V919C.JAMESBARON1888HAT.M   Fascinating Staffordshire variegated ceramic top hat slip glazed "JAMES.BARON/1888:" Swirled diagonal striationsthrough body. Flat base unglazed showing red clay. Brown and cream striated body and brim, inside well glazed. 6 small chips/nibbles to lip edge. Crazed glazing. Essentially excellent. 4 9/10"high, 8 1/10"diameter  £385