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Cannakale Turkish Stylish Unusual Pottery Cadogan Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual Turkish Cannakale glazed pottery cadogan jug dating from the 19th century. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Pottery

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Pottery

Unusual Pottery Bowls by Bjorn Wiinblad for Nymølle, 1970s, Set of 3
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lot of 3 rare tongue shaped bowls in the red line - design number 319-244. Designed by Bjorn Wiinblad and manufactured by Nymølle in Denmark during the 1970s. Each piece is signed W ...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Unusual Swansea Prattware Pearlware Pottery Covered Botanical Tea Caddy Box
Located in Downingtown, PA
Pearlware Prattware pottery covered Botanical tea caddy box, Cambrian Pottery, Swansea Circa 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Alvino Bagni Raymor Attributed Unusual Midcentury Italian Art Pottery Vase
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual and stylish vintage Italian art pottery vase attributed to Alvino Bagni and probably
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure of a Highlander in traditional clothing with
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure
Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure
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H 15.36 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Outstanding quality unusual antique Victorian samovar
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality unusual antique Victorian samovar having a quality Victorian Staffordshire
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Unusual collection of five antique Staffordshire dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual collection of five antique Staffordshire dogs comprising of a antique Victorian poodle
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Early 20th Century Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Fine Tang Dynasty Ox Cart Pottery Statue, TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
An unusual pottery statue of ox and cart on plexi stand, Tang dynasty 618-907, comes with Oxford
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Unusual pair of quality antique Victorian Staffordshire bookends
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual pair of quality antique Victorian Staffordshire bookends having an unusual quality pair of
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Pottery

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Pottery

Unusual quality pair of antique Victorian 'Royal' Staffordshire figures
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality pair of antique Victorian 'Royal' Staffordshire figures, having a quality pair of
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Recumbent Sheep or Lamb Figurine
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English Staffordshire pottery figurine. In the form of a sheep or lamb. On an unusual oval
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Charles Hubert Brannam Grotesque Pottery Smiling Cat Figure
By Charles Brannam
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual large art pottery figure of a grotesque smiling cat with glass eyes from an original
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Pottery

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Pottery

Charles Hubert Brannam Grotesque Pottery Smiling Cat Figure
Charles Hubert Brannam Grotesque Pottery Smiling Cat Figure
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H 8.27 in W 3.55 in D 5.32 in
English Antique Pearlware Pottery Castle Spill Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and rare antique English pearlware pottery model of a castle spill holder dating from
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Pottery

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Pottery

English Antique Pearlware Pottery Castle Spill Holder
English Antique Pearlware Pottery Castle Spill Holder
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H 3.65 in W 3.45 in D 2.76 in
Regency Prince of Wales Feathers Pearlware Pottery Prattware Plaques
Located in Downingtown, PA
The large unusual Prattware circular plaques with a black outer border and a central molded panel
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pottery

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Pearlware, Pottery

A Staffordshire pottery model of an English cottage circa 1860 English
Located in Central England, GB
A Staffordshire Pottery Model of an English Cottage This larger sized Staffordshire pottery model
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pottery

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Pottery

Castle Hedingham William II Medieval Style Art Pottery Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Castle Hedingham medieval style pottery jug marked for William Rufus (William II, son of
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Antique 19th Century English Medieval Pottery

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Pottery

Silver Mounted Thirteen Grotesque Faces Molded Glazed Pottery Mug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual Aesthetic Movement art pottery silver mounted mug modeled in relief with thirteen
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Pottery

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Pottery

Staffordshire English Pottery Dog Saving Drowning Boy Spill Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual antique English Staffordshire spill vase modeled as a dog saving a drowning boy
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Pottery

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Pottery

Martin Brothers Early Unglazed Black Pottery Double Face Mug
By Martin Brothers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Possibly a rare early experimental piece a black unglazed pottery double face mug by R W Martin and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Martin Brothers Early Unglazed Black Pottery Double Face Mug
Martin Brothers Early Unglazed Black Pottery Double Face Mug
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H 3.55 in W 5.12 in D 4.14 in
A highly decorative pair of Chinese pottery Buddhist lions circa 1900.
Located in Central England, GB
An unusual pair of 19th century Chinese hand painted and richly glazed pottery seated Buddhist
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Pottery

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Pottery

A German or Austrian majolica pottery figure of a gnome, circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
This most unusual and very pleasing majolica pottery figure was made in Germany or Austria circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Pottery

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Majolica, Pottery

A pair of art pottery hand sculpted figures of a heraldic lion and unicorn.
Located in Central England, GB
These beautiful hand sculpted pottery heraldic figures of a lion and unicorn are most unusual
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Pottery

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Pottery

Large Maria Martinez Black Ware Pottery Jar
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black on black pottery vase with gunmetal finish, geometric band decorated shoulder; unusual style
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pottery

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Clay

Vintage Japanese Studio Pottery Stoneware Insect Design Vase, Signed
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual vintage Japanese studio pottery vase decorated with stylized insects and signed to base
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Early 20th Century Japanese Pottery

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Stoneware

Choisy-le-Roi Green Majolica Pheasant Moulded Pottery Plate, 19th Century
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
high quality ceramics. The plate has an unusual black printed monogram mark to the base along with
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Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Pottery

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Majolica

Pair of West German Vases, Circa 1970's
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An unusual and highly decorative pair of West German vases in the Grecian style.  The green
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Late 20th Century German Pottery

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Pottery

Staffordshire Hand-Painted Hen on Nest of Eggs Tureen
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Staffordshire pottery hen on a basket covered tureen, England, circa 1890 The hand painted hen
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Pottery

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Pottery

Set of Green Shell-Edged Nested Oak Leaf Design Small Dishes
Located in Downingtown, PA
Set of green shell-edged nested oak leaf design small dishes.  The very unusual circular pearl
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pottery

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Pottery

Arts and Crafts Austrian Amphora Duck Planter
By Imperial Amphora
Located in New York, NY
Unusual form, mother duck, with two ducklings. Fully marked, in perfect condition. Art pottery from
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Pottery

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Pottery

Imposing Art Deco Brush McCoy Mottled Blue Vase
Located in Riverdale, NY
Imposing Weller Brush Art McCoy vase in mottled blues circa 1930's. Unusual large size with
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Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Pottery

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Pottery

Antique English Bristol Pearlware Covered Botanical Tooth Brush Holder Box
Located in Downingtown, PA
Bristol Pearlware covered tooth brush holder box decorated with flowers, circa 1820 The unusual
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Pottery

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Pearlware, Pottery

Large Antique 19th c. French Confit Jar With Original Lid And Ribbon Handles
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful large Antique French pottery confit jar complete with its original lid, this unusual
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Antique 1880s French Rustic Pottery

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Pottery

Modernist Painted and Signed Cup and Saucer, circa 1960
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and interesting modernist hand-painted pottery cup and saucer, the latter painted with a
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Pottery

Modernist Painted and Signed Cup and Saucer, circa 1960
Modernist Painted and Signed Cup and Saucer, circa 1960
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H 1.68 in W 6.7 in D 3.61 in
19th Century Etherium Water Crock
Located in Port Chester, NY
This type of crock is quite rare in the 4 gallon form. An unusual piece of history, the piece was
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pottery

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Pottery

English Leeds Fireclay Company Advertising Lion Paperweight, circa 1904
By Leeds Fireclay Company
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual antique art pottery advertising paperweight mounted with a seated lion made in Leeds at
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Rare and Unusual Signed Elsinore Pottery Spongeware Bowl
By Elsinore Pottery Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, California. It is most unusual to find any type of sponge ware pottery signed. The condition is good with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Ceramics

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Pottery

Antique Italian Olive Oil Jar, or an Amphora in Exceptional Original Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
inside the house or outside. This particular Olive Oil Jar is an unusual size, in that most of the jars
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Vintage 1910s Italian Country Pottery

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Earthenware, Pottery

19th Century Spongeware Salt Crock with Bail Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of unusual spongeware is in good condition with the original metal handle. The
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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Pottery

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Pottery

Marcello Fantoni Italy 1955 Bottle Vase Still Life
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Pymble, NSW
A beautiful and unusual large bottle shaped vase by the Italian master potter Marcello Fantoni
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Pottery

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
older man, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum. It is unusual to find an example made and
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

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Stoneware

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1780
Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1780
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H 11.5 in W 12 in D 8 in
Paul Anthony Vintage Cream and Brown Stoneware Service Set of 6
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paul Anthony vintage stoneware service set of 6. Paul Anthony Modernist Studio Art Pottery
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Pottery

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Stoneware

Pair of 19th Century Sponge Ware Vases/Bottles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These bottles are most unusual for blue and white sponge ware pottery. They are also both signed
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Pottery

Antique Terracotta Walnut Oil Jug
Located in Calgary, Alberta
and unusual finish.
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Antique 18th Century French Primitive Pottery

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Clay, Earthenware

Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Flying Crane Turquoise Plate
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pink Dogwood branches stemming from the brown branch form rim. Showing the unusual green glazing on
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Antique Late 19th Century English Japonisme Pottery

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Earthenware

Longwy Art Deco French Cloisonné Ceramic Vase Stepped with Flowers Grand Size
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Oakland, CA
base, a very rare and unusual piece, circa the 1930s, the prize for any collection. Longwy is well
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pottery

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Enamel

19th C. Terracotta Jug with Three Handles
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
brown and green. Full of character, this unusual storage vessel features a short and shaped spout and
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Antique 19th Century French Pottery

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Earthenware, Terracotta

Mathilde Schaefer Modern Studio Pot with Horse Motif
By Mathilde Schaefer
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Arizona artist Lew Davis. This unusual and rare terra cotta vase with a glazed turquoise interior (and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Clay

Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Meiji Period Vases
Located in London, GB
luxury and wealth. The unusual, tapering shape of the vase bodies is painted with a selection of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Pottery

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Enamel

Mid Century Ceramic Tea Pot
Located in Denton, TX
Unusual tea pot with the handle mounted on the side.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Clay

Mid Century Ceramic Tea Pot
Mid Century Ceramic Tea Pot
H 5.63 in W 7.63 in D 8.5 in
Large 19th C. Japanese Brown Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Southampton, NY
terracotta. An interesting and unusual design which looks like Japanese metalwork. Good overall condition
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Pottery

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Terracotta

Antique Staffordshire Flatback Cottage, circa 1880
Located in Suffolk, GB
An unusual 19th century antique Staffordshire cottage with lovely colorful decoration. It is in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Pottery

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Ceramic

18th C. Terracotta Jar with Incised Design
Located in Southampton, NY
incised circles throughout. An interesting and unusual design of unknown origin. Overall structurally
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Pottery

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Terracotta

Jasper Vase in Buff with Black Ornament, Wedgwood, circa 1870
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare shape, in the scarce buff jasper dip with black ornament. A striking and unusual combination
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Delft Charger, Coursing a Stag, English, circa 1710
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Tin glazed earthenware (Delftware) dish, in an unusual shape; elaborately and skillfully painted
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Antique Early 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

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Earthenware

Ginger Jar Shaped Vase In Celery & Rough Sand Glaze
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual petite vase in a tradition Asian ginger jar form with the uncommon rough sand like finish
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Vintage 1960s American Pottery

Pair Marbleized Terra Cotta Italian Obelisks
Located in Hudson, NY
. The unusual triangular form is based on 16th & 17th-century interpretations of ancient obelisks found
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Pottery

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Terracotta

Chelsea Pottery Studio Pottery Figural Courtroom Scene
By Chelsea Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and unusual studio pottery model of a Courtroom scene by Chelsea Pottery, London and
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20th Century English Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Chelsea Pottery Studio Pottery Figural Courtroom Scene
Chelsea Pottery Studio Pottery Figural Courtroom Scene
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H 5.02 in W 9.26 in D 5.12 in
Unusual Chinese Longshan Black Pottery Vase
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Unusual Chinese Longshan Black pottery vase Late 20th century. Finely handcrafted in relief
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Pottery

19th Century Unusual Sponge Ware Pottery Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual shape sponge ware pottery bucket is in very good condition. It has the original
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Newcastle Prattware Pottery Model of a Horse, St. Anthony Pottery, Newcastle
By Saint Anthony Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
Newcastle Prattware Pottery model of a horse, St. Anthony Pottery, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Animal Sculptures

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Pearlware, Pottery

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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of unusual pottery available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and stoneware, every item from our selection of unusual pottery was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of unusual pottery bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of unusual pottery that is appealing in its simplicity, but Awaji Pottery, Elsinore Pottery Co. and Svend Aage Jessen produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a piece of unusual pottery at 1stDibs is $765, while they’re typically $205 on the low end and $5,500 for the highest priced.