A stunning Spode's New Stone tray, or handled comport, in an early 'Japan' pattern, reminiscent of contemporary Mason's patterns or the slightly later 'Amherst Japan'  More »

A stunning Spode's New Stone tray, or handled comport, in an early 'Japan' pattern, reminiscent of contemporary Mason's patterns or the slightly later 'Amherst Japan' pattern. Underglaze blue, with masses of overpainting by hand - iron red, cobalt blue, turquoise and green, highlighted with rich gilding in excellent order. The tray having handles in the form of stylized twigs and branches that continue onto the back. In 1st class condition, showing little sign of wear in its 180+ years. Two are available for sale - rare to find in this condition. Impressed 'Spode's New Stone' and painted number 3875 (by 1824 the Spode pattern books were up to 4000). Measurements 11.50" X 6.50" $525 each, + shipping.   « Less

A very fine antique English Coalport porcelain platter, painted with rich Imari colours in an extravagant Japan style pattern, with gilt highlights. In excellent condition.  More »

A very fine antique English Coalport porcelain platter, painted with rich Imari colours in an extravagant Japan style pattern, with gilt highlights. In excellent condition. The platter measures 13.50" X 10" $1,250 + shipping.   « Less

Victorian 19th century large, heavy meat serving plate with juices well and drainage channels. The pattern is the pretty blue and white Asiatic Pheasants. Maker's mark is M.W  More »

Victorian 19th century large, heavy meat serving plate with juices well and drainage channels. The pattern is the pretty blue and white Asiatic Pheasants. Maker's mark is M.W & Co, which could be either Morgan Wood & Co, of Burslem in the Staffordshire Potteries, or Massey Wildblood & Co, of Longton, also in the Staffordshire Potteries. Both firms were active circa 1860 to 1880s. Plate measures 50 cm wide, 41 cm deep and 8 cm high. The face of the plate has no damage, just one minor glaze wear. There are just two very old shallow chips at the rear, one of which is on the large foot rim. There is a tight, blind craze hairline to the rear, nothing serious or ugly. Some craze dirt to the rear. A very useful plate around Christmas time, or a stunning display item - it presents very well, one of the best I've seen.   « Less

A very fine antique Chinese porcelain platter, decorated in three registers of blue on a porcelain white background, depicting spotter deer playing in an open landscape,  More »

A very fine antique Chinese porcelain platter, decorated in three registers of blue on a porcelain white background, depicting spotter deer playing in an open landscape, silver-form angled corners. In excellent condition. The platter measures 13.50" X 10" $1,250 + shipping   « Less

A very fine antique Chinese porcelain platter decorated in various shades of blue, depicting a pagoda and bridge in a vast open landscape, contained within a border of  More »

A very fine antique Chinese porcelain platter decorated in various shades of blue, depicting a pagoda and bridge in a vast open landscape, contained within a border of tightly arranged flowers. In very good condition, one small chip or scuff in upper rim, not noticeable unless inspected at close quarters. A most beautiful piece! The platter measures 16.50" X 13" $1,550 + shipping.   « Less

A beautiful antique Chinese porcelain platter of silver form, decorated in four registers of blue against a white porcelain background, depicting stylized peonies and stalks  More »

A beautiful antique Chinese porcelain platter of silver form, decorated in four registers of blue against a white porcelain background, depicting stylized peonies and stalks of bamboo within a low garden fence. In excellent condition. The platter measures 16" X 12". $1,750 + shipping.   « Less

A very beautiful antique Chinese porcelain blue and white scalloped shaped dish, decorated in blues depiction boats sailing in rivers among pagodas and huts along banks in  More »

A very beautiful antique Chinese porcelain blue and white scalloped shaped dish, decorated in blues depiction boats sailing in rivers among pagodas and huts along banks in vast, distant landscapes. In excellent condition. The dish measures 10.50" X 7" $500 + shipping.   « Less

A beautiful antique porcelain shell dish made by Edmé Samson porcelains in the style of Lowestoft / Chinese Export porcelain. The shell dish has a scalloped edge with a  More »

A beautiful antique porcelain shell dish made by Edmé Samson porcelains in the style of Lowestoft / Chinese Export porcelain. The shell dish has a scalloped edge with a formed and gilt handle, The fluted interior is decorated with panels of geometric tiles in shades of pink to raspberry, enhanced with finely painted of sprays of flowers. Edmé Samson (1810-1891) also known as the “great imitator” founded the French ceramics firm of Samson, Edmé et Cie. At first his firm supplied reproductions of famous ceramic pieces for museums and private collectors. His hard paste copies of early English pieces are often confused for the originals. Many of his pieces were of such superb quality that they began to be collected on their own merit. This shell dish is in excellent condition and measures 9.50 " X 9.50" $495. + shipping.   « Less

A very fine antique English porcelain Tray, attributed to Chamberlain's Worcester. Beautiful Apple Green borders with gadrooned edge, brightly painted floral bouquets with  More »

A very fine antique English porcelain Tray, attributed to Chamberlain's Worcester. Beautiful Apple Green borders with gadrooned edge, brightly painted floral bouquets with rich gilt accents. In excellent condition. The Tray measures 13" X 9.50" $600. + shipping.   « Less

A very fine antique English Chamberlains Worcester porcelain floral tray, decorated with a finely painted Dahlia on a stem with three un-opened buds, within a border of pale  More »

A very fine antique English Chamberlains Worcester porcelain floral tray, decorated with a finely painted Dahlia on a stem with three un-opened buds, within a border of pale sage-green with sprays of loosely formed bouquets of white molded flowers in low relief, the double handles highly sculpted and accented with fine gilt. The tray is in excellent condition and measures 8.50" X 12" $600. + shipping.   « Less