This is a substantial and confident example of mid-18th century English salt-glazed stoneware, combining scale, historical documentation, and distinguished provenance in a form that remains quietly powerful today.
This large antique salt glazed stoneware charger was made in Staffordshire, England, circa 1765, at the height of England’s great white salt-glaze tradition.
At fifteen inches in diameter, it has the scale and presence associated with upper table service, yet its beauty lies in its restraint.
The broad, luminous well rises gently to a crisply molded border of lobed and gadrooned ornament, press-formed with confidence and precision. The surface has the soft sheen distinctive of true salt glazing, a subtle orange-peel texture that catches the light and gives life to the otherwise pure white field.
The design is cataloged at Colonial Williamsburg as Pattern E1 (CWE 1937-211,33), and an excavated example of this form is illustrated in J. Skerry and S J Hood, Salt-Glazed Stoneware in Early America, p. 231.
Such chargers, plates, and dishes were press-molded and salt-fired in Staffordshire potteries from the mid-1740s through the end of the 18th century.
They were prized in both England and the American colonies for their clean, refined appearance and their durability.
Before the widespread adoption of creamware, this white stoneware represented a genuine transformation in the look of the dining table. Its cool, architectural clarity suited the emerging Georgian taste for order and symmetry.
The charger carries a paper label on the reverse reading “The Collection of Sir Samuel Hoare,” adding provenance to an already desirable object.
Pieces of this size and condition, with documented parallels and collection history, are increasingly difficult to find.
The generous diameter makes it especially versatile for display, whether mounted, centered on a table, or layered with related stoneware forms.
Diameter: 15 inches
Condition: Excellent, with very small original firing flaws consistent with 18th-century manufacture
Price: $650
Decoration: Lobed and gadrooned molded rim, plain well
Material: Salt glazed stoneware
Style: Mid-18th Century Georgian
Origin: Staffordshire, England
Date: Circa 1765
Notable Details:
Large 15-inch scale, ideal for display
Crisp press-molded gadrooned border
Documented Colonial Williamsburg pattern (E1)
Published parallel in Janine E. Skerry and Suzanne Findlen Hood “Salt-Glazed Stoneware in Early America”
Provenance label from the Collection of Sir Samuel Hoare
This is a substantial and confident example of mid-18th century English salt-glazed stoneware, combining scale, historical documentation, and distinguished provenance in a form that remains quietly powerful today.
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Antique Delft Blue and White Jar Made by The Claw Netherlands Circa 1790
$1,160.00This hand-painted jar and cover from circa 1790 boasts beautiful Dutch Delft floral artwork. The intricate design features a stunning array of blooms and vines in deep and medium cobalt blue. The shoulders of the jar are adorned with lappets filled with flower heads, and its octagonal form is topped with a simple, deep blue knop.
Dimensions: 12.75″ tall x 6″ at widest point x 4.75″ across base
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Set of Twelve Antique Minton Porcelain Soup Dishes with Gilt Rim and Gray Linked Chain Motif, England Circa 1870
$800.00This set of twelve antique porcelain soup dishes was made by Minton in England circa 1870.
Each dish features a border of interlocking gray chain links, encircling the well in an elegant rhythm.
The linked motif, reminiscent of fine 19th-century bracelets and necklaces, lends the design a subtle jewelry-like refinement.
A wide band of hand-applied gilt at the outer rim provides a rich visual frame.
The crisp white porcelain body enhances the graphic quality of the border.
Each dish is marked “Minton” on the underside.
Dimensions: 9.85 inches diameter
Condition: Excellent
Price: $800
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1870
Material: Porcelain
Style: Neoclassical
Key Features
Set of 12 antique Minton porcelain soup dishes
Printed gray linked chain border encircling the well
Wide gilt band at the rim
Inspired by the elegant geometry of 19th-century jewelry
Made in England circa 1870
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Brass Chandelier Six Light Dutch 19th Century
$1,520.00This Dutch brass six-arm chandelier was made in the 19th century. It has scrolling mounted branches from a knopped column terminating in a large ball and ring at each end. Deeply curved arms hold the candles at a level near the chandelier’s body.
Dimensions: 15.5″ in height x 19″ in diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Set of 12 Antique Dinner Plates Neoclassical Made by Minton Circa 1860
$760.00This set of antique ironstone plates, made by Minton in England circa 1874, features the richly detailed Florentine pattern.
The wide border is hand-painted in deep red and embellished with mythical griffins, classical scrollwork, and stylized floral motifs in black, iron red, and gold. Framed medallions with profile cameos lend a neoclassical tone, evoking ancient Roman intaglios.
The design reflects the 19th-century fascination with Renaissance ornament and classical antiquity, rendered with the precision and quality that defined Minton’s production.
The reverse bears the Minton mark along with the British registration diamond, indicating the design was registered on October 7, 1874.
Dimensions: 10.25″ diameter
Condition: Plates have overall light craquelure (see images #3 and #4) condition appropriate to age.
Price: $760
Decoration: Hand-painted border with griffins, scrolls, and classical cameos
Material: Ironstone
Style: Neoclassical Revival / Victorian
Origin: England
Date: 1874
**Key Features**
Rare Minton “Florentine” pattern registered in 1874
Mythical griffins, Renaissance scrollwork, and classical cameos
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Antique Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted Netheralands Circa 1780
$460.00Hand painted circa 1780, this eye-catching blue and white Delft charger is hand painted in shades of cobalt blue with black accents. The artist has captured a vibrant garden scene transporting the viewer to a world of beauty. In the center, we see a pine tree, to one side, a sizeable blossoming peony, and on the other side, a budding peony, all framed by a garden fence that serves as a graceful boundary, enhancing the harmony and balance of the overall design. The border is decorated with four groups of leaves and a single peony bud.
Dimensions: 11.75″ in diameter x 1.75″ deep
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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German Prints Birds Series Ornithological Engravings Martinet-Buffon C-1790 (1)
$300.00These are small, gem-like, Individual bird scenes.
They are beautifully drawn, detailed prints of hand-colored copperplate engravings from one of the most important ornithological works of the 18th century.
These hand-colored engravings were printed in Germany on original 18th-century rag paper taken from the Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux by Georges Louis Leclerc, le Comte de Buffon (1708-1788), with engravings by Francois Nicholas Martinet (1731-1804), published in Paris 1770-1786.Dimensions: 6 inches x 3.5 inches (8 inches x 10 inches including the matte)
Condition: Excellent.
Price: $300 for the set of four
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German Prints Birds Series Ornithological Engravings Martinet-Buffon C-1790 (2)
$300.00These are small, gem-like, Individual bird scenes.
They are beautifully drawn, detailed prints of hand-colored copperplate engravings from one of the most important ornithological works of the 18th century.
These hand-colored engravings were printed in Germany on original 18th-century rag paper taken from the Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux by Georges Louis Leclerc, le Comte de Buffon (1708-1788), with engravings by Francois Nicholas Martinet (1731-1804), published in Paris 1770-1786.Dimensions: 6 inches x 3.5 inches (8 inches x 10 inches including the matte)
Condition: Excellent.
Price: $660 for the set of four
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Pair Antique Chinese Stoneware Shar Pei Puppy Figures with Sancai Glaze Ca. 1860
$800.00This pair of small Chinese stoneware puppy figures, made circa 1860, combines the natural warmth and charm of the Shar Pei with the soft, flowing beauty of sancai glazes.
Each figure is modeled with rounded contours and wonderfully expressive faces, capturing the breed’s alert, slightly mischievous spirit.
The sancai palette—green, yellow, and aubergine—flows across their surfaces in hand-applied washes that emphasize the folds and curves of the bodies.
Their small scale only adds to their appeal, giving them an immediacy and friendliness that feels very much in keeping with Qing-period domestic sculpture. The pair survives in excellent condition, with their glazes retaining strong color and the modeling remaining crisp.
Dimensions: 2″ x 3.5″ X 2.5″ tall.
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Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Jar
$1,400.00The first thing you notice is the magnificent spiral snake handles. The large blue and white Dutch Delft covered jar is fully decorated. The elaborate decoration on the front features a lovely waterside scene topped with an armorial shield supported by angels. On the reverse, we see a beautiful romantic scene showing a courting couple with the man playing the guitar and the young lady listening appreciatively (see images). The vase’s base, shoulder, and cover are decorated with wide bands of deep cobalt blue lappets.
Dimensions: 21 inches tall x 16 inches across the handles x 8 inches diameter of the base
Condition: Very good; (there is invisible restoration to small edge chips and some craquelure in the glaze.
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Dutch Delft Charger Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1770
$780.00This antique Dutch Delft charger was made in the 18th century, circa 1770. It features a beautiful flower-filled garden hand painted in beautiful polychrome colors. We see a single large, bright yellow peony, other flowers painted in shades of purple, flower buds painted red, green leaves, a pierced rock painted deep cobalt blue, and the garden fence painted red and yellow. The border of the charger is decorated with a ring of flower buds in purple and red with green leaves. The overall effect is lovely!
Dimensions: 12.25 diameter x 1.75″ tall
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Wedgwood 18th Century Pierced Creamware with Painted Decoration England C-1785
$580.00This Wedgwood pierced creamware dish was made at the Wedgwood factory in Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1785. The elegant piercings are hand-made. The cavetto is decorated with a band of eye-catching red up-down squiggles. The edge of the plate is decorated with a thin band of brown slip. The overall effect is exquisite! This plate is one of my favorites.
On the underside is the impressed mark “WEDGWOOD.”
Dimensions: 9″ in diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Pair Wedgwood Pierced Creamware Dishes England Early 19th Century Circa 1810
$760.00Wedgwood decorated this pair of pierced creamware dishes with a lovely band of hand-painted pansies around the border. The brightly colored flowers add a charming touch to the dishes. The beautiful piercings have practical use; they were made to allow water to drain from the dishes when they were filled with cooked vegetables. At the top edge, a thin black line accentuates the diamond-shaped form.
Dimensions: 11.25″ x 9.25″ x 2.5″ tall
Condition: Excellent
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Two 18th Century Pierced Creamware Dishes Oval Shaped Made England Circa 1785
$770.00Both of these creamware dishes have beautiful piercings in the form of hearts, dots, and diamonds. Made in eighteenth-century England circa 1785, they have lovely impressed neoclassical decoration on the border. The main image shows that the lower dish has a “Silver Edge” and the upper dish has a “Feather Edge.” The upper dish also has a pair of female portraits, and both dishes have vine-form decoration.
Dimensions: the upper dish measures 10.5″ x 9″ x .75″ in height, and the lower dish measures 11″ x 9.75″ x .75″ in height
Condition: Excellent with some original light mineral staining on the edge of both dishes
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Large Antique English Porcelain Vase (Urn) Hand Painted with Roses & Gilding, c.1820
$2,800.00This large English porcelain vase, made during the Regency period, is campana-shaped and beautifully balanced in form.
The vase is hand-painted with a lush bouquet of pink and yellow roses and tiny blue forget-me-nots spilling from a green basket.
On the reverse, a complementary spray of pink roses continues the floral theme.
The painting is framed by intricate gilding, which features classical scrollwork, laurel motifs, and fine crosshatching, all richly executed in gold to elevate the composition.
The bold handles, square base, and wide mouth reflect the neoclassical design ideals favored in early 19th-century England.
Together, the hand painting and elaborate gilding transform this functional form into a decorative work of art.
Dimensions: 13.5″ tall x 11″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Notable Details:
English porcelain vase from the Regency period, circa 1820
Campana-shaped form with neoclassical proportion
Hand-painted with roses, forget-me-nots, and a green basket of flowers
Reverse with a bouquet of pink roses
Rich gilding with classical motifs and fine detailing
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Dutch Delft Pancake Plate Lightning Pattern by De Paeuw ‘The Peacock’ Circa 1730
$530.00This extraordinary Dutch Delft pancake plate was made in the early 18th century. Beautifully hand-painted, it features bold zigzag lighting bolts, Bliksemborden, which seem to flash across the plate. Between the lightning bolts, we see clouds painted yellow with red decorations and flowering plants painted blue, green, yellow, and orange. This is one of the very best Dutch polychrome designs. Made by the De Paeuw (The Peacock) factory circa 1730, the decoration on this plate was inspired by Japanese Imari porcelains.
For an image and more information on this plate, see Delft Ceramics at the Philadelphia Museum of Art by B Schaap pg. 52.
Dimensions: 9″ in diameter x 1″ tall
Condition: Excellent with tiny edge frits invisibly restored
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Pair 18th Century Dutch Delft Plates Hand-Painted Birds & Garden Scene
$740.00These Dutch pancake plates are adorned with a beautiful hand-painted scene depicting an imaginary garden with an array of flowers growing above the garden fence. A pair of long-tailed songbirds can also be seen in the garden. The landscape is painted in polychrome. In the center, a bird is perched on the fence; a second bird flies above, while numerous plants and flowers sprout from rocks. Another bird is depicted flying in the air.
The scene is painted in bold Imari colors of cobalt blue and iron red, enhanced by forest green and bright yellow, which replaces the use of gilding.
As is traditional with Dutch pancake plates, the scene covers the entire surface, with no decorative border.
The effect is marvelous!
This pair of plates was made in the Netherlands circa 1780.
Dimensions: 8.85″ in diameter x 1″ deep
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Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Netherlands Circa 1780 Chinoiserie Design
$700.00Made in the factory of “The Axe” circa 1780, this blue and white Delft charger shows a lovely chinoiserie garden scene hand-painted in cobalt blue.
In the center, we see a pine tree, a garden fence, and a large peony.
The border is decorated with a delicate scrolling vine.
The edge is painted with traditional ochre colored slip.
The charger’s underside has the “The Axe” mark in underglaze blue.Dimensions: 13.75″ in diameter x 2″ deep
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Large Blue and White French Porcelain Soup Tureen 18th Century
$800.00This late 18th-century French soup tureen is decorated with an elegant design of delicate cornflower sprigs. The color of the porcelain body is a warm creamy white. The cornflower sprigs, handles, and border edging are decorated with beautiful deep blue enamel. The combination of the creamy white ground and the blue decoration is splendid. The makers of Arras porcelain specialized in porcelain painted in this entrancing twilight blue called “Bleu d’Arras.” Natural forms like the tree branch handle and the blue cornflower decorations were the height of French fashion in the last quarter of the 18th century. This tureen was made at the Arras porcelain factory circa 1780. The underside of the tureen is marked with the letters “AR” and the flying bird symbol of the Arras factory.
Dimensions:10.25″ diameter x 9″ height
Condition: Excellent, with some small original firing cracks along the outer edge of the cover (see image #3).
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Blue and White Delft Charger Made by The Claw in the Netherlands circa 1780
$730.00This beautiful blue and white Dutch Delft charger was hand-painted in deep cobalt blue in the factory of “The Claw” in the late 18th century, circa 1780. The decoration in the center shows a vase filled with sunflowers and ferns. The design is reminiscent of a peacock displaying its feathers. Since the 18th century, the pattern has been known as the “Peacock” pattern. The crisp yellow of the slip-painted rim brings out the color of the cobalt blue.
Dimensions: diameter 12.5 inches
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly refinished
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Chelsea Red Anchor Porcelain Dish Mid-18th Century England 1752-1756
$1,140.00The wares of the Chelsea red anchor period (1752-1758), when this dish was made, are generally thought to be the finest work produced by the factory.*
The charm of this Chelsea soft paste porcelain dish lies in the quality of the soft paste porcelain itself, the warm white glaze, and the soft colors of the fabulous hand-painted flowers and insects. The flowers and insects are painted in exquisite soft colors, which seem to sink into the soft paste porcelain.
The painting is at the highest level of artistry. In the center, we see a loose bouquet of scattered flower sprigs, the largest sprig with a gorgeous purple rose, and a hairy caterpillar nearby. The border has crisp flowerhead and lattice molding reserving eight small panels painted with beautiful flowers and insects, one showing a butterfly and one a butterfly next to a ladybug. Along the rim, the dish has a brown line traditional to Chelsea.
Begun in 1743, the Chelsea porcelain factory was England’s first important porcelain manufacturer. The factory made soft paste porcelain which is different than “true” hard paste porcelain and does not require the high firing temperatures or the unique mineral ingredients needed for “true” hard paste porcelain. Soft paste originated in the attempts by European potters to replicate hard paste Chinese porcelain.
A dish decorated similar to ours and marked with the Chelsea red anchor is in the British Museum, accession number 1940,1101.70.Dimensions: 9.5″ wide (24cm)
Condition: Excellent
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Large Blue and White Porcelain Soup Tureen French 18th Century
$1,130.00Decorated with an elegant design of delicate blue cornflower sprigs, this soup tureen was made in Arras, France, in the late 18th century.
The cornflower sprigs, handles, and border edging are decorated with beautiful deep blue enamel.
The makers of Arras Porcelain specialized in porcelain painted in this entrancing twilight blue called “Bleu d’Arras.”
The color of the porcelain body is a warm creamy white.
The combination of the creamy white ground and the blue decoration is splendid.
Natural forms like the tree branch handle and the blue cornflower decorations were the height of French fashion in the last quarter of the 18th century.
Made at the Arras porcelain factory of the Delemers family circa 1780, both the tureen and its stand are marked in underglaze blue.
The underside of the tureen is marked with the letters “AR” for the Delemers family Arras factory.
The underside of the stand is marked “Dele AR” for the Delemers family Arras factory.Dimensions: 16″ wide x 13″ deep x 9.5″ tall
Condition: Excellent, with some hard-to-see rubbing to the clear glaze on the stand
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Pair English Porcelain Saucers Made Circa 1810
$280.00This pair of charming, simple, and colorful porcelain saucers are decorated with pretty roses. The pair was made in England circa 1810. The saucers are a lovely pop of color. Their symbolic meaning is quite remarkable. Traditionally the deep pink roses convey appreciation, gratitude, and recognition. While the purple roses represent enchantment, splendor, and mystery. The color combination is especially inspiring.
Dimensions: 4.75″ diameter x 1.25″ height
Condition: Excellent
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Two Chinese Imari Porcelain Chargers Hand-Painted Qianlong Era, Circa 1760
$3,700.00These two beautiful Chinese Imari chargers were hand-painted in the Qianlong era in the mid-18th century. Both chargers show floral designs painted in cobalt blue, iron-red, and gold. The charger showing the basket of flowers in the center is also colored with peach enamels. Each charger is a work of art.
#1 (the charger higher up in the first image):
This large Chinese Imari porcelain charger dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760. Finely potted with a lovely rich, glassy white glaze, the charger is hand-painted in a vivid Imari palette of orange-red, cobalt blue, and gold. We see chrysanthemums, lotus, and peony flowers in full bloom. The exquisite orange-red decoration is detailed and outlined in gold, which gives the design a luxurious look. On the underside, we see the artemisia leaf mark painted in underglaze blue within a traditional double ring. Typical of Chinese Imari ware in this period, the charger’s underside also bears a traditional sketch of two branches of plum blossoms.Dimensions: 14.15″ in diameter x 1.75″ in height.
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1,500
#2 (the charger lower down in the first image):
This large Chinese porcelain charger is hand-painted in the Imari style. It dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760. The charger has a vivid palette of iron-red, peach, underglaze cobalt blue, and gold. In the center, we see a basket overflowing with flowers: chrysanthemums, peonies, and plum tree flowers, all in full bloom. The decoration is beautifully gilded, which gives the design a luxurious touch. The broad rim of the dish is adorned with scrolling vines, flowers, and far-away waterside views. In Chinese tradition, peonies symbolize royalty, wealth, and honor, plum tree flowers symbolize endurance, and chrysanthemums symbolize abundance and long life. Typical of the Chinese Imari ware at that time, the back of the charger bears a sketch of two branches of plum blossoms. At the center, the reverse shows the lingzhi mark in underglaze blue inside a double blue circle.Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter x 1.5″ height.
Condition: Excellent
Price: $2,200
The price for the pair of chargers is $6,140.
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Large 18th Century Chinese Imari Porcelain Charger, Circa 1760
$2,200.00This gorgeous Chinese porcelain charger, hand-painted in the Imari style, dates back to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760.
It features a vibrant color palette of iron-red, peach, underglaze cobalt blue, and gold.
In the center of the charger, a basket overflows with flowers, including chrysanthemums, peonies, and plum tree blossoms, all in full bloom. The decoration is beautifully gilded, adding a luxurious touch to the design.
The broad rim of the dish is adorned with scrolling vines, flowers, and distant views of a waterside landscape.
In Chinese tradition, peonies symbolize royalty, wealth, and honor; plum tree flowers signify endurance; and chrysanthemums represent abundance and long life.
Together, they embody the deep appreciation for beauty, resilience, and prosperity that is central to Chinese cultural heritage.
Marks: Typical of the Chinese Imari ware of the 18th century, the back of the charger bears a sketch of two branches of plum blossoms.
At the center, the reverse shows the lingzhi mark in underglaze blue inside a double blue circle.
Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter x 1.5″ height
Condition: Excellent with very slight rubbing to the gilt
Price: $2,200
Background of Chinese Imari porcelains:
In the late 17th century, Japanese potters in Arita first made export porcelains with elaborate gilt designs to cater to European consumers. As the wares were shipped abroad from the port of Imari, this category of brilliantly enameled porcelain was conventionally known as “Imari ware.” From the early 18th century, Chinese artisans followed the Japanese example and manufactured similar Imari-style porcelain products identified by connoisseurs as “Chinese Imari ware.”
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Blue and White Delft Plate or Dish with Bird Made Netherlands 18th Century
$740.00This Delft dish is hand-painted in fabulous, bright cobalt blue. Its center shows a lovely garden with a songbird among flowers in full bloom and a willow tree with its branches hanging over the garden. The border of the dish is filled with floral decoration and scrolling vines. The edge is painted with a traditional yellow slip.* This dish was made in the Netherlands in the last quarter of the 18th century, circa 1780.
Dimensions: 8.75″ diameter x 1.5″ height
Condition: Excellent
*For an image of an 18th-century blue and white Delft dish with this yellow slip, see L-P van Geenen, Dutch Delftware, Marks and Factories page 237
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Blue and White Delft Charger Made Netherlands circa 1770 Chinoiserie Decoration
$800.00This blue and white Dutch Delft charger shows a chinoiserie scene in a lovely naive style. The chinoiserie scene in the center of the charger includes three unique viewpoints. On one side, we see a flower and buds in a vase. On the other side, we see stacks of water with pagodas at the water’s edge. The third image is a pair of mountains sketched below the two scenes. Seeing the three viewpoints at the same time is exciting.
Dimensions: 13.5″ x 2.25″ height
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Large 18th Century Chinese Imari Porcelain Charger Qianlong Era Circa 1760
$1,500.00This large Chinese Imari porcelain charger dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760.
It is finely crafted with a beautiful, glossy white glaze and hand-painted in a vibrant Imari color palette of orange-red, cobalt blue, and gold.
The design features blooming chrysanthemums, lotus, and peony flowers
The exquisite orange-red decoration is detailed and outlined in gold, which gives the design a luxurious look.
On the underside, we see the artemisia leaf mark painted in underglaze blue within a traditional double ring.
Typical of Chinese Imari ware in this period, the charger’s underside also bears a traditional sketch of two branches of plum blossoms.
Dimensions: 14.15″ in diameter x 1.75″ in height
Condition: Very good with a single fine 2″glaze line on the back that doesn’t go through (the line is too fine to show in photography)
Price: $1,500
Background of Chinese Imari porcelains: In the late 17th century, Japanese potters in Arita first made export porcelains with elaborate gilt designs to cater to European consumers.
This category of brilliantly enameled porcelain, shipped from the port of Imari, was known as “Imari ware.”
From the early 18th century, Chinese artisans followed the Japanese example and manufactured similar Imari-style porcelain products, which connoisseurs identified as “Chinese Imari ware.” -
Victorian Watercolor Portrait “Scandalous” Lady Painted by M King Signed Dated 1829
$430.00The hand-written notes on the back of this miniature watercolor tell what was at the time a scandalous story.
The portrait is of Hanah Tichbon. The inscription reads in part, “went to the races…, “ran away from Sheffets…” and later ran away in London.” Portraits in the Victorian period were done to present public identities. On the back of this portrait, we have a hand-written inscription that provides insight into the private life of the sitter. It is an intriguing and seemingly sad story of a young woman’s life which is literally hidden behind her portrait.
At this time in England, if a married woman was unhappy with her situation, there was, almost without exception, nothing she could do about it. Except in extremely rare cases, a woman could not obtain a divorce and, until 1891, if she ran away from an intolerable marriage, the police could capture and return her. All this was sanctioned by church, law, custom, history, and approved of by Victorian society in general. The story this portrait and inscription tell is a genuine piece of history.
In the portrait, Hanah wears white with a gold chain and cross around her neck. She holds a book, quite probably a Bible. The image infers that our sitter is a proper young lady.
In reality, her life story was not anything like it appeared. This pencil and watercolor portrait was done on card. Written on the back of the painted card is: “Hanah Tichbon Alias Hanah Honsett born Sept 22nd 1809 Married Thomas Matcham on the 6 of Oct’br 1829 left him at Bath in Aug’st 1831 for six week… On Aug’st 2nd 1835 went to Brighton races and stayt 6 weeks. Oct’br 22nd 1837 ran away from Sheffets 8 month away July 22 1841 ran away in London and was found” Signed “Painted by Mr. King” and dated “1829”. -
Pair Antique Spode Oval Shaped Dishes Decorated with Waterlilies England C-1825
$540.00The most exceptional aspect of this pair of dishes is the fabulous gilding lavished over the cobalt borders. As a less prominent feature, the gilding carries throughout the decoration. The bright gold combined with the unexpected use of purple with turquoise and green makes this a stunning pair of dishes. The gilt and exquisite colors jump from the clean white ground of the pearled creamware.
Dimensions: 11″ long x 7.75″ wide x 2.25″ deep
Condition: Excellent
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Pair Antique Wedgwood & Co. Plates the “Processional Elephant and Howdah” Pattern
$280.00This pair of antique English dishes show a fabulous bird’s eye view of an elephant in an imaginary setting.
Two figures ride an Indian elephant through an exotic landscape. Along a winding road, we see large fruit trees, fenced gardens, a ziggurat, and pagodas. Made circa 1800, these octagonal dishes are made of pearl-glazed creamware.
The pattern is printed in brown with overglaze enamel in orange, yellow, green, and blue.
The dishes are unmarked but made by Wedgwood & Co.in the “Processional Elephant and Howdah” pattern.Dimensions: 9 inches diameter x 1 inch height
Condition: Excellent.
References: Holdaway, Minnie. The Wares of Ralph Wedgwood. English Ceramic Circle Transactions Vol. 12 Part 3. London: The Lincoln’s Inn Press Ltd, 1986.
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Pair of Large Blue and White Porcelain Jars, Japanese Meiji Era, Circa 1880
$2,400.00This splendid pair of large 20″ tall jars presents a lyrical garden scene hand-painted in underglaze cobalt blue on creamy white porcelain.
Each jar features a songbird perched amid flowering branches laden with fruit, while two birds glide gracefully above.
The painter’s sure touch gives vitality to the feathers and foliage, creating depth and movement throughout the composition.
The two jars are mirror images of one another, designed to form a harmonious pair.
Along the top edge of each jar runs a blue band of scrolling vines and blossoms that echoes the matching border on each domed cover, while another band encircles the base in a complementary pattern. The bold blue finials complete the design with sculptural clarity.
Dimensions: 20″ tall x 10″ diameter at the widest point x 5.15″ diameter at the base
Condition: Excellent
Price: $2,400
Decoration: Hand-painted underglaze cobalt blue depicting songbirds, fruit trees, and floral bordersMaterial: Porcelain
Style: Meiji Era, Japanese Blue and White
Origin: Japan
Date: Circa 1880
Notable Details:
• Hand-painted mirrored compositions of birds among flowering fruit trees
• Elegant cobalt blue decoration on fine white porcelain
• Matching scroll-and-flower borders on lid and shoulder
• Distinctive blue finials emphasizing balance and symmetry
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Antique Dutch Delft Garniture Five Pieces Hand Painted Circa 1860-1870
$2,100.00This charming Dutch Delft garniture comprises the traditional five pieces: two beaker vases and three baluster-form jars with covers.
Made in the mid to late 19th century, it reflects the enduring Delft tradition and the 19th-century revival of 18th-century pastoral decoration.
Each piece is hand-painted with a romantic countryside scene showing a shepherdess seated beneath a large tree, her sheep grazing in a meadow that stretches toward a church steeple and distant castle.
The artist used a harmonious palette of two blues, green, yellow, iron red, and manganese to create a warm and atmospheric composition.
Each scene is framed within a molded cartouche painted in bright yellow and manganese with floral accents at the top and base.
The reverse sides display leafy branches and blossoms, providing decorative continuity throughout the set.
Each cover bears a painted yellow flower and is surmounted by a lion finial—a traditional Delft emblem that remained popular throughout the 19th century.
Several pieces are marked HB in blue on the underside.
Dimensions: The covered vases are 15″ tall x 7″ wide x 4.25″ deep at the base.
The open vases are 10″ tall x 5.5″ wide x 3.75″ deep at the base.
Condition: Excellent
Price: $2,100
Decoration: Hand-painted pastoral scenes within molded polychrome cartouches
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Dutch Delft Revival
Origin: Netherlands
Date: Circa 1860–1870
Notable Details:
• Traditional five-piece garniture: three covered jars and two beaker vases
• Hand-painted pastoral scenes with shepherdess, church, and castle
• Vibrant 19th-century Delft color palette with yellow, manganese, and red
• Molded cartouches with floral accents and detailed reverse decoration
• Lion finials typical of Delft revival pieces from the late 19th century
• Several pieces marked HB in blue beneath the base -
Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Bowl Famille Rose Made circa 1860
$870.00This lovely mid 19th century Famille Rose bowl was painted in shades of purple, orange, and green. The outside of the bowl features a band of purple diamond pattern with inset panels of blooming peonies and smaller panels with monochrome orange landscapes. Below the purple band we see butterflies and sprigs of flowers. Inside the bowl a larger sprig of blooming peonies sits in the well. In Chinese tradition, peonies are known as the king of flowers and symbolize royalty and wealth.
Dimensions: 4.5 in. H x 10.25 in. Dm
Condition: Good: with a single invisible 2″ hairline restored in the colored band
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Pair French Mennecy Porcelain Jars, Hand Painted, 18th Century
$600.00This pair of soft-paste porcelain pomade jars was made at Mennecy in the mid eighteenth century, around 1765.
These are rare survivors from one of France’s earliest porcelain factories, and they retain the delicacy and charm that earned Mennecy its remarkable reputation among aristocratic households.
Jars of this type were intended for an elegant dressing table, placed among perfumes, powders, and small personal luxuries belonging to an aristocratic lady.The bodies are formed in a gently spiraling fluted shape that catches the light with quiet movement, a hallmark of Mennecy’s refined modeling.
Each jar is hand-painted with garden flowers in soft pastel tones, including the distinctive purple rose that appears on both the body and the cover.
The painting is fresh and luminous, with the light touch characteristic of Mennecy’s best floral decorators.
Each cover rises to a charming strawberry finial modeled with surprising naturalism, a whimsical detail that enlivens the restrained elegance of the form.
As expected for Mennecy, the rims are painted in a warm pinkish purple rather than gilded, since gilding was reserved exclusively for Sèvres by royal privilege.
Both pieces bear the incised “DV” mark on the underside, identifying the Duc de Villeroy’s factory.
Dimensions: height 3.75 inches, diameter 2.35 inches
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Hand-painted flowers in pastel tones with strawberry finials
Material: Soft-paste porcelain
Style: French mid-eighteenth century
Origin: Mennecy, France
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Pair Meissen Style Creamware Dishes 18th Century England Hand Painted C-1780
$420.00This is a pair of English creamware dishes from the 18th century, created around 1780. The plates display a lovely chinoiserie scene in the Meissen style, with women selecting accessories.
The two elegantly dressed women are in conversation. A young child holding a pinwheel looks up and points towards a group of chimes while an older boy stands close by. At the far right, we see another boy seated with a parrot on his arm.
Dimensions: 9.5 inches diameter
Condition: Excellent
For an image and further discussion, see English Ceramic Circle Transactions, Volume 33, 2023, pp. 133-135, plate 60.
History of creamware:
Creamware, a type of earthenware with a light-colored body, was first created in the 1760s by Josiah Wedgwood, an English potter. Wedgwood marketed this new product as Queensware after Queen Charlotte ordered a set. Gradually, creamware became more popular, and other English potters began producing it as well. It soon replaced saltglaze stoneware as the preferred dinnerware for everyone except the high aristocracy, who likely used a service of Chinese export porcelain dishes.This is a pair of English creamware dishes from the 18th century, created around 1780. The plates display a lovely chinoiserie scene with women selecting accessories. The scene depicts two elegantly dressed women in conversation, a young child holding a pinwheel, looking up and pointing towards a group of chimes, and an older boy standing nearby. At the far right, we see another boy seated with a parrot on his arm.
Dimensions: 9.5 inches diameter
Condition: Excellent
For an image and further discussion, see English Ceramic Circle Transactions Volume 33 2023, pgs 133-135, plate 60. -
Pair Spode Shell-Shaped Dishes Orange and Blue Early 19th Century, Circa 1820
$280.00Spode made this pair of fine quality shell-shaped dishes in England in the early 19th century, circa 1820. The dishes were printed in shades of orange and blue Orange and blue is the traditional color combination of Imari porcelains first exported from Japan to Europe in the mid 17th century. Here the use of these two colors is simply elegant. The design shows a traditional garden scene with blue rockwork, orange peonies and chrysanthemums, and bamboo. decorated with both orange and blue leaves.
Dimensions: 10 long x 8.5″ wide x 2″ deep
Condition: Excellent
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Large Antique Salt Glazed Stoneware Charger England Circa 1765
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18th Century Sevres Porcelain Bottle Cooler Hand-Painted France 1773-1782
$2,200.00Sèvres was the royal factory of Louis XV and Louis XVI, Kings of France from 1715-1793. The Sèvres factory was known to have the best painters and gilders in 18th century France. This stunning Sèvres 18th century double bottle cooler was hand-painted with exquisite sprigs of spring flowers (see images). The underside is marked in underglaze blue with the Sèvres intertwined “L” and the letter “L” for painter’s mark for Michel-Louis Chavereaux, who was active at Sèvres from 1773-1782. The decoration is delicate, and the modeling and gilding are exceptional.
The cooler measures 12.5″ (31.75 cm) across the handles x 5.75″ (14.6 cm) deep x 4.75″ (12 cm) in height.
Condition: Excellent
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18th Century Italian Doccia Porcelain Dinner Service
$4,000.00A dinner service comprising six dinner dishes and six soup dishes made by the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory, circa 1750.
Italy was the site of Europe’s first porcelain production: in Florence between 1575 and 1587 under the patronage of Francesco I de’ Medici. The Doccia Porcelain Manufactory, founded nearly 200 years later, continued the tradition of Italian porcelain with a hard-paste body that was later glazed with a tin glaze. This dinner set is decorated with the al tulipano motif, a design that is one of the most prevalent in Doccia wares. The central flower is not a tulip but an interpretation of the peonies used in the Chinese Famille Rose porcelain.
Dimensions:
– Soup dishes: 9 1/4 in. diameter x 1 1/2 in. height (23.1 cm diameter x 3.8 cm height)
– Dinner dishes: 9 1/4 in. diameter x 1 in. height (23.1 cm diameter x 2.4 cm height)Condition: Excellent. Light wear to enamels throughout commensurate with age and use. Faint use marks visible on some dishes. One dinner plate with chip to underside of rim measuring 1 cm.
Note: 1 dinner dish and 2 soup dishes are not transparent, a characteristic of porcelain. These 3 dishes are porcelain with a tin glaze which makes them opaque and dates them to 1790-1800.
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Early 19th Century Creil French Mochaware Coffee Pot
$1,995.00A Creil mochaware peach-colored coffee pot made circa 1810.
This elegant coffee pot features a dark brown mocha design on a light peach body. Mochaware was developed in Staffordshire in the late 18th century, but spread to continental Europe through the Middle-Eastern moss agate trade. Moss agate stones, which sport a similar tree-like design, were exported to the West through the port of al Makha, translated in English to “Mocha.” While moss agates were used as semiprecious stones in jewelry and objets de vertu for the upper classes, their dendrite design inspired potters such as Creil to create mochawares for more quotidian usage.
Dimensions: 10 in. H x 6 1/4 at widest point (25.4 cm H x 15.9 cm W)
Condition: Excellent visual condition, with invisible professional restoration to cover and spout. Some minor staining to clay body under the glaze on the foot.
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19th Century Minton Ornithological Porcelain Dessert Service
$2,900.00A partial dessert service by Minton, hand-painted with ornithological scenes after designs by Joseph Smith. The service comprises two small compotes and four dessert dishes.
This Minton dessert service is a stunning example of English porcelain craftsmanship. Intricate apple-green lattice designs are enhanced with gilding. The compotes’ feet and dishes’ rims are reticulated, further contributing to the set’s delicacy. The reticulated shape is known as the “Devon” shape. The most special feature of this service, however, are the meticulously rendered (and labeled) ornithological scenes, which point to a 19th-century spirit of scientific classification. One dish features the impressed wheel date mark for 1872.
Dimensions:
Compotes – 6 1/2 in. Dm x 4 1/2 in. H (11.8 cm H x 16 cm D)
Dishes – 9 1/4 in. Dm x 3/4 in. H (2 cm H x 23 cm D)Condition: Excellent. Some light staining to the body of one plate.
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Pair of Chamberlains Worcester English Porcelain Armorial Dishes
$1,400.00A pair of English porcelain soup dishes made by Chamberlains Worcester circa 1825.
Made circa 1825, this pair of porcelain soup dishes is an excellent example of the stunning quality and artistry for which Chamberlains Worcester is known. Gorgeous, hand-painted flowers appear against a baby blue ground, with spectacular ornamental gilding throughout. The plates’ central crest and monogram indicate that they were made for John Paine Tudway, Member of Parliament for Wells, Somerset, providing us with a rare opportunity of original provenance.
Dimensions: 9 1/2 in. Dm x 2 in. H (24 cm Dm x 4.8 cm H)
Condition: Excellent. Very minor wear to gilding. Some areas of light stacking wear in the bowls.
Provenance: John Paine Tudway, The Cedars, Wells, Somerset
References: Fairbairn, James. Book of Crests of the Great Families of Great Britain and Ireland. 4th ed., rev. and enl. London: T.C. & E.C. Jack, 1905.
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Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815
$1,650.00A set of 11 Imari style ironstone dessert dishes, made by Spode circa 1815.
Josiah Spode II began producing stone china in 1813 as an alternative to porcelain. Stone china, also known as ironstone due to its hard and durable fabric, became famous for its porcelain-like greyish blue glaze and glassy surface. So popular was this new medium that Queen Charlotte purchased her own stone china service from Spode’s Portugal Street showroom. These dessert dishes are early examples of Spode Stone China; in 1822 the company introduced an improved body marketed as “New Stone,” and thereafter items were branded as such.
Dishes are marked with pattern number 2283 in iron red and feature the printed Spode Stone China mark in underglaze blue.
Dimensions: 8 in. Dm x 1/2 in. H (20.3 cm Dm x 1.4 cm H)
Condition: Excellent overall. Light wear to some enamels and gilding on dishes commensurate with age and use. The plates with the least and most amounts of wear are pictured.
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Pair Antique Worcester Porcelain Plates Pink and Gold England Circa 1820
$220.00The sweetness of the beautiful pink band is tempered by the brown leaves and berries and the gilded vines surrounding it. The bright white porcelain allows the pink enamels and the gilding to stand out. Flight Barr Barr Worcester made these fine quality dinner dishes in the Regency style circa 1820. The gilded edge line and gadrooned edge add excitement to this Regency period design.
Dimensions: 9.5″ diameter 1″ height
Condition: Excellent
Each dish is marked on the underside with FBB under an impressed crown showing that Flight Barr Barr were suppliers to their Majesties the King and Queen of Great Britain.
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Antique Chinese Porcelain Dish Hand-Painted Mandarin Ducks Qianlong, Circa 1770
$760.00“This beautiful mid 19th-century Chinese plate was hand-painted in the Famille Rose style in the Qing dynasty, circa 1860. The plate depicts two Mandarin ducks swimming on a lotus pond. They look at each other and seem to smile. This is a happy plate with a symbolic message. Mandarin ducks are thought to mate for life. Therefore, in Chinese lore, they represent a happy marriage. In the Qianlong period, this would have been a perfect wedding gift! The plate is finely painted in exquisite polychrome enamels. We see pink shading into lavender pink and blue shading into light blue and turquoise. Highlights of grey, yellow, green, and light brown with gilt are framed by waveforms in bright white. On the border, we see the eight Chinese immortals, some riding wonderful mythical beasts. On the reverse of the plate are three traditional iron-red flower sprays. Dimensions: diameter 8.75.”” Condition: Excellent”
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Set of 5 Antique Porcelain Dinner Dishes Hand-Painted, England, Ca. 1830
$480.00This set of five Coalport Porcelain dinner dishes was made in England circa 1830. In the center of each one is a bouquet of exquisite hand-painted flowers. The close-up images show the exceptional flower painting. A wide green and white dotted border encircles the center. It has three glided panels, each with a single hand-painted flower.
Dimensions: 10″ diameter
Condition: One plate with fine scratch marks to the enamels (see image #8) Price: $520 for the set of five.
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand-Painted, Netherlands, 18th Century, Circa 1760
$945.00The entire surface of this beautiful blue and white Dutch Delft charger is covered in deep cobalt blue coloring. The center of the charger is filled with hand-painted peonies; while the wide border is painted with a net-like pattern of peonies, leaves, and scrolling vines. This charger was made in the Netherlands in the mid-18th century, circa 1760.
Dimensions: 12″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Delft Purple Floral Plates Hand Painted 18th Century Set of 5
$450.00This set of five antique Dutch Delft plates is hand-painted in a rich purple derived from manganese, the color softly glowing against the pale tin-glazed ground.
At the center of each plate stands a flowering peony, its blossoms fully open, the composition framed by delicate floral sprigs and a rhythmic border along the rim.
The restrained palette and confident brushwork create a striking harmony between form and decoration.
The design was created by Hugo Brouwer, active from 1760 to 1788, who worked at De Drie Porceleyne Flesschen in Delft. Brouwer developed the pattern, and the plates were executed in his factory using a stencil to guide the composition, then completed by hand.
Each example in the set bears Brouwer’s H B mark, confirming authorship. C. H. de Jonge, in Delft Ceramics, notes on page 126 that Hugo Brouwer signed his work with his initials, HB, and the mark is illustrated on page 157.
A fruit dish by Brouwer is held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 94.4.341.
The peony, long associated with prosperity and abundance, is rendered here with lively line and confident shading.
The purple tone, achieved through manganese oxide, was especially admired in the eighteenth century for its depth and subtle tonal variation. This set offers an opportunity to acquire five cohesive works directly tied to a documented Delft master.
Dimensions: Diameter 9 inches
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Hand-painted purple floral peony design with border sprigs
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: 18th Century Dutch Delft
Origin: Delft, The Netherlands
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Pair of Antique English Porcelain Dishes Decorated with Flowers England c-1830
$320.00A pair of Antique English porcelain dishes hand-painted with beautiful pink peonies and other flowers was made in England circa 1830. Placed by the front door this pair of dishes would give you and anyone walking into your home a cheerful greeting every time. If not at the front door these lively dishes would brighten any room in the house.
Dimensions: Diameter 8.5″
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Blue and Gold Pair of English Porcelain Dishes Regency Period, c-1790
$480.00This pair of English late 18th-century porcelain dishes is hand-painted in blue and gold with geometric and floral patterns on the border. The gold is the thing with this pair of dishes. It is fabulous! The gold-work jumps off the porcelain-especially the gold dots inside the blue enamel painting and the gilded vine curling around the blue line.
Dimensions: 8.5″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Blue and White Porcelain Dish Hand-Painted England 18th Century
$220.00This exquisite late 18th-century dish features several elements that make it so full of life. First is the splendid hand-painted goldwork. This gilding enlivens the dish with its hand-painted golden vines, leaves, and edge. Additionally, the lovely fluting across the entire wide rim makes the design dance in the light. The delicate blue flowers coupled with the six blue lines add to the dishes’ beautiful sense of movement. The underside of the dish is marked with the Caughley “S” mark (For Salopian)
Dimensions: 8.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with the very, very slightest wear to the gilt
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Yellow Porcelain Dish with Neoclassical Design England Circa 1800
$280.00The border of this antique English porcelain dish has an eye-catching design on an exquisite yellow ground. The neoclassical decoration is hand-painted. We see flower buds painted in grisaille crisscrossing oval medallions. Just beneath the yellow border is a chain of golden leaves. The gilding is splendid. You might place this stunning dish at the front door to hold keys or in the living room to hold candies. Or stand it up as an accent to brighten a room.
Dimensions: diameter 8.25″ Condition: Excellent
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From The Collection of Mario Buatta An English Dish w/ Gold & Cobalt Blue Border
$260.00Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta
An English dish with a cobalt blue and gold border, made circa 1810.
Mario loved deep cobalt blue. On this dish, the depth of the cobalt blue is brought out by the exceptional gilding.Condition: Excellent
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The Collection of Mario Buatta Pair of Regency Period Dishes Cobalt Blue Borders
$230.00Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta
A pair of Regency Period dishes with cobalt blue borders decorated with beautiful gilding. Mario loved deep cobalt blue. The borders of this pair have the deepest blue decorated with a delicate gold floral design.Dimensions: diameter 8.”
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Hand Painted Pottery Plaque with Pair of Lions England Circa 1800
$450.00This hand-painted Prattware plaque depicts a pair of lions resting side by side, modeled in bold relief with great vitality and charm. Made in England around 1800, the piece captures the early Staffordshire fascination with both natural history and decorative exuberance. The lions, likely content after a hearty meal, are rendered with expressive brushwork and lively texture. Their bodies are painted in a warm light brown, their manes and tails in a deeper shade, and their muzzles finished in a near-black brown that adds striking contrast. The vigorous painting style enhances the tactile quality of the molded forms, giving the scene a sense of immediacy and warmth. Prattware pieces like this were celebrated for their raised designs painted with underglaze oxides, which produced vivid and enduring colors when fired. The plaque, pierced at the top for hanging, is a fine example of late 18th-century English earthenware that blends folk energy with sculptural precision. Examples of this subject are illustrated in John and Griselda Lewis, Prattware: English and Scottish Relief Decorated and Underglaze Colored Earthenware 1780–1840, page 208, and in the Burnap Collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (b.851).
Dimensions: 11″ x 9″ x 2″ height
Condition: Excellent
Price: $450
Decoration: High-relief depiction of two reclining lions, hand-painted in light, dark, and near-black brown underglaze oxides
Material: Prattware, pearled creamware body with underglaze decoration
Style: English folk art earthenware, relief-molded and underglaze-painted
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1800
Notable Details:
Provenance: The Rouse Lench Collection
Vivid hand-painted relief showing a pair of lions at rest
Characteristic Prattware underglaze oxides in warm brown tones
Pierced for hanging, typical of decorative plaques of the period
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Large French Opaline Vase Hand Blown & Hand Painted with Flowers C. 1840
$500.00This large French opaline vase, made around 1840, exemplifies the grace and refinement of early 19th-century decorative glass.
Hand blown and beautifully translucent, the vase glows with a soft inner light characteristic of fine opaline.
It is exquisitely hand painted with an encircling bouquet of roses, morning glories, lilies, and other flowers, each rendered with delicate brushwork and naturalistic color.
The floral garlands wind around the vase in a free, organic rhythm, a style much admired in France during the first half of the 19th century.
The artistry lies in the sense of movement and freshness, the flowers seeming to bloom across the surface in soft hues of blue, pink, orange, and green, all heightened by a fine gilt rim at the mouth and base.
The vase is entirely hand blown, with no seams and a polished pontil beneath, hallmarks of the best French glassmaking traditions. Its clarity and finish reflect the influence of both 16th-century Venetian milk glass and the Bristol glass of 18th-century England, combined into a uniquely French expression of elegance and luminosity.
Dimensions: 12″ tall x 4.5″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Price: $500
Decoration: Hand-painted with roses, morning glories, lilies, and other flowers naturalistically rendered and winding around the vase
Material: Opaline glass, hand blown with polished pontil
Style: French decorative art glass, early 19th-century opaline
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1840
Notable Details:
Hand-blown and entirely seamless with polished pontil underside
Opaline glass with soft translucence characteristic of semi-crystal
Naturalistic floral decoration typical of early 19th-century French design
Reflects peak opaline production during the reign of Napoleon III
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Large Mochaware Bowl with Both Cable and Marbled Decoration
$1,600.00We are pleased to offer this exceptionally large and rare mid-19th century English mochaware bowl. Each piece of mochaware is unique. Made in England circa 1840, this bowl is decorated on the inside with a three-color cable of dark brown, light blue, and light brown. The cable decoration covers most of the inside of the bowl. The ground on the inside of the bowl has two colors of brown slip. Over approximately two-thirds of the bowl, the ground is a medium brown. On the remaining third, the light brown ground is several shades lighter. The mix of colors, dark brown, light brown, and light blue, is appealing.
The outside of the bowl is decorated with three color slip in a cable decoration with an
unusual marbled effect on a white pearl-glazed creamware ground.
We must say that we have never seen a mochaware bowl this large and this beautiful.Dimensions: 11.25 inches diameter x 5.25 inches tall
Condition: Very Good. There is a star-shaped hairline on the underside of the bowl which does not go through to the base (see image #8).
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English Pottery Shell Shaped Dish with Yellow Ground
$490.00This exceptional creamware shell shaped dish has a lovely yellow ground decorated with brown chrysanthemums, scrolling vines, and golden leaves.
The combination of its rare shape and brilliant decoration is fabulous! Large and graceful, it’s one of my favorites.
It was made in England in the early 19th century and would look great on a low table for serving candies or simply for decoration. Or, it could stand alone as an accent piece at the entry in either a contemporary or traditional home.Dimensions: 14″ long x 7.5″ wide
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of Antique Blue and White Delft Plates or Dishes
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Large Antique Japanese Kutani Charger Red Ground Hand-Painted Children at Play
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French Faience Dessert Dish with Peacock
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Bilston Enamel Snuff Box
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Set of 14 Antique French Porcelain Dishes Hand Painted Flower Basket Decoration
$950.00This set of 14 antique French porcelain dishes was made in the last quarter of the 19th century, circa 1870–1880.
Attributed to the Edme Samson factory, the set comprises twelve octagonal plates and two shell-shaped serving bowls.
Each piece is hand-painted with a central flower basket filled with pink and purple peonies, surrounded by delicate floral sprays in coordinating tones.
A deep cobalt blue border enriched with gilt scrollwork frames the decoration.
The elegant forms and vibrant enamels reflect the enduring appeal of 19th-century French porcelain, particularly in designs inspired by 18th-century prototypes.
Dimensions:
Octagonal plates: 8.75 inches across
Shell-shaped bowls: 9.25 inches at the widest point
Condition: Excellent
Price: $950
Decoration: Hand-painted flower basket with peonies and floral sprays, cobalt and gilt border
Material: Porcelain
Style: 19th-century French, in the style of 18th-century porcelain
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1870–1880
Key Features:
Set includes 12 octagonal plates and 2 shaped serving bowls
Hand-painted with vibrant pink and purple peonies in flower baskets
Cobalt and gilt scrollwork borders
Attributed to Edme Samson, known for fine 19th-century reproductions of 18th-century styles
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Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Dessert Plates
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18th Century French Porcelain Plate by Dagoty with Children at Play
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Bird Engravings on Paper Audubon Style by Francois-Nicolas Martinet Group #3 Priced Individually
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Antique Chinese Stoneware Pillow
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Pair Antique Paris Porcelain Golden Mantle Vases Empire Style Ca. 1840
$800.00This pair of antique Paris porcelain mantle vases was made in the Empire style around 1840.
Gilded overall in brilliant gold, the vases have a mirror-like sheen that reflects light with striking effect. A delicate band of hand-painted flowers softens the form, while the matte-finished handles provide contrast and texture, making the gold surfaces appear even more radiant.
The gilding was applied using finely ground gold mixed with a binder, then painted onto the surface.
The porcelain was gently fired to fuse the gold into a smooth, even layer—a labor-intensive process typical of high-quality 19th-century French porcelain.
Dimensions: 12.25 inches tall x 6 inches across x 3.25 inches deep
Condition: Excellent
Price: $800
Origin: France
Date: Circa 1840
Material: Porcelain
Style: Empire
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Chinese Export Porcelain Plate with Judgement of Paris Scene Circa 1750
$680.00A rare Chinese export porcelain plate showing the Judgement of Paris. The delicately painted figures derive from a painting by Jean Paul Rubens.
Made during the Qianlong Reign, circa 1750, the plate shows the goddesses Venus, Minerva, and Juno on one side and Paris on the other side. Charged by Jupiter to pick the most beautiful of the three, Paris selects Venus and awards her the golden apple. The scene shows Rubens’ version of idealized feminine beauty.
The rim of the plate is decorated with a rose-red flower band.Dimensions: 9 inches diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Two Pairs of Antique Le Nove Porcelain Statues Provenace The Metropolitan Museum
$1,400.00The Metropolitan Museum has this same pair of figures in its collection, “Accession # 06.381 Credit line R. Fund”
This exceptional pair of 18th-century Italian porcelain courting couples was made by the renowned Le Nove Manufactory, 1781-1785.
The figures embody the grace and romanticism of late 18th-century European art.
The figures are crafted from the distinctive grey-tinted porcelain for which Le Nove became famous.
This porcelain was a hallmark of their production from the mid-18th century through the very early 19th century (the factory operated in Basano from 1765 to 1810).
Similar pieces by Le Nove are in prestigious collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (Accession Number: 06.381).
Description of the Figures:
Each group depicts a tender courting scene.
In both compositions, the man extends an arm toward the woman, whose gaze conveys love and admiration. He smiles warmly in return.
The figures are richly detailed, showcasing the virtuoso modeling and animated drapery that are hallmarks of Le Nove’s work.
The glossy finish elevates the exquisite craftsmanship, giving the figures a radiant appearance.
Dimensions: 6.75 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide x 3.25 inches deep (each figure).
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Ten Large Crystal Champagne Flutes Hand-Blown Antique Glass England Circa 1820
$1,600.00This is a remarkable set of ten hand-blown English crystal champagne flutes, made in the early 19th century, circa 1820, each standing an impressive 8.5 inches tall—an exceptional height for the period and for this refined form.
They are crafted of clear English flint glass, the prized material perfected in Georgian England for its unmatched brilliance and clarity, designed to imitate the pure sparkle of rock crystal.
The clarity of the glass, together with its satisfying weight, exemplifies the very qualities that made flint glass the standard for luxury tableware in the early 1800s.
Each glass was individually blown and features a graceful, funnel-shaped bowl that tapers elegantly to a slender, tubular stem, rising from a wide, circular foot.
The form is beautifully balanced, the extended profile giving the flutes a sense of quiet grandeur and poise.
When held to the light, the faint optical rippling within the glass reveals the subtle variations of freehand craftsmanship, each piece slightly unique in proportion and movement.
The feet retain the original pontil scars, clear evidence of their hand-blown creation and a mark of authenticity cherished by collectors.
Despite their age, the glasses remain in excellent condition.
They ring with a bright tone when touched—a hallmark of fine flint glass—and their thin rims and narrow bowls still serve their original purpose superbly, preserving the effervescence of champagne with elegance and restraint.
In hand, they feel both substantial and refined, evoking the tactile pleasure and visual purity of English glassmaking at its height during the Georgian era.
Whether raised in a toast or displayed as part of a fine collection, this rare set of tall flutes captures the enduring artistry of early 19th-century English glass.
Dimensions: 8.5 inches tall x 3.75 inches in diameter at base and rim
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1,600
Material: Clear hand-blown English flint glass
Style: Georgian
Origin: England
Date: Early 19th century
Notable Details:
Set of ten large early 19th-century champagne flutes
Clear flint glass with brilliant clarity and subtle weight
Hand-blown with elegant funnel bowls and slender tubular stems
Visible pontil scars attesting to traditional freehand craftsmanship
Rare and impressive 8.5-inch height for the form and period
An exemplary example of Georgian English glassmaking artistry -
Pair Antique Creamware Wall Pockets Late 18th Century
$800.00An identical pair can be found in the collection of The V&A Museum, with item numbers 414:1166-1885 and 414:1166/A-1885.** (See image of the unpainted wall pocket).
This pair of 18th-century English creamware wall pockets are hand-painted with Putti. Each Putti is depicted with arrows and a quiver.They are connected to Cupid and love.Made at Leeds Pottery around 1790, they are hand-painted in green, blue, and light brown.
One holding a flaming brazier, symbolizing winter, with a quiver by his side, symbolizing love.The corresponding wall pocket, also with a quiver at his side, represents autumn, depicting Cupid drinking from a jug,**An identical pair can be found in the collection of The V&A Museum, with item numbers 414:1166-1885 and 414:1166/A-1885. Both pieces were acquired by The V&A Museum from Lady Charlotte Schreiber’s collection (1812-1895), an English aristocrat known for her patronage of the arts and her impressive collection of English porcelain and pottery.Dimensions: 10″ tall x 6″ wide x 2.5″ deep”Condition: Excellent -
Pair French Vases Mid-19th Century Opaline Hand Painted on a Sky Blue Ground
$480.00 -
PAIR of Antique Dishes Cobalt Blue with Red Roses
$400.00 -
Large 18th Century French Porcelain Soup Tureen and Stand Cornflower Pattern
$1,100.00This large 18th century French porcelain soup tureen and stand was produced at the Clignancourt manufactory and decorated with delicate hand-painted cornflower sprigs in red and blue, known in France as “barbeau”. The motif is arranged with restraint and clarity, combining scattered sprigs across the body and stand with finely organized bands of intertwining flowers and foliage encircling the lid and shoulder. Subtle gilded lines articulate the form and give definition without overpowering the natural lightness of the decoration.
The cornflower pattern was especially admired in the late 18th century and is closely associated with the refined tastes of Queen Marie Antoinette, who favored its simplicity and freshness over heavier court ornament. Here, the design is applied with confidence and balance, allowing the white porcelain ground to play an active role in the overall effect.
This tureen was produced under the royal patronage of Philippe de France, Duke of Orléans, brother of King Louis XVI, who was known at court as “Monsieur.” The underplate bears the red factory mark “M,” confirming this prestigious association. Clignancourt porcelain was celebrated for its technical quality and refined painting, supplying the French aristocracy with tablewares that combined elegance with practical use.
The form is generous and well-proportioned, making the tureen a commanding centerpiece for an oval dining table or sideboard. While fully functional as a serving piece, it also lends itself beautifully to decorative use and may be filled with seasonal flowers for display on special occasions.
Dimensions: 17 inches wide, 13 inches deep, 12.5 inches high
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1,100
Decoration: Hand-painted cornflower sprigs with gilt detailing
Material: French porcelain
Style: Late 18th century French
Origin: Clignancourt, Paris
Date: Circa 1770–1790 -
18th Century Blue and White Delft Large Plate Hand Painted Decoration
$380.00This is a naive mid-18th-century blue and white Delft large plate, hand-painted in rich cobalt with a charming chinoiserie garden scene centered on a Long Eliza figure.
Made in the first half of the 18th century, circa 1740, this large plate features an elongated female figure seated calmly within the landscape.
She is framed by scrolling vines, leafy sprays, and a potted flowering plant, all rendered with the spontaneous brushwork and gentle asymmetry that define early Delftware at its most appealing.
The decoration reflects the Dutch fascination with Chinese export imagery, filtered through a distinctly European hand that favors directness and narrative clarity over strict precision. The border is decorated with linked concentric circles, a rhythmic motif that encloses the scene while emphasizing the plate’s broad, open surface.
Long Eliza, from the Dutch Lange Lijzen, is the traditional term for these elongated figures adapted from Chinese export porcelain, and her presence here places the plate squarely within the popular chinoiserie tradition of the 18th century.
The surface shows light wear consistent with age, and discreet professional restoration to small edge chips preserves the integrity of the form without distracting from the decoration.Dimensions: H 2 in. x Diameter 11.25 in.
Condition: Excellent, with some invisible professional restoration to small chips along the edge.
Decoration: Hand-painted with a cobalt chinoiserie garden scene with Long Eliza figure and linked circle border.
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delftware).
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Pair Antique Victorian Pottery Candlesticks With Floral Decoration
$250.00Made circa 1850, this pair of antique English pottery candlesticks is painted with delicate floral garlands set against a warm beige ground.
The surface is finished with fine bands of gilt at the rims and bases.
Here, restraint and charm work together quietly.
The slender columnar stems rise from gently spreading circular bases, the proportions balanced and architectural in feeling.
The floral decoration, composed of small pink, purple, and iron red blossoms linked by trailing green vines, reflects the refined decorative vocabulary of late nineteenth-century English ceramics.
The soft neutral ground enhances the delicacy of the hand-painted flowers, while the restrained gilding adds a subtle glow without excess. Their classical candlestick form, with defined collar and base moldings, gives them a composed Neoclassical character suited to both traditional and eclectic interiors.
Dimensions: Height 7.25 inches; Diameter 3.75 inches
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Hand-painted floral garlands with gilt banding
Material: Pottery
Style: Neoclassical
Origin: England
Date: Mid 19th century
Notable Details:
Elegant columnar form with balanced proportions
Warm beige ground highlighting delicate floral painting
Fine gilt bands at rim and base
Hand-painted garlands of pink, purple, and iron red blossoms
A charming and usable antique pair suitable for display or dining table use -
Pair of Antique English Creamware Tulipieres or Flower Vases 18th Century c.1780
$2,800.00This elegant pair of English creamware flower holders by Neale & Co. exemplifies the artistry and sophistication of late 18th-century English Neoclassical design.
The forms are beautifully balanced, rising from square bases with molded leaf borders and hand-painted turquoise garlands that dance lightly on the soft ivory ground.
Every detail speaks to the refined imagination of Neale’s workshops, where form and ornament were united in perfect proportion.
The pair of applied snake handles is glazed in a vibrant green that seems to shimmer with life.
Designed as entwined serpents with bright red mouths and a mottled green glaze, they add a dramatic touch, echoing the natural world and offering a playful contrast to the overall symmetry and restraint of the design.
Hand-painted turquoise flowers and foliage continue across the covers, completing a composition that is lively and elegant.
The lids are pierced for arranging individual stems, allowing these pieces to serve both a decorative and functional purpose.
The ceramic craftsmanship is exquisite—each scale and curve modeled with exceptional precision and vitality.
Neale & Co. was among the foremost English potteries of the late 18th century.
It rivaled Wedgwood in both technical skill and design excellence.
Their creamware achieved a luminous quality and crispness of modeling that remains admired by collectors today.
This pair of flower holders embodies the best of that tradition—harmonious in color, imaginative in detail, and beautifully crafted in every respect.
Dimensions: H 7.5 in. x W 4.5 in. x D 4.5 in.
Condition: Excellent
Price: $2,800
Decoration: Hand-painted turquoise garlands and foliage, modeled serpent handles in green and red glaze
Material: Creamware
Style: Neoclassical
Origin: England
Date: Late 18th Century
Notable Details:
Magnificent snake handles, intricately coiled and vividly glazed
Pierced covers for arranging individual flower stems
Harmonious turquoise enamel accenting the classical form
Exemplary workmanship by Neale & Co., one of England’s leading creamware potteries
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