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What does Belleek mean?
The term Belleek means a thin type of porcelain that features a high-shine glaze. People usually associate it with Belleek Pottery, which has produced dinnerware, glassware and decorative objects in Belleek, Northern Ireland, since 1857. Find a variety of Belleek pieces on 1stDibs.
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Belleek - 'Neptune' - Ceramic Sugar Bowl - Ireland - circa 1965-1980
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Chatham, ON
BELLEEK (Manufacturer) - ' Neptune ' (Pattern) - Vintage porcelain sugar bowl - featuring a yellow iridescent glaze to the interior of the bowl - green maker's mark to the bottom - I...
Category

Mid-20th Century Irish Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek - 'Neptune' - Ceramic Cream Jug - Ireland - circa 1965-1980
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Chatham, ON
BELLEEK (Manufacturer) - ' Neptune ' (Pattern) - Vintage porcelain cream jug - large Size - featuring a yellow iridescent glaze to the handle - green maker's mark to the bottom - Ire...
Category

Mid-20th Century Irish Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

BELLEEK - 'Cleary' - Vintage Porcelain Cream & Sugar - Ireland - Circa 1965-1980
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Chatham, ON
BELLEEK (Manufacturer) - ' Cleary ' (Pattern) - James Cleary (Designer) - Vintage embossed porcelain cream jug and sugar bowl - medium size - featuring a yellow iridescent glaze to t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Northern Irish Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Belleek Irish Porcelain Saucer – Etruscan Shell Pattern Mid 20th Century
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique Belleek Irish Porcelain Saucer – Basket Weave Shell Pattern, 5th Mark (c.1955–1965) Delicate Irish craftsmanship in luminous creamy porcelain Add a touch of historic eleganc...
Category

Mid-20th Century Irish Hollywood Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

BELLEEK - 'New Shell - Yellow' - Tea Cup & Saucer - Ireland - Circa 1965-1980
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Chatham, ON
BELLEEK (Manufacturer) - ' New Shell - Yellow ' (Pattern) - Vintage porcelain tea cup and saucer - featuring a yellow iridescent glaze to the interior of the cup and highlights to th...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Miniature Pig by Belleek
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical porcelain pig made by the Belleek Pottery Ltd. of Ireland, circa 1980s. #4815
Category

Mid-20th Century Irish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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