Examples of Rare Early Groggs

Michael Jackson

Slip cast and hand modelled. Oxide wash and acrylic decoration. One of only 22 pieces in exsitence. Signed John Hughes’ Groggshop Wales 1992,  made by Richard Hughes.

Unique Mike Tyson

Bust of Mike Tyson by Richard Hughes. Commisioned to be presented to Mike Tyson prior to the Holyfield title fight.

Delme Thomas and Willie John Mc Bride.

Thanks to Grogg Collector Mr Duane Williams of Aberdare for requainting us with a great vintage Grogg. Dwayne has been collecting Groggs since 1978 and recently acquired this very rare and totally unique Second Row on eBay.

Depicting Delme Thomas and Willie John McBride on the victorious Lions tour of New Zealand in 1971, this was a very early example of Richards work, dated 1977. A great bargain!

David Bowie

Buff Stoneware, Slipcast, Hand Painted David Bowie Limited Edition. Shows Bowie in “Serious Moonlight” costume. Made by Richard Hughes, signed and dated, John Hughes Wales 1989. One of only 26 pieces made!

Property of Mr and Mrs Mathers

Unique, Hand Made, Stoneware Winston Churchill in ‘John Bull’ pose. Made by Richard Hughes, signed and dated John Hughes, Pontypridd, Wales 1985. Recently featured in Douglas Hall’s book of Churchilliana .

Part of the Groggshops own collection.

Untiltled, handmade Gerald Davies, British Lion strip. White stoneware with oxide wash, made by John Hughes, 1971.

Owned by Wayne Thomas of Treorchy

Moulded white earthenware Juggler, Cobalt glaze made by John Hughes, circa 1965.

Handmade drummer boy, dark blue cobalt glaze, made by John Hughes, circa 1960. 

Both owned by Anna-Marie nee Warlow.

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