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Set of Six English Porcelain Coffee or Espresso Cups 18th Century
$380.00This set of six English porcelain espresso cups was hand-painted in the late 18th century.
Traditionally known as coffee cans, they were made by the Derby factory circa 1790.
Each cup is decorated with diamond-shaped panels with delicate pink roses framed within gilt lines and richly gilded scrollwork.
The artistry and detail reflect the refined Neoclassical taste that defined Derby porcelain of the George III era.
With their straight-sided form and elegant proportions, these cups are perfectly sized for a modern double espresso.
The delicate handles and lightweight porcelain make them a pleasure to use, blending antique charm with practical function.
Dimensions: 2.25″ tall x 2.5″ diameter
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Set of 8 Antique English Porcelain Plates with Hand Painted Flowers Circa 1825
$780.00This set of eight antique English porcelain plates features vibrant hand-painted floral decoration.
Made at Derby circa 1825, each plate features an exuberant bouquet of garden flowers including roses, tulips, and forget-me-nots in rich shades of pink, yellow, orange, purple, and blue.
The delicately painted blossoms are arranged with naturalistic flair and accented by fine green foliage.
Each plate is finished with a narrow gilt rim.
The style reflects early 19th-century English porcelain design, with its emphasis on colorful, painterly floral compositions and elegant detailing.Marks: The Derby mark of the period, hand-painted in iron red with a “D” under a Crown
Dimensions: 8″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Chelsea Derby Porcelain Plate England Ca. 1775 18th Century Hand-Painted
$235.00This Chelsea-Derby dish, made in England around 1775, is hand-painted with beautiful flower designs.
The center features purple roses and an orange tulip, accented by small yellow flowers and green leaves.
Lovely loose flowers appear to tumble around the center, enhancing its charm.Marks: The reverse of the plate is marked with the Chelsea-Derby anchor mark and the letter “D,” which was in use from 1769 to 1784.
Dimensions: 9.25 inches in diameter.
Condition: Good, with a single very faint 1.5-inch hairline that has been professionally sealed; it is difficult to see in the images.
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8 Antique Blue and White Staffordshire Large Soup Plates by Don Pottery Circa 1820
$400.00This set of eight large soup or pasta plates was made by Don Pottery circa 1820.
The design is part of Don Potery’s series of dishes, ” Italian Views”.
The center is decorated with a neoclassical scene of couples relaxing near a ruin while a pair of cupids fly above.
The wide border is filled with flowers and leaves, which overflow into the dish’s well.
The dishes are made of pearlware, most of which was produced in England from 1790 to 1830.Dimensions: 9.75″ diameter x 1.25 deep
Condition: Good. The dishes have small original firing faults and very little wear to the enamel (see images).
For an image of this Don Pottery pattern, see page 143 of the Dictionary of Blue & White Printed Pottery 1780-1880, Vol. II
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18th C Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Set Prince of Wales Roses Hand Painted
$420.00This collection of platters and dishes is hand-painted in the beautiful Prince of Wales Roses pattern.
The porcelain was crafted at the Derby factory in Derby, England, in the late 18th century, around 1790.
Each piece features a unique hand-painted rose at its center, surrounded by a peach-colored and gilded border.
The Prince of Wales, who later became King George IV, visited the Derby Porcelain Factory in 1773.
This royal visit was significant as it led to the factory being granted a royal warrant, authorizing it to use the title “Royal Crown Derby.”
The Prince of Wales Roses service was created by Derby for the Prince of Wales in 1787.Marks: Each of the four pieces is marked in puce with the Derby factory mark (see last image).
Dimensions: The dishes measure 9.25″ in diameter, the platters 13.75″ x 10.25″
Condition: Very Good with the very slightest rubbing to the enamels and gilt and a single minor restoration to the edge of one platter
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Dozen Antique Porcelain Plates 9″ Dia. Hand Painted England C-1815
$1,100.00This set of twelve luncheon or large dessert plates was hand-painted at Derby in England, circa 1815.
The plates are decorated with gorgeous summer flowers painted in bright polychrome enamels.
The central bouquet features a pink rose, a purple and yellow tulip, and other blue and orange flowers, all complemented by green leaves.
The exceptionally bright palette of pinks and yellows contrasts beautifully with the purple, orange, and green.
Additional bouquets extend from the center up onto the border of each plate, creating visual interest.
The plates also have a lobed gilt line rim, adding a beautiful touch to the edge.
Each plate is a delight to see!
Dimensions:Â 9″ diameter
Marks: Each of the twelve plates has the iron red Derby mark of the period with “D” under a crown.
This mark was in use at Derby from 1782 to 1825.
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Set Seven Derby Dishes Hand Painted with Pink Roses Early 19th Century Ca-1815
$400.00These lovely dishes were made in England around 1815.
They have hand-painted pink roses on bright white Derby porcelain, complemented by green and turquoise leaves.
During the late 18th and early 19th century, flower painting was a popular style for decorating English porcelain.
One possible reason for this trend is that porcelain, like a flower, is delicate and color is essential to enhance its beauty.
Therefore, it serves as an excellent medium to showcase the delicacy and freshness of flower painting.Dimensions: The four dessert dishes measure 8″ in diameter, the pair of heart-shaped dishes measure 10″ x 8″, and the lobed oval-shaped dish measures 11.5″ x 8.5″.
Condition: Excellent with slight rubbing to the edge gilt on one heart-shaped dish
Mark: Each dish is marked with the Derby mark of the period, showing the Derby underglaze iron red mark of crossed swords and “D” under a royal crown.
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Pair Antique Porcelain Oval Dishes Regency Period Hand Painted England Ca-1820
$430.00This pair of brightly colored oval dishes are each decorated in the center with an exquisite rose hand painted in pink with green leaves. Around it are six pairs of smaller red flowers, also shown with their green leaves. The lively borders are filled with purple , blue, and yellow flowers, and lavish floral gilding.
The colorful borders accentuate the shape of the oval dishes.
The beauty of the center roses and the border bursting with color make this a classic example of English Regency Period porcelain.Dimensions: 10.5″ x 8″
Condition: Excellent with the very slightest wear to the gilded outline.
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