Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

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Lot 287: A Carlton Ware Guinness Advertising Figurine of a Kangaroo

This auction ended on April 27, 2026.

Estimated price: £40 - £60

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £22

A vintage hand-painted ceramic advertising figurine produced by Carlton Ware for Guinness. The piece depicts a kangaroo looking back over its shoulder, standing upon a green-washed base. The front of the base is inscribed with the slogan My Goodness – My GUINNESS in red lettering. The design is based on the promotional illustrations created by artist John Gilroy for the Guinness brewery. The underside of the base features the printed black factory mark Carlton Ware HANDPAINTED MADE IN ENGLAND TRADE MARK.