Antique Oval Floral Limoges Center Bowl Here we have a rare and Vintage Antique Oval Floral Limoges Center Bowl and no longer made. This lovely bowl is 11 inches long, 7.5  More »

Antique Oval Floral Limoges Center Bowl Here we have a rare and Vintage Antique Oval Floral Limoges Center Bowl and no longer made. This lovely bowl is 11 inches long, 7.5 inches wide and 4 inches deep, signed on the bottom as shown. Limoges Porcelain designates hard-paste porcelain produced by factories near the city of Limoges, France beginning in the late 1700s, but does not refer to a particular manufacturer. Limoges had been the site of a minor industry producing plain faience earthenwares since the 1730s. The manufacturing of hard-paste porcelain at Limoges was established by Turgot in 1771 following the discovery of local supplies of kaolin and a material similar to petuntse in the economically distressed area at Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, near Limoges. The ingredients were used for the production of hard-paste porcelain similar to Chinese porcelain. The materials were quarried commencing in 1768. The manufacture was placed under the patronage of the comte d’Artois, brother of Louis XVI and the manufactory was later purchased by the King in 1784, apparently with the idea of producing hard-paste bodies for decoration at Sèvres, a venture that did not work out. Limoges had been the site of a minor industry producing plain faience earthenwares since the 1730s. The manufacturing of hard-paste porcelain at Limoges was established by Turgot in 1771 following the discovery of local supplies of kaolin and a material similar to petuntse in the economically distressed area at Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, near Limoges. The ingredients were used for the production of hard-paste porcelain similar to Chinese porcelain. The materials were quarried commencing in 1768. The manufacture was placed under the patronage of the comte d’Artois, brother of Louis XVI and the manufactory was later purchased by the King in 1784, apparently with the idea of producing hard-paste bodies for decoration at Sèvres, a venture that did not work out. After the Revolution a number of private factories were established at Limoges, the chief of which was, and remains, Haviland & Co., and remains, Haviland & Co.   « Less

Charming Bavaria Oval Chinese Dragon Pin Tray Here is a charming painted Charming " Bavaria Oval Chinese Dragon Pin Tray " and measure 5 inches long and 3 inches wide.  More »

Charming Bavaria Oval Chinese Dragon Pin Tray Here is a charming painted Charming " Bavaria Oval Chinese Dragon Pin Tray " and measure 5 inches long and 3 inches wide. Great item and in good condition. Much confusion exists concerning the relationship between the names “Dresden” and “Meissen,” which are often used interchangeably. This misunderstanding dates to the earliest years of porcelain production in Europe. The secret of hard paste porcelain, previously the exclusive knowledge of the Chinese and Japanese exporters, was actually discovered under the commission of Augustus the Strong in the city of Dresden. The first porcelain-producing factory, however, was begun fifteen miles away in the city of Meissen, in 1710. However, as Dresden was a vital cultural and economic center of Saxony, most Meissen china was sold there. As a result, much Meissen china and figurines, characterized by the blue cross-swords stamp, were mistakenly referred to as “Dresden.” Modern day collectors, however, distinguish Meissen from the china produced by decorators in the city of Dresden beginning in the 19th century, which generally bear a blue crown stamp or other related mark. While the work of Dresden decorators often rivaled that produced in Meissen, no actual porcelain was produced in Dresden. That aspect of the process, at least, remained the exclusive pride of Meissen factories. Dresden china is often described as “rococo revival” style. Rococo comes from the French word “rocaille” meaning rock work or grotto work, and refers to the artificial grottoes used in French gardens that were decorated with irregularly shaped stones and seashells. Originally popular during the renaissance, rococo experienced a revival during the 19th century, touching virtually all aspects of interior design. Dresden decorators were the first and most successful to employ this style on dinnerware, characterized by elaborate fanciful design and a profusion of foliage, flowers, fruits, shells and scrolls.   « Less

Limited Edition Wedgwood Roses of Royalty Bowl We have a lovely Limited Edition Wedgwood Roses of Royalty Bowl measuring 8 inches diameter 4.50 inches tall. Stamped  More »

Limited Edition Wedgwood Roses of Royalty Bowl We have a lovely Limited Edition Wedgwood Roses of Royalty Bowl measuring 8 inches diameter 4.50 inches tall. Stamped WEDGWOOD, MADE IN ENGLAND and in good condition. RETIRED and have not been produced for many years. Josiah Wedgwood worked with the established potter Thomas Whieldon until 1759 when relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem, allowing him to start his own pottery business. The launch of the new venture was helped by his marriage to a remote cousin Sarah (also Wedgwood) who brought a sizeable dowry with her. In 1765, Wedgwood created a new earthenware form which impressed the then English Queen consort Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz who gave permission to call it "Queen's Ware"; this new form sold extremely well across Europe. The following year Wedgwood bought Etruria, a large Staffordshire estate, as both home and factory site. Wedgwood developed a number of further industrial innovations for his company, notably a way of measuring kiln temperatures accurately and new ware types Black Basalt and Jasper Ware. Wedgwood's most famous ware is jasperware. It was created to look like ancient cameo glass. It was inspired by the Portland Vase, a Roman vessel which is now a museum piece.. (The first jasperware colour was Portland Blue, an innovation that required experiments with more than 3,000 samples). In recognition of the importance of his pyrometer, Josiah Wedgwood was elected a member of the Royal Society in 1783. Today, the Wedgwood Prestige collection sells replicas of some of the original designs as well as modern neo-classical style jasperware.   « Less

Outstanding Vista Alegre-Mottahedeh Lowestoft Floral Vase Here we are offering a Outstanding Vista Alegre-Mottahedeh Lowestoft Floral Vase marked, as many shown. The  More »

Outstanding Vista Alegre-Mottahedeh Lowestoft Floral Vase Here we are offering a Outstanding Vista Alegre-Mottahedeh Lowestoft Floral Vase marked, as many shown. The Vase measures 9 inches high and 3.75 inches widest and 3.25 inch deep. The vase is in good condition. During the second half of the 18th century a factory in Crown Street produced soft-paste porcelain ware. Items still exist, and there are collections at the museum in Nicholas Everett Park, Oulton Broad, and at the Castle Museum, Norwich. The factory produced experimental wares in 1756 and first advertised their porcelain in 1760.Lowestoft collectors divide the factory's products into three distinct periods, Early Lowestoft circa 1756 to 1761, Middle-Period circa 1761 to 1768 and Late-Period circa 1768 to the closure of the factory in 1799. During the early period wares decorated with Chinese-inspired scenes (Chinoiserie) in underglaze blue were produced. This type of decoration continued throughout the life of the factory but scenes were gradually simplified. Overglaze colors were used from about 1765.   « Less

Charming Edme Samson “Lowestoft Ink Well” What a great find, a French porcelain ink stand by the famous Paris firm of Samson & Company. Rare and outstanding  More »

Charming Edme Samson “Lowestoft Ink Well” What a great find, a French porcelain ink stand by the famous Paris firm of Samson & Company. Rare and outstanding example of the Lowestoft Pattern with hand decorated enamel pattern often called “Chinese Lowestoft” and heavy gold trim. Marked on bottom as shown with typical pseudo-oriental style painted symbol and a gold crown. This is from the period 1859—1870 or earlier. This lovely Desk item measures about 4.25 inches diameter with the insert (no lid) and height is about 1.50 inches to top of inkwell. This was found in very good, condition with some wear to gold trim and enamel from normal use. Samson began his career by making service and set piece replacements in the late 1830's. In 1845 he opened the ceramics firm Samson, Edmé et Cie at 7, Rue Vendôme (later Rue Béranger) in Paris, with the intention of supplying reproductions of ceramics on display in museums and private collections. The factory was moved to Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis in 1864 by Samson's son, Emile Samson (1837—1913). The firm either drew inspiration from other factories, or directly copied their pieces. Designs from the factories of Meissen, Serves, Chelsea, and Derby were among the reproductions Samson, Edmé et Cie produced, along with designs copied from and all the major factories of England, France and Germany. During the eighteenth century, the market for fine china was considerable and Sampson's firm reproduced ceramics in a breadth of styles including the faience and majolica types of Italian pottery, Persian style dishes, Hispano-Moresque pottery (a blending of Islamic and European motifs, produced during the 13th to 15th centuries), plates in the Fitz Hugh pattern, as well as plates designed by his fellow Frenchmen, Bernard Palissy. Another frequent style copied by the Samson firm was the famille rose and famille verte styles produced in China between 1720 and 1790. Imari wares, named for the Japanese port where a type of richly decorated porcelain made at Arita was shipped, were also copied by Samson.   « Less

Lovely Augarten Wein Floral Vase A lovely Augarten Wein “Floral Vase” signed as shown and stands at 4 inches tall and 3.5 inches diameter, in good condition.  More »

Lovely Augarten Wein Floral Vase A lovely Augarten Wein “Floral Vase” signed as shown and stands at 4 inches tall and 3.5 inches diameter, in good condition. Great example of the Austrian Porcelain. Wien is Austrian for “Vienna,” and there are at least two porcelain companies sometimes known simply as Wien. This web site will address two: Augarten Wien and Wien Keram “Wien” translates as “Vienna”, the capital city of Austria. The porcelain factory at Augarten in Vienna has been in production for almost 300 years. Austria began producing porcelain under the grant of the Austrian royal family. Because of their imperial sponsorship, the factory has been referred to by some collectors as “Royal Vienna”. Porcelain produced by the “Vienna Imperial State Manufactory” began using the mark of the Striped Shield, the coat of arms of the Babenberg family. The shield is referred to as the “beehive” mark because it looks like and old fashioned European beehive with a crown, seen above left. The factory was nationalized but is still located in the Augarten Palace, a former imperial hunting lodge. The Augarten Wien factory conducts tours and sells its production at their gift shop and through dealers worldwide. Augarten Wien produced several horse figurines sculpted by Professor Albin Dobrich (the Spanish Riding School series), Karin Jarl-Sakellarios (rearing Lipizzaner), Robert Ullman (Wild Defiance, Shying Horse, fighting stallions), and Professor Herbert Schwaz (rearing Arabian).   « Less

Samson Lowestoft Shell Bowl What a great find. By the famous Paris firm of Samson & Company, we have an outstanding & rare “Samson Lowestoft Shell Bowl” with  More »

Samson Lowestoft Shell Bowl What a great find. By the famous Paris firm of Samson & Company, we have an outstanding & rare “Samson Lowestoft Shell Bowl” with the Chinese Lowestoft pattern, measuring 5 by 5.25 inches wide and 1.50 inches deep and is in good condition. Markes as shown. Samson began his career by making service and set piece replacements in the late 1830’s. In 1845 he opened the ceramics firm Samson, Edmé et Cie at 7, Rue Vendôme (later Rue Béranger) in Paris, with the intention of supplying reproductions of ceramics on display in museums and private collections. The factory was moved to Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis in 1864 by Samson’s son, Emile Samson (1837—1913). The firm either drew inspiration from other factories, or directly copied their pieces. Designs from the factories of Meissen, Serves, Chelsea, and Derby were among the reproductions Samson, Edmé et Cie produced, along with designs copied from and all the major factories of England, France and Germany. During the eighteenth century, the market for fine china was considerable and Sampson’s firm reproduced ceramics in a breadth of styles including the faience and majolica types of Italian pottery, Persian style dishes, Hispano-Moresque pottery (a blending of Islamic and European motifs, produced during the 13th to 15th centuries), plates in the Fitz Hugh pattern, as well as plates designed by his fellow Frenchmen, Bernard Palissy. Another frequent style copied by the Samson firm was the famille rose and famille verte styles produced in China between 1720 and 1790. Imari wares, named for the Japanese port where a type of richly decorated porcelain made at Arita was shipped, were also copied by Samson.   « Less

Antique registered french chrome coffee service for 5. Coffee urn, creamer, sugar bowl, five cups and five saucers. Markings are M Z Austria depose ff. Coffee urn, sugar  More »

Antique registered french chrome coffee service for 5. Coffee urn, creamer, sugar bowl, five cups and five saucers. Markings are M Z Austria depose ff. Coffee urn, sugar bowl and creamer are insulated w M Z Austria porcelain. See marking on pic 6. M Z Austria is Moritz Zdkauer of Altrolaus Bohemia Germany. This particular makers mark was in use from 1909 - 1918. The notation of "depose ff" is registered French. Coffee mugs are mercury glass lined. Also typical German, and from bottom of mugs it does show double wall silver nitrate method for mercury glass typical of the period. Saucers are complete chrome silver. All pieces are in excellent condition with only very minor age appropriate wear. Coffee urn is 9.5" tall and 7' wide at widest point and holds 5 cups easily. Sugar bowl is 3" X 4.5", creamer is 2.5" X 4.5", coffee cups are 3.5" X 3". This information researched from various websites, available if you wish.   « Less

Ceramic rooster, Mesnil de Bavent pottery from Normandy, France H: 22.5"

Ceramic rooster, Mesnil de Bavent pottery from Normandy, France H: 22.5"   « Less

Cloudy condition of vintage 1 quart Bowman Dairy Company, Chicago, Ill. Marked with B on bottom and on front of bottle. Any questions, please email me.

Cloudy condition of vintage 1 quart Bowman Dairy Company, Chicago, Ill. Marked with B on bottom and on front of bottle. Any questions, please email me.   « Less