Author Topic: Chance - Sights of London (Read 8804 times)

Ivo · « **on:** October 08, 2006, 10:06:34 AM »

I found a 5.1/2" square plate today in original box with a transfer of a beefeater. Oval gold foil label reads "Chance Glass a member of the Pilkington Group - made in England"

The box says there are 6 different models in the "Sights of London" series -
Coldstream Guard
Chelsea Pensioner
Royal Horse Guard ( The Blues)
Beefeater
London Policeman
London Bus.

In style I'd say sixties.

Rare? Search did not reveal anything.

David E · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2006, 10:27:54 AM »

Thanks, there are in fact 10 'Sights of London', although produced in two sets (4 and 6). Date about 1970, I believe, but I'm still following this up.

Union Flag
Businessman
Scottish Piper
Underground

Horse Guard
Coldstream Guard
Chelsea Pensioner
Policeman
Bus
Beefeater

There is mention on my site, but it is squirreled away a little:

Fiestaware > Patterns > Seriesware

Frank · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2006, 10:30:44 AM »

Presumably 6 at the time Ivo's box was made, so date the addition of the other 4 and you get a good date range for set 1.

David E · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2006, 10:37:28 AM »

The oval label actually dates this particular dish post-1970. The style of decoration does look like the Swinging Sixties, but I think Chance were behind the times :wink:

Ivo · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2006, 11:20:00 AM »

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-3576

sorry for poor picture quality, camera is unavailable so used phone instead.

David E · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2006, 11:24:42 AM »

Thanks for the photo. Just to confirm: the set of six was first announced in 1972.

Pip · « **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2006, 02:10:02 PM »

I like these A LOT - I've seen the Beefeater and the London Bus both for sale on eBay but, for one reason or another, I didn't manage to get them. I'd love a whole set - I might make it my mission to see if I can get them all. If you're going to sell this ever Ivo do please let me know :-)

David E · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2006, 02:51:58 PM »

I'll let you know when I see them Pip. You can be the curator for this section of the Chance museum

The London bus is quite humorous - seem to remember it's crammed with police and Guardsman.

Pip · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2006, 03:03:57 PM »

Quote from: "DenCill"

I'll let you know when I see them Pip. You can be the curator for this section of the Chance museum

Excellent! Yes please do let me know - I'm up for the challenge :-)

Pip · « **Reply #9 on:** November 28, 2006, 01:58:19 PM »

Update: with regard to the Seriesware London scenes - I've got the Beefeater and the Policeman :-) .... so if anyone spots any of the others for sale I'd be grateful if you'd give me the nod (assuming you don't want them yourself of course).