Tall and magnificent Roseville 1935 Pinecone vase in much desired blue glaze. The vase measures 11" high and 8" wide and is in excellent condition with no chips,  More »

Tall and magnificent Roseville 1935 Pinecone vase in much desired blue glaze. The vase measures 11" high and 8" wide and is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. A very tall and impressive piece of Roseville's best meant to be the center of the Roseville lover's collection.   « Less

Lovely color of blue on this English Victorian Bristol handblown glass vase with handpainted enameled floral relief, turned out tooled rim and pontil marked bottom. Measures  More »

Lovely color of blue on this English Victorian Bristol handblown glass vase with handpainted enameled floral relief, turned out tooled rim and pontil marked bottom. Measures 7" high by 3 1/4" wide. No chips or cracks. An excellent piece of English Victorian period glass.   « Less

Beautiful ferner by Mt. Washington in their Crown Milano line with finely painted blown out roses against a mint green ground. This hard to find piece in this large size of  More »

Beautiful ferner by Mt. Washington in their Crown Milano line with finely painted blown out roses against a mint green ground. This hard to find piece in this large size of 9" wide and 4 1/4 high is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. There is a red faded signature but clearly numbered and identified as Mt. Washington's mark.   « Less

Decorative Small Black Basalt Wedgwood ring holder with brass insert, H:1 3/4" Diameter:2". Historically speaking Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and  More »

Decorative Small Black Basalt Wedgwood ring holder with brass insert, H:1 3/4" Diameter:2". Historically speaking Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery business. He had marred well and in1766 he bought Etruria, in Staffordshire, as a base for his factory. In 1782 he perfected a tool for measuring heat in kilns. On the basis of his work Wedgwood was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He had developed durable china called the Queen's Ware, a cream-coloured, lead-glazed earthenware, "Potter to Her Majesty". Queen's Ware became an enormous success spread the name of Wedgwood across all of Europe. In 1768 Wedgwood developed a fine black porcelain called Black Basalt. With this fine-grained stoneware he was able to produce copies of the newly excavated Etruscan pottery from Italy. The new innovation proved another huge commercial success. The surface was lustrous and smooth, with a purple-black sheen. Wedgwood's factory could scarcely keep up with the demand for candlesticks, medallions, tableware, and vases in the material. This particular elegant ring holder with some detail and brass insert is a fine example of Basalt.   « Less

English Black Basalt Wedgwood Round Dish, Diameter:7 3/4". Historically: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his  More »

English Black Basalt Wedgwood Round Dish, Diameter:7 3/4". Historically: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery business. He had marred well and in1766 he bought Etruria, in Staffordshire, as a base for his factory. In 1782 he perfected a tool for measuring heat in kilns. On the basis of his work Wedgwood was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He had developed durable china called the Queen's Ware, a cream-coloured, lead-glazed earthenware, "Potter to Her Majesty". Queen's Ware became an enormous success spread the name of Wedgwood across all of Europe. In 1768 Wedgwood developed a fine black porcelain called Black Basalt. With this fine-grained stoneware he was able to produce copies of the newly excavated Etruscan pottery from Italy. The new innovation proved another huge commercial success. The surface was lustrous and smooth, with a purple-black sheen. Wedgwood's factory could scarcely keep up with the demand for candlesticks, medallions, tableware, and vases in the material. This particular round dish is reflecting the interest of the day and is in good condition.   « Less

Black Basalt Round Decorated Wedgwood Platter, 7" X 6". Historically: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in  More »

Black Basalt Round Decorated Wedgwood Platter, 7" X 6". Historically: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery business. He had marred well and in1766 he bought Etruria, in Staffordshire, as a base for his factory. In 1782 he perfected a tool for measuring heat in kilns. On the basis of his work Wedgwood was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He had developed durable china called the Queen's Ware, a cream-coloured, lead-glazed earthenware, "Potter to Her Majesty". Queen's Ware became an enormous success spread the name of Wedgwood across all of Europe. In 1768 Wedgwood developed a fine black porcelain called Black Basalt. With this fine-grained stoneware he was able to produce copies of the newly excavated Etruscan pottery from Italy. The new innovation proved another huge commercial success. The surface was lustrous and smooth, with a purple-black sheen. Wedgwood's factory could scarcely keep up with the demand for candlesticks, medallions, tableware, and vases in the material. This particular decorated slightly oval (round) platter is reflecting the revival of the classics and interest of the day.   « Less

Black Basalt English Wedgwood Covered Dish with Roman figures in center cartouche in good condtion, H:4" to top of finial Diameter:4". Historically: Josiah Wedgwood  More »

Black Basalt English Wedgwood Covered Dish with Roman figures in center cartouche in good condtion, H:4" to top of finial Diameter:4". Historically: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery business. He had marred well and in1766 he bought Etruria, in Staffordshire, as a base for his factory. In 1782 he perfected a tool for measuring heat in kilns. On the basis of his work Wedgwood was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He had developed durable china called the Queen's Ware, a cream-coloured, lead-glazed earthenware, "Potter to Her Majesty". Queen's Ware became an enormous success spread the name of Wedgwood across all of Europe. In 1768 Wedgwood developed a fine black porcelain called Black Basalt. With this fine-grained stoneware he was able to produce copies of the newly excavated Etruscan pottery from Italy. The new innovation proved another huge commercial success. The surface was lustrous and smooth, with a purple-black sheen. Wedgwood's factory could scarcely keep up with the demand for candlesticks, medallions, tableware, and vases in the material. This particular covered dish is reflecting the revival of the classics and interest of the day.   « Less

Black Basalt English Wedgwood Covered Bowl, lid with finial and bowl with outstretched arms, H:3.5" W:5". Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and  More »

Black Basalt English Wedgwood Covered Bowl, lid with finial and bowl with outstretched arms, H:3.5" W:5". Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery business. He had marred well and in1766 he bought Etruria, in Staffordshire, as a base for his factory. In 1782 he perfected a tool for measuring heat in kilns. On the basis of his work Wedgwood was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He had developed durable china called the Queen's Ware, a cream-coloured, lead-glazed earthenware, "Potter to Her Majesty". Queen's Ware became an enormous success spread the name of Wedgwood across all of Europe. In 1768 Wedgwood developed a fine black porcelain called Black Basalt. With this fine-grained stoneware he was able to produce copies of the newly excavated Etruscan pottery from Italy. The new innovation proved another huge commercial success. The surface was lustrous and smooth, with a purple-black sheen. Wedgwood's factory could scarcely keep up with the demand for candlesticks, medallions, tableware, and vases in the material, this is a fine example of a covered bowl.   « Less

Diminutive Black Basalt Small Bowl with geometric line detail, H:2.5" Diameter:5 1/4". Historically: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and  More »

Diminutive Black Basalt Small Bowl with geometric line detail, H:2.5" Diameter:5 1/4". Historically: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery business. He had marred well and in1766 he bought Etruria, in Staffordshire, as a base for his factory. In 1782 he perfected a tool for measuring heat in kilns. On the basis of his work Wedgwood was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He had developed durable china called the Queen's Ware, a cream-coloured, lead-glazed earthenware, "Potter to Her Majesty". Queen's Ware became an enormous success spread the name of Wedgwood across all of Europe. In 1768 Wedgwood developed a fine black porcelain called Black Basalt. With this fine-grained stoneware he was able to produce copies of the newly excavated Etruscan pottery from Italy. The new innovation proved another huge commercial success. The surface was lustrous and smooth, with a purple-black sheen. Wedgwood's factory could scarcely keep up with the demand for candlesticks, medallions, tableware, and vases in the material, and especially this fine example of a bowl.   « Less

Black Basalt Wedgwood English Cup and Saucer with handle, H:2 3/4" including both, Diameter of Saucer:4 3/4". Historically, about Wedgwood: Josiah Wedgwood  More »

Black Basalt Wedgwood English Cup and Saucer with handle, H:2 3/4" including both, Diameter of Saucer:4 3/4". Historically, about Wedgwood: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery business. He had marred well and in1766 he bought Etruria, in Staffordshire, as a base for his factory. In 1782 he perfected a tool for measuring heat in kilns. On the basis of his work Wedgwood was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He had developed durable china called the Queen's Ware, a cream-coloured, lead-glazed earthenware, "Potter to Her Majesty". Queen's Ware became an enormous success spread the name of Wedgwood across all of Europe. In 1768 Wedgwood developed a fine black porcelain called Black Basalt. With this fine-grained stoneware he was able to produce copies of the newly excavated Etruscan pottery from Italy. The new innovation proved another huge commercial success. The surface was lustrous and smooth, with a purple-black sheen. Wedgwood's factory could scarcely keep up with the demand for candlesticks, medallions, tableware, and vases in the material, and useful household ware was very much in vogue such as this fine example of a cup and saucer.   « Less