Bright, canary yellow fine porcelain with all around pattern of overlaid sterling silver. Made in Germany, in Baden-Wurttemberg, in the town of Pluderhausen. Measures a  More »

Bright, canary yellow fine porcelain with all around pattern of overlaid sterling silver. Made in Germany, in Baden-Wurttemberg, in the town of Pluderhausen. Measures a little over 3 inches high. Beautifully elegant baluster shape, narrow on the bottom and widening towards the shoulders. The neck and bottom are entirely encircled by silver. The wonderful bright yellow ground, rarest of all colours in porcelain, has a floral and foliate silver decoration overlaid on most of the surface. It winds and curves with the fullness and curves of the vase and is repeated both front and back. Just below the neck, also in silver overlay is the silver standard which is an amazing 1000/1000 - absolutely pure silver, which is very rarely found. The factory mark is underneath. It looks like a black triangle with M over P seperated by a large S. Around this is written:SILBERPORZELLAN MANUFAKTUR VETHL PLUDERHAUSER. There are also various numerals within the black triangle and handwritten A6/8-79 in iron red underglaze. Condition is very good. We have not cleaned the vase/silver, but it is all in good condition, with no chips/cracks/damage of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3328 Condition: good Year: 1930 Title: VINTAGE CANARY YELLOW PORCELAIN VASE W SILVER OVERLAY   « Less

Artist signed Art Pottery, Art Deco handpainted ceramic tile set in wood bookends. Made by Jean Nison early 20th century. Total height is approx 7inches and width is approx  More »

Artist signed Art Pottery, Art Deco handpainted ceramic tile set in wood bookends. Made by Jean Nison early 20th century. Total height is approx 7inches and width is approx 5 1/4 inches. Tiles are 6X4 1/4inches. A pair of turquoise tiles, each handpainted with an animal - one a leopard and one a bull. Classic Art Deco design, with two strong animals shown with great elegance and movement, almost mythical qualities. Both are reminiscent of Ancient Chinese art work, both in fluidity of design, sense of movement and the ability to convey real more than immediately meets the eye. Powerful contrast of the bright yellow against the blue/turquoise. Subtle hues and shading of the animals. Each tiles is signed by the artist, renowned ceramicist, Jean Nison. Condition is good. No chips/cracks/damage. There is typical crazing, which one would expect, but no damage/restorations. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3282 Condition: good Year: 1920 Title: LISTED SIGNED ART POTTERY DECO BOOKENDS LEOPARD BULL   « Less

Antique Cup and saucer with signed handpainted scene of Napoleon and his army after the painting by Ernest Meissonier (1815 - 1891), The Campagne de France, 1814. Artist  More »

Antique Cup and saucer with signed handpainted scene of Napoleon and his army after the painting by Ernest Meissonier (1815 - 1891), The Campagne de France, 1814. Artist signature J Missant. Believed to be done in the studio of A LAMM, Dresden , one of the greatest porcelain houses in Europe during the 19th century. Saucer measures a little under 5 3/4 inches in diameter and curls up to a height of 3/4inch; cup is just under 2 inches high. Deep green ground, decorated in heavy gilding with foliage, shells and raised jewels. The cup has a large, rectangular reserve opposite the handle. It is surrounded by a gold border with raised gilded ''jewels''. Within the reserve is a handpainted scene, taken from the very famous painting by Ernest Meissonier, depicting Napoleon and his army, on horseback. It is artist signed on the lower right, J Missant. Both cup and saucer are marked underneath with two marks: a pair of blue crossed arrows and a dark rose. The latter mark was used by A Lamm, Dresden, who were famous for their superior and beautiful decorating (painting and gilding), on porcelain, often done on blanks from other factories. They also used a mark similar to the Meissen crossed swords at one time. Condition: both cup and saucer are in very good condition, with no damage of any sort and no restorations. A knowledgeable person wrote me:cup was amde by Boudois & Bloch painting studio, Paris around 1890 - 1900. Identification are the 2 arrows. Lamm had a lamb with Dresden as his mark. One more note: Germans do not portrait Napoleon, since we we were in war with him for years. It is a french piece of art. Many thanks. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3273 Condition: good Year: 1800 Title: SIGNED HP CUP SAUCER NAPOLEON ARMY MEISSONIER PAINTING   « Less

Royal Vienna artist signed handpainted, gilded cup and saucer with a continuous frieze of children / youths courting, playing music and flirting in 18th century style. Made  More »

Royal Vienna artist signed handpainted, gilded cup and saucer with a continuous frieze of children / youths courting, playing music and flirting in 18th century style. Made in Dresden, Germany, 19th century. Saucer is a tad under 5 inches in diameter. Cup is 2 5/8inches high. Stunning cup in very rich gold with forest green near the bottom. Swan handle with elegant and sinuous curve. Only the bottom shows the dark green ground, and this too is decorated with the richest, most beautiful gilding. Even the inside of the cup is gold. The circumference of the outside of the cup has a ring of youths / children in various romantic pursuits, all beautifully shown in pastel colours. Between and around them are raised gold flowers. The saucer with matching green ground has a delicate, lacy pattern in the center and a pattern of gold spriggs of flowers over the rest of the surface. The cup is artist signed ULLMER. Underneath in black script appears to be JANZ and a blue underglaze beehive mark. The saucer also has the blue beehive mark. Condition of cup is excellent - no chips/cracks/losses of any sort. The saucer is a little rubbed, but no chips/cracks/damage. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3271 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ROYAL VIENNA SIGNED CUP AND SAUCER CHILDREN COURTING   « Less

Blue and white blue lily blossom cup, saucer and desert/cake plate, made by Royal Worcester, England 1889 and 1890. Plate is just under 7inches diam; saucer is 5 1/2inches  More »

Blue and white blue lily blossom cup, saucer and desert/cake plate, made by Royal Worcester, England 1889 and 1890. Plate is just under 7inches diam; saucer is 5 1/2inches diam. Cup is 2 1/2inches high. Very pretty pattern with panels of various blossoms and flower in shades of blue. Gilt highlights and rims. Each piece has Royal Worcester blue underglaze mark as well as red handwritten numbers. Cup and saucer have date code for 1889 and plate has code for 1890. (O and a). Condition is good with slight yellowing, natural with age - no chips/cracks to be found. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1144 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ROYAL WORCESTER CUP SAUCER PLATE 19C BLUE LILY   « Less

Measures 5 inches in diameter and a little under 1 1/2 inches high. ROund base with very delicate, elegant ''neck'', flaring out and then rolling around to form the upper  More »

Measures 5 inches in diameter and a little under 1 1/2 inches high. ROund base with very delicate, elegant ''neck'', flaring out and then rolling around to form the upper rim. Shades of green (from soft and light to bright) to grey and brown. Outside with very gentle, subtle changes in tone. Inside more dramatic, with ''dripped'' dark design, mottled in the flat bottom. Inside has higher glaze than outside. Shapes lead the eye to the middle, almost biological form in colour pattern that resemble a mosaic. Underneath is a richer brown, more matte finish. Marked underneath within an entirely unglazed patch in the center with the rectangular, vertical Fulper mark. Condition is very good. No chips/cracks/damage/restoration of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3228 Condition: good Year: 1910 Title: FULPER MATTE GLAZE ROLLED RIM BOWL SIGNED CLASSIC   « Less

Outstanding pair of vases made in France by Sevres or related Old Paris factory, 19th century. Just under 11inches high and width of base is 3 1/4inch. Square gilded bases  More »

Outstanding pair of vases made in France by Sevres or related Old Paris factory, 19th century. Just under 11inches high and width of base is 3 1/4inch. Square gilded bases with urn shaped vases. Scrolling handles beginning with spear shaped leaves are entirely gilded except for the moulded sun faces inside the scrolls. Black ground covered in a host of tiny gold and white flowers. The biggest area of both front and back of each vase is handpainted with a magnificent floral still life. Roses, daffodils, morning glory, anemone, blue cornflowers etc. This is outstanding painting of the highest quality. General good condition with some wear to the gilding. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1068aa Condition: good Year: 1860 Title: PARIS SEVRES PR BLACK HP VASES SUPERB FLORAL   « Less

Pair of VIcotorian Staffordshire commemorative figurines Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Made in England 19th century, about 1850. Measure approximately 6 1/2inches high.  More »

Pair of VIcotorian Staffordshire commemorative figurines Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Made in England 19th century, about 1850. Measure approximately 6 1/2inches high. Both figurines sitting on a throne, wearing golden orders on their left breast. Victoria rests one foot on a raised pillow. Albert holds a scroll in one hand. Bocage behind each figure. Wonderful deep blue jacket with moulding for Albert and gold trim on both their cothing. Nice detail to painting, including feathery eyebrows, moustache, rosy cheeks. The backs are not painted, but they are moulded in the form of thrones. Underneath, Victoria has a crossed linear mark and Albert has a single line under his throne. Condition is good. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2892 Condition: good Year: 1840 Title: QUEEN VICTORIA W ALBERT STAFFORDSHIRE PR FIGS   « Less

Pair of Coalport moulded and handpainted dessert plates circa 1825, England. Each plate measures approx 9 1/4inch. Scalloped rims with beige borders moulded with raised  More »

Pair of Coalport moulded and handpainted dessert plates circa 1825, England. Each plate measures approx 9 1/4inch. Scalloped rims with beige borders moulded with raised gold and white floral and scrolling patterns interspersed with handpainted spriggs of flowers. The centers of each plate are handpainted with flowers and fruit - one has a peach and one a pear, both have roses, anemones, chrysanthemums etc , all masterfully depicted. One has an impressed mark (6 or 9) underneath. Condition is good, especially considering the age. There is crazing, more visible under the peach plate with superficial cracks in the glaze (see last ''photo). We only found these on the back of the peach plate. Gilding in good shape except on some moulded pleats, mainly of pear plate. *** We believe these plates were sold by Sothebys to a Palm Beach Collector in their New York, October 21 2000 sale. Lot 380 estimated at $2500.- Shown in photograph catalogue page 170. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3034 Condition: good Year: 1810 Title: PAIR 1825 COALPORT PLATES HP FRUIT FLOWERS   « Less

19th century Meissen figural salt with applied and handpainted flowers. Measures 11 1/2inches across and about 7 1/2inches high. Figure of a reclining gentleman in 18th  More »

19th century Meissen figural salt with applied and handpainted flowers. Measures 11 1/2inches across and about 7 1/2inches high. Figure of a reclining gentleman in 18th century attire, originally modelled in the 18th century, holding a large, curving bowl with handpainted flowers on it''s inside and applied flowers on the outside. Pink and green Rococo base with rich gold highlights. Fabulous modelling and elegant form of man. The handpainted clothes are outstanding - flowers on a lilac jacket with yellow lining and gold buttons and trim. Very beautiful features. Finest detail to modelling and painting. Condition is good with a possible professional restoration to his leg. Original Meissen 19th century mark with cancellation marks for no clear reason. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1465b Condition: good Year: 1860 Title: MEISSEN RECLINING MAN FIGURAL SALT W APPLIED   « Less