Henry Sandon MBE (born 1928) is a notable authority on Royal Worcester porcelain. He was curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum for many years. Born in the east end of London, Sandon was evacuated during the war and finished his schooling at the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe. He began his career as an archaeologist and his knowledge covers pottery and porcelain of all periods and countries.

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  • Henry Sandon MBE (born 1928) is a notable authority on Royal Worcester porcelain. He was curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum for many years. Born in the east end of London, Sandon was evacuated during the war and finished his schooling at the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe. He began his career as an archaeologist and his knowledge covers pottery and porcelain of all periods and countries. He is widely known in the UK for his many appearances on the long running BBC television programme Antiques Roadshow. He has written many books on the subject of Worcester and other porcelains, and he lectures frequently on the subject. He was voted Antiques Personality of the Year by the readers of BBC's "Homes & Antiques" magazine. He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Broadcasting, the Ceramics Industry and to Charity. He is the father of ceramics and glass expert John Sandon.
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  • Henry Sandon MBE (born 1928) is a notable authority on Royal Worcester porcelain. He was curator of the Dyson Perrins Museum for many years. Born in the east end of London, Sandon was evacuated during the war and finished his schooling at the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe. He began his career as an archaeologist and his knowledge covers pottery and porcelain of all periods and countries.
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