Antique English Porcelain Potpourri, Circa 1815 to 1820, not signed or marked, but of a Coalport form with gilded rams heads around the rim, Dark cobalt blue with exceptional  More »

Antique English Porcelain Potpourri, Circa 1815 to 1820, not signed or marked, but of a Coalport form with gilded rams heads around the rim, Dark cobalt blue with exceptional gilding, lush, colourful bouquets in reserves. In excellent condition with no signs of repairs or restoration. 10.50" X 9" $3,450. + shipping.   « Less

A very fine antique French porcelain vase by Old Paris, of campagna form, decorated with a painting of three children resting on a grassy bank of a wooded knoll, the back of  More »

A very fine antique French porcelain vase by Old Paris, of campagna form, decorated with a painting of three children resting on a grassy bank of a wooded knoll, the back of the vase decorated with flowers and cartouches in fine gilt. Handles attached to the lower bowl part of the vase with molded lion's heads, rubbing to the gilding in typical areas, expected with age. In overall excellent condition. Circa 1835 to 1840. The vase measures 13" X 10" $1,950. + shipping.   « Less

A most beautiful antique English Coalport porcelain vase, of trophy form on raised socle and base, decorated with brightly painted corn-flowers with ribbons intertwined  More »

A most beautiful antique English Coalport porcelain vase, of trophy form on raised socle and base, decorated with brightly painted corn-flowers with ribbons intertwined around bands. In excellent condition. The vase measures 10.50" X 6" $1,750. + shipping.   « Less

A very nice antique English Derby porcelain vase of Campagna form. Beautifully painted with naturalistic flowers arranged in a basket resting on a plinth. Beautiful scrolling  More »

A very nice antique English Derby porcelain vase of Campagna form. Beautifully painted with naturalistic flowers arranged in a basket resting on a plinth. Beautiful scrolling banners and swirls in fine gilt against a rich, dark cobalt background. Stress cracks on the interior, that do not penetrate, perhaps happening during the firing process. Handles in the form of coiled snakes, early, minor repairs. A very fine early example. Excellent, clear early mark, in iron-red, under glaze. The vase measures 8" X 7" . $975. + shipping   « Less

A most impressive Derby porcelain vase of Campana form, a rich cobalt blue ground with a very meticulously detailed landscape in bordered reserve, the body decorated in  More »

A most impressive Derby porcelain vase of Campana form, a rich cobalt blue ground with a very meticulously detailed landscape in bordered reserve, the body decorated in magnificent gilding in patterns of urns, banners and scrolls, executed with the most incredible finesse. Excellent condition, the painting show no signs of re-touching and the gilding is bright and brilliant, with no over-painting or scuffing or rubbing. A wonderful, clear early mark in iron-red underglaze on the base, with the title "Near Kindleston, Derbyshire" A most impressive piece and the highlight of any fine collection. 13" X 9.50". $7,400. + shipping   « Less

A very fine and early Ridgway porcelain trophy form vase with reticulated neck and lobbed rim, sitting on a black porcelain square base, accented with swan's neck handles,  More »

A very fine and early Ridgway porcelain trophy form vase with reticulated neck and lobbed rim, sitting on a black porcelain square base, accented with swan's neck handles, Decorated with wild berries and flowers strewn about the upper shoulders of the vase. In excellent condition, I can not find any signs of restoration or repairs. If there are any, they have been expertly done! This beautiful vase measures 11" X 6.50" and dates Circa 1835 to 1840. The floral decoration possibly by Joseph Bancroft. In 1808 the brothers John and William Ridgway jointed their father Job's factory at Cauldon Place, Hanley in Staffordshire and in the same year the production of bone china was added to that of earthenwares. The early Ridgway porcelains were in Spode style, with quality, scenic bat-prints and some colourful designs in "London"- shape tea-wares. In 1830 the two brothers separated. William Ridgway concentrated on the production of earthenwares. John continued the Cauldon Place Works and was later appointed Potter of Queen Victoria, making some magnificently decorated porcelains. Around 1833 five hundred people were employed at the pottery, and many talented artists were engaged in production of fine painted pieces, some of which are believed to be the work of George Speight and Daniel Lucas, known for their landscape and figure painting. Thomas Brentnall, George Hancock, and Joseph Bancroft have also been employed, specializing in flower painting. John Ridgway exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and their catalogue shows the great variety and quality of the porcelain produced by the factory at this time. In 1856 John Ridgway & Co. gave way to Ridgway, Bates & Co., to be followed on John's retirement in 1858 by Bates, Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co and than from December 1861 by Brown-Westhead, More & Co., a firm that continued until 1904. $1,750. + shipping.   « Less

A most beautiful antique KPM Berlin Porcelain vase of trophy form, decorated in rich colours depicting bouquets of naturalistic painted over-blown flowers. Richly accented in  More »

A most beautiful antique KPM Berlin Porcelain vase of trophy form, decorated in rich colours depicting bouquets of naturalistic painted over-blown flowers. Richly accented in gilt palmettos and scrolling vines. In excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, breaks or repairs of any kind. An excellent mark of Globe and scepter, on the bottom, under glaze. 13.25" X 8" $1,950. + shipping   « Less

A very fine and quite rare pair of English Chamberlain's Worcester porcelain spill vases, decorated in the popular "Japan" pattern 240... also know as The Lord Nelson pattern  More »

A very fine and quite rare pair of English Chamberlain's Worcester porcelain spill vases, decorated in the popular "Japan" pattern 240... also know as The Lord Nelson pattern or The Green Partridge pattern. Decorated in vivid shades of cobalt blue and iron red and a small green partridge, hidden among the leaves and fans of the design, accented with brilliant gilding. A spill vase was usually kept on the mantelpiece and was filled with rolled paper tapers or very thin wood sticks, called spill. Spill was used to transfer fire from the fireplace to candles, lamps, a pipe or a cigar. Commercial matches, which first surfaced in England during the 1820s were a relatively expensive commodity until the late 19th century, and spill was therefore a more cost effective solution. These attractive vases are in splendid condition. They measure 4.50" X 2.50" $2,250 for the pair, + shipping.   « Less

A stunning Spode's New Stone tureen on raised base, with fitted stand and notched dome lid. Butterfly handles with beautiful gilt accents, in an early 'Japan' pattern,  More »

A stunning Spode's New Stone tureen on raised base, with fitted stand and notched dome lid. Butterfly handles with beautiful gilt accents, 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 tureen and stand are in first class condition, showing little sign of wear in its 180+ years. Two tureens are available, very 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 are 8" X 6.50" $625 each, + shipping.   « Less

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