19th century
1800 to 1899.
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Set of Eleven Large Creamware Soup Dishes Made by Spode England Circa 1820
$1,230.00This elegant set of eleven large creamware soup dishes from Spode, circa 1820, is a beautiful example of English neoclassical style. The acanthus leaf border, painted with bright enamels with each leaf divided down the middle, painted half green and half black, adds a touch of charm to the design. Each dish measures an impressive 9.75″ in diameter and 1.5″ deep, making them perfect for serving delicious soups and stews. The excellent condition of these dishes adds to their allure. Dimensions: 9.75″ in diameter x 1.5″ deep Condition: Excellent Price: $1,230
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Imari Plates Dinner Service for Twelve with Salad and Bread & Butter England
$4,800.00This exquisite set of Imari plates: a dozen dinner plates, a dozen salad or luncheon plates, and a dozen bread and butter plates are all decorated in a beautiful English Imari pattern.
The plates measure in diameter: dinner 10.25″, salad or luncheon 9″, and bread and butter 6.75″.
This Imari pattern is a classic design popular during the Regency period, and these plates beautifully showcase the style. The center image of a flower-filled vase on a garden terrace is complemented by the intricate border design featuring chrysanthemums, peonies, and fruit tree blossoms.
The Imari colors of orange, cobalt blue, and gold are combined to create a perfect overall effect.
Not only are these plates aesthetically pleasing, but they’re also of fine quality and in excellent condition.
The Hicks and Meigh mark “Real Stone China” under a crown in underglaze blue is a testament to their authenticity and craftsmanship.
The overall effect is perfect!
Diameters of the three groups of plates: 10.25″, 9″, and 6.75″.
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Set of 6 Imari Dessert Plates Late 18th Century Turner’s Patent Ironstone England
$2,340.00This set of six plates, crafted by John Turner circa 1795, features the exquisite Imari color palette of iron red, cobalt blue, and radiant gold. The color combination creates a vibrant and striking look, and the design of a dragon soaring amidst a lush garden is captivating. The pattern was inspired by the renowned Imari porcelain patterns of 17th and 18th century Japan.
John Turner, the inventor of ironstone, crafted the plates. He held the first patent for ironstone, which he manufactured from 1795 to 1805. The underside of each plate is impressed with the mark “Turner”.
The Turner family of potters was active in Staffordshire, England, from 1756-1829. Their manufactures have been compared favorably with those of Josiah Wedgwood and Sons. Josiah Wedgwood was a friend and a commercial rival of John Turner, the first notable potter in the Turner family.
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Set of 18 Wedgwood Creamware Dessert or Salad Dishes England Circa 1820
$1,220.00Made in England in the early 19th century, circa 1815, these Wedgwood dessert or salad dishes are a beautiful and sophisticated set. The combination of the creamware body with the peach color border and the 18th-century Wedgwood “Wheat” pattern creates an elegant and warm look. Their excellent condition adds to their value and desirability for creamware collectors or anyone who appreciates fine tableware.
With a diameter of 7.85 inches, these dishes are a good size for serving dessert or salad courses. They are also versatile enough for other purposes, such as serving appetizers or side dishes. The fact that the underside of the dishes is marked “WEDGWOOD” is also significant, as it confirms their authenticity and origin. Wedgwood is a well-known and respected brand in the world of fine tableware, and their pieces are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.Dimensions: 7.85″ in diameter
Condition: Excellent Price: $ 1220
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Hand Crafted Cork Work Diorama with English Castle made Mid 19th Century
$430.00This mid 19th century cork work shows a romantic scene of an ancient castle in a charming diorama. The castle is perched atop a promontory overlooking a river, complete with forested terrain and a tiny sailboat for scale. The artist’s intricate cutting and piercing of the cork showcase their exceptional craftsmanship.
The cream-colored mat beautifully complements the soft colors of the cork.
The frame and mat are 20th century.
This cork work is a testament to the enduring appeal of English castles, dating back to the Norman invasion of 1066.Dimensions: The oval corkwork measures 8.5″ x 6.5″
The frame measures 16″ wide x 14.75″ height x 1″ deepCondition: Excellent.
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Pair Silk Needleworks Showing Ruins of Tintern Abbey and an English Castle
$335.00A pair of silk on canvas romantic scenes, one of Tintern Abbey the other of a ruined English castle (most likely Conway Castle in Wales).
Made circa 1860, the design and colors of both silkworks are quiet and restrained, creating a contemplative mood.
Tintern Abbey is a ruined monastery in the Wye Valley of Wales. It is the second-oldest monastery in
Britain. Dissolved in 1563, it fell into ruin and later became a tourist attraction in the Romantic period of the late 18th century. The scenery around the Abbey is charming.
The poem, commonly known as “Tintern Abbey”*, was written by the British Romantic poet William Wordsworth.Dimensions: 14″ wide x 12″ height and 14″ wide x 11.75” height
Condition: Very Good with very slight wear consistent with age and use. The paper on the back of one has a tear that is taped (see image).
*The full name of the poem is “Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, On Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour. July 13, 1798.”
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Antique Hand Painted Portrait Young Girl England C-1840
$540.00This lovely portrait of young Mary Jane Cotteril was made in England circa 1840. Her pose is straightforward, and her hair, styled in elegant ringlets, frames her youthful face, adding a touch of innocence and charm.
The portrait captures small nuances of Mary Jane’s clothing, features, and demeanor.
The reddish-purple hue of her dress complements her fair complexion, highlighting her beauty and grace. In addition, including her shadow adds depth and dimension to the piece, bringing the subject to life.
By her dress and hairstyle, this portrait can be dated to the 1840s since beginning in the 1850’s watercolor portrait paintings were replaced mainly by photographic images.
The painting is framed in an original period wood frame with an inner edge of parcel gilt.Dimensions: 13.5″ in height and 11.5″ in width with a depth of 1″.
Condition: Although the parcel gilt on the inner frame shows light wear, this only adds to the charm and character of the piece.
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Watercolor Painting of Two Young Ladies Walking Home
$520.00A skilled English painter from the mid-19th century painted this lovely pair of watercolors.
They exemplify the traditional style of the era, with light and airy backgrounds that focus the viewer’s attention on the two women.
Each painting captures small nuances of the subject’s clothing, features, and demeanor.
By the dress and hairstyles, of the ladies, these two paintings can be dated to the 1840s.
Both paintings are framed in original period wood frames.Condition: Despite their age, the paintings remain in remarkably good condition, with only slight fading and toning to the paper, adding to their charm and character.
Dimensions: 12.5 height x 9.5″ wide x 1.25″ deep.
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Hand-Crafted Corkwork Showing a Romantic View of an English Castle
$530.00This hand crafted cork work shows a romantic scene of an ancient castle in a charming diorama. The castle is perched atop a promontory overlooking a river, complete with forested terrain and a tiny swan. The artist’s intricate cutting and piercing of the cork showcase their exceptional craftsmanship.
The cream-colored mat beautifully complements the soft colors of the cork.
The cork work is mid-19th century, and the frame and mat are 20th century.
This cork work is a testament to the enduring appeal of English castles, dating back to the Norman invasion of 1066.Dimensions: 23″ wide x 19″ height x 2″ deep
Condition: The work is in excellent condition. The back with tape (see image).
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Pair Hand Crafted Corkwork Dioramas with Scenes of English Castles Circa 1840
$780.00This pair of mid-19th century English corkworks showcases the intricate cutting and piercing of the cork demonstrating the artist’s excellent craftsmanship.
Each diorama features a romantic scene of a castle perched atop a rocky promontory overlooking a river.
The cream-colored mats and the golden frames complement the soft colors of the cork.
One of the works boasts a lovely oval-shaped cork frame, adding to its allure.
This pair is a testament to the majesty of castles, with their origins dating back to Anglo-Saxon burhs in 9th-century Wessex.
Overall, these corkworks are an impressive display of hand crafted decorative art.Dimensions: 14.25″ wide x 12.75″ height x 1.5″ deep
Condition: VERY GOOD. The painted frame is repainted
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Needlework Biblical Scene Moses Drawn From The River Nile England Circa 1840
$620.00The Bible story of baby Moses drawn from the River Nile made with silkwork and chenille.
Moses is gently taken from a basket made of reeds while his sister Miriam watches over him.
The women’s dresses are Victorian in style. The colors are lovely.
The scene shows a tender moment in the Bible.
The work is framed under glass with black eglomisé.Dimensions: 21.25″ x 18″ wide x1.5″ deep
Condition: Very good; the silkwork is in very good to excellent condition. The eglomisé is original. The golden wood frame is later.
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Large Corkwork with Romantic View of Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight
$570.00This hand-crafted cork work shows a romantic scene of Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight
in a charming diorama.
The castle is perched atop a mountain complete with a long protective wall and an open gate.
The artist’s intricate cutting and piercing of the cork showcase their exceptional craftsmanship.
The maple frame with the inner border of parcel gilt is original to the 19th century.
This cork work is a testament to the enduring appeal of stone castles, dating back to the 11th century.Dimensions: The frame measures 21.75″ wide x 17.75″ height x 2″ deep
Condition: Very Good with slight wear consistent with age and use
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British Sailor’s Large Woolwork Woolie of a Sailing Ship
$1,400.00This large 19th century sailor’s Woolie of a British line-of-battle ship, circa 1840is
is hand embroidered with woolen yarn. It depicts a British naval ship under full sail with canon showing and flying the British Royal Naval Ensign.
The ship has good detail, set against a subtle pastel sea-green ocean.
The maple frame, with an inner border of parcel gilding, is in very good condition.
The British Royal Naval Ensign is the flag of the White Squadron, commissioned at the beginning of the nineteenth century. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, the Royal Navy was divided into three squadrons: the red, the white, and the blue to improve command and control of the Royal Navy. The variation of the flag was commissioned after the union of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801 and featured the new Union Jack with the Saint Patrick’s Cross in the first quarter and the red cross on a white background.Dimensions: 31 wide x 22.5″ height x 1 depth
Condition: The woolie is in very good condition, mounted in its original maple frame with a gilded inner frame. Wear consistent with age and use—minor fading.
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4 Portrait Paintings of Young Girls Circa 1840 England Before Photography
$1,100.00These watercolor portraits of four little girls each capture that girl’s unique personality and expression.
Painted by skilled portrait artists of the mid-19th-century English School, they exemplify the traditional style of the era, with light and airy backgrounds that focus the viewer’s attention solely on the children.
Each portrait captures small nuances of the subject’s clothing, features, and demeanor.
By their dress and hairstyles, these portraits can be dated to the 1840s especially since beginning in the 1850’s watercolor portrait paintings were mostly replaced by photographic images.
The paintings are framed in original period maple frames with an inner edge of parcel gilt.Condition: Despite their age, the portraits remain remarkably good, with only slight fading and toning to the paper and minor wear to the frames, adding to their charm and character.
Dimensions of the largest: 12.85 height x 11″ wide x 1.5″ deep.
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Pair Prints of French Noble Couples of 16th Century Made Mid-19th Century France
$880.00A pair of outstanding prints of French nobles of the 16th century. The costumes are exquisite!
The captions under each figure indicate that the figures and their costumes were from the period of Henri III and Henri IV, Kings of France,
The stylish costumes are beautifully rendered. The history is fascinating.
On the back of the print on the left, the captions read; Conseil au Parlément de Paris and Marie Le Jars De Gournay
on the print on the right, the captions read, “Anne De Thou (dame de Chiverni)” and “Premier Président au Parlement de Paris.”Dimensions: 15.25″ wide x 13.25″ height
Condition: Excellent, with the very slightest wear consistent with age and use. (Scroll down to see more historical detail).
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Watercolor with Pen and Ink Showing A Riverside View of a Walled Medieval City
$435.00This 19th century watercolor with pen and ink is most likely Dutch, having been acquired in Holland. It shows a romantic scene of an attractive walled city with buildings and rooftops beyond a fortified wall with an open gate. Outside the wall, a knight in armor is riding on the beach.
Above the wall, we see the building and roofs of the city. One roof is painted with a lovely zigzag pattern, and a tower has a checkerboard pattern wall.
The painting is framed in a later painted wood frame.Dimensions: 17.5″ wide x 13.5″ height x 1″ deep
Condition: Good, with a fine 1″ tear line in the upper center of the image.
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Large Italian Painting of a Merchant Ship “The Venetian Workers’ Society Offers”
$3,400.00A unique work of art, this charming painting was hand painted in Italy in the mid-19th century.
Created to promote The Venetian Workers’ Society, this large hand-painted oil painting was painted on a wood board, then covered in tiny glass beads (see images) which add a unique visual element.
The Venetian Worker’s Society was one of the “friendly societies”** of northern Italian workers in the middle of the 19th century.
The image shows a sailing ship that also employed the new steam technology.
The ship is at anchor in the Port of Venice.
A gondola sweeps by in the foreground, and we see just a corner of St. Marks Square on the far left of the image (see image #4).
In the middle at the bottom of the frame is written La Societa Operaia Veneziana Offre (The Venetian Workers’ Society Offers) over the Lion of St. Mark, the Venetian Lion.The inner part of the frame has parcel gilt, and the outer frame is maple.
The frame measures 33″ wide x 27″ height x 1” depth
Condition: Excellent, except for the back of the work, which has been taped to hold the picture in its frame (see image).
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Watercolor Painting of a Young Girl England Mid 19th Century
$780.00Made circa 1840, this English watercolor painting on paper shows a charming young girl in a plaid dress.
Her hair is cut short with curls all around. Her dress is colored blue and grey with fine red lines.
The style of her dress and hair are typical of the period.
She stands on a patterned floor typical of English interiors in the mid-19th century.
She holds a bouquet of roses.
Watercolor portraits like this were popular in England in the first half of the 19th century. By 1850 they were replaced in large part by photographic portraits.
The maple veneer frame is original. The frame and the painting are in excellent condition.Dimensions: 13″ x 11″ in the frame
Condition: The excellent condition of both the painting and its original frame is rare.
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Blue and White Delft Tulipiere or Tulip Holder C-1870
$2,400.00This blue and white Dutch Delft tulipiere or tulip holder shows a lovely romantic scene.
We see a shepherdess delicately walking onto a stepping stone at the stream’s edge.
The reverse shows sandy dunes and sailing ships gliding by in the water beyond.
The foot of this tulipiere is oval-shaped and decorated with a lattice-work design in cobalt blue.
The overall effect is marvelous!
The tulipiere was made in the last quarter of the 19th century, circa 1880. It measures 10.5″ across x 9.5″ tall x 3.5″ deep.
Condition: Overall, the tulip holder is in excellent condition with a single small flake-shaped chip on the inside of the unglazed foot (see image #5)
Price $2,400
Five-finger tulipieres are a traditional Dutch Delft form that originated in the 17th century.
Background of Dutch Delft tulipieres:
A Delft tulipiere or tulip-holder is a vessel to grow or display tulips.
Typically they are constructed to accommodate one single flower per spout with a shared water reservoir.
During the 17th through 19th centuries, tulipieres were used in prosperous homes to display tulips. In addition, they were popular pieces of decorative art. -
Antique English Porcelain Shell Shaped Church Gresley Made Circa 1810
$560.00From the Private Collection of Mario Buatta
Mario loved beautiful combinations of colors. The colors on this English Church Gresley pattern dish are exquisite. Hand-painted by Coalport this shell-shaped dish The gold gives the design a luxurious touch. This Regency period Coalport dish was hand-painted in the remarkable Church Gresley pattern decorated with yellow ground hexagons, pink roses, green leaves, and exceptional gilding, all surrounding a central roundel painted with a beautiful bouquet of flowers painted in orange, white, purple, yellow and pink.Initially, when we purchased Mario’s collection, I kept this fabulous dish for my own collection. But now I’ve decided to pass it along to the next owner.
Dimensions: 7.5″ x 7.5″ x 1.5″ tall
Condition: Excellent
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English Imari Hand-Painted Porcelain Sugar Box Circa 1825
$380.00This colorful porcelain sugar box was hand-painted in England circa 1825. The exciting design is Imari influenced. The colors seem to jump off the porcelain. The clean white porcelain is decorated with a vivid palette of orange and deep cobalt blue, with highlights of yellow, bright green, and gold. The elaborate design includes both geometric and nature-based forms. The cover is topped by a gilded finial in the form of a flower bud.
Dimensions: 7″ long x 3.5″ wide x5.25″ tall
Condition: Excellent
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Two Mochaware Pint Mugs Made England, Circa 1870-1880
$1,080.00These two mochaware mugs were made to hold a pint of beer or lager. One mug has “Pint” on the front (see image #3). They were made in England circa 1870-1880. The colors are soft. The attractive design follows a pattern for English mochaware made for export to the European continent. Around or near the top of each mug is a band of medium blue slip. Below are thin bands of midnight brown slip and then a broad band of colored slip of either moss green or dark beige brown. This single wide band is sparsely decorated with mocha ‘Trees”. The elegant spacing of the mochaware “Trees” adds to the beauty of these mugs.
Dimensions: the mug with the green band is 5″ tall x 3.5″ in diameter and the mug with the beige/brown band is 5.15 tall x 3.4″ in diameter
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1,780 for the two mugs
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Large 19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Bowl
$580.00This large and beautiful Wedgwood Black Basalt bowl is a masterpiece of 19th-century stoneware. Its elegant rolled edge and simple inverted lip give it a refined and sophisticated appearance. The bowl is made from Black Basalt stoneware, a material Josiah Wedgwood developed in the 18th century. Wedgwood created a rich and luxurious black color for his Black Basalt by adding manganese to traditional Staffordshire stoneware.
Dimensions: 10.5 inches in diameter and 1.75 inches deep.
Condition: Excellent
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Set of 4 Blue and White Delft Plates Hand Painted 18th Century England, Ca. 1760
$2,100.00These exquisite hand-painted Delft dishes, made in Bristol, England, circa 1760 and inspired by Chinese blue and white porcelain, are a perfect example of the mid-18th century English delftware artisans’ skill and creativity. The deep cobalt blue on the pale bluish glaze accentuates the delicate chinoiserie design. The center of each dish features a lovely garden scene, with three types of flowers; peony, plum blossom, and chrysanthemum – each with its rich symbolism in traditional Chinese culture. The peony represents wealth, prosperity, and prestige, while the plum blossom symbolizes integrity, persistence, and the endurance of hardship. Finally, the chrysanthemum, a symbol of happiness, vitality, and longevity, completes this beautiful trio of flowers. With a diameter of 9″ and a thickness of .75″, these dishes are the perfect size for display or use.
In excellent condition, with slight edge frits invisibly restored, these dishes would be a valuable addition to any collection or a beautiful gift for a loved one.
Made in Bristol, England, circa 1760, this set of four blue and white hand-painted Delft dishes is decorated in beautiful deep cobalt blue on a pale bluish glaze. These dishes have a beautiful delicate chinoiserie design. In the center, we see a lovely garden scene with flowers of three types emanating from rockwork: a large peony, a flowering chrysanthemum, and a plum blossom tree in full bloom. Peonies, plum blossom trees, and chrysanthemums each originated in China. The peony represents wealth, prosperity, and prestige in Chinese literature and tradition. At the same time, the plum blossom symbolizes integrity, persistence, and the endurance of hardship, and chrysanthemums symbolize happiness, vitality, and longevity. English delftware artisans of the mid-18th century often took inspiration from designs on imported Chinese blue and white porcelain.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter x .75″
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored.
For a similar Delft dish, see English Delftware in the Bristol Collection by Frank Briton image and description on pg 190 image 12.24.
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Three Blue and White Delft Plates Hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands
$1,760.00These three breathtaking Dutch Delft plates, made in the late 18th century, are truly a testament to the artistry and skill of their creators. The intricate garden scene, featuring a hint of a fence in the background and an abundance of beautiful blooming flowers, buds, and leaves, is expertly hand painted in a vibrant cobalt blue. The bold border, adorned with flower bulbs and leaves, creates a continuous band that elegantly frames the central scene. The traditional yellow slip paint along the edge enhances the depth and beauty of the cobalt blue decorating the plate.
Dimensions: 9.25″ x 1.25″ tall
Condition: Excellent
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Large Punch Bowl The Medicine Man & The Boy in the Window Patterns England 1810
$4,330.00This rare large punch bowl beautifully marries two of the most sought-after patterns of early 19th-century English ceramics: The Medicine Man and The Boy in the Window. This exceptional piece showcases the finest English chinoiserie and is a treasure for collectors or enthusiasts.
The Medicine Man pattern, also known as “The Physician’s Visit,” transports you to a whimsical Chinese garden from a bygone era. The scene features a skilled doctor preparing medicine for his patient using a mortar and pestle while a dutiful servant shades him from the sun. This captivating pattern pays homage to the elegance and artistry of 18th-century Chinese porcelain.
The Boy in the Window pattern tells a charming story of childhood innocence. It portrays a young boy gazing out of his window, watching his friends at play under a mother’s or governess’s watchful eye. This heartwarming design evokes feelings of nostalgia and delight.
Dimensions: Diameter across the top 15.5″ x 7.5″ tall
Condition: Excellent
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Wedgwood Drabware Sugar Bowl and Stand England Circa 1825
$485.00Wedgwood made this drabware sugar bowl and stand in Staffordshire, England, in the first quarter of the 19th century, circa 1825. The design is simple and elegant, and the decoration is minimal, with only a bit of gilt trim accentuating the shape and highlighting the gilded finial. The rich color of the drabware stems from the fact that it is created using dark clay rather than white clay, which then gets glazed. This clear glaze over dark clay produces drabware’s naturally rich, saturated color.
Circular, short, and wide, the sugar bowl is very stable and large enough for plenty of sugar.Dimensions: 6.25″ across the handles x 4.25″ tall
Condition: Excellent
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Worcester Porcelain Rich Queens Pattern Beaker Hand Painted England, Circa 1815
$1,160.00This is a gem! This hand painted Chamberlains Worcester beaker is decorated in the “Rich Queens” pattern, pattern #78. Another name for this pattern is the “Best Queen’s “pattern, and in our opinion, it is the best! It is one of the most beautiful early 19th-century English porcelain patterns. Despite its small size,(4.1″ tall) this beaker has an undeniable impact. Made by Chamberlains Worcester, the beaker is lavishly decorated with enamels of Imari colors: cobalt blue and iron red. Unexpected turquoise and green leaves heighten our appreciation of all the colors. The gilding, the colors, and the artistry are all fabulous! The design has four reserves on white ground showing Japanese-style iron red chrysanthemums with turquoise and green leaves. These reserves are separated by four bands with deep underglaze blue and lavish gilding in a diaper pattern. The bands are reserved in the middle with iron red mons. The attention to detail in this piece is truly remarkable, and it stands as a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of Chamberlains Worcester.
The beaker is small (4.1 inches tall) but makes a significant impression.Dimensions: 4.1″ tall x 3.9” diameter across the top
Condition: Excellent.
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Antique English Porcelain Chinoiserie Dish Regency Period Minton Circa 1810
$560.00This is a rare and extraordinary early Minton porcelain dish featuring a beautiful hand painted chinoiserie scene. Made in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England, around 1810, this dish showcases a charming chinoiserie scene of three Chinese boys playing on a see-saw. The scene is captured in exquisite detail by the skilled artist’s brush. A matching dish in our collection was acquired from The Private Collection of Mario Buatta. The reverse of the dish bears the iconic Minton mark in underglaze blue, along with pattern number 539, a testament to its authenticity and quality.
Dimensions: 8.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Drabware Set Pair of Square Dishes with Footed Cookie Plate England, Circa 1830
$680.00This set of three drabware serving pieces was made by Ridgway in England circa 1830. Pressed in a mold, this eye-catching drabware set has a raised neoclassical decoration of acanthus leaves around a central medallion. A wide border of flowers finishes this elegant design. Drabware is unlike other pottery. Each piece has a rich earth-tone color. The rich color of drabware stems from the fact that each piece is created using dark rather than white clay. Transparent glaze over the dark clay produces drabware’s naturally rich, saturated color.
Dimensions of the square dishes: 8″ x 8″ x 1.5″ height
Dimensions of footed bowl 10″ x 8.5″ x 3.75 tall
Condition: Excellent
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Antique French Porcelain Pitcher Hand Painted Empire Period, Circa 1815
$860.00Made in the Napoleonic period, this exquisite French porcelain pitcher was hand-painted in the Empire style. It boasts classical and rococo influences, with a bold purple square outlined in gold and elegant swags of acanthus* leaves, symbolizing immortality, painted in grisaille. The green enamel on the handle adds a touch of refinement. The gilding on the throat of the pitcher is exceptional, depicting a pair of golden hawks amidst vines. With meticulous attention to detail, the painting features an array of stunning colors, all expertly accented with gleaming gold gilding.
*Acanthus leaves symbolize immortality. In the Napoleonic period in France, acanthus refers to Napoleon’s immortality.Dimensions: 9.25” tall x 7.25” deep x 5.75” diameter at the widest point
Condition: Excellent
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2 Antique Porcelain Chinoiserie Plates Hand Painted by Minton England Circa 1805
$1,060.00These two early Minton porcelain dishes are true masterpieces of the ceramic art form. The hand-painted chinoiserie scenes are beautiful, with intricate details and a charming, playful spirit. The attention to detail and the skillful execution of the scenes by the Minton artists are evident in every brushstroke, bringing the scenes to life in a truly captivating way. One dish features a young boy frolicking in a field, while the other showcases three boys playing on a seesaw. The attention to detail, the skillful execution of the scenes, and the vibrant colors added to the dishes’ overall beauty. The underside of the dishes bears the Minton mark in underglaze blue, with the pattern number 539, which serves as a testament to the authenticity and quality of these rare pieces.
Dimensions: the larger plate measures 8.75 inches by .75 inches tall, while the smaller plate is 8.25 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches tall.
Condition: Both are in excellent condition, adding to their value and rarity.
Ref: For an image of a piece from this pattern labeled 1805-1810, See The Dictionary of Minton by P Atterbury & M Batkin, pg 19
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Large Antique Majolica Planter Made Circa 1880 Turquoise Ground & Green Leaves
$5,800.00This exquisite 19th-century majolica jardiniere and underplate by Minton was handpainted in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England, around 1880. The jardiniere measures an impressive 17″ across the handles it is adorned with a delightful design of green oak leaves and light brown acorns that stand out beautifully against the exquisite turquoise background. The handles, in the shape of twisting oak branches, add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the design, further enhancing its overall appeal. The soft lavender-pink interior of the planter creates a lovely contrast to the exterior and provides a perfect backdrop for any plants or flowers you choose to display.
Dimensions: 17″ across handles x 15″ diameter x 13″ tall
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Delft Blue and White Jar Made by The Claw Netherlands Circa 1790
$960.00This 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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4 Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Plates Hand Painted, 18th Century, circa 1770
$3,220.00Made in The Netherlands circa 1770, this set of large Dutch Delft blue and white plates is painted in a lovely combination of deep and medium cobalt blue. The central image, a vase overflowing with ferns and summer flowers, is exquisite. The wide border is decorated with five oval shaped panels that echo the central image, each with a flower filled vase and scrolling vines.
Dimensions: diameter 10.25″ x .75″ height
Condition: Excellent with very small edge frits invisibly refinished
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Six Blue and White Dutch Delft Plates Netherlands, circa 1800
$3,240.00This set of six gorgeous blue and white Dutch Delft plates was created in the Netherlands circa 1800.
Each dish is a small work of art, with dimensions ranging from 8.75″ to 9.25″ in diameter.
Despite their age, these plates are in excellent condition, with only very small edge chips that have been expertly and invisibly restored.
Price for the set: $3,240
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Dozen Antique Porcelain Soup Dishes Large Minton England, circa 1860
$1,080.00Made by Minton circa 1860, this set of a dozen large porcelain soup dishes has a timeless elegance. The lavish gilding along the edge beautifully complements the classic pattern of linked chain design on the border. The rectangular black links are elegant, sophisticated, and versatile. These soups will seamlessly blend with other styles that are bold and colorful or minimalist and chic.
Dimensions: 10.25 x 1.25″ deep
Condition: Excellent
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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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Dozen Neoclassical Ironstone Dinner Plates Made by Minton circa 1860
$960.00This set of excellent dinner plates has bold decoration showing confronted griffons, urns overflowing with fruit and flowers, and cameos of Mercury, the Roman god of speed, all displayed on deep red ground. This intricate, classically designed pattern is alive with movement. In the 19th century, this was one of Minton’s most admired patterns.
Dimensions: The plates measure a generous 10.25″ in diameter.
Condition: Pieces have overall craquelure (see images #3 and #4) the condition is appropriate to age.
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Five Blue and White Dutch Delft Plates Hand Painted Circa 1800
$3,200.00Set of five blue and white Dutch Delft plates made in The Netherlands circa 1800.
They all have similar sizes, similar tones of blue painting, and similar yellow borders.
They measure from 9″ to 9.25″ in diameter
All are hand painted. The center plate shows a stag in a clearing, while the four plates around it each show a different vibrant garden scene.
The borders show scrolling vines, flowers, and budding flowers.
The yellow slip decorated borders are traditional to Dutch Delft.
Dimensions: 9″-9.25″ diameter
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Aesop’s Fables Animals on Antique French Porcelain Plate Hand Painted Circa 1825
$720.00This marvelous plate is decorated with four beautifully hand painted scenes from Aesop’s fables.
In each of the four scenes, the painter has captured the essence of each tale.
1) The Fox & the Grapes (see more details below)
2) The Bear and The Bees (see more details below)
3) The Stag and His Reflection (see more details below)
4) The Two Dogs {A Hound and A Mastiff} (see more details below)
Separating the scenes are panels of golden latticework done with exquisite gilding.
This plate is a porcelain gem!Dimensions: 9.25″ in diameter x 1″ tall
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Porcelain Lamb Hand Painted Germany Circa 1840
$335.00Made in Germany in the mid 19th century, circa 1840, the wool on this porcelain lamb was molded in high relief with a thick covering of clear glaze. It is the textured wool of the lamb that makes it so lovely.
The purity of the clean white porcelain fits perfectly for this gentle little lamb.Dimensions: 4.75″ long x 2.5″ wide x 3.5″ tall
Condition: Excellent
Here are some facts about our little lamb and sheep in general.
Lambs and sheep are excellent at recognizing and distinguishing between faces.
They have a great sense of smell.
They also have a great sense of taste.
Lambs and sheep have amazing peripheral vision. Their field of vision is nearly 360 degrees.
Their memories are also pretty great. They can recognize up to 50 sheep faces and remember them for two years! -
Pair Chinese Shar Pei Puppies Hand Painted Sancai Glaze, circa 1860
$2,470.00This pair of small Chinese stoneware Shar Pei puppies was made in the mid 19th century circa 1860. They are charming creatures with adorable faces. Each has a hole on its back to hold a joss* (incense) stick. They are decorated with traditional Sancai three-color yellow, purple, and green glazes. Each of the puppies has its custom-made wood stand.
Dimensions: 2″ x 3.5″ X 2.5″ tall.
Condition: Excellent.
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Obelisk Hercules Wrestling Lion Pearled Creamware Pearlware England, Circa 1800
$1,400.00This obelisk was made in England, circa 1800, at the height of the neoclassical period. The obelisk’s base is painted in a beautiful turquoise, centering a medallion showing Hercules wrestling the Lion of Nemea. This was the first of Hercules’ twelve labors. Narrow sculptural bands of acanthus leaves frame the turquoise. Acanthus is a symbol of immortality. Hercules’s success in seemingly impossible labors won him an immortal place amongst the gods. Hints of the original gilding around the medallion still show. The obelisk’s shaft is decorated with acanthus leaves.
Dimensions: 11.75″ tall x 3.75″ deep x 3.75″ wide
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Jar
$1,780.00The 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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Mochaware Mug England, Circa 1815
$1,900.00This mochaware mug is decorated with bands of light and midnight brown slip. Between the midnight and light brown slip bands are three bands of excellent inlaid rouletting decoration in geometric patterns. Although made circa 1815, the inlaid rouletting gives the mug a surprisingly modern look. The applied handle has exceptionally crisp acanthus leaf terminals. Dimensions: 4.9″ tall x 4.9″ deep from spout to handle, 3.25″ diameter Condition: Excellent Background of Mochaware: Mocha decorated pottery is slip-decorated, lathe-turned, earthenware with colored bands of slip on white or buff-colored bodies
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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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Set of Four Wedgwood Arcaded Pearlware Oval Dishes England Circa 1840
$480.00This set of four Wedgwood pearlware dishes has a lovely impressed basketweave design, an elegant arcaded edge, with thin lines of blue and green outlining the arcaded edge. The center is delineated by red markings and a thin blue line that echoes the oval shape of each dish.
Dimensions: 10″ long x 8.5″ wide x 1.25″ tall
Condition: Excellent
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Pair Arcaded Creamware Dishes England Circa 1820
$480.00This pair of outstanding arcaded creamware dishes are decorated in the cavetto with lovely sepia-colored grapevines with small grapes and large grape leaves. The border is decorated with an attractive impressed basketweave design, and the edge is arcaded. Thin bands of sepia outline the arcades and encircle the border, accentuating both.
Dimensions: 7.5″ in diameter x .75″ tall
Condition: Excellent
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Pair Dragons in Compartments Plates with Scottish Armorial of the Clan Irvine
$3,200.00We are pleased to offer this pair of Dragons in Compartments pattern plates. They were hand-painted by Chamberlain Worcester. The plates are painted with mythical beasts alternating with images of vases all within lappet-shaped panels. This wonderful pattern is also known as Bengal Tiger or Kylin in compartments. It was first made by Worcester in the 18th century. The pattern is an exotic English interpretation of Chinese export porcelains from the Kangxi period.
This outstanding pair of dishes feature an important armorial of the Scottish Clan Irvine. The dishes were beautifully hand-painted in the Chamberlains Worcester factory circa 1820. Worcester first made this pattern in the mid-18th century. It is an exquisite English interpretation of Chinese export porcelains from the Kangxi period (1661–1722). The armorial displays a swan with a crown around her neck. The swan is the royal bird of Great Britain and symbolizes harmony with the royal house of the United Kingdom. The use of this well-known symbol asserts the loyalty of the Clan Irvine to the English monarch. This image on the Irvine crest is a late 18th-century creation.Dimensions of the dishes: 9.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent. There is the very slightest rubbing to the lettering of the motto on one of the dishes (see image #2).
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Antique Spode Porcelain Urn Made in England circa 1810
$6,000.00We are pleased to offer this large Regency period campana-shaped urn finely painted with fabulous pink and yellow roses and tiny blue forget-me-nots overflowing from a green basket. The reverse shows beautiful pink roses (see image #2). The elaborate and exquisite gilding supports the painted scenes.
Dimensions: 13.5″ tall x 11″ diameter.
Condition: Excellent
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Royal Worcester Porcelain Soup Tureen Made in 1851
$900.00We are pleased to offer this large Royal Worcester soup tureen and stand decorated with delicate pink, white and yellow peonies and soft green leaves accented with gold. The finial and handles are made in the shape of branches adding to the informal charm of the tureen (see figures #3 and 4).
This beautiful tureen would be wonderful in a country home or any home surrounded by nature. Dimensions: 16″ long x 12″ wide x 10.5″ tall Condition: Excellent
Background of Royal Worcester
Royal Worcester is believed to be the oldest remaining English porcelain brand still in existence today. Wares were produced in the 1740s and are known as Worcester porcelain. In 1788 the company received a royal warrant as purveyors of porcelains to their Royal Majesties. -
Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
$6,800.00Each magnificent Chinese temple lion has bulging eyes, sharp ears, an open mouth, and a fluttering mane.
Their energetic bodies and expressive faces make this a pair of stunning creatures.
This is a “true” pair, a male and a female, made to face each other. The pair are skilfully and boldly potted.
The sculptures date to the late Qing period, during the last quarter of the 19th century.
Made of stoneware and painted in the traditional Chinese sancai three-color glaze on a light brown ground, they are covered in rich green, blue, and amber glazes.
They would traditionally have been used as guardian pieces in a Chinese household.
Temple lions, also known as lion dogs, are celebrated for their auspicious symbolism.
They protect the peace and prosperity of one’s home.Dimensions: 17″ Height x 16″ Length x 6 1/2″ Depth.
Condition: Excellent
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Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Made Netherlands, circa 1800
$930.00Made in the Netherlands circa 1800 this antique blue and white Dutch Delft charger has beautiful cobalt blue coloring. The center shows a garden with tulips, peonies, and a water lily above rocks. The bright cobalt blue is splendid on the bright white tin glaze background. The border is filled with a floral design. A zig-zag design appears just before the edge, which is painted with bright yellow slip. The crisp yellow brings out the color of the bright cobalt blue.
Dimensions: 12.25″ diameter x 2″ height
Condition: The charger is in excellent condition, with very tiny edge frits invisibly restored.
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Pair Lustre Cups and Saucers Made England Circa 1830
$285.00This pair of cups and saucers have neoclassic decoration. On the border, panels of silver lustre frame a single acanthus leaf painted half in lustre and half in red enamel. The center of each saucer shows a simple red enameled flower with silver lustre leaves. Made in England circa 1830, the cups and saucers were decorated by hand using a stencil.
Dimensions: 5.5″ diameter of the saucer and 3.25″ diameter of the cup x 2.25″ tall
Condition: Excellent
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18th Century French Porcelain Dishes Made Circa 1780 Raspberry Ground and Grisaille Decoration
$1,400.00Made by Clignancourt in France in the 18th century, this set of dishes is painted in the most exquisite raspberry color, decorated with gorgeous black roses in grisaille, and completed by a gilded edge and border. The raspberry pink ground with its grisaille decoration and the formal gilding around the border are uniquely French. This set would make a fabulous statement on display in the right room.
Dimensions:
The centerpiece measures 13.75″ long x 8″ wide x 6.25″ tall
The 3 shell-shaped dishes measure 9″ long x 8″ wide x 1.5″ deep
The pair of square-shaped dishes measure 8″ x 8″ x 1.5″ deep
One pair of the oval-shaped dishes measure 10.75″ x 7.5″ x 1.25″ deep
The second pair of oval-shaped dishes measure 10″ x7″ x 1.25″ deepCondition: Very good to excellent; all the dishes are without defects, one dish with very slight rubbing. See one of the three shell-shaped dishes (see image #10 and look closely at the inner line of gilt on the lower dish).
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Large Red Greekware Platter with Well and Tree Made by Herculaneum, circa 1820
$760.00Herculaneum made this fabulous well and tree platter in England circa 1820. It is decorated in the “Greek” pattern with neoclassical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art. The lovely deep red color brings the white images into focus. At the center is a historic scene from Olympic history. We see Cynisca, a Spartan princess and athlete, racing a chariot at the Greek Olympic Games in 392 BC. She became the first woman to win at the Olympics.* Printed on earthenware, Herculaneum’s “Greek” pattern is transferware. The central image was taken from a 1791 collection of engravings from ancient Greek vases discovered in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies purchased by Sir William Hamilton, a British envoy to the court of Naples.
Dimensions: 20 long x 16″ wide x 2.75″ tall.
Condition: a hairline restored and some crackle in the glaze, both visible on the back of the platter.
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Pair Antique English Porcelain Dishes Made by Coalport, Circa 1825
$430.00This pair of dishes were hand-painted at Coalport in England in the early 19th century. The colors are fabulous; we see pink, purple, orange, blue, green, yellow, and turquoise. Flowers are everywhere; beautiful roses, forget-me-nots, chrysanthemums, a single tulip, and other flowers fill the dishes. The dishes were made circa 1825, but the flowers are painted in a style developed in the early 18th century at Meissen in Germany.
Dimensions: 8.75″ diameter x .8″ height
Condition: Excellent. One dish with a small .5″ original firing defect on the underside
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English Soup Tureen Made, circa 1820
$430.00Made by Hicks and Meigh circa 1820, this lovely tureen is perfect for flowers. The lively decoration is full of color. We see a butterfly hovering above a flower-filled garden. Pink fruit tree blossoms and purple peonies rise above cobalt blue rockwork. Green leaves and small ochre-colored flowers complete the scene. The tureen has no cover.
Dimensions:13.5″ long x 9″ wide x 6.5″ tall, the inside depth is 5″
Condition: Excellent with slight rubbing to the gilt on handles only (see image # 6).
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Real Tennis Porcelain Figure Germany Circa 1820
$460.00This figure of an elegant young nobleman ready to play Real Tennis was made of German (Saxony) hard-paste porcelain circa 1820. Real Tennis, a favorite pastime of King Henry The Eighth of England, is also known as the Sport of Kings* The young man holds his racquet in his right hand, looking out at the imagined court. In his left hand, he holds a ball, which he is about to drop to start play. His costume is elaborate. It includes a feathered hat and a cape.
Dimensions: 6.25″ tall x 2.75″ in diameter
Condition: Excellent with a small firing flaw with original glaze in it on the bottom edge (see close-up image #7)
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The Collection of Mario Buatta Miles Mason Porcelain Cup and Saucer
$220.00Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta
Mario loved beautiful objects from the English Regency period. Miles Mason made this cup and saucer in England circa 1805. It is hand-painted with delicate and beautiful golden leaves and acorns. The combination of soft gilding and very fine thin red lines make the decoration of this cup and saucer unique. This was once part of a more extensive tea set. We don’t know if Mario purchased it as a single piece or as part of a set.Dimensions: 5.25″ diameter of the saucer x 2.75″ tall
Condition: Excellent
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From the Collection of Mario Buatta Pair of French Neoclassical Dishes
$320.00Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta
This elegant pair of dishes have fluted borders with scalloped edges.
Made in France circa 1820 the hand-painted borders are decorated with a neoclassical design showing cornucopia and flowering vines. But it is the colors, purple, green and blue together with lavish gilding which must have attracted Mario, and which make this pair so beautiful.
Dimensions: 8.5″ diameter x 1.5″ height
Condition: some rubbing to the high points on the inner gold circle
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Pair English Porcelain Saucers Made Circa 1810
$340.00This 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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Seven Antique Porcelain Botanical Cabinet Plates Made by Minton Circa 1825
$5,600.00Bardith has been in business for 58 years. The flowers on these cabinet plates are among the most beautiful we have ever owned. They are both flamboyant and natural. The plates were made and hand-painted at Minton, an English factory, in the early 19th century, circa 1825. Each plate displays a single fabulous botanical flower filling the center and stretching onto the border. Several plates show butterflies and other insects hovering around the flower. The edge of each dish is beautifully gilded.
This set consists of seven plates with the Minton mark and the names of each flower on the reverse: Iris Pallida, Tawny Day Lilly, Convolvulus Minor, Double Nasturtium, Eastern Poppy, Anemone, RudbeckiaDiameter of the desserts: 8.9″
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Blue and White Delft Group Jars and Vases
$11,600.00The jars and vases in this group were made in the 18th and 19th centuries. All are in excellent or very good condition, with slight edge chips invisibly restored. They range in size from 10.5″ tall to 23.5″ tall. They are well matched for color, with the largest single jar made in the late 19th century showing a bit of the pink body under the glaze.
Condition: Very Good to Excellent
Price for the group: $11,600
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Antique English Porcelain Dish Hand Painted with Flowers 19th Century Circa 1830
$340.00The dish is hand-painted with perfect pink and purple roses and a fabulous orange eastern poppy. Around the center is a band of gilt. The border has impressed decoration of flowers and scrolling vines. It is an altogether lovely decoration. Coalport made the dish circa 1830, with a Coalport mark on the reverse (see the last image).
Dimensions: 8.5″ x .75 height
Condition: Excellent with the very slightest rubbing to the enamels
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Minton Platter England Mid-19th Century Decorated Roses Pansies Forget Me Not
$360.00This is the perfect serving platter for cool drinks in the garden on a summer’s day.
Made by Minton circa 1840, the platter shows delicate roses, forget me knot, and pansies scattered about. The roses are a lovely pink, the pansies the expected yellow and purple, and the forget me not blue with a touch of yellow at the center. The flowers are enhanced by the green leaves surrounding them and the beautiful gilded border filled with flowers and scrolling vines. On the reverse is Minton’s pattern number 9874, written in iron red (it is barely visible in image #10).Dimensions: 15″ x 12″ x 1.5″ height
Condition: Excellent
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Blue and White Pearled Creamware Sugar Box or Sucrier Made England Circa 1820
$280.00This lovely blue and white pearlware pottery sugar box is decorated with three beautiful patterns of leaves and berries. The body, the top edge around the cover, and the cover each have a similar but slightly different pattern. The edge of the sugar box has a precise machine-turned ridge which adds an exciting detail to the form. Made in England in the early 19th century, circa 1820, the cobalt blue decoration was applied by hand using a stencil. Because the colors were applied by hand, each design is slightly different, especially in the intensity of the blue.
Dimensions: 5″ tall x 4.65″ in diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Blue and White Delft Plate Made Circa 1800
$480.00This lovely Delft plate is hand-painted in deep cobalt blue. Made in the Netherlands circa 1800, it shows flowers bursting into view. The border is decorated with panels depicting buds and flowers.
Dimensions: 9.25″ diameter x 1″ height
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Set Fourteen Coalport Money Tree Porcelain Dishes Hand-Painted England C-1820
$5,600.00We are proud to offer this set of fourteen Coalport Money Tree pattern plates. This fabulous Coalport pattern is also known as the Rock and Tree pattern. It is one of the very best of the Regency period porcelain patterns. The color combinations are magnificent. Cobalt blue, iron red, and gold are the main colors. Green and orange highlights bring the deep reds and blues to life. The dishes were hand-painted in England, circa 1820. The pattern shows a fenced garden, peonies, and a willow tree with golden branches. English patterns like this were inspired by Japanese Imari designs, which were very popular in Europe during the Regency Period. However, English porcelain is whiter than Japanese porcelain. The result is that the colors seem brighter and livelier when contrasted with the white ground.
Dimensions: 8″ in diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Large Blue and White Greek Platter England circa 1810 Neoclassical Decoration
$2,200.00Spode made this fabulous platter circa 1810. It is decorated in the neoclassical “Greek” pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art. It is large, measuring 20″ x 15.5″ x 1.75″ deep, and is perfect for hanging. The pattern shows a scene from Olympic history. At the center, we see Cynisca winning the four-horse chariot race at the Greek Olympic Games in 392 BC. She became the first woman to win at the Olympics.* The rectangular platter is printed in blue with leaf and berry ground, radiating medallions, and urns containing classical scenes. This was the first multi-scene pattern introduced at the Spode factory. The central image was taken from a 1791 collection of engravings from ancient vases of Greek workmanship discovered in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies purchased by Sir William Hamilton, a British envoy to Naples court. The platter is marked on the underside with the Spode mark in underglaze blue (see image #11).
Dimensions: 20″ x 15.5″ 1.75″ deep
Condition: Excellent.
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Pair of French Mid-19th Century Flower Decorated Creamware Dishes
$320.00This pair of French creamware dishes shows sprigs of beautiful flowers. The images are crisp. We see two shades of purple, green, and yellow. The color combination is perfect. Made by the Creil-Montereau factory in the mid-19th century, circa 1860, the pattern was inspired by the hand-painted flowers on 18th-century French and English porcelain. The dishes are made of pearled creamware, pottery perfected by an Englishman, Josiah Wedgwood, in the 1780s. Under the artistic and technical direction of native English potters, Creil-Montereau introduced France to transfer printing on creamware and raised it to a high state of perfection during its peak years in the 19th century. The pottery factory of Creil (Oise) was founded in 1797. In 1840 the Creil factory merged with the Montereau factory (Seine et Marne). The company became “Creil et Montereau Faïenceries” under the name Lebeuf, Milliet & Co. (LM & Co.), and continued until 1876.
Dimensions: 8″ in diameter x 1.5″ deep.
Condition: Excellent with the very, very slightest rubbing to the colors.
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Victorian Watercolor Portrait “Scandalous” Lady Painted by M King Signed Dated 1829
$730.00The 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 New Hall Porcelain Hand Painted Dishes Made England Circa 1800
$440.00This pair of New Hall Porcelain dishes features fabulous hand-painted flowers. The colors and the artistry are exquisite.
The beautiful flowers are encircled with a thin line of gilt. The borders are decorated with impressed fruits and flowers. On each dish, the edge is trimmed in a purple “ribbon” that ends in a “bow.” Overall they are beautiful and sweet.
Dimensions: 8.75″ long x 8″ wide.
Condition: Excellent with several firing spots from when the glaze was thin in the firing.
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Pair Wedgwood Black Basalt Urn Neoclassical Made in England Circa 1840
$6,500.00In the late 18th-century, Josiah Wedgwood and his partner Bentley designed the model for this pair of mid-9th century black basalt urns. This Wedgwood pair was made circa 1840.
The exquisite designs were inspired by original antiquities from vases in the collections amassed by 18th-century English collectors. The urns are decorated with neoclassical scenes of figures in oval medallions. The urns are decorated with garlands of laurel and four medallions depicting: Night, Day, The Dipping of Achilles, and Hope and Plenty. They are further embellished with floral festoons and rams head handles.
Dimensions: diameter: 7.5″ x 3.75″ across the base x 14″ tall
Condition: Excellent
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Pair Imari Ice Pails Hand-Painted in Admiral Nelson Pattern England Circa 1810
$16,300.00Coalport Porcelain made this fabulous pair of Admiral Nelson pattern ice pails circa 1810. The intensity of the Imari colors on the Admiral Nelson pattern is quite remarkable. It is the epitome of Regency decoration. Hand-painted in England, they are decorated in a traditional, vibrant Imari palette: richly gilded and painted in cobalt blue and iron red. The decoration is designed in horizontal bands. The scene on the lower part of the tureen shows a traditional Imari image of a vase on a garden terrace. The band above shows a waterside scene with whimsical turquoise water birds, which were never seen in Japanese Imari. The turquoise birds and the pink accents are the distinguishing characteristics of the Coalport Admiral Nelson pattern. The coolers are made of three pieces. The body, the cover, and a liner to hold ice (see image #7).
Dimensions: 11″ tall x 10″ across the handles x 8.5″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with some very slight wear to the gilt .
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Pair Antique Armorial Porcelain Dishes with Armorial of Inglis Made circa 1830
$490.00This pair of antique English armorial porcelain dishes display the crest & motto “Safety in Acting Justly.”
These exquisite shaped square dishes boast the heraldic crest of the esteemed Inglis family of Scotland. The armorial is the centerpiece of the plate. It is further enhanced by a double chain border accentuating the armorial and the gorgeous bouquet of flowers in the center.
The dishes show the Arms of Inglis. The motto, “Recte faciendo securus,” translates to “[there is] Safety in Acting Justly!Dimensions: 7.25″ x 7.25”
Condition: Excellent
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Pair Japanese Imari Jars Made in the Meiji Period, Circa 1880
$3,460.00Hand-painted in Imari designs, both jars show beautiful waterside scenes in cobalt blue, gilt, and two tones of iron red. The colors are exquisite and intense. We see water lilies, lotus, peonies, and bellflowers. One jar shows a shoreline the other a cresting wave. Above the main scene on each jar is a medallion with gilded floral decoration. Around the shoulder and the base of each jar is a ring of decoration inspired by Japanese textiles. The hand-painted panels on the reverse echo the panels on the front of the jars but with many subtle changes (see image #8). On the side of each jar, we see a traditional Imari image of a vase on the garden terrace. The pair were made in Japan in the Meiji Period, circa 1880.
Dimensions: 15″ tall x 7″ diameter at the widest point.
Condition: Excellent.
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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 Large Delft Mantle Vases Painted in Polychrome Colors
$1,760.00Made in the Netherlands circa 1880, this pair of Dutch Delft mantle vases have a traditional double gourd shape. The vases were painted in traditional polychrome colors showing a waterside scene filled with flowers and songbirds. Panels show a waterside scene with long-tailed birds painted yellow, blue, green, and a rich shade of over the glaze iron-red. One bird flies above, and one bird rests among beautiful flowers. Between the panels are segments of bright floral decoration painted on deep cobalt blue ground.
Dimensions: 17″ tall x 6.75″ diameter at the widest point and 5″ across the octagonal base
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Pair Antique Plates Showing an Elephant in an Imaginary Asian Setting
$390.00This pair of antique English dishes show a fabulous bird’s eye view of an elephant in an imaginary Asian 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 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 are similar to the later Wedgwood & Co. “Processional Elephant and Howdah” pattern made in the mid-19th century. Minnie Holdaway* suggests that these dishes were the inspiration for the later Wedgwood & Co. pattern since they date to the early 19th century.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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Dozen Ashworth Dinner Plates Makers of Mason’s Ironstone England Circa 1880
$3,600.00In 1861 Mason’s Ironstone was bought by Ashworth Brothers Ltd., who continued to produce “Mason’s Ironstone.”
This set of stunning dinner plates (10.25″ in diameter) has borders decorated with exquisite white lilies on clean black ground.
Painted in enamels, the white flowers jump off the black ground.
The details of the decoration, the red lines on the flowers, the green and yellow leaves, and the gilding all add to the beauty of each dish.Dimensions:10.25″ in diameter
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Blue and White Pair Large Japanese Jars Meiji Period Circa 1880
$3,400.00Hand-painted on each large jar, a songbird sits perched on a lush flowering fruit tree while two birds fly above.
The jars are mirror images of one another.
The painter used an underglaze of grey-blue on creamy white porcelain to create a beautiful all-around garden scene.
Along the top edge of each jar is a blue band with scrolling vines and flowers that matches a band on each cover.
Along the base is another decorative band of blue.
Dimensions: 20″ tall x 10″ diameter at the widest point x 5.15″ diameter at the base
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German Faience Pierced Basket Made by Johann Jacob Kaiser Circa 1808
$360.00This attractive white faience basket has an oval pierced body around a solid bottom.
It is modeled on a wicker basket, a popular motif for late 18th and early 19th-century Continental ceramics.
Made to hold bread, this was a valuable item at the kitchen table in the morning.
The basket was manufactured circa 1808 at the Durlach factory in Germany. At that time, Durlach (Baden) was one of many German centers of faience production.
The Durlach factory was founded In 1723 by J H Wackenfeld. Until 1818 there was no factory mark, but artists signed their work; among the most prominent was Johann Jacob Kaiser (1773–1835), who signed his works with a black “K” (see Image #6).
After 1818 the factory’s earthenware was marked “Durlach.”*
Dimensions: 7.25 length x 5.2″ width x 2.5” height
Condition: Excellent with small original firing defects on the basket floor (see image #3).The underside with paper label for the Sammlung Collection
* See: E. Petrasch: Durlacher Fayencen, 1723×847 (exh. cat., Karlsruhe, Bad. Landesmus., 1975) Durlacher Fayencen (exh. cat., Mannheim, Städt. Reiss-Mus., 1978) R. Simmermacher -
Four Antique English Porcelain Shell Shaped Dishes Made Circa 1810
$920.00WHY WE LOVE IT: The founder of Bardith, Edith Wolf, always said, “Miles Mason never made a piece of porcelain that wasn’t beautiful.”
This group of four shell-shaped dishes was made in the Regency period, circa 1810. Like many of Miles Mason’s best designs, this pattern has flair. It is one of his finest patterns. The two pairs of dishes are fully painted with pink and orange flowers with green leaves. The unexpected combination of pink with orange highlighted with green makes this a gorgeous pattern.
Placed in a cabinet or on a wall, these dishes will make an entire room come alive.Dimensions: 8.5″ tall x 8″ wide
Condition: Excellent
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Pair Antique French Porcelain Baskets Made Circa 1840
$3,400.00A pair of French Paris Porcelain baskets decorated with brown grape leaves on a light caramel ground. The exquisite neoclassical grape leaf design gets its inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman decorations. The latticework of the baskets lends delicacy and light to the design. Baskets like these first became popular in France during the reign of King Louis Philippe from 1830-1848.
Dimensions: 9″ tall x 8.75″ across the top
Condition: Excellent
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Pair Antique French Porcelain Baskets Paire Corbeilles En Porcelaine
$3,400.00Made in France circa 1870, this beautiful pair of Paris Porcelain baskets are classic French style.
They are elegant and formal with exquisite gilt on crisp white porcelain.
The one decorative touch is a lovely small band of chevrons around the middle of each basket (see image #3).
The latticework of the baskets enhances their delicacy and adds light to the design.
Baskets like these first became popular in France during the reign of King Louis Philippe from 1830-1848.Dimensions: 8.5″ height x 8.75″ diameter across the top
Condition: Excellent
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Very Large Blue and White Delft Jar Belgium Circa 1880
$2,600.00This fabulous Delft jar is painted with traditional deep cobalt blue on a tin-glazed ground.
The jar has six panels, which alternate between flowers in a basket and ferns with scrolling vines.
Large blue lappets decorate the shoulders and cover.
The jar was made by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium circa 1880.
Belgium was part of The Netherlands until 1831, and many of the early workers at Boch Frères Keramis were hired away from Dutch Delft factories. Begun in 1844, Boch Frères Keramis won a gold medal at the exhibition of the Belgian industry In 1847.
The underside of the vase is marked BFK.Dimensions: Height 19.5″ x 9.25″ diameter at the widest point x 5.5″ diameter at the base
Condition: Excellent
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Pair of Large Blue and White Delft Jars Made Belgium Circa 1880
$4,660.00This pair of large Delft jars has a traditional blue flower decoration painted on a white tin-glaze ground.
Each jar is hand-painted, showing beautiful flowers.
The shoulders and cover were decorated in a traditional style with floral panels separated by “diamonds.”
The jars were made by Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium.
Belgium was part of The Netherlands until 1831, and many of the early workers at Boch Frères Keramis were hired away from Dutch Delft factories. Begun in 1844, Boch Frères Keramis won a gold medal at the exhibition of the Belgian industry In 1847.
The underside of each jar is marked. From the marks, we date the jars to circa 1880-1890.Dimensions: Height 19.5″ x diameter at the widest point 9.75″ x diameter at the base 5″.
Condition: Excellent
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Large Ironstone Bowl Made England Circa 1870
$480.00This lovely bowl is decorated with a beautiful garden scene showing a blossoming fruit tree rising from blue rockwork, oversized white and pink peonies, ochre-colored chrysanthemums, and a butterfly hovering above.
This beautiful central scene is encircled by a blue border with scrolling vines and flower heads.
Flowers on the vine decorate the sides of the bowl, and the edge is decorated with “diamonds” and flowers.
The design is timeless with enduring appeal.Dimensions: 14.5″ long x 11.25″ wide x 2.75″ deep
Condition: Very good: with very slight rubbing to the enamels and slight knife marks that are not ordinarily visible without very close inspection (see images)
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Blue and White Pearled Creamware Sugar Box
$285.00This lovely pearlware sugar box has the timeless appeal of soothing blue and white. Made in England in the early 19th century with blue decoration applied by hand. Each design is slightly different, especially in the intensity of the blue.
Dimensions: 4.75″ tall x 5.25″ wide
Condition: Excellent
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Glass Wedding Bell Blue with White Stripes Made England, Circa 1840
$760.00This handmade blown glass wedding bell was made in England at the Nailsea Glassworks, circa 1840. It has exquisite deep blue coloring with a crisp line of white glass wrapped around it (see images #2 and #5). The blue and white opaque twist in the handle was created with threads of blue and white glass pulled up and twisted in the interior of the handle as the glass was blown (see images #3 and #6). The bell has its original glass clapper which is quite rare (see image #4).
Dimensions: 11″ in height x 5″ in diameter across the base
Condition: Excellent
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Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Bowl Famille Rose Made circa 1900
$870.00This lovely 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 almost invisible 3″ hairline restored in the colored band
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Pair Square Drabware Dishes Made England, Circa 1830
$480.00This pair of drabware dishes has a rich earth tone color. The John Ridgway factory made these dishes in England circa 1830. Pressed out in a mold, these eye-catching drabware dishes have raised neoclassical decoration around a central roundel. Drabware is unlike other pottery. The rich color of all drabware stems from the fact that each piece is created using dark clay rather than white clay. Transparent glaze over the dark clay produces drabware’s naturally rich, saturated color.
Dimensions: 8″ x 8″ x 1.5″ height
Condition: Excellent
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Set of Four Wedgwood Dessert Dishes Showing a Pair of Ducks Made England c-1820
$380.00We are pleased to offer this set of four Wedgwood dessert dishes showing a simply beautiful scene with a pair of ducks by the water’s edge. Nearby are a flowering fruit tree and rockwork painted in Imari colors of iron red, cobalt blue, and glistening gold. The artist has left much of the surface unpainted, allowing the crisp, clean white of the pottery to show.
The dishes were made by Wedgwood in England, circa 1820.Dimensions: diameter 8″ Condition: Excellent Price: $380 for the four dishes
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Pair Spode Shell-Shaped Dishes Orange and Blue Early 19th Century, Circa 1820
$380.00Spode 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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Newhall Boy in the Window Pattern Bowl, England, Circa 1810
$480.00This 6″ diameter bowl is a small gem. Decorated with New Hall’s beautiful boy in the window pattern it was made circa 1810. The boy in the window pattern is English chinoiserie at its most lovely. This colorful bowl shows a young boy standing at the window of his home looking out at two friends. The boys are watched over by his mother or governess.
Dimensions: 6″ in diameter x 2.75″ tall
Condition: excellent
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Dragons in Compartments Plate Made England Circa 1820
$965.00We are pleased to offer this Dragons in Compartments pattern plate. It was hand-painted by Worcester Porcelain in England circa 1820. Decorated with mythical beasts alternating with images of vases all within lappet-shaped panels this wonderful pattern is also known as Bengal Tiger or Kylin in Compartments. It was first made by Worcester in the 18th century. The pattern is an exotic English interpretation of Chinese export porcelains from the Kangxi period.
Dimensions: 8.5″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Price: $965
Background of Worcester Porcelain:
Worcester Porcelain is believed to be the oldest remaining English porcelain brand still in existence today. Wares were produced beginning in the late 1740s and are known today as Royal Worcester Porcelain. In 1788 the company received a royal warrant as purveyors of porcelains to their Royal Majesties. -
Mochaware Pitcher Mocha Ware Milk Chocolate Color Made England Circa 1815
$1,360.00This mochaware pitcher is decorated with bands of lovely milk chocolate-colored slip.
This color works beautifully with the unpainted creamware body of the handle and interior of the pitcher.
Just below the top edge, we see a band of black and white rouletting, and above the bottom edge is a similar black and white rouletted band.
Dimensions: 5.75″ tall x 4″ at the widest point
Condition: Good: two short hairlines of approximately half an inch are seen on either side of the top edge. There is a hairline on the underside which does not go through.
Price: $1360
Background of Mochaware: Mochaware pottery is slip-decorated, lathe-turned, earthenware with bands of colored slip applied to buff-colored or white bodies -
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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