Majolica designates Italian tin-glazed pottery dating from the Renaissance. The name is thought to come from the medieval Italian word for Majorca, an island on the route  More »

Majolica designates Italian tin-glazed pottery dating from the Renaissance. The name is thought to come from the medieval Italian word for Majorca, an island on the route for ships bringing Hispano-Moresque wares from Valencia to Italy. Moorish potters from Majorca are reputed to have worked in Sicily and it has been suggested that their wares reached the Italian mainland from Caltagirone An alternative explanation of the name is that it comes from the Spanish term obra de Malaga, denoting “[imported] wares from Malaga”. During the Renaissance, the term maiolica referred solely to lusterware, including both Italian-made and Spanish imports, but eventually the term came to be used when describing ceramics made in Italy, lustered or not, of tin-glazed earthenware. With the Spanish conquest of Mexico, tin-glazed maiolica wares came to be produced in the Valley of Mexico as early as 1540, at first in imitation of tin-glazed pottery imported from Seville. Tin glaze gives makers a brilliant white, opaque surface to paint over. The colours are applied as metallic oxides or as fritted underglazes, to the unfired glaze, which absorbs pigment like fresco, making errors impossible to fix, but preserving the brilliant colors of the Renaissance in a way that paintings cannot. The entire surface is then covered with a thin clear glaze that protects the underglazes and gives them a brilliant color. The Maiolica thus requires a second firing, and in the case of lustred wares, yet a third, at a lower temperature. Kilns required wood, only to be found on hillsides, at ever higher altitudes, and a source of suitable clay. Materials for glazes usually had to be imported. The fifteenth-century wares that initiated maiolica as an artform were the product of a long technical evolution, in which medieval lead-glazed wares were improved by the addition of tin oxides, under the initial influence of Islamic wares imported through Sicily. Such archaic wares are sometimes dubbed “proto-maiolica”. During the later fourteenth century the limited palette of colours was expanded from the traditional manganese purple and copper green to embrace cobalt blue, antimony yellow and iron-oxide orange. Sgraffito wares were also produced, in which the white tin-oxide slip was decoratively scratched to produce a design from the revealed body of the ware: sgraffito wasters excavated at kilns in Bacchereto and Montelupo as well as at Florence show that such wares were produced more widely than at Perugia and Città di Castello, their traditional attributions. Here we are offer a rare and beautiful pair of outstanding Spanish Cascades Harlequins. These two stand at 11.5 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide and 4 inches deep. Each is signed with CASCADES and MADE IN SPAIN in green on the base and in perfect condition.   « Less

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  More »

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. Here we are offering an 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.   « Less

Doulton’s fame and its products became truly international, and that fame was greatly increased in the early 20th century by the new art director, Charles C. Noke,  More »

Doulton’s fame and its products became truly international, and that fame was greatly increased in the early 20th century by the new art director, Charles C. Noke, and through the talents of a brilliant generation of artists including; Joseph Hancock, Harry Tittensor, Edward Birks, Percy Curnock and others: Doulton Antiques and Collectables for sale. “Carpet Seller” Retired stamped in on the bottom as such with the Royal Doulton trademark and H.N. 1464. Produced in a limited edition and no longer produced! This love work has no signs of wear, damage or repairs and is 8.50 inches tall.   « Less

This is an impressive piece of work designed in 1941. The detail in the porcelain shows fine artistry. It is beautifully hand painted. It truly portrays this proud bird in  More »

This is an impressive piece of work designed in 1941. The detail in the porcelain shows fine artistry. It is beautifully hand painted. It truly portrays this proud bird in all his splendor. This peacock is a rare find in excellent condition. Here is a great Museum Quality Work by this Studio. This will give a collector of fine art many years of enjoyment and a great investment in a fine 19-20 century porcelain art. This is 6 inches tall, 9 inches long and 5.25 inches wide 8 inches at the wing spread, signed on the base with the Nymphenburg trademark in green and impressed with the Crest with # 899, in good condition.   « Less

Here we have a very popular pattern Richard Ginori “River Vecchio” Oval Scallop Bowl, signed on the base RICHARD GINORI, ITALY. 5.50 inches long 4.50 by 2.50  More »

Here we have a very popular pattern Richard Ginori “River Vecchio” Oval Scallop Bowl, signed on the base RICHARD GINORI, ITALY. 5.50 inches long 4.50 by 2.50 deep and 2 inches tall. This is in mint condition with NO signs of wear or   « Less

Here we have a lovely and rare Chamberlain-Worcester Floral Bowl, impressed with CHAMBERLAIN WORCESTER into the body of the work. This Treasure measures 1.75 diameter and  More »

Here we have a lovely and rare Chamberlain-Worcester Floral Bowl, impressed with CHAMBERLAIN WORCESTER into the body of the work. This Treasure measures 1.75 diameter and 1.75 inches deep. in good condition with little sign of wear. There are a few specks and fine even glazing in the finish AS TO BE EXPECTED in this period work. Royal Worcester manufactures bone china and in particular porcelain. Founded in Worcester, England, in 1751, the factory was established on the banks of the River Severn by a group of local businessmen, with the guidance of Dr John Wall, a physician. Dr Wall along with another of the group, apothecary William Davis, developed their method for producing porcelain. Dr Wall secured the sum of £4500 from the partners to establish the factory in Worcester and those original partnership deeds are still housed in the Museum of Worcester Porcelain. additional images can be seen at our websyte ; www.houseofstowe.com   « Less

Here is an exquisite hand painted Floral Shell Bowl signed (impressed with Copeland over the crown” Coalport. It dates from around 1820—1850. It is painted in  More »

Here is an exquisite hand painted Floral Shell Bowl signed (impressed with Copeland over the crown” Coalport. It dates from around 1820—1850. It is painted in beautiful flowers in the Peony Pattern. The painting is very fine and delicate. The Lovely Georgian Period Dish is 9.50 inches long by 5.25 inches wide 7.75 and 1.50 inches tall. Impressed with “COPELAND” with the “CROWN” and the number 3184D by hand in the color of sepia red. Condition: The bottom of the rim does have two small areas of damage (seen only when the bowl is turned over to be expected of the past two hundred year). This is a very beautiful and rare work and would make a great addition to any serious collection of English Ceramics Additional images can be seen at the website . www.houseofstowe.com   « Less

This work is of the vintage period — dating to about 1885—1920. This measures 4.5 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide. IMPRESSED WITH “WEDGWOOD”, MADE  More »

This work is of the vintage period — dating to about 1885—1920. This measures 4.5 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide. IMPRESSED WITH “WEDGWOOD”, MADE IN ENGLAND (POST 1898) in the body of the work. The Portland vase is in good condition with no visible repairs or damage.   « Less

Meissen second quality Floral Mellon Box (1900—1950) measuring 4.50 inches diameter and 3.50 inches tall. This signed with the Blue Cross Swords and in good  More »

Meissen second quality Floral Mellon Box (1900—1950) measuring 4.50 inches diameter and 3.50 inches tall. This signed with the Blue Cross Swords and in good condition.   « Less

The work was first commissioned for the great Grand father, who was Prince William (William Augustus) (26 April 1721 — 31 October 1765), was a younger son of George  More »

The work was first commissioned for the great Grand father, who was Prince William (William Augustus) (26 April 1721 — 31 October 1765), was a younger son of George II of Great Britain and Caroline of Ansbach, and Duke of Cumberland from 1726. He is generally best remembered for his role in putting down the Jacobite Rising at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, and as such is also known as "Butcher" Cumberland. After Culloden, he went on to enjoy a successful military career, but following the Convention of Klosterzeven in 1757, he never held active military command, and switched his attentions to politics and horse-racing. A new one of this (still in production) retails for approximately $42,000.00 and is in perfect condition. The $42,000.00 figure is based upon the same form and size, with only slightly different hand painted decoration, available to view and verify on line at: .trocadero.com/BlutsteinBrondino/items/1060618/item1060618store.html The Tureen measures approximately 9 1/4” height, 9 3/4” width and 14 1/2” length.A small chip in the lid was restored professionally by . A professional restoration was completed by a SE Florida Professional restorer known for restorations at the Viscaya Museum and Gardens in Miami, and other historical sites. Additional pix are available at our website ; www.HouseofStowe.com This is offered “as is” and with no return. Please ask all questions before buying.   « Less