nearly £400 is stretching it a bit IMHO. As an aside.....I'm currently looking after Phil's historic stuff as well as my own. If anyone's interested in looking/taking photos, you're welcome to get in touch. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Hogg Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I have just found my original copy of the "Waterways museum" booklet which featured a Bill Hodgson can on the front. The can on ebay is very, very much the same, indeed its so close to be unreal. Here is the front cover: Just a note to say this was described as a "Trent & Mersey" decorated can and went to the museum in the 1960's when it first opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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