Toomey & Co. Auctioneers

05/29/2026

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

A white-glove auction for one of England’s most celebrated porcelain makers. 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 achieved:

$𝟭𝟰𝟭,𝟲𝟰𝟮 total realized
𝟭𝟬𝟬% sold by lot
𝟭𝟳𝟭% sold by value

From richly enameled “ivory porcelain” to striking “japanesque” designs inspired by late-19th century global artistic exchange, the sale showcased the innovation that made Royal Worcester an international force in ceramic art under Richard William Binns.

With more than 100 examples finding buyers, the auction reflected continued collector demand for the artistry, craftsmanship, and history behind these remarkable works.

Thank you to our bidders and consignors for making the sale such a success.

05/12/2026

𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 • Nearly 200 finely curated works come together in 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮, a sweeping Toomey & Co. auction that spans centuries of art and design. From fine and decorative arts to sculpture, ceramics, lighting, silver, glass, textiles, and period furniture, the sale draws from a wide range of distinguished collections.

Ahead of the main event, Toomey & Co. will also present a dedicated session of English art pottery: 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻—a focused offering highlighting one of Britain’s most celebrated ceramic traditions.

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𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 • 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮

05/11/2026

Toomey & Co. presents 100+ standout Royal Worcester pieces from the Estate of Stuart Brown.

Born from late-19th century innovation under Richard William Binns, Royal Worcester rose to global prominence for its refined porcelain and technical mastery. Shaped by international influence, especially Japan’s artistic impact after 1853, the factory developed its signature japanesque aesthetic.

Designers like James Hadley pushed the style further, producing richly enameled ivory porcelain works defined by exotic forms, intricate detail, and unmistakable craftsmanship that cemented the brand’s legacy.

𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 • 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮

05/06/2026

Great period furniture.
Great decorative arts.
Great textiles.
Great estates.

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𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 • 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮

05/05/2026

𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘫𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘺𝘦-𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘙𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤, “𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥.”

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𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 • 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮⁩

05/03/2026

Enduring works. Exceptional estates.

A curated sweep across three centuries of fine and decorative arts.

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 • 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮

05/01/2026

𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 • Preceding 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 on May 12th, Toomey & Co. will auction over 100 striking examples of 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 in 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻.

Under Richard William Binns in the late-19th century, Royal Worcester evolved into one of Britain’s leading porcelain manufacturers, earning international recognition for its craftsmanship and innovation. Influenced by global artistic exchange—especially Japanese art after 1853—the company developed a distinctive “japanesque” style, with designers like James Hadley creating decorative works featuring exotic forms and motifs in richly enameled “ivory porcelain” that helped secure its reputation as a premier pottery.

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