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Imperial Bone China

Imperial Royal Doulton Bone China Saucer with Floral and Gold Design, England
By Royal Daulton
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
crown accented with a lion. Made in England, Imperial Doulton. English Fine Bone China Salisbury
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Vintage 1980s English Late Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Spode Imperial China Dessert Service, Frog Pattern in Mauve, Regency circa 1828
By Spode
Located in London, GB
. It is made of Spode's Imperial China and has the Frog pattern in mauve/purple. It consists of a high
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Antique 1820s English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Ironstone

Chinese Yellow Peaking Glass Scenic & Hardstone Snuff Bottle & Stand, Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Yellow Peaking Glass Scenic & Hardstone Snuff Bottle & Stand, Signed China, 1900s- 20th
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bottles

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Antique 16k Gold Chinese Qianlong Cloisonne Enamel Snuff Bottle Mark & Period
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique Imperial Chinese Qing dynasty solid gold & cloisonne enamel snuff bottle
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE Dimensions: 38 cm, 15” High
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

XL Calligraphy Brush Engraved Jade Archer's Rings 17"
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary 17" Chinese calligraphy brush consisting a collection of 7 jade Archer's rings
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2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Two White Figure of Seated Hounds, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng reign
Located in seoul, KR
, 2007 : Made In Imperial China / Sotheby's 4) Asian Ceramic Found along Maritime Silk Route / National
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Antique 1720s Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Porcelain Bowl with Plique-a-Jour Design by Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
grand prizes. This particular vessel was made with very fine bone china, thin and delicate to the touch
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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Coalport Slop Bowl, Moss Green, Gilt and Flowers, patt. 967, Regency ca 1820
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful slop bowl made by Coalport around the year 1820. The bowl has a gadrooned rim, a deep moss green ground with a gilt trellis pattern, and beautiful hand painted fl...
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Antique 1820s English Regency Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné - Vase, Beaker and Owl Ornament - Blue Toned
Located in Glasgow, GB
This vintage Chinese cloisonné collection features a trio of miniature blue ornaments, with each exuding its own unique charm and delicate design. The set includes a small vase, a sm...
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Haviland Limoges Butterfly Handled Cup and saucer set, 1879-1889, Aesthetic
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Cup and saucer set by Haviland & Cie is decorated in Aesthetic style, combining elements of 3 different patterns. Meadow Visitors butterflies, placed between Bracquemond style spray...
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Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Very Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Qing Dynasty Chinese Hongmu Jardinière Stand
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare 19th century hand carved Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu stand A very good looking well made collectable and decorative ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Two Late Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Enamel and Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in London, GB
The enamel vases in this pair are of ‘garlic head’ form, each sitting on a four-leg, four scrolled foot wooden stand. The vases are of tripartite form. Each vase features a flared ne...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Royal Albert 12 Place Tea & Coffee Service Set Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful vintage 50 piece tea, coffee service by Royal Albert China, the design is called Old Country Roses, Circa 1960 in date. It is beautifully made of fine bone chi...
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Vintage 1960s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Teapot Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
This teapot is intricately decorated with patterns of flowers, leaves, and scroll-like designs. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen...
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Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets
Located in Sheffield, MA
Treat yourself and a friend to enjoying a perfect cup of tea with this fine pair of antique Victorian 1890 English bone china cup and saucer sets. The sets are embellished in a roya...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pearlware Sauce Tureen and Four Oval Serving Dishes by Spode England C-1810
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in England circa 1810 This set of Spode pearlware dishes features a band of green roses highlighted with yellow and bordered by a brown lattice pattern. The center of each dish ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Pearlware

Korean Buncheong Joseon Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ceramic Calligraphy Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully glazed and colored, hand-decorated Korean Buncheong vase. Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Very nice patina. We are listing it as 19th century but could be older. Would ...
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Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcela...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Late Spode Copeland Garrett Green Lily Dinner Plates 1830s, Set of 6
By Copeland & Garrett Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, dinner sized plates, from Copeland & Garrett, Late Spode, circa 1830s. Copeland and Garrett operated from 1833-1847 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The pat...
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Antique 1830s English High Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

A large yellow ground famille rose vase, Late Qing Period.
Located in seoul, KR
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, yellow ground. Period: Qing Dynasty(19th century) Type: Vase Medium: Famille rose Size : 58cm(Height) x 19.5cm(Mouth Diameter) Con...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim
By Cristalleries De Sevres, Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim. Elegant fine vintage Limoges porcelain with 22-karat gold painted trinket small dish vide poche catc...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Ashtrays

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vase Republic Period (1912-1949) Finely enameled with two ladies in conversation at the table in a garden setting. Four lines of calligraphy, w...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Pottery

Passing Boat and Bridge Pattern Tea Set, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
With a medallion of two boats sailing together, passing an island on which a solitary figure stands by or on a bridge, the rim with a narrow heringbone pattern, the reverse glazed ca...
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Antique 1720s Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

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Antique Chinese Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle, Jingdezhen Kilns
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese enamel porcelain snuff bottle, Jingdezhen kilns, of wide cylindrical form with a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

English Bone China Part Dinner Set Imperial Laurel Green
By John Aynsley
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English porcelain imperial Laurel green by Aynsley Chinaware part service dinner set. This set
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Vintage 1920s British Tableware

Materials

Gold

Large and Elaborate Imperial Boat Carved from Bone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Intricately and elaborately carved with brilliant lattice work and details. The Emperor is seated with attendants and guards - 13 figures total. The pagoda form structures are appo...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Wood

Spode's New Fayence Tazza, Green Chinoiserie Flowers and Birds, Regency, 1829
By Josiah Spode
Located in London, GB
perfected the bone china recipe that has been used by British potters ever since, and he was also the
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Antique 1820s English Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Creamware

Mid-20th Century, Chinese Large Bone Carved Elaborate Imperial Dragon Boat
Located in Pomona, CA
This large imperial dragon boat was intricately and elaborately carved with brilliant lattice work
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Wood

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings Extra Large 17"
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary 17" Chinese calligraphy brush consisting a collection of 7 jade Archer's rings
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2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Set of Four Chinese Lacquered Panels with Palace Pavilion Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
fine inlay of soapstone, agate, jade, and bone. Robed members of the imperial court stroll through a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Agate, Soapstone

Exotic Chinese Eight Immortals Sterling Link Bracelet ca 1930s
Located in University City, MO
Exotic Chinese Eight immortals sterling link bracelet ca 1930s The rare artisan bracelet is
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Artisan Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Calligraphy Brush Large Butterscotch Marble Archer's Rings
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful hand made large Chinese calligraphy brush with stunning butterscotch colored granite
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Set of Twelve T. Goode & Co. Dinner Plates
Located in Larkspur, CA
pattern. The plates are bone china and sold for T. Goode & Co., London, made in England. They feature an
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Early 20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve T. Goode & Co. Dinner Plates
Set of Twelve T. Goode & Co. Dinner Plates
H 11.5 in Dm 11.5 in L 11.5 in
19th Century 140 Piece Spode Imperial Service
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
credited with developing a successful formula for fine bone china. Whether this is true or not, his son
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Antique 19th Century British Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Ninety-Two Piece Spode Imperial Dinner Service
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
for fine bone china. Whether this is true or not, his son, Josiah Spode II, was certainly responsible
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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Dinner Plates

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Questions About Imperial Bone China
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Limoges china is very similar to bone china, but it was not until the late 1700s that the ingredient kaolin, which is integral to bone china, was discovered near Limoges. Therefore, Limoges china made before this point is not truly bone china. Shop an array of authentic Limoges china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wedgwood is bone china. According to its website, bone china is considered one of the most refined and luxurious materials for table use, no matter what the meal or occasion. Wedgwood has a long history of high-quality and luxurious bone china. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic bone china pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term bone china means porcelain dinnerware and serveware made of a mix of bone ash, kaolin clay and feldspathic material. It has a translucent look that works well with highly detailed painted finishes. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of bone china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Whether bone china is still made from bones varies from maker to maker. Many manufacturers continue to produce bone china out of the traditional blend of china stone, china clay and animal bone ash. However, others have switched to synthetic bone ash for producing all or some of their pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of bone china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    A few things account for the difference between bone china and fine china. True bone china contains animal-derived bone ash, while fine china does not. The addition of the bone ash gives bone china a lighter, more delicate feel and a translucent appearance. Fine china, by comparison, is weightier and more opaque. Also, fine china tends to be more economically priced than bone. Explore a variety of china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Whether bone china or porcelain is better is a matter of personal opinion. Fired at a higher temperature, porcelain tends to have a more durable finish, but bone china is less likely to chip and crack. Some people prefer the weighty feel of porcelain. Others find the lighter quality of bone china to be preferable. Both bone china and porcelain can stand the test of time when finely crafted and properly cared for. Shop a wide range of porcelain and bone china tableware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thomas Frye introduced bone china to England when he began producing pieces at his factory in Bow, East London in 1748. However, the pieces made by Josiah Spode in Stoke-on-Trent starting in 1789 more closely resemble the decorative china that England is best known for. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Most Spode is bone china. During its early decades, Spode was the first to develop a standard formula for the making of bone china, and most of its pieces made after this innovation are examples of bone china. However, particularly early on, Spode did make other types of pottery, such as earthenware. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Spode china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To identify your bone china mark, try snapping a photograph with your phone or tablet. You can then perform a reverse image search and look for a match. If this proves unsuccessful, type a description of the mark into a search engine and look for the mark in trusted online resources. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer assist you with identification. Explore a wide range of bone china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Generally, bone china is more expensive than porcelain. This is largely due to the differences in materials and manufacturing techniques. Keep in mind that some porcelain ware may be pricier than the average bone china due to its rarity, age, maker or other factors. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone china and porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wedgwood is made with bone china, which is a type of porcelain. The fine bone china brand was founded in England in 1759, and is still considered one of the top porcelain makers of today. You can find antique and contemporary Wedgwood designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bone china is still made in England. As of January 2022, many manufacturers still produced the china in the UK, including Royal Worcester, Spode and Wedgwood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of English bone china from some of the world’s top makers and sellers.