Great condition--no chips, cracks or repairs--on this high unusual antique French faience plate. As shown, this plate depicts William the Conquerer, the first Norman King of  More »

Great condition--no chips, cracks or repairs--on this high unusual antique French faience plate. As shown, this plate depicts William the Conquerer, the first Norman King of England. The plate is entirely hand-painted with a central image of William on horseback with a long spear and shield. He is accompanied by a man in similar attire. In addition, the elaborate border features geometric banding, filigree and eight eight birds symmetrically flanking floral garland. Please pardon the flash on the bottom right of the plate. This plate measures 9 1/4" in diameter and, again, is in great condition. There is all-over crazing as would be expected of a 100+ year-old piece. An unusual and scarce piece for your collection. Period of Production: Victorian 1838-1901.   « Less

Great condition—no chips, cracks or repairs—on this antique Zanesville Stoneware Company Arts & Crafts matte blue double-handled vase. As shown, this piece  More »

Great condition—no chips, cracks or repairs—on this antique Zanesville Stoneware Company Arts & Crafts matte blue double-handled vase. As shown, this piece features a bulbous form with sinuous handles and is glazed in a warm cornflower blue. There are some glaze skips (one notable one to the top rim as shown in the first and third images) and little pops which are typical of Zanesville. This vase is hand-thrown with ribbing on the inside and made of yellowware clay. A great example for your collection, use and display. Dimensions: 7 ¾” wide by 8 ¼” tall.   « Less

Mint condition—no chips, cracks or repairs—on this antique European green jasperware wall plaque featuring a classical maiden and a winged winged cherub above a  More »

Mint condition—no chips, cracks or repairs—on this antique European green jasperware wall plaque featuring a classical maiden and a winged winged cherub above a garland of high-relief rose blossom and foliage. In addition to this decoration, there are high-relief flower blossom, foliage and four butterflies along the exterior edge. This wall plaque measures 6” wide and is stamped with the mold number 3079 at the back rim. German or Austrian in origin dating to circa 1890.   « Less

Mint condition—no chips, cracks or repairs—on this pair of antique, period Arts & Crafts matte green creamers by Zanesville Pottery. As shown, this pair  More »

Mint condition—no chips, cracks or repairs—on this pair of antique, period Arts & Crafts matte green creamers by Zanesville Pottery. As shown, this pair includes a tall and short creamer, both made of rich yellowware clay with an all-over matte green glaze. Both have some minor manufacturing flaws typical of Zanesville, but neither has any post-production damage… just as they were originally made. The short creamer measures 3 ½” wide by 2 ½” tall and is impressed with the mold number 578 on the underside. The tall creamer measures 3 ¼” wide by 3 ¾” tall and is impressed with the mold number D1 on the underside. A great pair of unusual Zanesville art pottery.   « Less

Mint condition—no chips, cracks or repairs—on this antique porcelain RS Prussia style bowl. As shown, this bowl has a relief-molded design with three detailed  More »

Mint condition—no chips, cracks or repairs—on this antique porcelain RS Prussia style bowl. As shown, this bowl has a relief-molded design with three detailed open leaves and scrolling filigree along the exterior edge and an interior bouquet of chrysanthemum flowers, buds and foliage. This bowl stands on a collar base and is entirely unmarked, though certainly European in origin. The bowl measures 2 ¾” tall by 10” wide. A beautiful addition to your home collection.   « Less

This one’s a mystery to us. Up for sale is an unusual and impressive, period Arts & Crafts matte glazed art pottery vase. As shown, this vase is made of yellowware  More »

This one’s a mystery to us. Up for sale is an unusual and impressive, period Arts & Crafts matte glazed art pottery vase. As shown, this vase is made of yellowware clay and has an entirely hand-glazed stylized scene of four doorways, each of which is flanked by tall trees. These scenes are done in a palette of Matte Green, Blue and Beige. The vase is hand-thrown with ribbing on the interior and signed in script on the bottom, though the signature is simply illegible (and my, how we’ve tried!). Still, a wonderful vase in mint condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. The vase measures 5 ¾” wide by 7 1/8” tall.   « Less

Mint condition—no chips, cracks or repairs—on this antique spongeware stoneware pitcher. As shown, this pitcher features all-over sponge decoration with a blue  More »

Mint condition—no chips, cracks or repairs—on this antique spongeware stoneware pitcher. As shown, this pitcher features all-over sponge decoration with a blue band along the top and a small handle with thumb press top. This is the cleanest spongeware pitcher we’ve ever offered. Again, no chips, cracks or repairs. There is minor aggravation to the top rim, and we mean minor. You just can’t find much spongeware in such great condition. This pitcher measures 6 ¾” tall by 7 ¼” wide. An investment-quality piece.   « Less

Mint condition—no chips, cracks or repairs—on this all three of these antique Victorian german porcelain reticulated bowls. As shown, this high bidder will  More »

Mint condition—no chips, cracks or repairs—on this all three of these antique Victorian german porcelain reticulated bowls. As shown, this high bidder will receive the entire set, consisting of: A flat, reticulated plate measuring 7 ¾” in diameter which retains its original Souvenir of Portland, Maine label A reticulated bowl measuring 7 ¾” in diameter. A double-handled bowl 6 1/8” by 9 5/8” which retains its original Souvenir of Portland, Maine label. All three pieces are made of fine, German porcelain and marked with Germany in blue on the bottom sides. Each features a polychrome central scene of a Courting Couple leaning against a fence with a backdrop of lush forest and a castle in the far distance. In turn, this scene is framed out with alternating arched rose garland swags and medallion rose blossoms. This set was obviously never used and is in pristine condition. Even the hand-painted gilt accents are free of any wear. You could not find better. An impressive set of original, antique Portland, Maine souvenir porcelain.   « Less

Glazed in Cucumber Green, this Whirly Gigs Limited Edition vase is number 40 of 50. The vase depicts high-relief whirly gigs (maple seeds) fluttering downward all around and  More »

Glazed in Cucumber Green, this Whirly Gigs Limited Edition vase is number 40 of 50. The vase depicts high-relief whirly gigs (maple seeds) fluttering downward all around and is fully signed by Door on the bottom. Brand new in mint condition. Founded in 2001 in Madison, Wisconsin, Door Pottery creates fine, entirely hand-made pottery in the American Arts & Crafts tradition under the leadership of Scott Draves. Known for its unique forms, rich glazes and dedication to quality production, Door Pottery brings the standards and aesthetics of the past to the modern day. Dimensions: 6” tall by 6.75” wide.   « Less

Glazed in Door’s new Northern Lights Green, this Prairie Globe vase features high-relief bands and square Arts & Crafts geometric cabochons. Brand new in mint  More »

Glazed in Door’s new Northern Lights Green, this Prairie Globe vase features high-relief bands and square Arts & Crafts geometric cabochons. Brand new in mint condition and fully signed by Door Pottery. Founded in 2001 in Madison, Wisconsin, Door Pottery creates fine, entirely hand-made pottery in the American Arts & Crafts tradition under the leadership of Scott Draves. Known for its unique forms, rich glazes and dedication to quality production, Door Pottery brings the standards and aesthetics of the past to the modern day. Dimensions: 7” tall by 7” wide.   « Less