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Victorian Blue & White Transfer Print Porcelain Bowl Sink
Victorian Blue & White Transfer Print Porcelain Bowl Sink

Victorian Blue & White Transfer Print Porcelain Bowl Sink

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A stylish Victorian porcelain bowl sink dating from circa 1870, decorated with a timeless blue and white willow pattern transfer print. This antique sink is a beautiful basin for a...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Canton porcelain rim soup, c. 1820
Chinese Canton porcelain rim soup, c. 1820

Chinese Canton porcelain rim soup, c. 1820

Located in Kenilworth, IL

The decoration in cobalt underglaze blue in the classic willow tea house pattern with a diapered and cloud border.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Canton covered porcelain entree dish, c. 1820-40
Chinese Canton covered porcelain entree dish, c. 1820-40

Chinese Canton covered porcelain entree dish, c. 1820-40

Located in Kenilworth, IL

The decoration is in cobalt underglaze blue with a willow tea house pattern. The dish has a flaring rim with an inset for the domed cover with finial.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese porcelain tea pot with lid & strap handle, c. 1760-80
Chinese porcelain tea pot with lid & strap handle, c. 1760-80

Chinese porcelain tea pot with lid & strap handle, c. 1760-80

Located in Kenilworth, IL

The pot is decorated in underglaze blue with the willow tea house landscape, bordered with an intricate drawn panel at the lip & the lid as well as around the foot of the pot.

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1760s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set, English, circa 1835
Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set, English, circa 1835

Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set, English, circa 1835

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Incline Village, NV

It became known as "English Porcelain" and limited the importation and marketing of Chinese porcelain. The "Willow Pattern" is used on this set, albeit, a multiplicity of colors is e...

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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ironstone

18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set
18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set

18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Incline Village, NV

It became known as "English Porcelain" and limited the importation and marketing of Chinese porcelain. The "Willow Pattern" is used on this set, albeit, a multiplicity of colors is e...

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1770s English Georgian Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ironstone, Hardwood

Vintage Blue Willow Ceramic Divided Grill Food Warming Plate
Vintage Blue Willow Ceramic Divided Grill Food Warming Plate

Vintage Blue Willow Ceramic Divided Grill Food Warming Plate

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

A vintage blue willow ceramic plate mounted on an Excello 112 warming dish.

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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 19th Century Pearlware Blue Willow Transfer Platter, England, 1840 H630
Mid 19th Century Pearlware Blue Willow Transfer Platter, England, 1840 H630

Mid 19th Century Pearlware Blue Willow Transfer Platter, England, 1840 H630

Located in Vancouver, BC

Mid 19th century pearlware blue willow transfer platter, England 1840, H630 England 1890 Tree has well shaped impression into the body and has a blue and white pattern Vivid colors ...

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 19th Century Pearlware Blue Willow Transfer Platter, England 1840, H629
Mid 19th Century Pearlware Blue Willow Transfer Platter, England 1840, H629

Mid 19th Century Pearlware Blue Willow Transfer Platter, England 1840, H629

Located in Vancouver, BC

Mid 19th Century Pearlware Blue Willow Transfer platter, England 1840, H629 England 1890 Tree has well shaped impression into the body and has a blue and white pattern Vivid colors ...

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 19th Century Pearlware Blue Willow Transfer Platter, England, 1840 H631
Mid 19th Century Pearlware Blue Willow Transfer Platter, England, 1840 H631

Mid 19th Century Pearlware Blue Willow Transfer Platter, England, 1840 H631

Located in Vancouver, BC

Mid 19th century pearlware blue willow transfer platter, England 1840, H631 England 1890 Tree has well shaped impression into the body and has a blue and white pattern Has a blue an...

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Minton Blue and White “Blue Willow” Porcelain Cachepot
Early 20th Century Minton Blue and White “Blue Willow” Porcelain Cachepot

Early 20th Century Minton Blue and White “Blue Willow” Porcelain Cachepot

By Minton

Located in Richmond, VA

Minton was the original creator of “Blue Willow”, which is now a widely known pattern, but is commonly copied and interpreted for decades by other pottery and ceramic makers worldwide.

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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Minton Blue and White “Blue Willow” Porcelain Cachepot
Early 20th Century Minton Blue and White “Blue Willow” Porcelain Cachepot

Early 20th Century Minton Blue and White “Blue Willow” Porcelain Cachepot

By Minton

Located in Richmond, VA

Minton was the original creator of “Blue Willow”, which is now a widely known pattern, but is commonly copied and interpreted for decades by other pottery and ceramic makers worldwide.

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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Persian Tabriz Prayer Rug
19th Century Persian Tabriz Prayer Rug

19th Century Persian Tabriz Prayer Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

No two trees are ever identical. The deep blue willow of this carpet lets its branches droop, and flowery scrolling that ends in flower buds compose its wilting boughs.

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1870s Persian Tabriz Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Wool

Blue and white Swansea Willow pattern plate
Blue and white Swansea Willow pattern plate

Blue and white Swansea Willow pattern plate

By Dillwyn

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This blue and white Swansea earthenware plate is decorated with their transfer printed standard Willow pattern.

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1810s English Chinoiserie Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Earthenware

Blue and white willow pattern tureen by Turner
Blue and white willow pattern tureen by Turner

Blue and white willow pattern tureen by Turner

By Turner & Co.

Located in East Geelong, VIC

It is decorated with a printed blue and white willow pattern later known as "Turner's Willow".

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Early 1800s English Chinoiserie Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Stoneware

Willow pattern platter by Godwin, Rowley & Co.
Willow pattern platter by Godwin, Rowley & Co.

Willow pattern platter by Godwin, Rowley & Co.

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This medium sized earthenware platter is by Godwin, Rowley and Co. of Burslem, Staffordshire and is decorated with the standard printed Willow pattern in blue. The company was only i...

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1820s English Chinoiserie Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Earthenware

Art Case Piano Chinoiserie Style Hand Painted Masterpiece by Weber
Art Case Piano Chinoiserie Style Hand Painted Masterpiece by Weber

Art Case Piano Chinoiserie Style Hand Painted Masterpiece by Weber

By Weber

Located in Port Jefferson, NY

Its style references the zigzag fence of the “blue willow” pattern on ceramics, a chinoiserie design first made in England in the 18th century.

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Blue Willow

Porcelain Blue and White Vintage Strainer Plate
Porcelain Blue and White Vintage Strainer Plate

Porcelain Blue and White Vintage Strainer Plate

Located in Lincoln, GB

Porcelain blue and white vintage strainer plate Measures: 32 1/2 x 24cm A beautiful antique strainer plate in classic blue and white Willow pattern.

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19th Century British Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Antique Delft Blue Garden Stool SATURDAY SALE
Spode Antique Delft Blue Garden Stool SATURDAY SALE

Spode Antique Delft Blue Garden Stool SATURDAY SALE

By Spode

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Spode Antique garden stool. Delft blue transfer on white ground. Romantic scenery with bridge and willows.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Blue Willow

19th Century Blue Willow Cake Plate
19th Century Blue Willow Cake Plate

19th Century Blue Willow Cake Plate

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century blue willow cake platter. This great blue willow cake platter is in amazing condition.

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19th Century English Country Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Blue Willow Cake Plate
19th Century Blue Willow Cake Plate

19th Century Blue Willow Cake Plate

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century blue willow cake platter. This great blue willow cake platter is in amazing condition.

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19th Century English Country Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Blue Willow Staffordshire Platter
19th Century Blue Willow Staffordshire Platter

19th Century Blue Willow Staffordshire Platter

Located in High Point, NC

19th century Staffordshire platter in the highly collectible "Blue Willow" pattern. The platter is marked R.K. and Co, which is the mark from Robinson, Kirkham & Co. from 1868-1872.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Blue Willow Stilton Stand
19th Century Blue Willow Stilton Stand

19th Century Blue Willow Stilton Stand

Located in High Point, NC

19th century blue and white transfer ware stilton stand in the highly collectable "Blue Willow" pattern.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century Ridgway Blue Willow Serving Bowl
19th Century Ridgway Blue Willow Serving Bowl

19th Century Ridgway Blue Willow Serving Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century large blue willow serving bowl in pristine condition. Marked made in England & Ridgway.

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1890s English Folk Art Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Blue Willow Ceramic Platter
Vintage Boho Blue Willow Ceramic Platter

Vintage Boho Blue Willow Ceramic Platter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stunning vintage Blue Willow ceramic platter showcases the timeless beauty of traditional transferware.

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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Early Spode England Blue Willow Tureen
19th Century Early Spode England Blue Willow Tureen

19th Century Early Spode England Blue Willow Tureen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic diminutive blue willow from Spode, England. Wonderful original three-piece small-scale and great form serving tureen with the original base tray.

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19th Century British Antique Blue Willow

19th-20th Century Blue Willow Collection, 9 Pcs
19th-20th Century Blue Willow Collection, 9 Pcs

19th-20th Century Blue Willow Collection, 9 Pcs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This collection of various blue willow dishes are all in good condition and are all English made pieces.

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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Pottery

Antique Old Staffordshire Blue Willow Toby Jug Pitcher Colonial Englishman
Antique Old Staffordshire Blue Willow Toby Jug Pitcher Colonial Englishman

Antique Old Staffordshire Blue Willow Toby Jug Pitcher Colonial Englishman

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique turn of the century Old Staffordshire rare pottery toby jug in the shape of a colonial Englishman holding a cup and pitcher, and decorated with a chinoiserie blue willow patt...

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Early 20th Century Federal Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Antique English Blue Willow Staffordshire Platter Transferware
Set of 3 Antique English Blue Willow Staffordshire Platter Transferware

Set of 3 Antique English Blue Willow Staffordshire Platter Transferware

Located in Shreveport, LA

~Direct from England~ ~This is for three antique English “Blue Willow” platters!~ ~All acquired from various buying trips to England~ ~Different markings on each platter~ ~See ph...

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Collection Of  English Transfer Ware Blue Willow Platters
Antique Collection Of  English Transfer Ware Blue Willow Platters

Antique Collection Of English Transfer Ware Blue Willow Platters

By Minton-Spidell, Allertons

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Collection Of Ten Blue Willow Platters, Entirely English, And Almost All Allertons Pottery From 100Yrs.

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Blue Willow

Antique 7 Pc Blue Willow Porcelain Cruet Condiment Set & Caddy Tea Coffee
Antique 7 Pc Blue Willow Porcelain Cruet Condiment Set & Caddy Tea Coffee

Antique 7 Pc Blue Willow Porcelain Cruet Condiment Set & Caddy Tea Coffee

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique blue willow pattern porcelain cruet or condiment set featuring a circular lazy Susan base on a wood dolly, labeled salt and pepper shakers, oil and vinegar bottles, and musta...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Mason's Ironstone Serving Platter in Fence, Rock & Blue Willow pattern, Ca 1820
Mason's Ironstone Serving Platter in Fence, Rock & Blue Willow pattern, Ca 1820

Mason's Ironstone Serving Platter in Fence, Rock & Blue Willow pattern, Ca 1820

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

It is decorated in one of Mason's beautiful hand painted chinoiserie fence patterns called; Fence, Rock and Blue Willow pattern, which is a striking pattern with a willow above a lar...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Cetem Ware Blue Willow Wash Bowl & Pitcher C.T. Maling & Sons
Antique Cetem Ware Blue Willow Wash Bowl & Pitcher C.T. Maling & Sons

Antique Cetem Ware Blue Willow Wash Bowl & Pitcher C.T. Maling & Sons

Located in Dayton, OH

"Antique early 20th century Victorian Cetem Ware blue willow pattern with gilded edge chamber wash bowl and pitcher / basin and ewer.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Dinner Dishes in A Spode Pattern Similar to Blue Willow
Blue and White Dinner Dishes in A Spode Pattern Similar to Blue Willow

Blue and White Dinner Dishes in A Spode Pattern Similar to Blue Willow

By Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

The plates show a traditional chinoiserie* Blue and White mountain scene quite similar in feel to the popular Chinese export "Willow" pattern.

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19th Century English Regency Antique Blue Willow

Pure Milk Willow Ware Milk Pail
Pure Milk Willow Ware Milk Pail

Pure Milk Willow Ware Milk Pail

Located in New York, NY

The blue willow pattern has been a staple in English housewares for over 200 years.  

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

Rington’s Tea Canister, Chinese Willow Pattern, B85
Rington’s Tea Canister, Chinese Willow Pattern, B85

Rington’s Tea Canister, Chinese Willow Pattern, B85

Located in Doylestown, PA

A Chinese export tea canister made for the Rington’s Tea Company, circa 1930, model #B85, in the blue Willow pattern, retaining its original porcelain lid.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

Pearlware Platter, Blue & White
Pearlware Platter, Blue & White

Pearlware Platter, Blue & White

Located in Pasadena, CA

Blue Willow has remained a favored pattern up through the 20th century.

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Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Pearlware

Collection of 6 Misc. French Plates, 19th Century
Collection of 6 Misc. French Plates, 19th Century

Collection of 6 Misc. French Plates, 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A collection of 6 antique French plates, including examples by Creil, a sponge-ware plate, A French blue willow plate, etc.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Faience

19th Century Transferware Platter
19th Century Transferware Platter

19th Century Transferware Platter

Located in High Point, NC

19th century blue willow platter with a transfer maker's mark on the back which says "warranted Staffordshire".

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Earthenware

Copelands for Tiffany
Copelands for Tiffany

Copelands for Tiffany

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Wonderful "Blue Willow" porcelain teaset for 6 on large matching lobed tray including the teapot.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Porcelain Footed Bowl
19th Century English Porcelain Footed Bowl

19th Century English Porcelain Footed Bowl

Located in High Point, NC

It is a wonderfully scalloped form and is decorated in the highly collectable "Blue Willow" pattern. It appears to be pearlware, which is early.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Victorian Blue & White Platter
19th Century English Victorian Blue & White Platter

19th Century English Victorian Blue & White Platter

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A superb 19th century transferware ironstone platter from England in the classic "Blue Willow" pattern that features chinoiserie detailing that surrounds a serene landscape.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ironstone

Early 19th Century, English, Blue and White Tankard
Early 19th Century, English, Blue and White Tankard

Early 19th Century, English, Blue and White Tankard

Located in Brisbane, QLD

The straight sided tankard has been richly decorated with an array of blossoms and panels featuring pagodas reminiscent of the Blue Willow pattern. The oversized tankard has been dec...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ceramic

English Meat Platter Drainer Blue Staffordshire Transferware Oval Plateau #9
English Meat Platter Drainer Blue Staffordshire Transferware Oval Plateau #9

English Meat Platter Drainer Blue Staffordshire Transferware Oval Plateau #9

Located in Shreveport, LA

~Larger size, with the classic “Blue Willow” design across the front~ Measurements: 11.75” x 8.5” .  

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ceramic

Pearlware Platter
Pearlware Platter

Pearlware Platter

Located in Pasadena, CA

The platter features a reticulated border with a blue and white transfer border encircling a "blue willow" transfer to the center portion of the platter.

Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Pearlware

Blue & White Transferware Wash Basin & Pitcher Set  1900s–1920s
Blue & White Transferware Wash Basin & Pitcher Set  1900s–1920s

Blue & White Transferware Wash Basin & Pitcher Set 1900s–1920s

Located in Portsmouth, VA

Rooted in centuries of ceramic tradition, this early 20th-century porcelain washstand set draws from the enduring beauty of Canton export ware and the romantic storytelling of Blue W...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

Sky Blue Antique Malayer Weeping Willow Tree 20th Century Rug
Sky Blue Antique Malayer Weeping Willow Tree 20th Century Rug

Sky Blue Antique Malayer Weeping Willow Tree 20th Century Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century Persian Malayer rug featuring a weeping willow tree of life motif on a striated sky blue ground and border , accents in apple green , terracotta, and brick red ...

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1920s Persian Bakshaish Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Wool

Rustic Blue Antique Malayer Weeping Willow Tree 20th Century Rug
Rustic Blue Antique Malayer Weeping Willow Tree 20th Century Rug

Rustic Blue Antique Malayer Weeping Willow Tree 20th Century Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century Persian Malayer rug featuring a weeping willow tree of life motif on a powder blue ground with striations of brown mixed in.

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1920s Persian Bakshaish Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Wool

Antique High Quality Chinese Blue & White Willow Tree Garden Dish, 18th Century
Antique High Quality Chinese Blue & White Willow Tree Garden Dish, 18th Century

Antique High Quality Chinese Blue & White Willow Tree Garden Dish, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Superb quality piece from the Qianlong period. High quality scene of a garden scene with landscape. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Color: Blue &...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Tabriz Rug Featuring Willow Tree Motif
Antique Tabriz Rug Featuring Willow Tree Motif

Antique Tabriz Rug Featuring Willow Tree Motif

Located in New York, NY

Camel field, brick and soft blue border with wonderful willow tree design.

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Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Wool

Antique English George III Leeds Pottery Ironstone "Long Bridge/Willow" Platter
Antique English George III Leeds Pottery Ironstone "Long Bridge/Willow" Platter

Antique English George III Leeds Pottery Ironstone "Long Bridge/Willow" Platter

By Leeds Pottery

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare antique English period George III Ironstone "Long Bridge/ Willow" platter. Attributed to leeds ottery. (See page 79 in Neale's "British Transfer printer Pottery Patterns"...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ironstone

Set of 5 Chinese Canton willow pattern dinner plates, c. 1830
Set of 5 Chinese Canton willow pattern dinner plates, c. 1830

Set of 5 Chinese Canton willow pattern dinner plates, c. 1830

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Set of 5 Chinese export blue and white Canton willow tea house pattern dinner plates.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Original Robin Egg Blue Painted Half Basket
19th Century Original Robin Egg Blue Painted Half Basket

19th Century Original Robin Egg Blue Painted Half Basket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century wall or half basket was found in New England and has a great worn yet wonderful surface. This early basket was probably tucked away for years. Condition is very good wit...

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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Blue Willow

Materials

Willow

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Antique Blue Willow For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique blue willow for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and porcelain, every antique blue willow was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique blue willow, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique blue willow, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique blue willow over the years, but those crafted by Allertons, Staffordshire and Crown Staffordshire are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Blue Willow?

The average selling price for an antique blue willow at 1stDibs is $462, while they’re typically $40 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.

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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.

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Questions About Antique Blue Willow
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Blue Willow plate is a flat transferware pottery dish that features a particular Chinoiserie landscape pattern called Blue Willow. Thomas Turner introduced the pattern in 1779. Traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain served as his inspiration. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Blue Willow ceramics.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Blue Willow pattern depicts elements of a story inspired by Chinese legends, featuring two lovers that run away to be together. They are ultimately transformed into doves. Find an array of porcelain pieces featuring the Blue Willow pattern on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique blue and white china are known as Flow Blue. Flow Blue was popular during the Victorian era and is still highly coveted by collectors for its eye-catching design and hazy patterns. Browse a wide selection of authentic Flow Blue dishware and serve ware on 1stDibs.