Set of Plates

  • Set 8 Antique English Worcester Porcelain Hand Painted Strawberry Pattern C.1820

    Set 8 Antique English Worcester Porcelain Hand Painted Strawberry Pattern C.1820

    $900.00

    This antique Worcester porcelain dessert set was hand-gilded in England during the Regency period, around 1820.
    Created by Flight Barr Worcester, the set features the distinctive “Strawberry” pattern, which showcases golden strawberries and vines against a rare peach background.
    The combination of peach and gold creates a luminous effect, beautifully reflecting light with elegance and warmth.
    The rich colors, delicate botanical design, brilliant gilding, and lobed edges of several pieces convey the luxury and sophistication that made Worcester porcelain a favored choice among English nobility during the Regency era.
    The centerpiece is especially noteworthy.
    Worcester’s “Strawberry” pattern was admired as a polished alternative to Chinese porcelain.
    Unlike imported porcelain, Worcester offered a whiter body, a brighter color palette, and imaginative designs, solidifying its position at the forefront of fashionable taste in early 19th-century England.

    The set comprises:
    A large standing centerpiece, 14″ x 10.25″ x 4″ tall
    A pair of square serving dishes, 9″ x 9″
    A pair of oval serving dishes, 11″ x 8″
    A pair of round saucer dishes, 8″ diameter
    A single dish with gadrooned gilt edge, 10″ diameter

    Marks: Each piece is marked on the underside with an impressed crown over FBB (denoting royal patronage), identifying Flight Barr Barr Worcester as appointed purveyors to their Royal Majesties.

    Condition: Excellent

    Decoration: Hand-gilded with strawberries and vines in gold on peach ground
    Material: Porcelain
    Style: Regency
    Origin: Worcester, England
    Date: Circa 1820

  • Set of Twelve Antique Wedwood Dinner Plates with Yellow Borders

    Set of Twelve Antique Wedwood Dinner Plates with Yellow Borders

    $880.00

    This set of twelve Wedgwood dinner plates, impressed with date marks for 1879, is distinguished by its cheerful yellow borders and elegant band of stylized fleur-de-lis.
    The combination of radiant color and refined ornament gives these plates a lively presence at the table, perfectly balancing warmth with sophistication.
    The design captures the traditional neoclassical taste that inspired Wedgwood’s finest tablewares, here enlivened by a bright and optimistic yellow palette.

    Dimensions: 10.25″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent, with only the very slightest signs of age

    Marks: Impressed Wedgwood mark and date letters for 1879
    Decoration: Fleur-de-lis and line borders on a soft yellow ground
    Material: Refined Earthenware
    Style: Neoclassical Revival
    Origin: England
    Date: 1879
    Notable Details:
    • Cheerful yellow borders with stylized fleur-de-lis pattern
    • A beautiful harmony of warmth, brightness, and classical design
    • Excellent condition
    • Classic late 19th-century Wedgwood interpretation of neoclassical motifs

  • Five Antique Worcester Porcelain Plates in the Fence Pattern England Circa 1820

    Five Antique Worcester Porcelain Plates in the Fence Pattern England Circa 1820

    $1,630.00

    These antique English porcelain plates were made at the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester, by Barr, Flight & Barr between 1807 and 1813.
    Each plate is hand-painted in Worcester’s celebrated “Fence” pattern, a chinoiserie garden scene of blossoming flowers, a gnarled tree, and stylized fencing, executed in vivid enamels of cobalt blue, iron red, and green, enriched with finely applied gilding.
    The plates are bursting with color!
    The set comprises one large plate (10″ diameter), three smaller plates (8″ diameter), and a shell-shaped dish (7.75″ x 7.5″).
    The rare shell-shaped form adds variety and visual interest, enhancing the group’s appeal.
    Renowned for their refinement and artistry, Barr, Flight & Barr produced porcelain that succeeded in transforming functional objects into true works of art.
    The plates reflect Regency taste and demonstrate the exceptional skill of Worcester’s early 19th century painters.

    Dimensions: Largest plate 10″ diameter; three plates 8″ diameter; shell-shaped dish 7.75″ x 7.5″

    Condition: Excellent

    Decoration: Hand-painted in Worcester’s “Fence” pattern with chinoiserie garden scenes and gilded accents
    Material: Porcelain
    Style: Chinoiserie, Early 19th Century English Porcelain
    Origin: England, Worcester Royal Porcelain Works
    Date: 1807–1813
    Reference:
    John Sandon — The Dictionary of Worcester Porcelain, Vol. I 1751–1851 (1993).
    Sandon gives a dedicated entry and illustration of the Fence pattern; the Winterthur Museum’s catalog specifically points to p. 154 for the description/illustration.

  • Set of 24 White and Gold Dinner Plates and Soup Dishes by Royal Epaig C. 1935

    Set of 24 White and Gold Dinner Plates and Soup Dishes by Royal Epaig C. 1935

    $800.00

    This elegant set of twelve porcelain dinner plates and twelve matching soup dishes was made by Royal Epiag in Czechoslovakia circa 1935.
    It includes twelve dinner plates and twelve matching soup dishes, each richly decorated in the neoclassical style.
    Along the wide gilt border, etched and raised is a procession of golden putti—some play instruments, others twirl garlands or lift small torches, their gestures full of life and celebration.
    They are commonly associated with themes of love, playfulness, innocence, and joy.
    The pale yellow inner band is decorated with delicate swags of roses.
    The blend of soft color and brilliant gold makes this beautiful set ideal for formal dining.
    Marks: Royal Epiag with a wreath

    Dimensions: Dinner plates 9.65″ diameter, Soup dishes 9.75″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent

    Decoration: Etched and raised gilt putti, yellow ground with floral swags, and geometric gilt band
    Material: Porcelain
    Style: Neoclassical Revival
    Origin: Czechoslovakia
    Date: Circa 1935

    **Key Features**
    – Set includes 12 dinner plates and 12 soup dishes
    – Made by and Marked “Royal Epiag”
    – Wide gilt border with etched and raised paste gilding
    – Classical putti, floral swags, and geometric accents
    – Elegant neoclassical design in excellent condition

  • Six Chinese Export Porcelain Plates Hand Painted Famille Rose Circa 1770

    Six Chinese Export Porcelain Plates Hand Painted Famille Rose Circa 1770

    $700.00

    This exquisite set of six hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain plates, crafted circa 1770, showcases the elegant Famille Rose palette.
    Created for the European market each plate is decorated with richly detailed floral compositions in vibrant shades of pink, purple, red, green, and gilt.
    The group features several related designs that work together to enhance its visual appeal:
    – Two plates form a harmonious pair, each beautifully decorated with four pairs of cranes along the border—an auspicious symbol in Chinese art representing harmony, fidelity, and longevity.
    – A second two plates form another elegant pair, each boasting floral centers and stylish borders embellished with scattered flowers and sprays.
    – The top center plate showcases a bold central bouquet rising from cobalt-blue rockwork, reminiscent of the final plate but distinct in its absence of a garden fence.
    – The bottom center plate features a vibrant bouquet emerging from cobalt-blue rockwork, accompanied by a graceful garden fence and framed by a refined border of delicate floral sprigs.
    Together, these six plates create a visually captivating and harmonious ensemble, distinguished by variations in composition and border treatment.

    Dimensions: Each plate is approximately 8.9″ in diameter.

    Condition: Five Excellent, one with a 1.5″ professionally sealed hairline that is hard to see without a close-up (see images 7 and 8).

    Key Features:
    • Exquisite set of six hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain plates
    • Elegant Famille Rose palette with vibrant floral and botanical motifs
    • Includes a pair adorned with four pairs of cranes on the border, symbolizing longevity and harmony
    • Comprises a second floral pair with scattered sprig borders
    • One plate displays a striking central bouquet with rockwork (no fence)
    • Another plate presents a central bouquet, cobalt-blue rockwork, and a garden fence
    • Crafted for the European market during the Qing dynasty, circa 1770

  • Antique English Pottery Dessert Set with Centerpiece by Ridgway Circa 1825

    Antique English Pottery Dessert Set with Centerpiece by Ridgway Circa 1825

    $680.00

    This lovely pottery part dessert service was made in England by William Ridgway circa 1825.
    The set includes four dessert plates, two pairs of shaped serving dishes, and a raised centerpiece bowl, all decorated with stylized apple green floral motifs highlighted with gilt (9 pieces).
    The blue ground is delicate, soft, and just cool enough to contrast beautifully with the vivid apple green decoration.
    The blue ground creates an overall effect of lightness and freshness while providing a calm backdrop for the lively green and gilt.
    The scalloped edges and elegant molded shapes reflect early 19th-century English taste.
    Whether arranged on a dining table or displayed in a cabinet, this antique service brings charm and distinction.

    Dimensions: Plates 9″ diameter, Centerpiece 11″ diameter and 13″ across the handles, x 6″ tall, Shaped Dishes 10.75″ x 9.5″, and 10″ x 8.5″

    Condition: Excellent with the very slightest rubbing to the gilt

  • Nine Antique Porcelain Dessert Dishes White and Gold with Matching Cookie Plate

    Nine Antique Porcelain Dessert Dishes White and Gold with Matching Cookie Plate

    $380.00

    This set of nine antique porcelain small dessert dishes with a matching cookie or serving plate was made in France circa 1870.
    The porcelain is white with finely detailed gilt decoration: each piece features a central starburst motif framed by scrolling arabesques and a delicate band around the rim.
    The gold work is hand-applied and richly reflective, typical of high-quality French porcelain of the Belle Époque period.
    Elegant and refined, these pieces are ideal for entertaining or display.

    Dimensions: The dessert plates are 6.3″ in diameter, the cookie plate is 8.3″ in diameter

    Condition: Excellent

    Decoration: White ground with hand-applied gold decoration
    Material: Porcelain
    Style: Belle Époque / Neoclassical
    Origin: France
    Date: Circa 1870
    Key Features
    – Set of 9 dessert dishes with matching cookie plate
    – French porcelain with gilt neoclassical motifs
    – Central starburst and arabesque scrollwork
    – Elegant white and gold color scheme
    – Belle Époque period, circa 1870

  • Set of 14 Antique Wedgwood Creamware Soup Plates with Grapevine Border 1855–1859

    Set of 14 Antique Wedgwood Creamware Soup Plates with Grapevine Border 1855–1859

    $1,200.00

    Wedgwood made this lovely set of fourteen creamware soup plates in England between 1855 and 1859.
    The border features a continuous grapevine motif with clusters of red and purple grapes, scrolling tendrils, and green leaves.
    The design was transfer-printed and then colored by hand-applied coloring with enamel, a technique characteristic of mid-19th-century Wedgwood.
    Narrow brown enamel bands frame the border, adding a crisp finish to the design.
    The plates are potted in a warm-toned light creamware body typical of Wedgwood’s production in this period.
    Marks: WEDGWOOD mark of the period
    Dates 1855-1859

    Dimensions: 10″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent

    Decoration: Hand-painted enamel coloring on outline of transfer-printed grapevine border
    Material: Creamware
    Style: Neoclassical
    Origin: England
    Date: 1855–1859
    – Set of 14 matching soup plates
    – Made by Wedgwood circa 1855–1859
    – Printed grapevine border with hand-painted enamel detail
    – Brown enamel line framing adds definition
    – Excellent example of mid-19th-century English creamware

  • Wedgwood 18th Century Creamware Plates Set of Three with Landscapes England

    Wedgwood 18th Century Creamware Plates Set of Three with Landscapes England

    $780.00

    This rare set of three creamware plates was made in England by Wedgwood in the 18th century, circa 1780.
    One plate retains a paper label for the “Josiah Wedgwood Jubilee Exhibition 1980, no. 33.1b, 1st Bank of the U.S.
    Each plate is decorated with a finely detailed black transfer-printed landscape by Sadler and Green, rendered in delicate monochrome. The rustic English countryside views are delightful, featuring cottages, ruins, and tree-lined paths.
    The shaped rims are bordered with elegant black enamel vine and berry motifs, unifying the trio with matching decorative style.
    These plates exemplify the neoclassical refinement and technical innovation of early Wedgwood wares.
    Ref: For an image and discussion, see The Dictionary of Wedgwood, p. 305, by R. Reilly and G. Savage, and 18th Century Wedgwood for Collectors and Connoisseurs, p. 27, by R. Reilly.
    The landscape scenes were printed by Sadler and Green, Liverpool-based pioneers who developed ceramic transfer printing in the 1750s.
    Their collaboration with Wedgwood brought fine engraving and mass production together for the first time, revolutionizing 18th-century decorative ceramics.
    Marks: The “WEDGWOOD” mark of the period.
    Dimensions: 10″ diameter
    Condition: Excellent

    Decoration: Black transfer landscapes by Sadler and Green; vine and berry borders
    Material: Creamware
    Style: Neoclassical
    Origin: England
    Date: Circa 1780
    Key Features:
    – Rare matched set of 18th-century Wedgwood creamware plates
    – Black transfer landscapes by Sadler and Green
    – Elegant black enamel vine border decoration
    – One plate with 1980 Josiah Wedgwood Jubilee Exhibition label
    – Published in two standard Wedgwood references
    – Features work by the pioneers of ceramic transfer printing

  • Set of 8 Antique English Porcelain Plates with Hand Painted Flowers Circa 1825

    Set of 8 Antique English Porcelain Plates with Hand Painted Flowers Circa 1825

    $780.00

    This 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

  • Set of Six Antique Worcester Dishes English Imari Pink & Blue 1792–1803

    Set of Six Antique Worcester Dishes English Imari Pink & Blue 1792–1803

    $560.00

    This set of porcelain dishes was hand-painted by Flight Barr Worcester between 1792 and 1803.
    Each of the six dishes can be seen in one of the first three images.
    The pattern features delicate floral sprays in soft strawberry pink, orange, and rich cobalt blue, accented with gilt highlights.
    The design is an English interpretation of the traditional Imari palette.
    A stylized central bouquet anchors the composition, while four large floral sprays around the border create a balanced design.
    The beautiful decoration is heightened by a finely painted gilt rim.
    The pattern reflects the neoclassical taste for symmetry and delicacy, as well as the broader English fascination with East Asian decorative themes, which are reimagined here as English Imari.
    Worcester porcelain from this period is renowned for its high-quality body, precise painting, and understated elegance.

    Dimensions: 8.35″ diameter

    Condition: Excellent

    Marks: The late 18th century Flight Barr Worcester mark “FB under a crown is lightly impressed on the reverse of one of the dishes

  • Set of Three Chinese Export Porcelain Plates Famille Rose Qianlong Dynasty 1760

    Set of Three Chinese Export Porcelain Plates Famille Rose Qianlong Dynasty 1760

    $830.00

    This trio of beautiful Chinese export dishes is decorated in the Famille Rose style.
    It features purple peonies, orange lilies, and a variety of other flowers.
    In Chinese culture, peonies are known as the “king of flowers” and symbolize royalty and wealth. This set of Famille Rose porcelain dishes dates back to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760.
    Chinese potters expertly utilized the rich colors of the Famille Rose palette to highlight the beauty of the flowers on these dishes.
    A scrolling band of orange decoration encircles the central subject.
    The rim of each dish features six delicate white and purple flowers separated by a wave pattern washed in green.
    Our trio of dishes embodies the simplicity and beauty characteristic of fine Chinese Famille Rose porcelains.

    Diameter 9″

    Condition: Excellent

  • 8 Antique Blue and White Staffordshire Large Soup Plates by Don Pottery Circa 1820

    8 Antique Blue and White Staffordshire Large Soup Plates by Don Pottery Circa 1820

    $400.00

    This 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
    by A. W. Coysh and R. K. Henrywood | Jun 1, 1989.

  • 18th C Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Set Prince of Wales Roses Hand Painted

    18th C Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Set Prince of Wales Roses Hand Painted

    $520.00

    This 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
    (see second to last image).

  • Seven Creamware Dishes With Gilt Herringbone Decoration England Circa 1810

    Seven Creamware Dishes With Gilt Herringbone Decoration England Circa 1810

    $760.00

    This lovely set of seven creamware dishes is decorated on the border with a band of brightly gilded leaves and berries within blue lines.
    The creamware has a rich, creamy color which is complemented by the beautiful gilded border.
    The set consists of two dinner dishes, four soup/pasta dishes, and an oval serving platter.

    Dimensions: the dinner dishes and the soup/pasta dishes measure 9.5″ in diameter, and the oval serving platter measures 12.5″ x 9.5″

    Condition: Excellent with tiny original marks to the creamware and very minor wear to the gilt

  • Set 15 Pcs English Antique Dinner Plates Soup Dishes & Platter Ca. 1860

    Set 15 Pcs English Antique Dinner Plates Soup Dishes & Platter Ca. 1860

    $780.00

    This set of nine dinner plates, six matching soup dishes, and a platter painted in Spode’s “Peacock” pattern was made by Copeland Spode circa 1860.
    The “Peacock” pattern was first made by Spode circa 1820.
    The pattern features two peacocks in a flower-filled garden.
    The wide border is decorated with flowers on scrolling vines.
    Chinese export porcelains from the 18th century influenced this chinoiserie pattern.
    The dishes predominantly feature greens and pinks, with accents of turquoise, blue, purple, orange, yellow, and beige.
    The combination of colors is beautiful!

    Dimensions: Dinner plates 9.75″ diameter, Soup dishes 9.75″ diameter, Platter 12″ x 9.5″

    Condition: Excellent

    Marks: The Copeland Spode impressed mark of the period “Copeland ” under a crown, and the mark “Copeland Spode Spode’s Peacock, England.”

  • Dozen Antique Porcelain Plates 9" Dia. Hand Painted England C-1815

    Dozen Antique Porcelain Plates 9″ Dia. Hand Painted England C-1815

    $1,100.00

    This 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:  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.
    Condition: Excellent with the very slightest wear

  • Worcester Porcelain Plates Hand Painted with Shells Set of Five, Ca. 1820

    Worcester Porcelain Plates Hand Painted with Shells Set of Five, Ca. 1820

    $1,800.00

    This exceptional set of five antique porcelain plates was made by Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester in England circa 1820.
    Each plate features a finely hand-painted shell centered within a roundel and framed by coral and delicate seaweed fronds.
    The design reflects the era’s fascination with marine biology and natural history.
    The plates feature a soft aquamarine ground and wide gilt borders, decorated with a repeating motif of shells and small white pearls, which reinforces the nautical theme and neoclassical elegance.
    One of the plates from this set is featured in The Dictionary of Worcester Porcelain, Volume I, 1751–1851, by John Sandon (see color plate 76, page 300).
    Sandon attributes the shell painting to John Barker, a noted landscape artist who also specialized in shell decoration during the Barr, Flight & Barr period.
    While no signed examples are known, Sandon writes:
    “There remains a large group of pieces… painted with shells seemingly by a single hand… grouped into tiny clumps of filaments in contrast to the more dendritic treatment of Samuel Smith. It is reasonable to conjecture that these pieces are the work of John Barker.”
    The seaweed background on these five plates closely matches that description, suggesting they are the work of Barker himself.
    Dimensions: 8.35″ diameter
    Condition: Excellent, with only the very slightest fading of the aquamarine enamel

     

  • Set Seven Derby Dishes Hand Painted with Pink Roses Early 19th Century Ca-1815

    Set Seven Derby Dishes Hand Painted with Pink Roses Early 19th Century Ca-1815

    $500.00

    These 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.

  • Set 4 Dinner Dish 4 Soup Bowls 2 Chargers Imperial Vienna Porcelain Ca-1790

    Set 4 Dinner Dish 4 Soup Bowls 2 Chargers Imperial Vienna Porcelain Ca-1790

    $560.00

    This elegant set of hand painted 18th-century Imperial Vienna Porcelain dishes features four dinner dishes, four soup/pasta bowls,
    and a pair of chargers for serving.
    The decoration is refined.
    Along the edge, we see a band of black darts and dots between lines of purple and gilt. The edge is gilded.
    In the center, delicate sprigs of roses and other flowers are painted pink, yellow, purple, blue, and orange.
    Made circa 1790, the sophisticated, understated decoration is perfect.
    Each piece is marked on the underside with the Imperial Vienna Porcelain shield mark.

    Dimensions: the dinners and the soup/pasta bowls are 9.6″ in diameter, and the chargers are 11.25″ in diameter.

    Condition: Excellent

  • Set of Four Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Dishes Late 19th Century Circa 1880

    Set of Four Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Dishes Late 19th Century Circa 1880

    $380.00

    This set of four Chinese porcelain dishes are hand painted in Famille Rose colors.
    The center is filled with beautiful flowers separated by leaves in two tones of green.
    The predominant colors are pink, orange, green, and turquoise with small touches of brown, and gray grisaille.
    The Famille Rose color combinations are lovely, and the design is lively!
    The colors were produced by mixing colored enamels with opaque white enamel.
    Dimensions: 8.25″ diameter
    Condition: Excellent
    Price: $380

  • Set of 6 Late 18th Century English Ironstone Imari Dessert Plates

    Set of 6 Late 18th Century English Ironstone Imari Dessert Plates

    $1,100.00

    This 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.

  • Set of Twelve Antique Minton Porcelain Soup Dishes with Gilt Rim and Gray Linked Chain Motif, England Circa 1870

    Set of Twelve Antique Minton Porcelain Soup Dishes with Gilt Rim and Gray Linked Chain Motif, England Circa 1870

    $800.00

    This set of twelve antique porcelain soup dishes was made by Minton in England circa 1870.
    Each dish features a border of interlocking gray chain links, encircling the well in an elegant rhythm.
    The linked motif, reminiscent of fine 19th-century bracelets and necklaces, lends the design a subtle jewelry-like refinement.
    A wide band of hand-applied gilt at the outer rim provides a rich visual frame.
    The crisp white porcelain body enhances the graphic quality of the border.
    Each dish is marked “Minton” on the underside.
    Dimensions: 9.85 inches diameter
    Condition: Excellent
    Price: $800
    Origin: England
    Date: Circa 1870
    Material: Porcelain
    Style: Neoclassical
    Key Features
    Set of 12 antique Minton porcelain soup dishes
    Printed gray linked chain border encircling the well
    Wide gilt band at the rim
    Inspired by the elegant geometry of 19th-century jewelry
    Made in England circa 1870
    Each dish is marked “Minton” on the underside

  • Set of 12 Antique Dinner Plates Neoclassical Made by Minton Circa 1860

    Set of 12 Antique Dinner Plates Neoclassical Made by Minton Circa 1860

    $760.00

    This set of antique ironstone plates, made by Minton in England circa 1874, features the richly detailed Florentine pattern.
    The wide border is hand-painted in deep red and embellished with mythical griffins, classical scrollwork, and stylized floral motifs in black, iron red, and gold. Framed medallions with profile cameos lend a neoclassical tone, evoking ancient Roman intaglios.
    The design reflects the 19th-century fascination with Renaissance ornament and classical antiquity, rendered with the precision and quality that defined Minton’s production.
    The reverse bears the Minton mark along with the British registration diamond, indicating the design was registered on October 7, 1874.
    Dimensions: 10.25″ diameter
    Condition: Plates have overall light craquelure (see images #3 and #4) condition appropriate to age.
    Price: $760
    Decoration: Hand-painted border with griffins, scrolls, and classical cameos
    Material: Ironstone
    Style: Neoclassical Revival / Victorian
    Origin: England
    Date: 1874
    **Key Features**
    Rare Minton “Florentine” pattern registered in 1874
    Mythical griffins, Renaissance scrollwork, and classical cameos
    Deep iron red ground with gilt and black details
    Neoclassical Victorian style with strong decorative presence