Porcelain

This is a very charming coffee cup trio made by Belleek in the Shamrock design, consisting of a coffee cup, a saucer and a little cake plate. It has the 2nd Black Mark, which was used between 1891 and 1926. Given the quality of the porcelain we think the date of production is probably closer to 1891 than 1926. If you ever thought Belleek fine china looks, sounds and feels unique, you are right. There is a back story to this extraordinarily fine Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high amount of "frit" and therefore is thinner and finer than any other china. Pottery in Belleek (in the now Northern-Irish area of Fermanagh) had started in 1849 with John Caldwell Bloomfield, who was a wealthy land owner. During the Irish famine...

Antique (late 19th century) polychrome glazed porcelain figurine of a parrot from Meissen. In excellent condition with professional restoration to the tail and otherwise no losses.

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. A five-person coffee service consisting of five coffee cups with saucers, five plates, a sugar bowl and a creamer. 1970s/1980s. Marked. In perfect condi...

Antique German Porcelain Oyster Plate with Luster Glaze, Circa 1890. Hand-Painted in Orangey Peach and Sky Blue Colors with a Beautiful Pearlized Glaze.

Set of five Spode Flower Cross pearlware plates. Set includes five matching plates.

French faience oyster plate, late 19th century. Hand-painted porcelain plate with six shell shaped oyster wells. Beautifully detailed with striking turquoise and pale lavender backgr...

Antique German Porcelain Hand-Painted Pink and Gold Square Oyster Plate with Ruffles, Circa 1890's.

Rosenthal Studioline offering bowl, Versace Porcelain, Le Reve de Noel decor, colored and golden, marked, 22 cm x 22 cm very good condition

FRENCH THREE GRACES Art Deco FLOWER BOWL begin 20th Century in biscuit, polychrome relief and hollow decoration, representing three female figures and floral motifs. Small flaws. Di...

Made Březová near Karlovy Vary Re-polished Original Condition

Hutschenreuther, Germany. Complete six-person coffee service, consisting of six large coffee cups with saucers, a sugar bowl, and a coffee pot. From the "Margarete" series. Hand-dec...

Royal Copenhagen "Noblesse" lidded bowl designed by Gertrud Vasegaard. Model number 112/15132. Dating: 1980-1984. Marked. First factory quality. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 14.5...

Lovely set of 10 Famile Rose intricately detailed jewel toned medium sized plates. Perfect for dessert or appetizers.

This is an extremely rare Belleek cabaret set for two, or "tête-à-tête", made in the Erne series brought out in the 1890s. The items carry the 2nd Black Mark, used between 1891 and 1926. The set consists of a teapot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl, two teacups and saucers, and a large matching tray. This set is very fine and with its restrained cream-white colour it would make a wonderful wedding gift! If you ever thought Belleek fine china looks, sounds and feels unique, you are right. There is a back story to this extraordinarily fine Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high amount of "frit" and therefore is thinner and finer than any other china. Pottery in Belleek (in the now Northern-Irish area of Fermanagh) had started in 1849 with John Caldwell Bloomfield, who was a wealthy land owner. During the Irish famine he realised that unless he would find a way for his tenants to make a profit off the land, they would starve. Agriculture had become impossible due to the agricultural diseases. This caused millions to starve and more millions to leave. As an amateur mineralogist, John Caldwell Bloomfield realised that his land had exactly the right mineral deposits to be used as clay for porcelain. He involved several investors and scientists and after many years of research, trial, error, the building of a railway line to import coal from England, and building a factory, the Belleek pottery resulted, employing the local people and soon producing the finest china made with clay from the Belleek area. What had started as a way to fend off famine among the local tenants had became a story of incredible success by the 1880s as Queen Victoria fell in love with the fine white china and the many homely, slightly bizarre but nature-loving designs; this was different from English tradition, yet it was very much to the taste of the British who had developed a real love for home-made fine china since it was introduced in the late 18th Century. Belleek not only brought out many tea services, but started a new tradition of intricately woven porcelain baskets. Soon the English nobility started to place big orders and the pottery is still flourishing today and selling its wares the world over, while in England most potteries have long disappeared. Belleek made many cabaret services, often called breakfast services or "tête-à-tête" services; these were used to carry breakfast tea up to the bedroom. Queen Victoria bought one in the Echinus style during a visit to the factory in the 1860s, and ever since Belleek's cabaret services have been in great demand. Nowadays there are very few of these left and it is rare to find a full service like this. The Erne series was named after the river right besides the Belleek factory. This river forms the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with the factory on the Northern Irish end of the bridge at Belleek. The pattern seems to be a play on the baskets and nets of the fishermen who once fished the abundant trout and salmon on the river Erne and the lake that belongs to it. The items carry the second Black Mark, which was used between 1891 and 1926, however the very fine quality of the porcelain indicates that most pieces of the set are more likely to be from the 1890s than from the 20th Century. You will see that the shade of cob lustre is different on each item; this is normal for Belleek tea sets...

A fine antique French porcelain plate. Attributed to Samson. In the Chinese Export porcelain style. With a painted floral motif to ...

From the encounter between the historical archives of the Duomo di Milano and the imagery of Grand Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “Le Volte Celesti” creates, through the use of some historical sketches of frescoes dedicated to the naves of the Duomo, some geometric, almost kaleidoscopic games. Buyers, through the purchase of these collections, will contribute to the restructuring of the spiers of the Duomo as part of the proceeds will be donated to the Veneranda Fabbrica for this purpose. Set of 6 tea cups and plates.

Meissen Girl Playing Bassoon from the ‘Girl Orchestra’ series by J.J Kaendler cira 1757. Circa early 19c Height 14.5cm Model number 2981 Underglaze bl...

Large Imari porcelain perfume burner, Japan and gilt bronze, 19th century. Large Imari porcelain perfume burner, Japan, rich gilt bronze frame, Napoleon III period, 19th century. h...

Herend porcelain box, Apponyi Pink collection, made in the 1950s Ø cm 11 h cm 11 Herend porcelain is among the most prestigious and sought after in the world. Made in Hungary since...

From the Qing Dynasty, this Chinese ceramic plate is dominated by a blue-grey glaze and features wonderful hand painted blue strokes. Once used as an every day plate it is now a grea...

Spring time, animals all around the world spreads their love and starts to look for their second half of the apple.

A Porcelaine de Paris dish set from the 19th century, with floral décor. Created in France during the 19th century, this Paris Porcelain dish set attracts our attention with its deli...

The constructive dimension intrinsic to color according to Sonia Delaunay is evident in this white ceramic plate with colored enamel decoration. This is Artcurial's reissue of the pl...

Limoges, France. Porcelain perfume atomizer and makeup mirror decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From...

Meissen, Germany. Two porcelain bowls hand-painted with polychrome flowers. Gold rim. Circa 1930. Marked. One is first factory quality, and one is third factory quality. Perfect cond...

Limoges, France. Three porcelain perfume bottles, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From a large Fre...

Limoges, France. Porcelain boot and table bell decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From a large French...

Limoges, France. Four porcelain musical instruments decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From a large Fre...

Meissen figure of cupid with hands tied around back from the series of 27 cupids first modelled by Heinrich Schwabe 1878. Circa 1890. Model L102. Height 17cm – Diameter 9cm Blue ...

Hutschenreuther, Germany. Large covered bowl from the "Margarete" series. Hand-decorated with gold and royal blue. 1930s/40s. Marked. In perfect condition, appearing unused and witho...

Limoges, France. Three miniature lidded boxes / jars in porcelain, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance:...

Meissen Cupid fanning hearts with bellows from a series of 27 cupids first modelled by Heinrich Schwabe in 1878. Circa 1890 Height 19cm Model Number L108 Crossed swords in underg...

Hutschenreuther, Germany. Two bowls from the "Margarete" series. Hand-decorated with gold and royal blue. 1930s/40s. Marked. In perfect condition, appearing unused and without wear....

Antique French Faience Pink, Blue & Green Porcelain Oyster Plate, Circa 1890's. Hand-Painted in purplish pink, sea green and a bright sky blue.

Meissen figure of cupid caught in trap from the series of 27 cupids first modelled by Heinrich Schwabe 1878. Circa 1890. Model L120. Height 19cm – Diameter 9.5cm Blue Crossed Swo...

English porcelain plates and compote from the 19th century, with floral décor, priced and sold individually. Born in England during the 19th century, each of these serving dishes fea...

Hutschenreuther, Germany. Six dinner plates from the "Margarete" series. Hand-decorated with gold and royal blue. 1930s/40s. Marked. In perfect condition, appearing unused and witho...

Limoges, France. Two lidded porcelain jars decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From a large French pri...

Two English porcelain bowls from the 20th century, with ribbon-tied pink roses and gilt accents, priced and sold individually. Charming our eyes with their graceful lines and delicat...

Limoges, France. Two small porcelain bowls decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From a large French pri...

Limoges, France. Five pieces of porcelain including small trays and bowls, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Pro...

English porcelain compotes and plates from the 20th century, with floral décor and gilded trim, priced and sold $275 individually. Attracting our attention with their lovely silhouet...

Limoges, France. Miniature Coffee pot and water jug in porcelain, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: ...

Limoges, France. Seven miniature porcelain animals, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. App...

Meissen Girl playing violin from the ‘Girl Orchestra’ series by J.J Kaendler circa 1757. Circa early 19c Height 14cm Model Number 2550 Underglaze blue...

Meissen Girl Playing Chello from the ‘Girl Orchestra’ series by J.J Kaendler circa 1757. Circa early 19c Height 13cm Model number 2571 Underglaze blue...

Meissen figure of cupid pressing hearts together from the series of 27 cupids first modelled by Heinrich Schwabe 1878. Circa 1890. Model L116. Height 20cm – Diameter 9cm Blue Cro...

Meissen Boy Shooting Crossbow first modelled by Acier around 1773. Circa 1880 Model Number F33 Height is 16cm Underglaze Blue Crossed Swords

Limoges, France. Seven pieces of porcelain miniatures, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From a larg...

Limoges, France. Miniature table and chairs made of brass and porcelain, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Prove...

Hutschenreuther, Germany. Seven bouillon cups and saucers from the "Margarete" series. Hand-decorated with gold and royal blue. 1930s/40s. Marked. In perfect condition, appearing unu...

Limoges, France. Four pieces of porcelain miniatures, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From a large...

Limoges, France. Two porcelain perfume atomizers and a makeup mirror, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenan...

Limoges, France. Five miniature porcelain boxes, two with brass mounts, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Proven...

Limoges, France. Six porcelain miniature animals, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From a large Fre...

Hutschenreuther, Germany. Two plates and a sauce boat from the "Margarete" series. Hand-decorated with gold and royal blue. 1930s/40s. Marked. In perfect condition, appearing unused ...

Set of 6 Transferware Lafayette Plates from Gien for Pierre Deux, France These charming plates from Gien feature red leaves on a white background. Could be used as salad, bread or d...

Gertrud Vasegaard for Royal Copenhagen "Noblesse." Small milk jug with lid, model number 112/15109, and sugar bowl, model number 112/15124. Dating: 1980-1984. Marked. First factory q...