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Antique Worcester Porcelain Dragons in Compartments Plate Circa 1820
$320.00This Chamberlains Worcester porcelain plate, made circa 1820, is decorated in the highly sought-after Dragons in Compartments pattern, one of the outstanding patterns produced by the factory in the late 18th and early 19th century.
The design is divided into four shaped compartments arranged around a central floral rosette.
Each panel is hand-painted with stylized dragons, fantastical creatures, and ornamental devices drawn from Eastern sources but interpreted through an English Regency lens.
The palette is rich and confident, combining iron red, deep cobalt blue, pink, apple green, and extensive gilding, with precise brushwork throughout.
The border is densely ornamented with geometric diaperwork, scrolling foliage, and alternating red reserves heightened with gold.
It creates a strong visual frame that complements the interior scenes.
The combination of colors with the bold design is fabulous!Dimensions: 8″ diameter x 1.25″ height
Condition: Very good, with a fine line visible only on the reverse (shown in the final image)
Decoration: Hand-painted Dragons in Compartments pattern with extensive gilding
Material: Porcelain
Style: Regency
Origin: England, Chamberlains Worcester
Date: Circa 1820 -
Large Antique English Pottery Whieldon Charger Tortoiseshell Glaze 18th Century
$1,400.00This massive Whieldon creamware charger has an immediate physical authority.
Thrown with a wide, flat well and a generous rim, the form allows the dramatic surface to take full advantage of its size.
The creamware body is finished in a rich tortoiseshell palette, with iron-brown sponging over a warm cream ground and boldly applied green and blue splashes that pool and feather naturally in the firing.
Despite its mid-18th-century origins, the charger’s freely applied colored glazes give it a surprisingly modern visual presence.
The reverse retains strong kiln character, with firing marks entirely consistent with mid-18th-century English creamware pottery.
Tortoiseshell chargers of this scale are increasingly scarce, and this example stands out for both its size, design, and excellent state of preservation.Dimensions: 15.25 inches diameter
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Tortoiseshell glaze with green and blue splashed decoration
Material: Creamware (Whieldon pottery)
Style: Mid-18th-century Whieldon style
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1765
Notable Details:
Massive charger with commanding scale
Classic Whieldon tortoiseshell palette
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Large Salt Glazed Stoneware Pierced Dish, England, Circa 1760
$1,280.00This beautiful pierced salt glazed stoneware dish was made in England circa 1760.
The dish was molded with basketweave panels and raised rococo scrolls.
It has eight lobes, each with pierced latticework.
The central well has a geometric diaper pattern, framed by a raised circular border.
The panels, the rococo scrolls, and the piercings are all arranged in a carefully balanced composition.
The surface retains excellent definition, with light passing through the pierced sections and animating the sculptural relief.
The precision of the piercing and the sharpness of the molded ornament create one of the most exceptional, ambitious, and technically demanding forms produced in eighteenth-century English salt glaze.
Forms of this type were produced with the American colonial market in mind and are today studied and collected within the field of eighteenth-century Americana.
An example of this model is preserved in the Colonial Williamsburg collections.
It is illustrated on page 151 of Salt-Glazed Stoneware in Early America by J. Skerry and S. F. Hood.
The authors note: ” the front of the pierced dish is press-molded with a variant of the basket-dot-diaper pattern, so favored in America for dinnerware, underscoring the close relationship between English ceramic production and colonial taste.”
Pieces of this caliber were luxury wares in their own time and are today regarded as true icons of eighteenth-century Americana stoneware.Dimensions: 11.75 inches in diameter
Condition: Excellent with a slight kiln burn on the underside only (see last image)
Decoration: Press-molded relief with pierced latticework
Material: Salt glazed stoneware
Style: Mid-Georgian with Rococo influence
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1760
Notable Details:
Rare pierced form documented in the Colonial Williamsburg collections
Variation of the Basket-dot-diaper pattern favored in American colonial markets
Exceptional preservation of molded detail and piercing -
Blue and White Worcester Porcelain Fluted Dish 18th Century Circa 1770
$230.00This 1st Period Worcester porcelain fluted dish, was made circa 1775.
It features a crisp, deep-blue transfer-printed design that combines pinecones, flowers, scrolling vines, and a distinctive persimmon motif.
The transfer has a strong, even blue characteristic of the period’s best production.
The central bouquet is full of movement as its blossoms and leaves extend organically across the fluted surface, that enhances the play of light across the surface.
The scalloped border is framed with floral sprays that echo the richness of the interior pattern.
Worcester’s transfer printing of this period captures remarkable clarity and tonal depth in the blue, giving the piece both visual strength and fine detail.
The dish is a lovely example of the factory’s mature 18th-century blue-and-white production on soft paste porcelain.
Naturalistic elements and rhythmic geometry meet in a harmonious balance.Dimensions: 7.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Material: Porcelain
Style: Georgian Era
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1775 -
Antique French Porcelain Plate Hand Painted in England by Caroline Leigh C. 1825
$320.00The decoration on this French hard-paste porcelain plate was hand-painted in England circa 1825 by Caroline Leigh, who signed the plate’s underside.
The neoclassical design centers on a beautiful roundel showing three putti gathered around a classical tazza filled with fruit, a composition that reads as an allegory of Plenty.
The overflowing tazza is a classical symbol of prosperity, while the putti embody the lightness and delight associated with abundance.
The wide border is arranged in alternating panels of gilt arabesques and miniature scenes.
Each scene is animated with putti engaged in lively mythic or symbolic activities — shooting arrows, gathering coral, riding fantastical sea creatures, or carrying emblems of abundance.
These designs reflect the imaginative vocabulary favored by English decorators of the early 19th century, many of whom were women working at home.
This cottage industry specialized in embellishing high-quality French porcelain blanks for the British market.
The bright lemon-yellow grounds, scrolling gilded foliage, and soft pastel tints of the figures create a particularly English combination of color and narrative charm.
Leigh’s signature on the underside adds a rare personal touch, linking the piece directly to its original decorator.Dimensions: 9.25″diameter
Condition: Excellent antique condition with very slightest, minor wear to the gilding.
Style: English Regency.
Origin: Porcelain made in France, decorated in England by Caroline Leigh.
Date: Circa 1810–1830.
Notable Details:
Signed on the underside by decorator Caroline Leigh
French blank of hard paste porcelain with English Regency decoration
Central putti roundel forming an allegory of Plenty
Eight finely painted border scenes with distinct narrative elements
Alternating lemon-yellow gilt scroll panels
A richly detailed example of English Regency taste for symbolic and neoclassical ornament -
Antique English Pottery Plate Scenic Landscape Red Transfer Country Scene c.1825
$245.00This antique English pottery plate, made at Don Pottery circa 1825, is crafted from buff earthenware with a clear glaze that enriches its warm, earthy tone.
The surface is printed in red with a scenic country landscape: tall trees frame a distant estate while figures walk along a winding path.
The design captures the calm beauty of rural life in early 19th-century England.
On this earthenware body, the red transfer takes on a rich, tonal depth, adding warmth and character to the scene.
Just a beautiful plate!Dimensions: 9″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Red transfer landscape with estate, trees, and strolling figures
Material: Buff earthenware with clear glaze
Style: Georgian
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1825 -
Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger De Witte Starre Factory Circa 1770
$1,060.00This large Dutch Delft charger was hand-painted at the De Witte Starre* factory in Delft circa 1770.
The cobalt blue decoration is arranged in petal-like panels radiating from a central roundel.
Each panel is filled with abundant hand-painted floral motifs, including blossoming branches, tulips, and peonies.
The border shows panels of blooms and patterned ornament, all meticulously executed in fluid brushwork.
This is an especially fine example of De Witte Starre’s output during its peak period, distinguished by its elegant form and rich decoration.Marks: the reverse has the star mark of De Witte Starre
Dimensions:13.75″
Condition: Excellent. Minor glaze imperfections typical of 18th-century Delftware and small edge frits invisibly restored.
Decoration: Blue and white hand-painted floral panels arranged in a radial petal design
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Dutch Delft, Chinoiserie Influence
Origin: Netherlands, Delft
* De Witte Starre was founded in 1660 and closed in 1804.
Date: Circa 1770 -
Antique Blue and White Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Hand Painted Circa 1760
$280.00This Chinese Export porcelain dish was hand-painted in deep cobalt blue with beautiful floral decoration featuring peonies, a traditional symbol of prosperity and beauty.
Made circa 1760, the porcelain body is a pale, almost translucent light blue that sets off the rich underglaze decoration.
Much of the design—particularly the peony blooms—is defined by finely painted outlines filled with delicate cross-hatching, adding texture and visual depth to the surface.
The central medallion and surrounding sprays show excellent brushwork and balance, characteristic of mid-18th-century Chinese porcelain made for export to Europe.
The dish has a softly lobed edge and is bordered with a geometric fret pattern.Dimensions: 9″ diameter x 1.5″ deep
Condition: Excellent
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Dragons in Compartments Plate Chamberlains Worcester Porcelain England Ca.1820″
$760.00This Chamberlains Worcester porcelain plate is hand-painted with the vibrant “Dragons in Compartments” pattern, also known as the “Bengal Tiger” pattern.
Made in England circa 1820, the design features four lozenge-shaped panels outlined in gilt.
Surrounding the central pink rosette, two panels depict mythical beasts in swirling foliage, while the other two show vases filled with flowers on tables, all set against a crisp white ground.
The wide border is richly decorated in orange, green, and gold, echoing the Famille Verte palette of Chinese porcelain.
The pattern originated at Worcester in the late 18th century as an English interpretation of Kangxi-era Chinese export porcelain, reimagined with Regency flair.
The overall effect is bold and beautifully exotic.Dimensions: 9.5″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Marks: “Chamberlain’s Worcester 75” in iron red
Key Features
• Hand-painted with “Dragons in Compartments” pattern
• Strong Famille Verte color palette with bold gilt detailing
• Influenced by Kangxi period Chinese porcelain
• Made by Chamberlains Worcester, circa 1820
• Excellent condition with a clear iron red Chamberlain’s mark
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Antique Coalport Porcelain Plate in Imari Palette with Pagoda Design, Circa 1820
$285.00This antique porcelain plate was hand-painted by Coalport in England around 1820.
It features a lovely central scene of a two-tiered pagoda set within a garden, surrounded by flowering branches.
The decoration is rendered in a vibrant English Imari palette of iron red, deep cobalt blue, with brilliant gilding.
The wide border is divided into alternating panels of stylized flowers and landscape vignettes, all enriched with scrolling gold foliage.
The pattern reflects the Regency-era fascination with Asian motifs, reinterpreted through English porcelain design.Dimensions: 9″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Decoration: Hand-painted Imari palette with pagoda and garden scenes, gilt highlights
Material: Porcelain
Style: Regency / English Imari
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1820
– Made by Coalport circa 1820
– Central motif of pagoda and flowering trees
– Imari palette: cobalt, iron red, and gilt -
Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Dish with Deer 18th Century Circa 1780
$280.00This 18th-century Chinese export blue and white porcelain dish was hand-painted in underglaze blue, circa 1780.
The whimsical central scene depicts two stylized deer beneath a blooming tree.
The deer are rendered with charm and imagination, likely without reference to real animals.
They stand on a flowering ground amidst lush foliage. Above them, three butterflies hover in flight.
The border is filled with flowers. It forms a dense decorative band around the rim.
The dish is beautifully composed.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter x 1.75″ deep
Condition: ExcellentDecoration: Hand-painted deer, butterflies, floral ground, and wide peony border
Material: Porcelain
Style: Qing Dynasty Export Ware
Origin: China
Date: 18th Century circa 1770
**Key Features**
– Chinese export blue and white porcelain
– Central scene with stylized deer and butterflies
– Decorative border with scrolling peonies
– Made in China for the European market
– Excellent condition -
Antique Creamware Plate Poor Jack the Sailor’s Lament Made by Herculaneum C-1820
$185.00This antique creamware plate was made in Liverpool, England, by Herculaneum Pottery, circa 1820.
At the center, a transfer-printed scene titled Poor Jack shows a sailor bidding farewell to a young woman, with a fully-rigged ship in the background and a coastal town beyond.
The imagery, drawn from popular early 19th-century ballads and prints, evokes the bittersweet sentiment of parting and the perils of maritime life.
The black transfer print is finely detailed, clearly capturing the figures’ clothing and the ship’s rigging.
Around the border, a garland of delicate floral sprays adds a decorative frame to the emotionally charged scene.
Plates like this served as sentimental tokens.
This plate, printed on creamware with restrained floral decoration, reflects both the emotional resonance and elegance of early 19th-century English pottery.Dimensions: diameter 10″
Condition: Excellent—minor wear and expected glaze speckling from age
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Antique Delft Charger Hand Painted at De Vergulde Bloempot 18th Century Ca. 1780
$1,100.00This antique Dutch Delft charger was hand-painted in the 18th century at De Vergulde Bloempot, one of the most esteemed Delftware factories of the period.
It is marked on the reverse with the initials “B P,” identifying it as a work of this distinguished maker.
The charger features a lovely symmetrical composition of stylized tulips, scrolling foliage, and elaborate foliate elements arranged in a radiant pattern.
Painted in rich cobalt blue on a white tin-glazed ground, the decoration reflects the confident brushwork and refined aesthetic associated with high-end Delftware.
The charger is finished with a charming molded pie crust rim, which adds a tactile and visually arresting edge to the design.Marks: The “B P” mark in underglaze blue used in the 18th century at De Vergulde Bloempot
Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter x 2″ height
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Blue and White Hand Painted Kangxi 1700
$370.00This beautiful blue and white porcelain dish was made in China during the Kangxi reign (1662–1722).
It was created specifically for export to the European market.
Measuring 8.25 inches in diameter, it is hand-painted in a clear, slightly bright cobalt blue that remains vivid and fresh.
The design features a central floral medallion surrounded by radiating panels filled with flowering plants and scholarly objects.
This segmented layout, often associated with the “klapmuts” style, combines delicate brushwork with balanced, and rhythmic composition.
The underside of the dish is decorated with precious objects that represent the “Hundred Treasures” motif—symbols of learning, prosperity, and good fortune highly prized in Chinese culture.
The dish is in excellent condition, with a bright glaze, crisp painting, and no chips, cracks, or restorations.
It exemplifies the refined artistry and lively style that made Kangxi blue and white porcelain so sought after both historically and today.
Diameter: 8.25 inches
Condition: Excellent; bright glaze, no damage or restoration -
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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18th Century French Porcelain Shallow Bowl Locré Circa 1785
$280.00This 18th-century French porcelain dish was hand-painted circa 1785.
Crafted at the renowned Locré manufactory, also known as Porcelaine de La Courtille, in Paris
the bowl is decorated with gorgeous handpainted purple roses, complementing green leaves, and small gilded flower sprigs,
The border continues the same pattern.
The enameled flowers create a striking visual contrast against the fine white porcelain.
The small gilded sprigs add an elegant shimmer.Craftsmanship:
Jean-Baptiste Locré founded this celebrated porcelain workshop in 1771.
Locré porcelain is celebrated for its refined, translucent white body and intricate Rococo-style decoration.
This bowl reflects the exceptional artistry and attention to detail characteristic of this distinguished Parisian workshop. It offers a glimpse into the refined tastes of the French aristocracy in the late 18th century.Marks: The dish bears the Locré crossed torches mark in underglaze blue, a hallmark of authenticity.
Dimensions: 9.25″ diameter x 1.5″ depth
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Coalport Porcelain Platter Red Chrysanthemum Pattern England Circa 1820
$530.00This exquisite Coalport porcelain platter was hand-painted in England circa 1820.
It features the Red Chrysanthemum pattern, which showcases a bold, Imari-style design.
The intricate design features a profusion of swirling vines and stylized flowers in deep red, creating a striking visual effect against the crisp white porcelain ground.
The rim is finished with delicate gilding, adding a refined touch.
This early 19th-century English porcelain platter exemplifies Coalport’s mastery of intricate decoration.
It draws inspiration from Japanese Imari porcelain while reflecting the elegance of the British Regency period.Condition: Excellent, with very minimal wear to the gilding, consistent with age
Dimensions: 13.75″ x 10.25″
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Antique Bow Porcelain Plate England Circa 1760
$380.00This mid-18th-century Bow Porcelain plate features a hand-painted chinoiserie scene with a pair of black storks.
One stork wades in the water while the other flies above it.
Near the storks, foliage emerges from rockwork, all rendered in beautiful pastel colors.
The rockwork is light blue, the leaves bright turquoise, and the flowers soft pinkish-purple.
A brown painted edge accentuates the plate’s hexagonal shape.Dimensions: 7.75″ height x 7.75″ width
Condition: Some small kiln burn spots and two small flat edge chips restored on the underside (see last image).
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Antique Dutch Delft with Countryside Scene Netherlands, Circa 1780
$300.00This hand-painted plate, made in the Netherlands around 1780, features the “Walking Man,” a decorative motif commonly found in 18th-century Dutch Delftware.
The image depicts a man in mid-stride, wearing a wide-brimmed Dutch-style hat and carrying a cane.
This motif reflects the Dutch appreciation for scenes of everyday life, capturing people engaged in daily activities.
On our plate, the Walking Man strolls past a garden depicted by just a few brightly colored flowers.
The border is decorated with a floral design painted in manganese purple and iron red.
The artist used traditional Dutch Delft polychrome colors, including iron red, blue, moss green, and manganese.
The plate is a lovely example of 18th c entury Delftware.Dimensions: 8.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Chamberlains Worcester Porcelain Dish in Kakiemon Style England Ca. 1810
$285.00Painted at Chamberlain’s Worcester around 1810, this dish draws inspiration from 17th-century Japanese Kakiemon palette and design.
The style showcases enamels in a distinctive Kakiemon palette, featuring iron red, blue, yellow, or gilt and touches of turquoise green.
The design is asymmetric yet well-balanced.Marks: Under a royal crown, “Chamberlains Worcester No. 155 New Bond Street London”
Dimensions: 9.5″ x 7.75″ x 1.25″
Condition: Excellent
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Large Saltglaze Stoneware Charger England Mid-18th Century Circa 1765
$1,280.00George Washington considered stoneware a fashionable and practical choice for his table.
This charger is true Americana!
On September 28, 1757, the first of several shipments from Thomas Knox, an agent in Bristol, was sent to Washington.”
Made in England circa 1765, this large saltglaze charger is crisply molded in the Cartouche/Diaper pattern.
It is a beautiful example of the type of pottery that was popular in Colonial America.
The combination of calcinated flint and Devonshire clay, which was used to make the charger, was a game-changer for English saltglaze stoneware as it resulted in a whiter, less brown color.
Saltglaze stoneware shards in this Cartouche/Diaper pattern were recovered archaeologically in Colonial Williamsburg.Dimensions: 16.5″ diameter x 1.25′ deep
Condition: Excellent with minimal original firing anomalies
See Salt-Glazed Stoneware in Early America J E Skerry and S Fndlen Hood pg 140.
For images and more details, see Salt-Glazed Stoneware in Early America by J E Skerry and S Fndlen Hood, pp. 233 and 136. -
Antique Worcester Porcelain Dish England Circa 1790
$285.00This elegant late 18th-century Worcester Porcelain dish is fluted and decorated along the border with a beautiful string of leaves painted in light green, purple, and gilt.
The simple decoration works to reveal the fluting of the porcelain.
A circle of gilt arches marks the beginning of each flute. Each flute then ends at a high point on the gilded edge.Dimensions: 7.5″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Blue and White Delft Charger 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1770
$580.00This lovely 18th-century Dutch Delft charger showcases hand-painted decoration in deep, dark blue.
We see ten panels of floral decoration filled with tulip bulbs and scrolling vines.Dimensions: 11.5″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
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Antique Blue and White Delft Charger 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
$880.00This elegant Dutch Delft blue and white charger was hand-painted in the Netherlands around 1770.
The center features delicate scrolling vines swirling around a beautiful flower.
Two tones of blue are used to make the large central flower stand out from the rest of the design.
The charger is shaped so that the flower at the center is slightly raised.
The wide border is decorated with six flower bulbs and scrolling vines,
Marks: the underside shows the mark of the 18th-century Delft factory, “The Axe.”Dimensions: 13.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with tiny edge frits invisibly restored
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Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Dish 18th Century Qianlong Era C. 1760
$330.00This antique Chinese export porcelain dish was hand-painted in the mid-18th century in the Qianlong Era.
It features a blossoming plum tree adorned with orange, blue, and gold flowers and green leaves.
The dish’s wide border is embellished with four floral groups.
Two groups showcase large gold and orange peonies, while the other two groups depict rockwork and smaller flowers.
Along the outer edge, orange cross-hatching and floral decoration add texture and elegance to the design.
The overall effect is beautiful!Date: Circa 1760
Dimensions: 8.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent
Following Chinese tradition, the use of orange and green enamels on 18th-century porcelain classifies this dish as famille verte.
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Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1780
$1,200.00This lovely blue and white Delft charger was made in the Netherlands around 1780.
It was meticulously hand-painted in two shades of cobalt blue on a white tin-glazed surface.
The center of the charger portrays a beautiful garden scene, with a blooming orange tree and a garden fence.
The wide border of the charger showcases a repeating pattern of leaves, buds, and single flowers enclosed in ogival cartouches.Dimensions: 13.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Dutch Delft Plate or Dish Netherlands Circa 1780
$330.00This 18th century blue and white Delft plate was hand painted circa 1780. The lively scene in the center features flowers, flower buds, and a polka-dotted vase. The border is decorated with 17 ogival panels, each showing a single flower. Along the edge is a band of geometric design. The elements work together to form a lovely piece of decorative art.
Dimensions: 9″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delftware Dish Hand Painted 18th Century Circa 1760
$380.00This beautiful blue and white delftware dish was hand painted in England around 1760. It features a lively garden scene with a butterfly hovering on one side and a songbird in flight her head tilted up in song on the other. The scene is set against rockwork and blooming flowers. The border is decorated with three garden fences which create a sense of multiple perspectives, adding to the excitement of the central scene.
Dimensions: 8.75″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Small Antique Blue & White Delft Plate English Chinoiserie Hand-Painted, C.1760
$380.00This stunning small blue and white Delft plate was hand painted in England around 1760. It’s a gem! The plate features a charming chinoiserie scene, where an Oriental figure is pointing towards a vase while two butterflies flutter nearby. It seems as though she is signaling to both the viewer and the butterflies to take notice of the exquisite flowers that overflow the vase. Painted with flowers, flower buds, and scrolling vines, the lively border frames the center scene. This is a small gem of blue and white Delft!
Dimensions: 7.75″ diameter x .5″ height
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted Liverpool, England 18th Century Ca. 1760
$1,320.00This blue and white Delft charger was hand-painted in Liverpool, England, during the mid-18th century, around 1760. The design features simple yet elegant decoration, showcasing flowers in full bloom, along with leaves and rockwork.
The border is also decorated with similar floral motifs.
The entire scene is rendered in just two shades of underglaze blue, and the blue-painted edge—a characteristic of some 18th-century Liverpool Delft—gracefully frames the artwork.
The back of this Delftware charger is decorated with simple lines that suggest floral designs (see the last image)
Dimensions: 13.5″ diameter x 1.5″ height
Condition: Excellent, with slight edge frits invisibly restored; the edge blue retouched -
Antique Chelsea Porcelain Oval Dish Red Anchor C-1752-56 Fruits and Insects
$270.00This gorgeous Chelsea Porcelain botanical dish was hand painted in England circa 1752-1756.
The polychrome enamels depict fruits: apples, pears, plums, melons, and, in the center, a delightful pair of cherries.
Four generous fruit clusters encircle the cherries, all interspersed with sprigs of green and turquoise leaves.
Two perfect insects, a delicate and graceful butterfly, and a charming ladybug, add a touch of whimsy to this botanical gem.
The oval rim is shaped and painted in a vibrant turquoise hue that brings out the colors of the fruit: deep red, soft pink, yellow, and blue, together with two tones of green, purple, and turquoise.
Chelsea porcelain is soft-paste porcelain with a unique and charming property.
The porcelain was made using glass frit and clay, bone ash, soapstone, flint, and quartz.
In the heat of the kiln, the glass frit pools inside, resulting in many small “moons” of glass that can be seen by holding the translucent porcelain up to an intense light
Our dish is a fine example of the high standard for taste and execution during the Red Anchor period at Chelsea.
Dimensions: 13″ x 10.25″ x 3″ tall
Condition: ExcellentRed anchor mark to the base (see the last image).
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John and William Ridgway Armorial Cabinet Plate Hand Painted England Circa 1850
$385.00This cabinet plate is a remarkable piece of hand-painted bone china from the John Ridgway factory in England, dating back to around 1850. Its intricate design is a testament to the craftsmanship of the time. The puce border, adorned with elaborate gilt details, along with the shaped and gilded edge, add opulence to this piece.
Condition: In excellent condition, consistent with age and usage.
Dimensions: 10” diameter.
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Delft Plate or Dish Hand Painted Polychrome Colors Netherlands C-1800
$380.00This hand painted Dutch Delft plate features a lovely flower-filled vase painted with vibrant hues of lemon yellow, blue, iron red, and purple.
The bright yellow blossom captures your attention.
Stretching gracefully across the center are four delicate blue flowers, accompanied by a solitary iron red bloom, all elegantly framed by light green leaves on purple branches.
The effect is beautiful.
Circling the center is a band of yellow decorated with blue flowers and green leaves.
The border is decorated with dashes of purple set against a backdrop of lemon yellow.Dimensions: 9″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with minor edge frits invisibly restored
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Delft Charger Hand Painted Polychrome Colors 18th Century Netherlands C-1780
$560.00Made in the Netherlands circa 1780, this lovely Delft charger features a hand painted bouquet of beautiful flowers.
We see a large yellow tulip, yellow tulip buds, and bright blue leaves, all tied together with an iron red bow.
Encircling the bouquet of flowers is a wide band of geometric pattern painted in iron red, and yellow.
The border has a second band of geometric pattern, this one painted in two shades of blue.Dimensions: 13.5″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisible restored
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Dutch Delft Charger Hand Painted Polychrome Colors 18th Century Holland C-1780
$560.00This antique Dutch Delft charger is hand painted in a vibrant array of polychrome hues, including cobalt blue, green, yellow, iron red, ochre, and manganese purple.
We see a beautiful flower-filled garden featuring a willow tree with a purple trunk and ochre leaves, a single large flower with green and red leaves, a garden fence painted in purple with yellow posts outlined in red, and rockwork painted in a vibrant blue.
The palette of colors is harmonious.
The bright blue rockwork enhances all the other colors of the scene.
The effect is beautiful!Dimensions: 14.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge chips invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted at The Axe Holland Circa 1770
$1,260.00This blue and white charger was hand painted at De Porcelene Bijl “The Axe” circa 1770.
The center of the charger is filled with lovely flowering peonies.
We see flowers in full bloom intertwined with buds and leaves, displaying nature’s cycle of life and renewal.
The border has ten shaped panels, each enclosing a single flower, a bud, and leaves.
The pattern includes several shades of blue, giving it depth and visual interest.
The white edge of the charger is cut in a fabulous lobed pattern that complements the painted decoration. This white edge is accented by a thin blue line.
The design is dynamic and beautiful!
The underside of the charger shows the mark of De Porcelene Bijl “The Axe”.Dimensions: 12″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Meissen Porcelain 18th Century Leaf Dish Hand Painted Circa 1770
$440.00This large 18th century Meissen porcelain leaf form dish incorporates the prevailing artistic trends of the time. Rococo art was known for its emphasis on asymmetry and naturalistic motifs inspired by nature, such as flowers. Meissen porcelain, in the Rococo style, was characterized by delicate and intricate designs. This dish was hand painted with vibrant hues, including pinks, yellows, greens, orange and purple. The colors were applied in a soft and blended manner, creating a sense of delicacy and elegance. The composition of the floral bouquets is arranged in an informal, loose style. The flowers appear as if they were casually gathered together, creating a sense of spontaneity and natural beauty.
Dimensions: 13″ long x 9.5″ wide x 2″ deep
Condition: Excellent with slight rubbing to the outer edge gilt in one place (seen best in close-up image #3)
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Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
$1,160.00This beautiful blue and white hand painted charger was made in The Netherlands in the last quarter of the 18th century, circa 1780. It is decorated with an eye-catching floral design that encircles a central medallion. We see floral bands showing flowers and scrolling vines. The vibrant cobalt blue decoration draws your eye from the center outward.
Dimensions: 12.25″ diameter
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
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Blue and White Delft Plate or Dish Hand Painted Holland C-1800 w/ Mark of The Claw
$470.00This blue and white Delft plate was hand painted circa 1800 in the Netherlands. Provenance: On the reverse is the mark of De Porceleyene Claeuw, “The Claw” factory operated in Holland from 1658 to 1840. At the center of this lovely hand-painted dish is a traditional Dutch Delft view of a garden. The painting has a lovely touch; at the top of the garden view is a teapot!**( for more information on the Dutch history of tea see ** below) The artist used cobalt blue in various shades to enhance the beauty of the design. We see an oversized peony, a willow tree, and deep blue rockwork. The border is adorned with delicate flowers and intricate vines that add an elegant touch to the overall design The edge is painted with traditional yellow slip. The dish was made circa 1800.
Dimensions: 8.75″ diameter x 1″ height
Condition: Excellent.
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Pink Roses Hand Painted on Antique Porcelain Dish England Circa 1810 by New Hall
$260.00This exquisite antique porcelain saucer dish was hand painted at the renowned New Hall China Works in England circa 1810.
It is a piece of artistry that has gracefully withstood the test of time, carrying a rich history and a captivating story.
The dish has three main elements; a center with delicate gilded leaves, two bands of deep cobalt blue encircling a wide border of hand painted pink roses with vibrant green leaves. Every stroke of the artist’s brush brings these blossoms to life, their petals seemingly frozen in perpetual bloom.
Intricate gilding adorns the dish with an exquisite arrangement of leaves delicately kissed by gold. This attention to detail adds a touch of luxury, elevating this saucer dish to a realm of true luxury.
Measuring a generous 8.5 inches in diameter and with a depth of 1.5 inches, this saucer dish possesses both beauty and practicality. Its condition is excellent, with only a faint rubbing on the gilded edge.
Dimensions: 8.5″ diameter x 1.5″ deep
Condition: Excellent with very slight rubbing to the gilded edge
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Blue and White Delft Plate or Dish Chinoiserie Scene 17th Century C-1690
$640.00Made in the Netherlands in the late 17th century, circa 1690, this extraordinary Delft charger is hand-painted in shades of cobalt blue. The soft blue pigment gives the charger a subtle touch. The fascinating naive decoration is styled after Chinese Kraak porcelains made for export to Europe in the 16th century. In the center of the charger, we see a Chinese scholar seated in a garden. A pattern of scrolling vines encircles the central scene. The wide border is decorated with panels showing a seated scholar alternating with panels showing Asian-style floral decorations.
Dimensions: 10.25″ in diameter x 1.25″ tall
Condition: Excellent with slight edge frits invisibly restored
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Antique Delft Charger 18th Century Polychrome Colors Netherlands Circa 1770
$780.00This large 18th century Dutch Delft charger is a particularly beautiful example of Delft’s fascination with imagined Eastern landscapes, rendered with confidence, balance, and rich color. The broad central well is hand-painted with a finely composed chinoiserie scene in vibrant polychrome enamels, where warm iron red, soft yellow, green, purple, and deep cobalt blue are brought into harmony against the creamy white ground.
At the center, delicate pavilion-like houses with exotic, upturned roofs sit along a rocky shoreline, their architectural forms lending rhythm and structure to the scene. Behind them, gently rising mountains flow toward the water’s edge, while a single expressive tree anchors the composition, its red foliage spreading across the sky with an almost calligraphic grace. The painter’s confident brushwork gives the landscape a sense of movement and air, allowing the eye to travel naturally through foreground, middle distance, and horizon.
The wide rim enhances the charger’s decorative impact, bordered with a refined pattern of iron red darts set within crisp blue cross-hatching. This framing device not only heightens the color contrast but also emphasizes the charger’s generous scale, making it a striking display piece whether hung or placed on a stand. The combination of scale, lively polychrome decoration, and assured painting places this charger among the more engaging Delft chargers of the period.
Dimensions: 13.75 inches diameter, 1.75 inches tall
Condition: Excellent
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware
Style: Dutch Delft, Chinoiserie
Origin: The Netherlands
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Minton Chinoiserie Dish England Circa 1810
$430.00Made in England circa 1810, this Minton porcelain dish is a masterpiece of English Regency chinoiserie.
The hand-painted scene exhibits vibrant colors, intricate details, and a playful spirit.
The dish shows three young boys playing on a seesaw. The boys display a delightful childish innocence.
Jean-Baptiste Pillement’s drawings inspired this Minton image ( for more on Pillement, see below). The last image shows an image of Pillement’s work.
The underside of the plate shows the Minton mark in underglaze blue with pattern number 539.
Dimensions: Diameter 8.25 in. x H 1.5 in.
Condition: Excellent
For more information on the Chinese Sports Series, see Loren Zeller’s article “Jean-Baptiste Pillement’s Recueil de Plusieurs Jeux d’Enfants Chinois: A Review of the Artist’s Work as Source for 18th and 19th Century Ceramic Designs” in the Northern Ceramic Society Journal, Volume 32, June 20
Jean-Baptiste Pillement was a French painter and designer known for his exquisite and delicate drawings and the engravings done after his drawings. The drawings influenced the spread of the Rococo style, particularly the taste for chinoiserie throughout Europe. For an image of an item from this Minton pattern made 1805-1810, see The Dictionary of Minton by P Atterbury & M Batkin, pg 19.
Also see English Ceramics Circle Transactions Vol 33 2023: Loren Zeller, Tracing the Source of Chinoiserie Design in 18th- and 19th-Century Ceramics. -
Blue and White Delft Dish Hand-Painted, 18th Century, Circa 1780
$465.00This beautiful blue and white Dutch Delft plate was hand-painted with deep cobalt blue in the Netherlands by “The Axe” in the 18th century, circa 1780. In the center, we see a lovely chinoiserie garden scene with a flowering tree and rockwork. The border has four panels with blue floral decoration on a white ground separated by smaller blue and white panels decorated with a traditional Delft diamond pattern. The edgeof the dish is painted with traditional yellow slip.
Dimensions: diameter 9.1.”
Condition: Excellent with tiny edge frits invisibly restored
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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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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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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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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 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.” -
Large Antique Salt Glazed Saltglaze Charger 18th Century Made in England circa 1765
$650.00This large (15″ diameter) and exquisite salt-glazed charger was made in Staffordshire, England, in the 18th century, circa 1765.
The design is elegant and straightforward: the only decoration is the lobed and gadrooned edge (The pattern is cataloged at Colonial Williamsburg as Pattern E1 CWE 1937-211,33*.
For an image of this type of charger recovered archaeologically at Colonial Williamsburg, see J Skerry, “Salt-Glazed Stoneware in Early America,” page 231
Press-molded, salt-glazed chargers, plates, dishes, and other service pieces filled the cupboards and dining rooms of upper-class English and American homes from the mid-1740s until the end of the 18th century. The advent of this white stoneware dinnerware instigated a tabletop revolution.
Diameter: 15″
Condition: Excellent with small original firing flaws
Provenance: A paper label on the back of the charger states: The Collection of Sir Samuel Hoare* (see image #6).
*J Skerry “Salt-Glazed Stoneware in Early America.”
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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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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 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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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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18th Century French Porcelain Plate by Dagoty with Children at Play
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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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PAIR of Antique Dishes Cobalt Blue with Red Roses
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18th Century Blue and White Delft Large Plate Hand Painted Decoration
$420.00This is a naive 18th century blue and white Delft large plate is hand painted in rich cobalt with a charming chinoiserie garden scene centered on a Long Eliza figure.
Made circa 1780 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 broad, open surface of the plate. 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 cobalt blue chinoiserie garden scene with Long Eliza figure and linked circle border.
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delftware).
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