The Capo De Monte logo Crown and Neapolitan N was originally painted or impressed on porcelain and ceramics produced at the Royal Factory in Naples from 1759 to 1780 and was  More »

The Capo De Monte logo Crown and Neapolitan N was originally painted or impressed on porcelain and ceramics produced at the Royal Factory in Naples from 1759 to 1780 and was synonymous with the finest quality Neapolitan porcelain and ceramics from that period onwards. However, the Capo Di Monte logo, in the present day is not necessarily a guarantee ceramic quality. Neither is it a guarantee that the product is in fact porcelain or ceramic. The Royal Factory in Naples in the eighteenth century, and which today no longer exists. Capo di Monte multicolored late 19 Century Beggar with Rosary figurine signed with the blue Crown as shown(see pix)stands at 6.25 inches tall on a square base of 2.75 inches and in good condition free of any visible damage or repairs.   « Less

Here we have a rare, rare Matching Ludwigsburg “Pair of A Boy and A Girl”, marked with the enclosed mark The mark appears in the Book of Porcelain  More »

Here we have a rare, rare Matching Ludwigsburg “Pair of A Boy and A Girl”, marked with the enclosed mark The mark appears in the Book of Porcelain Marks by Kovel stating "Ludwigsburg Germany hard paste, mark painted in blue under glaze, period of Duke Carl Eugen 1744 to 1793. This mark was used between 1758 and 1793. See photos of mark. Each work is 4.75 inches tall, 2.25 inches wide and 1.75 inches deep approximate. Small flee-bites in the floras and in good condition CONSIDERING THE AGE (see Photos).   « Less

Sitzendorf Porcelain The history of the town and people of Sitzendorf Germany goes back a long way and the history of Sitzendorf porcelain is just as long. A theology student  More »

Sitzendorf Porcelain The history of the town and people of Sitzendorf Germany goes back a long way and the history of Sitzendorf porcelain is just as long. A theology student called Georg Heinrich Macheleidt received permission from the regional prince in Germany to set up a porcelain manufacturing company in the small town of Sitzendorf. In 1760, the first porcelain factory was established. It was moved to Volkstedt in 1762. The actual manufacturer of figurines began in the town of Sitzendorf in 1884 though the factory began working with porcelain in 1850. By 1809, the company had a second factory and had introduced steam power that helped them employ a total of 300 employees in two factories in a town with a population of 700. The factory remains in operation into the present day. Sitzendorf porcelain is identified and valued by its year of manufacture. The year and the stamping on the porcelain indicate under which of the owner managers the piece was produced. Everything from the Macheleidt period would obviously be the most valuable (determined of course by condition). There are several distinct periods in the management history of the factory. The porcelain manufacture was reestablished in Sitzendorf in 1850 by Wilhelm Liebmann who held control over the establishment until a fire in 1858 gutted the factory building and led him to retire. The factory was rebuilt and reopened under the Voigt brothers management. Alfred and Carl ran things until 1896 when Albert Schonau ran the company as a public corporation with stock valued at a million German marks. This lasted until 1932 when the factory nearly collapsed under the weight of socioeconomic depression. Porcelain bearing indications of manufacture before 1932 are most prized by collectors. Post 1932 until the early 1970s marks another period which provides the market for the more recent and thus more accessible (and thus less valuable) porcelain pieces. There are two leading indicator marks on genuine Sitzendorf porcelain. The blue crown over the letter S with a double cross slash mark is one and the double cross slash alone is the other. Both are in a deep blue and appear on all items from the Sitzendorf factory. There may be accompanying marks such as: “GERMANY” stamp on the bottom or a production number or code. The marks represent three distinct stages in the life history of the Sitzendorf factory. The oldest mark includes the Germany stamp and dates from 1884 to 1896. The blue mark with the crown dates from 1902 to 1972 and the other blue mark dates from 1954 to the present day. The double slash mark alone is one of the earliest marks dating back to when the Voigts were in charge of production. Sitzendorf porcelain includes not only figurines but vases, lamps, dolls, bowls, mantle mounts, wall brackets, compotes and urns (to name a few). All are well colored, highly ornate and more collector items than practical products. They are representative of the Dresden style of porcelain. Dresden style porcelain is distinguished by the use of flowers, shells, fruits, leaves and scroll work. The actual porcelain is so white it is almost translucent and often includes a gold edging. Sitzendorf is just one of the German porcelain makers referred to as Dresden. Most collectible among the Sitzendorf range of porcelain are the lace figurines first produced under the Voight owners beginning in the mid 1880s. The lace look was accomplished by dipping real fabric lace into porcelain and firing the result. Here we have a lovely Sitzendorf “Cherub or Angel with a Book” faintly signed with the ”S” and “Germany” in blue on the base. This Charming figurine stands 5.50 inches tall on a 3 by 3 inch base. This and the second one are both in mint condition in mint condition.   « Less

In the late eighteenth century New Hall made ceramic history as the first pottery in Stafford shire to manufacture porcelain successfully. A previous attempt at Longton Hall  More »

In the late eighteenth century New Hall made ceramic history as the first pottery in Stafford shire to manufacture porcelain successfully. A previous attempt at Longton Hall had ended in failure in 1760. Around 1780 A syndicate of Stafford shire's potters purchased Cook worthy's patent from Richard Champion, and under the latter's guidance settled at New Hall to make porcelain. John Turner, famous in the annals of pottery, Potter to the Prince of Wales, was a founder member of the company by whom Shelton Hall (New Hall) was acquired. This company was Hollins, Warburton and Co and it was they who acquired Champion's patent and began to make porcelain. This, the second effort to establish the manufacture of porcelain in Stafford shire was successful, and marked the beginning of the Stafford shire porcelain industry In the late eighteenth century New Hall made ceramic history as the first pottery in Staffordshire to manufacture porcelain successfully. A previous attempt at Longton Hall had ended in failure in 1760. About 1780 a syndicate of Staffordshire’s potters purchased Cookworthy’s patent from Richard Champion, and under the latter’s guidance settled at New Hall to make porcelain. John Turner, famous in the annals of pottery, Potter to the Prince of Wales, was a founder member of the company by whom Shelton Hall (New Hall) was acquired. This company was Hollins, Warburton and Co. and it was they who acquired Champion’s patent and began to make porcelain. This, the second effort to establish the manufacture of porcelain in Staffordshire was successful, and marked the beginning of the Stafford shire porcelain industry. Early New Hall Bowl Unusual floral pattern. This one is circa 1790 8” diameter x 1¾” deep and in good condition, free of any damage or repairs!   « Less

Belleek Pottery Ltd is a porcelain company that began trading in August 1884 as the Belleek Pottery Works Company Ltd in Belleek, County Fermanagh, in what was to become  More »

Belleek Pottery Ltd is a porcelain company that began trading in August 1884 as the Belleek Pottery Works Company Ltd in Belleek, County Fermanagh, in what was to become Northern Ireland. Pottery in the region began around 1849, after John Caldwell Bloomfield inherited his father’s estate. Seeking to provide employment for his tenants, who had been affected by the Irish potato famine and, being an amateur minerologist, he ordered a geological survey of his land. On finding that the area was rich in minerals, Bloomfield went into partnership with London architect Robert Williams Armstrong and Dublin merchant David McBirney. In setting up a pottery business, Bloomfield managed to get a railway line built to Belleek so that coal could be delivered with which to fire kilns. Building started on the pottery in 1858. Initially starting with domestic products, it wasn’t until 1863 that small amounts of the Parian porcelain for which Belleek is famous for to this day, was successfully produced. By 1865, the prestige of the company had increased enough that its market included Ireland, England, the United States, Canada and Australia, and clients included the Prince of Wales, Queen Victoria and the nobility. The original owners had all died by 1884, and a local group of investors acquired the concern and named it Belleek Pottery Works Company Ltd. Master craftsmen Frederick Slater moved from England to Belleek in 1893 and by 1920 high quality porcelain was becoming the mainstay of the business. The company struggled throughout the First and Second World Wars, and the company concentrated on producing earthenware during these periods. After the Second World War, Belleek Pottery stopped production of earthenware entirely. The Pottery began the change from coal fired kilns to electric powered kilns from 1952. In 1983 the Industrial Development Board gave financial assistance to the company and installed Roger Troughton as the Managing Director. The following year Troughton made a successful bid for the sale of the company. In 1988, Dungannon-based Powerscreen International bought the company and opened a Visitor Centre the following year. 1990 saw the enterprise changing hands again. Dundalk-born US-based Dr. George G. Moore remains the owner to this day, though the company is run locally by four Directors. Since then Belleek Pottery has expanded its size in terms of factory space, acquisitions of other companies, staff and turnover. Subsidiary companies now include Galway Crystal, Aynsley China and Donegal Parian China. It employs more than six hundred people and enjoys an annual turnover of around £30 million. Earlier Belleek “Aberdeen Vase-Pitcher” Brown Mark Here we have a lovely Earlier Belleek “Aberdeen Vase-Pitcher” Brown Mark, impressed into the base of the work BELLEEK in retrospect, Belleek stamp in BROWN, standing at 9 inches tall, 6 inches wide at the base and in good condition. No visible signs of any damage, repairs or breaks. Hand applied flowers with great details and would make a great addition to any collection!   « Less

Capo di Monte colored late 19th Century “Hunter with a Slain Goose” figurine signed with the blue Crown as shown (see pix) stands at 6.25 inches tall on a square  More »

Capo di Monte colored late 19th Century “Hunter with a Slain Goose” figurine signed with the blue Crown as shown (see pix) stands at 6.25 inches tall on a square base of 2.75 inches and in good condition free of any visible damage or repairs.   « Less

Here we have a lovely Sitzendorf “Bust of Mozart” faintly signed with the “S” in blue on the base. This Charming figurine stands 8.50 inches tall  More »

Here we have a lovely Sitzendorf “Bust of Mozart” faintly signed with the “S” in blue on the base. This Charming figurine stands 8.50 inches tall on a 3.5 by 3.5 inch base. This and the second one are both in mint condition in mint condition.   « Less

Here is a charming and rare limited production “American Bicentennial Cache Bowls”. The design is based on a 18th century Chinese Export. It is 3.50 by 4.5 and  More »

Here is a charming and rare limited production “American Bicentennial Cache Bowls”. The design is based on a 18th century Chinese Export. It is 3.50 by 4.5 and 3.5 inches high. Signed Vista Alegre, Portugal in green and in a circle “FOR MOTTAHEHE.” These is in good condition and made only for the celebration of the American Bicentennial in 1976.   « Less

Here we have a lovely 20th century Wedgwood Jasper ware Urn with applied jasper ware relief of Arcadia Scenes. The work is 12 inches tall and in less than perfect  More »

Here we have a lovely 20th century Wedgwood Jasper ware Urn with applied jasper ware relief of Arcadia Scenes. The work is 12 inches tall and in less than perfect condition (small flaw on the rim of the base, NOT noticeable when displayed. However this is a very lovely and impressive work, very decorative and a great example of the classical. Stamped “Wedgwood” and “MADE IN ENGLAND”.   « Less

Here we have a lovely treasure. Handcrafted Rare Belleek “Basket Bearer Figurine” Limited production; Belleek stamp in dark blue; standing at 7 and 7/8 inches  More »

Here we have a lovely treasure. Handcrafted Rare Belleek “Basket Bearer Figurine” Limited production; Belleek stamp in dark blue; standing at 7 and 7/8 inches and in good condition. This is a rare item and a great addition to any Collection.   « Less