‡ Gwyn Hanssen Pigott (1935-2013) a porcelain box and cover, swollen cylindrical form pale grey glaze with tan spots to the top, the interior glazed chestnut, and another cylindrical box and cover by Gwyn Hanssen Pigott impressed seal mark, 10.5cm. high (grey), 7.5cm. high (brown) Provenance David Coachworth Collection, probably purchased at Gwyn Hanssen, British Crafts Centre

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