$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
1851 Great Exhibition 'Wisdom and Providence' Pitcher by Samuel Alcock
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1851 Great Exhibition 'Wisdom and Providence' Pitcher by Samuel Alcock England, 1851, unmarked This 1851 Great Exhibition 'Wisdom and Providence' Pitcher by Samuel Alcock is a true ...
Porcelain
Porcelain Greek Revival Vase Attributed to Samuel Alcock & Co
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This rather gorgeous porcelain vase is in the Greek Revival taste and is attributed to the English maker, Samuel Alcock & Co.
Porcelain
Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Leopard Figure Samuel Alcock & Co. Circa 1835
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in Katonah, NY
Alcock was renowned for producing fine-quality porcelain animals, and this leopard figure is one his finest creations.
Porcelain
English Bone or Appetizer Crescent Plates by Henry Alcock, 1900s Set of 5
By Henry Alcock
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Marked at the bottom in blue: VENETIAN SEMI-PORCELAIN HENRY ALCOCK ENGLAND All surrounding a heraldic crown and shield Dimensions: 6.75" wide 3.5" deep 1" tall.
Ceramic, Porcelain
$302Sale Price|44% Off
Late Georgian Porcelain Botanical Plate by H & R Daniel or S Alcock, circa 1830
By H&R Daniel
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very high quality, finely hand painted botanical plate, that we attribute to H & R Daniel or Samuel Alcock, Staffordshire Potteries, England and dating to the early 19th ce...
Porcelain
Stunning quality antique Samuel Alcock pot pourri vase and cover
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Samuel Alcock pot pourri vase and cover, having a blue ground with gold gilding throughout, a wonderful hand painted landscape scene on one side and wonderfu...
Porcelain
Samuel Alcock Porcelain Teacup, White with Flower Sprays, ca 1823
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This set forms part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Murray Pollinger was a passionate collector of Samuel Alcock porcelain.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 3.5 in W 6.8 in D 5 in
Samuel Alcock Porcelain Basket, French Blue, Landscape, Rococo Revival ca 1830
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This basket is part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Murray Pollinger was a passionate collector of Samuel Alcock porcelain.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 5 in W 8.75 in D 6.5 in
Samuel Alcock Porcelain Basket, Rococo Revival, Maroon, Flower Reserves, ca 1835
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pattern 2/5610 Year: ca 1835 Size: 22.5cm (8.75”) long, 13cm (5”) tall Condition: handle has been repaired, see last picture; some rubbing This basket forms part of the Murray Poll...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 7 in W 10.8 in D 7 in
Samuel Alcock Porcelain Basket, Alma Border, Pink, Black, with Bird, ca 1855
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This item forms part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Murray Pollinger was a passionate collector of Samuel Alcock porcelain.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 11 in W 6.25 in D 5 in
Samuel Alcock Porcelain Vase, Maroon with Landscapes, Rococo Revival, ca 1840
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that he marked only few of his items, and his numbering system was byzantine, so much of it has been mis-identified...
Porcelain
Samuel Alcock Plate, Pink and Gilt, Landscape Reserves, ca 1855
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This plate formed part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Murray Pollinger was a passionate collector of Samuel Alcock porcelain.
Porcelain
Samuel Alcock Teapot, Emerald Green "Writhen" Shape, ca 1826
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified over the years and attributed to Coalport, Ridgway, Rockingham or others; A...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 0.75 in Dm 9.25 in
Samuel Alcock Plate, Grey and Beige Acanthus Border, Pink Flower, ca 1835
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This plate formed part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Murray Pollinger was a passionate collector of Samuel Alcock porcelain.
Porcelain
Samuel Alcock Teacup, Pale Yellow, Gilt and Flowers, ca 1824
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified over the years and attributed to Coalport, Ridgway, Rockingham or others; A...
Porcelain
Samuel Alcock Sucrier, French Blue, Pear Shaped Rococo Revival, 1843
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified over the years and attributed to Coalport, Ridgway, Rockingham or others; A...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 2.15 in W 8.25 in D 9.75 in
Samuel Alcock Pair of Low Comports, Grey, Gilt with Landscapes, Flowers, ca 1859
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This item formed part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Murray Pollinger was a passionate collector of Samuel Alcock porcelain.
Porcelain
Samuel Alcock Teacup Trio, Very Fine Hand Painted Landscapes, ca 1831
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified over the years and attributed to Coalport, Ridgway, Rockingham or others; A...
Porcelain
Samuel Alcock Milk Jug, Pale Yellow, Gilt and Flowers, ca 1824
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified over the years and attributed to Coalport, Ridgway, Rockingham or others; A...
Porcelain
Samuel Alcock Teapot, Cobalt Blue, Gilt Vines and Flowers, ca 1825
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified over the years and attributed to Coalport, Ridgway, Rockingham or others; A...
Porcelain
Samuel Alcock Milk Jug Creamer, Emerald Green "Writhen" Shape, ca 1826
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified over the years and attributed to Coalport, Ridgway, Rockingham or others; A...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in Dm 1 in
Samuel Alcock Milk Jug Creamer, Cobalt Blue, Gilt Vines, "Writhen" Shape, ca1826
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified over the years and attributed to Coalport, Ridgway, Rockingham or others; A...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in Dm 1 in
Samuel Alcock Teapot, Cobalt Blue with Gilt Vines, "Writhen" Shape, ca 1826
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified over the years and attributed to Coalport, Ridgway, Rockingham or others; A...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in Dm 1 in
Samuel Alcock Milk Jug Creamer, Melted Snow, Pink with Blue Flowers, ca 1825
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified over the years and attributed to Coalport, Ridgway, Rockingham or others; A...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in Dm 1 in
Samuel Alcock Milk Jug Creamer, cobalt Blue, Gilt Vines and Flowers, ca 1825
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain is that much of it has been mis-identified over the years and attributed to Coalport, Ridgway, Rockingham or others; A...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Samuel Alcock Footed Porcelain Sauce Tureen, Maroon with Flower Sprays, ca 1842
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This sauce tureen forms part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Murray Pollinger was a passionate collector of Samuel Alcock porcelain.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 4 in W 13.5 in D 8.25 in
Samuel Alcock Writing Desk Set Coalbrookdale Porcelain Encrusted Flowers, ca1830
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This set forms part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Murray Pollinger was a passionate collector of Samuel Alcock porcelain.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 7.25 in Dm 4.25 in
Samuel Alcock Rare Porcelain Vase, Wave Edge, Continuous Fine Landscape, ca 1826
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pattern 1077 Year: ca 1826 Size: 18.5cm tall (7.25”) Condition: stem has been well repaired, light rubbing to foot only Unmarked but with pattern number This vase forms part of the ...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Samuel Alcock Matched Solitaire Porcelain Tea Set, Pink with Flowers, ca 1836
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
With pink ground and looping vines, and hand painted flowers Patterns 1/6600 and 1/9821 Year: ca 1836 Size: teapot 26cm (10.25”) from handle to spout Condition: teapot has one foot ...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Samuel Alcock Footed Comport, Melted Snow, Periwinkle Lilac, Flowers, ca 1822
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This comport forms part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Murray Pollinger was a passionate collector of Samuel Alcock porcelain.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 7.75 in Dm 4.25 in
Samuel Alcock Potpourri Vase, Green, Double Cover, Landscape, Flowers, ca 1835
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This item forms part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Murray Pollinger was a passionate collector of Samuel Alcock porcelain.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Samuel Alcock Tearcup Trio, Maroon, Yellow, Gilt and Fine Landscapes, ca 1845
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This item forms part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Murray Pollinger was a passionate collector of Samuel Alcock porcelain.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 0.75 in Dm 9 in
Samuel Alcock Plate, Melted Snow Border, Periwinkle Blue Lilac, Flowers, ca 1822
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
Provenance: This item forms part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Murray Pollinger was a passionate collector of Samuel Alcock porcelain.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 2 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
Samuel Alcock Low Oval Comport Dish, Sage Green with Landscape, ca 1850
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
This dish forms part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain. Murray Pollinger was a passionate collector of Samuel Alcock porcelain.
Porcelain
Today you’re likely to bring out your antique and vintage porcelain in order to dress up your dining table for a special meal.
Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material.
Meissen Porcelain, one of the first factories to create real porcelain outside Asia, popularized figurine centerpieces during the 18th century in Germany, while works by Capodimonte, a porcelain factory in Italy, are synonymous with flowers and notoriously hard to come by. Modern porcelain houses such as Maison Fragile of Limoges, France — long a hub of private porcelain manufacturing — keep the city’s long tradition alive while collaborating with venturesome contemporary artists such as illustrator Jean-Michel Tixier.
Porcelain is not totally clumsy-guest-proof, but it is surprisingly durable and easy to clean. Its low permeability and hardness have rendered porcelain wares a staple in kitchens and dining rooms as well as a common material for bathroom sinks and dental veneers. While it is tempting to store your porcelain behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve it only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during meals.
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 stronger than ceramic because it is denser.
On 1stDibs, browse an expansive collection of antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles, including Regency, Scandinavian modern and other examples produced during the mid-century era, plus Rococo, which found its inspiration in nature and saw potters crafting animal figurines and integrating organic motifs such as floral patterns in their work.