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Immediately hooked, he was determined to find out more. Labelling himself a “potaholic”, he then spent 17 years as curator of the Worcester Porcelain Company and the Dyson Perrins Museum. He carried ...
He was famous for being the curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum, now known as the Worcester Porcelain Museum. The Museum of Royal Worcester announced his passing, saying: "It is with great sadness ...
Having led an illustrious career, Sandon became a notable authority on Royal Worcester porcelain, and wrote books on the subject. The Museum of Royal Worcester paid homage to Sandon in a post ...
A Hall at the Worcester Royal Porcelain Museum was named after Henry in honour of his contribution to the organisation Jimmy Grant; Published: 16:44, 26 Dec 2023; Updated: 16:46, 26 Dec 2023; ...
From an early age, Henry was a keen archaeologist with an eye for pottery and porcelain. From 1966 to 1982, he worked as the curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum at the Royal Worcester Factory.
Antiques Roadshow porcelain expert Henry Sandon dies at 95 on Christmas Day. He first appeared on the show in 1979 and had many highlights - including the valuation of a ceramic owl, which he said ...
— Museum of Royal Worcester (@TheMoRW) December 26, 2023 Sad news – a man who did so much to promote antiques generally and pots from our local factory died on Christmas morning. RIP Henry Sandon ...
Our curator and then patron of the Museum for many years, a much-loved expert who shared his knowledge and enthusiasm for pots and Worcester in person, in books & on tv. Sorely missed. pic.twitter ...
Henry Sandon, who died on Christmas Day aged 95, was the world’s leading authority on Worcester porcelain; his round face and jovial style were familiar to television viewers through nearly 40 ...
Sandon was a resident expert on porcelain and pottery on the BBC series, first joining the show in 1979. Antiques Roadshow porcelain expert Henry Sandon dies aged 95 Skip to main content ...