William Adams IV & Sons Purple Fountain Scenery Staffordshire Transferware Plate
By William Adams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A purple transfer printed plate in the Fountain Scenery pattern, William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, circa 1829-1861.
Earthenware
Vintage William Adams & Sons Staffordshire Pottery Dishes “Chinese Bird” Pair
By William Adams (Potter)
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of pottery dishes by William Adams & Sons. This pattern was created by William Adams in 1780, a first of its styled produced in English pottery. The design featur...
Porcelain, Pottery
19th Century "Caledonia" Tray by Adams
By Adams
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century handled large plate in the famous "Caledonia" pattern by Adams of Staffordshire. This one is particularly wonderful in that it is in brown transfer, which is the ...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 17.33 in D 13.39 in
Staffordshire Pottery Meat Plate ‘Regents Street, London’. Adams, c. 1830
By Adams
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Staffordshire pottery meat plate, Adams Pottery c. 1830.
Earthenware
Unavailable
H 1.25 in W 13.25 in D 10.75 in
19th Century English Staffordshire Transferware Charger Columbus Pattern, Marked
By William Adams
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English Staffordshire pink/red and white transferware oval charger or platter in Columbus pattern by William Adams & Sons, Initialed and impressed mark "Adams".
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1.5 in Dm 10 in
Antique William Adams IV & Son Black “Palestine” Staffordshire Transferware Bowl
Located in Naples, FL
This elegant earthenware bowl from William Adams & Sons made in Staffordshire, England was made during the late 19th century, It has a stopped edge with flowers and architectural bui...
Earthenware
Sold
H 1.25 in W 14 in D 17 in
Adams & Sons Staffordshire Blue and White Transferware 'Bologna' Platter
By Adams & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Staffordshire pottery of William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, England, an earthenware, underglaze tissue printed platter, in the ‘Bologna’ pattern, circa 1829 – 1861. 1...
Earthenware
Adams & Sons English Pearlware Feather & Scale Blue Edged Platter
By William Adams (Potter)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
H Marked: An impressed circular stamp, Adams Warranted Staffordshire. In remarkable condition, with the expected overall light crazing.
Pearlware
Sold
H 0.5 in Dm 4.75 in
Antique Staffordshire Pottery Child's Plate Decorated with a Dog Monkey and Fox
By William Adams (Potter)
Located in Katonah, NY
Children and dogs are a natural combination. This wonderful Adams child's plate shows a greyhound in the center around which are colorful figures and decorations including: a blue mo...
Pottery
William Adams IV & Sons Purple Palestine Staffordshire Transferware Plate
By William Adams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, a purple transferware plate in the Palestine pattern, circa 1829-1861.
Earthenware
William Adams IV & Sons Purple Palestine Staffordshire Transferware Plate
By William Adams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, a purple transferware plate in the Palestine pattern, circa 1829–1861.
Earthenware
Sold
H 1.5 in W 13.75 in D 17 in
William Adams IV & Sons Palestine Black Staffordshire Transferware Platter
By William Adams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, a black and white transferware platter in the Palestine pattern, circa 1829-1861.
Earthenware
Sold
H 1.25 in W 16 in D 20 in
William Adams IV & Son Black Fountain Scenery Staffordshire Transferware Platter
By William Adams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A black transfer printed platter in the Fountain Scenery pattern, William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, circa 1829-1861.
Earthenware
Sold
H 1.75 in W 11.75 in D 15.5 in
Adams & Sons Blue and White English Staffordshire Transferware Columbia Platter
By Adams & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Staffordshire pottery of William Adams IV & Sons, Newfield, Tunstall, England, an earthenware, underglaze tissue printed platter, in the ‘Columbia’ pattern, circa 1840.
Earthenware
Pair of Antique Jasperware Vases by Adams Pottery, circa 1780
By William Adams (Potter)
Located in London, GB
The Adams family, from Staffordshire, England, is counted amongst the pioneers of British pottery during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Other
Sold
H 0.88 in Dm 9.75 in
Gettysburg Memorial Plate by William Adams for Jonroth Eathenware, circa 1925
By William Adams (Potter)
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
The plate was made by William Adams of Staffordshire, England for Jonroth and retailed by N.
Earthenware
Hand-Painted Adams Pottery ‘Calyx Ware’ Ceramic Dish
By Adams
Located in London, GB
The Adams pottery was active in Staffordshire as early as 1650, where brothers William and Thomas operated separate ventures in the same town.
Ceramic
Antique William Adams iv & Sons Brown Staffordshire “Palestine” Plate
Located in Naples, FL
This elegant ceramic plate from William Adams & Sons made in Staffordshire, England was made during the mid 19th century.
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Pair of Jasperware Cache Pots
Located in London, GB
Attributed to William Adams of Staffordshire. Inscribed with a letter 'K' to the underside.
$216Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.25 in Dm 9.8 in
William IVth John Ridgway large ironstone Dinner Plate Pattern 5053, Circa 1835
By John Ridgways
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, Imperial Stone China (ironstone), large Dinner Plate by John Ridgway, dating to the William IVth period of the 19th century. The plate is potted in the ...
Ironstone
$237Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 10.5 in
Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate by Ashworth, Chinoiserie, Circa 1870
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a mid-19th century Mason’s patent ironstone Dinner Plate produced at the time when Mason's was owned and controlled by George L Ashworth after the bankruptcy of C J Mason in ...
Ironstone
$1,100
H 1.75 in W 15.25 in D 19 in
William Ridgway English Staffordshire Transferware Platter, Flosculous Pattern
By William Ridgway
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A black on white transfer printed floral platter in the Flosculous pattern, William Ridgway & Co., Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire England, circa 1830-1854. A gently scalloped blac...
Earthenware
Serving Tray, 19th Century English in Papier Mâché
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English papier mâché serving tray with an exquisitely hand painted scene of a stylized bird, floral bouquet and rococo bordering with lacquered finish. Perfect for servi...
Paper
19th Century English Papier Mâché Tray
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautifully hand-painted and gilt paper mâché tray depicting a young Queen Victoria inside the coach (note the initials VR on the coach door).
Large 19th Century Italian Toleware Tray
Located in London, GB
A large 19th Century Italian toleware tray, exquisitely hand-painted in polychrome and gold on a black ground. Decorated with exotic birds, insects and flora. In wonderful origina...
Lacquer
$270Sale Price|20% Off
H 1 in Dm 9.63 in
Antique Spode Dinner Plate, Chinoiserie Pattern No. 2283, Circa 1820
By Josiah Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautiful hand painted dinner plate, produced by the Spode factory in the late Georgian period, Circa 1820. This is pattern number 2283, the chinoiserie decoration ...
Ironstone
English Ironstone Chinoiserie Platter, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English ironstone platter circa 1890. Chinoiserie or Imari style, decorated with flowers.
Ceramic
Late 19th Century English Serving Tray
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century oak and silver plate treen tray from England. The tray is very simple and elegant, with silver plate adornments on the corners and a central silver plate plaque. ...
Oak
$270Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.9 in Dm 9.6 in
Dinner and Side Plate English Ironstone in Flying Bird Ptn, 19th Century
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is two English ironstone plates; one dinner plate by Davenport and one side plate by Mason's, both in the flying Bird gilded pattern. Both plates are well potted and hand pai...
Ironstone
19th Century Papier Mâché Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century papier mâché tray featuring a painted English landscape scene with man fishing.
18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Platter by Delampetkan Factory
By Delampetkan Factory
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white Dutch chinoiserie platter. Antique Dutch platter in chinoiserie style with silver salver shaped border. Underglaze markings in blue "LPK" for Delampetkan Factory. The ...
Pottery
English Ironstone Chinoiserie Platter, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English ironstone platter circa 1890. Chinoiserie or Imari style, decorated with flowers.
Ceramic
$720Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 31 in D 1.5 in
19th Century English Tole Lacquer Renaissance Revival Tray
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lacquer tole parcel-gilt serving tray centered with a couple in Renaissance revival clothing.
Metal
19th Century English Regency Papier-mâché Chinoiserie Japanned Tray
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century Regency papier-mâché chinoiserie tray. In addition to the lovely pen-work, it has mother of pearl inlay. It is not marked. Lite and general wear.
Wood
Mason's Ironstone Imari Plates, Set of 2, Circa 1900
By Miles Mason Porcelain
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An exquisite example of English ceramic artistry, this Mason’s Ironstone plate is decorated in the richly layered Imari palette of deep cobalt blue, iron red, and hand-applied gildin...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Located in New York, NY
With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...
Porcelain
19th Century English Majolica Bread Tray
Located in High Point, NC
19th century majolica bread tray from England with a multi colored central medallion in blue and green, surrounded by a lovely molded border in yellow, pink, green and blue with desi...
Pottery
$775
H 1.75 in W 13 in D 15.25 in
Enoch Wood & Sons English Staffordshire ‘Fountain’ Brown Transferware Platter
By Enoch Wood & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Transferware platter in the 'Fountain' pattern – Enoch Wood & Sons. – Burslem, Staffordshire, England, circa 1818-1846. A dramatic and detailed brown printed earthenware platter...
Earthenware
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
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Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
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