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Antique Black Transferware

PH Choisy French Creamware Faïence Black Transferware Femme de Chambre Plate
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Choisy, Seine, France – circa 1824-1836. A black transfer of a boudoir scene; a woman in period dress
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Early 19th Century French Romantic Antique Black Transferware

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Creamware

Traditional Decorative Transferware Plate
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Transferware plate with a traditional scene. A great decorative piece! Perfect for your cabinet or
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Black Transferware

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Ceramic

Set of 7 English Victorian Black and Cream Floral Transferware Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of 7 English (19th Century) black and cream floral transferware plates with center depiction of
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Black Transferware

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Ceramic

English Arts and Crafts Transferware Pottery Tile
Located in Astoria, NY
English Arts and Crafts transferware pottery tile, late 19th-early 20th century, featuring
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

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Pottery

Blue and White Transferware Urn Lamps
Located in Carmel, CA
Blue and white ceramic urn lamps with custom milled black wood bases. Newly electrified. Three way
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Late 19th Century European Antique Black Transferware

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Ceramic

Antique Blue and White Transferware Urn Lamps
Blue and White Transferware Urn Lamps
H 11.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Black and White Transferware Marble or Cracked Ice Ironstone Plates, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sometimes called ‘Cracked Ice.’ A tissue printed sheet pattern, applied under the glaze, in shades of black
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Black Transferware

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Ironstone

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
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Staffordshire Aesthetic Movement Transferware Platter, ‘Formosa’
By Thomas Furnival & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1879. The Japanesque ‘Formosa’ pattern is transfer printed in black on a cream earthenware body and
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

Creil Polychrome Transferware Polychrome Plate, Les Bonnes Cerises, circa 1830
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Creil region of Northern France, a transfer printed polychrome plate, titled -Les Bonnes Cerises (the good cherries) Circa 1830. The image shows No. 4 from a series of tw...
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Black Transferware

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Faience

Set of 5 French Victorian Transferware Plates of Historical Landmarks
Located in New York, NY
Set of 5 French Victorian (early 19th Century) black and white transferware plates featuring
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Black Transferware

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Porcelain

Wedgwood 10 English Dessert Plates Design "Burleigh" Blue Transferware Decor
By Wedgwood
Located in Prato, Tuscany
blue decorations by the transferware method, on the rim, there are also delicate white enamel designs
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Black Transferware

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Ceramic

Copeland Spode English Enameled Transferware Cactus Flower Dinner Plates S/6
By Copeland Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, Staffordshire, England, circa early 20th Century. A central image shows a black transfer of flowering cactus
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Early 20th Century English International Style Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Ceramic

PH Choisy French Creamware Faïence Transferware Ecrit en Prose, Love Poem Plate
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Labeled No. 10 in a series of courtship and marriage related images. A black transfer of two women, likely
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Early 19th Century French Romantic Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Creamware

French Creil et Montereau Transferware Rebus Puzzle Dessert Plates, Set of 6
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six French rebus puzzle dessert plates, transfer printed in black on a white earthenware
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Early Barr Flight Barr Porcelain Teacups and Saucers
By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of early transferware English porcelain teacups and saucers, made by the Worcester Porcelain
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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Porcelain

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Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Black Transferware

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Ceramic, Wood, Walnut

Arts & Crafts Oak Coat Rack with Majolica Glazed Lily Flower Tiles & Brass Hooks
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and great looking antique wall coat rack. This unique and highly stylish Arts & Crafts coat rack is entirely original and in very good condition. This top quality coat rac...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Brass

Reclaimed Arts & Crafts Style Copper Fire Mantel Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Arts and Crafts style copper fire mantel insert. A distinctive insert with beautifully unique detailed repoussé foliage decoration. It is an ornate fire insert to accom...
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Copper, Metal

Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Coat Rack, Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Wall Rack
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Coat Rack, Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Coat Rack, with hand blown Bulls Eye panes of glass. This is a very stylish piece it is wall hanging with 3 double ...
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1960s Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

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Oak

Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Oak Wall Coat Rack w. Stunning Majolica Glazed Tiles
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and practical Arts & Crafts coat rack with the best ever majolica glazed tiles. This stylish Arts and Crafts coat rack is a real joy to own, use and to look at. Over the...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Arts and Crafts Stained Glass Window
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Arts and Crafts Stained Glass Window This is a pretty and colourful Arts and Crafts Cast iron window, with stylised Flowers in stained glass, The window is long wit...
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Stained Glass

Grueby Faience St George and the Dragon Tile
By Grueby Faience Company 1
Located in Riverdale, NY
Grueby Faience St George and the Dragon Tile circa 1905. Vibrantly colored glazed earthenware circa 1905. Lovely period example.
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

Arts & Craft Carpet Light Blue and Beige
By William Morris (English)
Located in Firenze, IT
This rug, of contemporary production, has a decoration inspired by the Art and Craft movement, born at the end of the 19th century in Great Britain as a reaction of artists and intel...
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Early 2000s Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Wool

Arts & Crafts Minton Pottery Kingfisher Tile Designed by Christopher Dresser
By Minton, Christopher Dresser
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An Arts & Crafts Minton tile in the Kingfisher pattern, designed by Christopher Dresser, ca. 1870. Arts & Crafts designer Christopher Dresser’s works were true to the movement’s c...
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Black Transferware

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Other

Antique Arts & Crafts Bradley & Hubbard School Slag Glass Lamp, Circa 1920
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts table lamp in the manner of Bradley and Hubbard offers cast foliate and floral filigree shade housing bent slag glass panels over double socket terra cotta...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Metal

Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Stand, 1900
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Hallway unit in Arts and Crafts blond oak, 1900. The uprights of the caned bench are decorated with stylized bellflowers, the large beveled mirror is surrounded by five patinated bra...
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Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Stand, 1900
Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Stand, 1900
H 76.78 in W 38.98 in D 16.15 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sideboard, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts sideboard or credenza with plate rack By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with ooze leather lined t...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Copper

Arts & Crafts Coat Rack w. Majolica Glazed, Stylized Flower Tiles & Bronze Hooks
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design and good condition, hand crafted oakwood wall coat-rack with unique tiles. This rare and highly stylish Art Nouveau / Jugendstil coat rack is entirely original and i...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Black Transferware

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Bronze

Solid Oak and All Hand-Crafted Dutch Arts & Crafts Wall Coat Rack with Hat Rack
Located in Lisse, NL
Very stylish and museum worthy condition, Arts and Crafts wall coat rack. This rare coat rack is entirely original and if you are looking for a top quality and highly practical on...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

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Metal, Brass

Arts and Crafts Era Coat Rack with Detailed and Deeply Carved Alabaster Tiles
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and unique wall coatrack with amazing alabaster carvings. It is not often that you find an antique that is not completely original, but where they have done a great job in c...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Black Transferware

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Alabaster, Metal

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Rare Oddfellows Black Transferware Mug
Located in Scarsdale, NY
It reads "The Grand United Order of Oddfellows". Open each picture. This mug is filled with messages. Collectors know how rare it is to find a mug of this size.
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19th Century English Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Pottery

Antique J Marshall & Co “Bosphorus” Black Transferware Rimmed Soup Bowls 'Pair'
Located in Naples, FL
These rare antique rimmed soup bowls are manufactured by J. Marshall & Co. in Scotland between 1830-1850. They feature the “Bosporus” pattern. Both are in excellent condition, no chi...
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Black Transferware

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Ceramic

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...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Black Transferware

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Earthenware

Black and White Transferware Serving Set ( Gondola ) SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Antique set of three lidded serving pieces in an elegant venetian gondola scene. Black over white
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18th Century and Earlier English Victorian Antique Black Transferware

Ralph & James Clews Marked English Staffordshire Transferware Teapot, circa 1825
By Ralph & James Clews
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century circa 1825 English Staffordshire blue and white transferware lidded teapot with
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19th Century English Antique Black Transferware

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Porcelain, Pottery

Aesthetic Movement Minton Pitcher or Jug
By Minton
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Aesthetic Movement Minton pitcher or jug decorated with transferware geometric shapes in red
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Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Pottery

Antique Black Transferware Charger
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique black transferware charger features an elaborate motif entitled "Views of Mesopotamia
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19th Century European Antique Black Transferware

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Ceramic

Enoch Wood Black Transferware Rievaulx Abbey Yorkshire Earthenware Platter
By Enoch Wood & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A black on white transfer printed platter, the Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire pattern, made by Enoch
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

Aesthetic Movement Victorian Transferware Aquatic Pattern Plates, Set of Four
By John Heath Davis (JHD)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four Victorian Era black transferware plates by John Heath Davis, (JHD), Hanley
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century English Staffordshire Pottery Pitcher in Black, White and Green
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century English Staffordshire pottery pitcher decorated with black transferware designs and
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

Staffordshire Sunderland Lustreware Porcelain Box with Sailor and Ship Theme
Located in Essex, MA
black transferware decoration, depicting a large ship at full sail, the interior with sentimental
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1920s English Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Porcelain

Thomas Mayer Oriental Scenery Neoclassical Black & White Transferware Platter
By Thomas Mayer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A transferware platter by Thomas Mayer, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Circa 1826-1838. From the
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Provincial Dairies Stoneware Transferware Cream Pot
Located in Houston, TX
Provincial Dairies Leeds, Limited, and is transfer printed in black.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Pottery

Transferware China Plate with Map of Northern France
Located in Essex, MA
A TRANSFERWARE POTTERY PLATE DECORATED WITH A BLACK AND WHITE MAP OF NORTHERN FRANCE ENCLOSED
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Early 20th Century French Antique Black Transferware

Antique English Staffordshire Transferware Serving Creamer Jug Pitcher
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique 20th century Staffordshire transferware porcelain jug or pitcher featuring an English
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Transferware Sandringham Pattern Drainer
By Bodley & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
collectible and look wonderful displayed as a wall hanging or used as a table trivet. This black transfer
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Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Ironstone

Antique English Meat Platter Drainer Flow Blue Victorian Transferware China
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from England~ ~A lovely antique English meat drainer…have you EVER seen one? We discovered these many years ago, and are always “on the hunt” for them when in Europe. They a...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Black Transferware

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Ceramic

Copeland Spode 1800s New Fayence King Chintz Pattern Transferware Floral Plate
By Copeland Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
top of the underglaze pattern in colors of rose, green, black, yellow, and blue is clobbered by hand
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

Creil Polychrome Transferware Polychrome Plate – La Poupeé, The Doll, circa 1830
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Creil region of Northern France, a transfer printed polychrome plate, titled – La Poupeé (the doll) Circa 1830. The image shows No. 7 from a series of twelve. A young lad...
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Faience

Cauldon English Chinoiserie 'Bird of Paradise' Chintz Transferware Plates, S/4
By Cauldon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
backing pattern is topped with a hand-colored black transfer of exotic birds, florals, and scrolls. The
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Ceramic

Creil et Montereau Faïence Transferware Modèle Au Rébus Dessert Plates, Set of 6
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six French Rebus Puzzle dessert plates, transfer printed in black on a white earthenware
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

H. Boulenger Choisy-le-Roi Transferware Rebus Picture Puzzle Dessert Plates S/6
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six French Rebus puzzle dessert plates, transfer printed in black on a white semi
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Porcelain Teacup, Neoclassical Garlands Red, Black, Gilt, Regency ca 1810
By Spode
Located in London, GB
neoclassical pattern of red and black garlands. Josiah Spode was the great pioneer among the Georgian potters
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1810s English Regency Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Advertising Display Pitcher, Staffordshire England
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Large black on white transferware Advertising Display Pitcher, Staffordshire, England for the
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Late 19th Century English Antique Black Transferware

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Ceramic

18th Century Susan’s Farewell English Nautical Martime Creamware Pitcher Jug
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique late 18th century George III Liverpool creamware / ironware / transferware jug with black
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18th Century British Colonial Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Creamware

Giant Staffordshire Pottery Advertising Pitcher
Located in Essex, MA
A giant black on white transferware advertising display pitcher, Staffordshire, England, emblazoned
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Early 1900s British Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Staffordshire Pearlware Transfer Childs Name Plate, Elizabeth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A 19th century Staffordshire transferware pearlware childs name plate, most likely a Christening
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Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Ceramic

Set 9 French Provincial dessert cheese Plates Luneville
By Luneville
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
9 French Luneville faience transferware plates also known as assiette parlante or talking dish
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Faience

Red Antique Greek Ware Dishes Eight in a Neoclassical Pattern in Stock
By Herculaneum Pottery
Located in Katonah, NY
the Peloponnesian war. All of the dishes have black enameled edges. Neoclassical designs are
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

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
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

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
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Antique Delft Blue & White Transferware Lidded Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Delft blue & white transferware lidded vases is a splendid example of Old World
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Early 1900s Dutch Chinese Export Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wigtownshire Creamery Co Stranraer Stoneware Transferware Pot
Located in Houston, TX
advertising crock was likely made in Glasgow, and is transfer printed in black. It features the image of a
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Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Ironstone

English Staffordshire Transferware Pot & Lid, Army/Navy Home-Made Potted Meat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Society of 105 Victoria Street, London – now called House Of Fraser. The black transfer shows the seal of
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

Copeland Spode English 'Patricia' Chintz Floral Transferware Dinner Plates, S/6
By Copeland Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-colored floral on a black stippled ground. Hand painted red, orange, blue, pink, and yellow vining flowers
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Porcelain

Copeland Spode English 'Patricia' Chintz Floral Transferware Dinner Plates, S/6
By Copeland Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-colored floral on a black stippled ground. Hand painted red, orange, blue, pink, and yellow vining flowers
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Porcelain

Copeland Garrett Spode 1800s New Fayence King Chintz Pattern Transferware Plate
By W. T. Copeland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
painted on top of the underglaze pattern in colors of rose, green, black, yellow, and blue is clobbered by
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Boch Freres Napoleonic Plates, Set of 10
By Boch La Louviere
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 10 black and white transferware Napoleonic plates, made by Boch Freres, of La Louviere
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Black Transferware

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Ceramic

Black Transferware Decorated Mug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Black Transferware Decorated Pearl Ware Mug from England
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19th Century English Antique Black Transferware

Two Glazed Ceramic Milk Pails, England, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Two Glazed Double-Handled White Ceramic Milk Pails Labeled "Pure Milk" with a Black Transferware
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19th Century English Antique Black Transferware

Large Antique Transferware Platter
By Primavesi & Son
Located in Charleston, SC
Large Antique Transferware Platter that is very dark brown & white transfer (almost black).
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19th Century British Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Ceramic

Large Transferware Dairy Jug, England, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large Black and White Transferware Dairy Jug with Urn and River Scene Design. England, Late 19th
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19th Century English Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Blue Delft Transferware Ginger Jar Vase Lion
Located in Newberry, SC
Item #: 11-483-0 Antique Blue Delft Transferware Ginger Jar Vase Lion
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Ceramic

Iron & Glazed Ceramic Grocer's Scale, England, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
up to 4 lbs); the Transferware black and white design of a neoclassical figure with sword holding a
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19th Century English Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Iron

Copeland Spode "Italian" Cachepot, circa 1816
By Copeland Spode
Located in Hudson, NY
Spode "Italian" transferware, circa 1816 black and white cachepot with gold trim. Charming
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1810s English Antique Black Transferware

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Black Transferware For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique black transferware for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and porcelain, every antique black transferware was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique black transferware, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique black transferware bearing Victorian, Georgian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique black transferware over the years, but those crafted by Creil et Montereau, Choisy-le-Roi and Enoch Wood & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Black Transferware?

An antique black transferware can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $498, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $2,560.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

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?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your 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 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.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

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