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Spode Deep Porcelain Plate, Periwinkle Blue with Orange Flowers, ca 1815
Spode Deep Porcelain Plate, Periwinkle Blue with Orange Flowers, ca 1815

Spode Deep Porcelain Plate, Periwinkle Blue with Orange Flowers, ca 1815

By Spode

Located in London, GB

Around the year 1800 he perfected the bone china recipe that has been used by everyone ever since, and he was also the leading potter behind the technique of transferware, making it ...

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1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Chamberlain Worcester Coffee Cup, Gilt and Brown Rose Buds, Georgian, circa 1805
Chamberlain Worcester Coffee Cup, Gilt and Brown Rose Buds, Georgian, circa 1805

Chamberlain Worcester Coffee Cup, Gilt and Brown Rose Buds, Georgian, circa 1805

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in London, GB

The set is made of the blueish porcelain of the very early 19th century, before bone china got perfected. The cup has a tapered bucket shape and it has the characteristic loop handle...

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Early 1800s English George III Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire Porcelain Cake Plate, Peach with Flowers, circa 1835
Staffordshire Porcelain Cake Plate, Peach with Flowers, circa 1835

Staffordshire Porcelain Cake Plate, Peach with Flowers, circa 1835

By Staffordshire

Located in London, GB

This plate would have been part of a large tea service. It was potted in bone china with nicely moulded handles on either side.

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1830s English Early Victorian Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Porcelain Teacup, Imari Tobacco Leaf Pattern 967, Regency ca 1810
Spode Porcelain Teacup, Imari Tobacco Leaf Pattern 967, Regency ca 1810

Spode Porcelain Teacup, Imari Tobacco Leaf Pattern 967, Regency ca 1810

By Spode

Located in London, GB

Around the year 1800 he perfected the bone china recipe that has been used by everyone ever since, and he was also the leading potter behind the technique of transferware, making it ...

Category

1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Porcelain Teacup, Imari Tobacco Leaf Pattern 967, Regency ca 1810
Spode Porcelain Teacup, Imari Tobacco Leaf Pattern 967, Regency ca 1810

Spode Porcelain Teacup, Imari Tobacco Leaf Pattern 967, Regency ca 1810

By Spode

Located in London, GB

Around the year 1800 he perfected the bone china recipe that has been used by everyone ever since, and he was also the leading potter behind the technique of transferware, making it ...

Category

1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Can, White, Gilt, Flowers All Around, Regency ca 1815
Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Can, White, Gilt, Flowers All Around, Regency ca 1815

Ridgway Porcelain Coffee Can, White, Gilt, Flowers All Around, Regency ca 1815

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

It is made of fine white bone china in the "London" shape with angular handle, and decorated with modest gilt bands and an exuberant band of colourful flowers all around.

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1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Davenport Porcelain Dessert Service, White, Handpainted Fruits, Victorian 1869
Davenport Porcelain Dessert Service, White, Handpainted Fruits, Victorian 1869

Davenport Porcelain Dessert Service, White, Handpainted Fruits, Victorian 1869

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The service is potted in very white and smooth bone china with elegant shapes and the comport has beautifully moulded handles.

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1860s English Victorian Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Rathbone Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency ca 1815
Rathbone Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency ca 1815

Rathbone Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency ca 1815

By Rathbone

Located in London, GB

This teacup and saucer are potted in very fine, light bone china. The handle is in the famous London shape, the cup has a nicely flared lip and the saucer is deep - this was obviousl...

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1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Tazza, Parian Celadon Green, Cherubs and Doves, Victorian, 1855
Minton Porcelain Tazza, Parian Celadon Green, Cherubs and Doves, Victorian, 1855

Minton Porcelain Tazza, Parian Celadon Green, Cherubs and Doves, Victorian, 1855

By Minton

Located in London, GB

They were located in Staffordshire and were known specifically for their wonderfully fine white bone china, Parian china and bright colors; there is a color called "Minton Blue" whic...

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1850s English High Victorian Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Pearlware Teacup, Red, Blue and Silver, Regency, circa 1810
Miles Mason Pearlware Teacup, Red, Blue and Silver, Regency, circa 1810

Miles Mason Pearlware Teacup, Red, Blue and Silver, Regency, circa 1810

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

By the early 1800s, Mason had developed both very strong ironstone, and bone china. Mason copied the Chinese designs he used to import, and became famous for large Chinoiserie dinner...

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1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Pearlware

Spode Porcelain Milk Jug, Orange and Gilt, Regency, circa 1805
Spode Porcelain Milk Jug, Orange and Gilt, Regency, circa 1805

Spode Porcelain Milk Jug, Orange and Gilt, Regency, circa 1805

By Josiah Spode

Located in London, GB

Around the year 1800 he perfected the bone china recipe that has been used by British potters ever since, and he was also the leading potter behind the technique of transferware, mak...

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Early 1800s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Teacup Miles Mason, Gilt Pattern, Provenance, Regency, circa 1810
Porcelain Teacup Miles Mason, Gilt Pattern, Provenance, Regency, circa 1810

Porcelain Teacup Miles Mason, Gilt Pattern, Provenance, Regency, circa 1810

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

By the early 1800s, Mason had developed both very strong ironstone, and bone china. Mason copied the Chinese designs he used to import, and became famous for large chinoiserie dinner...

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1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Pottery Teacup, Crazy Cow Pattern, Georgian Era, circa 1805
Minton Pottery Teacup, Crazy Cow Pattern, Georgian Era, circa 1805

Minton Pottery Teacup, Crazy Cow Pattern, Georgian Era, circa 1805

By Minton

Located in London, GB

They were located in Staffordshire and were known specifically for their wonderfully fine white bone china and bright colors; there is a color called "Minton Blue" which is a fresh a...

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Early 1800s English George III Bone China Used

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Lacquer Melon Shaped Tea Chest Tea Caddy
Chinese Lacquer Melon Shaped Tea Chest Tea Caddy

Chinese Lacquer Melon Shaped Tea Chest Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior of the chinese tea chest houses a engraved paktong tea caddy with bone handled lid.

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19th Century Chinese Victorian Bone China Used

Materials

Lacquer

Spode Porcelain Tea Service, Imari Tobacco Leaf Pattern 967, Georgian ca 1810
Spode Porcelain Tea Service, Imari Tobacco Leaf Pattern 967, Georgian ca 1810

Spode Porcelain Tea Service, Imari Tobacco Leaf Pattern 967, Georgian ca 1810

By Spode

Located in London, GB

Around the year 1800 he perfected the bone china recipe that has been used by everyone ever since, and he was also the leading potter behind the technique of transferware, making it ...

Category

1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Parian Porcelain Figures, Miranda & Lalage Celadon Green, John Bell, 1872
Minton Parian Porcelain Figures, Miranda & Lalage Celadon Green, John Bell, 1872

Minton Parian Porcelain Figures, Miranda & Lalage Celadon Green, John Bell, 1872

By John Bell, Minton

Located in London, GB

They were located in Staffordshire and were known specifically for their wonderfully Fine white bone china, parian china and bright colors; there is a color called "Minton Blue" whic...

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1870s English Victorian Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Chamberlains Worcester Serving Dish, Periwinkle Blue, Russian Spires, ca 1840
Chamberlains Worcester Serving Dish, Periwinkle Blue, Russian Spires, ca 1840

Chamberlains Worcester Serving Dish, Periwinkle Blue, Russian Spires, ca 1840

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in London, GB

I have previously had two tureens in this pattern, which were potted in ironstone. This dish is made of bone china and although the marking is from between 1840 and 1846, the pattern...

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1840s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup Trio, Pink Strawberries, Regency, circa 1815
John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup Trio, Pink Strawberries, Regency, circa 1815

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup Trio, Pink Strawberries, Regency, circa 1815

By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose

Located in London, GB

This set is potted in light bone china in the "London" shape, which was the most popular shape at the time.

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1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Wileman Milk Jug or Creamer, Japan Red & Blue Pattern Imari, Victorian 1890
Wileman Milk Jug or Creamer, Japan Red & Blue Pattern Imari, Victorian 1890

Wileman Milk Jug or Creamer, Japan Red & Blue Pattern Imari, Victorian 1890

By Wileman

Located in London, GB

Wileman (later renamed Shelley and sometimes called Foley) was one of the most respected manufacturers of fine bone china tea sets in the late 19th Century, and many of their product...

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1890s English Victorian Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Bow Porcelain Figure of Venus with Doves, Rococo, 1756-1764
Bow Porcelain Figure of Venus with Doves, Rococo, 1756-1764

Bow Porcelain Figure of Venus with Doves, Rococo, 1756-1764

By Bow Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The Bow porcelain Factory was one of the first potteries in Britain to make soft paste porcelain, and most probably the very first to use bone ash, which later got perfected by Josia...

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1760s English Rococo Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup Quartet, Gilt Regency Acanthus Pattern, ca 1810
Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup Quartet, Gilt Regency Acanthus Pattern, ca 1810

Miles Mason Porcelain Teacup Quartet, Gilt Regency Acanthus Pattern, ca 1810

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

By the early 1800s, Mason had developed both very strong ironstone, and bone china. Mason copied the Chinese designs he used to import, and became famous for large Chinoiserie dinner...

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1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Wood & Brownfield Pottery Platter, Blue & White Transfer, Madras, Victorian 1845
Wood & Brownfield Pottery Platter, Blue & White Transfer, Madras, Victorian 1845

Wood & Brownfield Pottery Platter, Blue & White Transfer, Madras, Victorian 1845

By William Brownfield

Located in London, GB

They were well known for their high quality earthenware items, and after 1850 also started making bone china. This platter was made of heavy, greyish-looking pottery, possibly some f...

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1840s English Victorian Bone China Used

Materials

Pottery

Minton Porcelain Teacup, Yellow with Hand Painted Flowers, Regency, circa 1825
Minton Porcelain Teacup, Yellow with Hand Painted Flowers, Regency, circa 1825

Minton Porcelain Teacup, Yellow with Hand Painted Flowers, Regency, circa 1825

By Minton

Located in London, GB

They were located in Staffordshire and were known specifically for their wonderfully Fine white bone china and bright colours; there is a colour called "Minton Blue" which is a fresh...

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1820s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Plate, Black & White Pâte-sur-pâte Signed L.Solon, Ca 1880
Minton Porcelain Plate, Black & White Pâte-sur-pâte Signed L.Solon, Ca 1880

Minton Porcelain Plate, Black & White Pâte-sur-pâte Signed L.Solon, Ca 1880

By Minton

Located in London, GB

They were located in Staffordshire and were known specifically for their wonderfully fine white bone china and bright colours; there is a colour called "Minton Blue" which is a fresh...

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1880s English Victorian Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Plate, Blue with Hand Painted Flowers, Regency 1827
Coalport Porcelain Plate, Blue with Hand Painted Flowers, Regency 1827

Coalport Porcelain Plate, Blue with Hand Painted Flowers, Regency 1827

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The plate is potted in heavy, white bone china. The ground colour is what was called "Brunswick blue", which we would now probably call "Royal blue".

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1820s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Two Rockingham Porcelain Pug Dog figures, Regency circa 1835
Pair of Two Rockingham Porcelain Pug Dog figures, Regency circa 1835

Pair of Two Rockingham Porcelain Pug Dog figures, Regency circa 1835

By Rockingham

Located in London, GB

Although the Rockingham pottery started some time in the mid-18th century, when we say "Rockingham" it mostly means the Rockingham pottery as it was run between 1826 and 1842, creati...

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1830s English Rococo Revival Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Coffee Cup and Saucer, Adelaide Shape, circa 1835
Coalport Coffee Cup and Saucer, Adelaide Shape, circa 1835

Coalport Coffee Cup and Saucer, Adelaide Shape, circa 1835

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This cup and saucer were potted in beautifully smooth and very white bone china. The decoration consists of a very simple yet sophisticated band of golden beige, bright blue and gilt...

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1830s English Rococo Revival Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Teacup Trio, White and Floral, Empire Shape, Regency ca 1815
Coalport Porcelain Teacup Trio, White and Floral, Empire Shape, Regency ca 1815

Coalport Porcelain Teacup Trio, White and Floral, Empire Shape, Regency ca 1815

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The trio is made of finely potted and very white bone china. The shape is called "Empire" and looks a bit like the elegant but simple dresses of the ladies at that time.

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1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Dish, Yellow with Birds and Fruits, Regency circa 1825
Coalport Porcelain Dish, Yellow with Birds and Fruits, Regency circa 1825

Coalport Porcelain Dish, Yellow with Birds and Fruits, Regency circa 1825

By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

When Spode brought out their Felspar stone china, which was as hard as bone china without needing the more expensive firing process needed for porcelain, other potteries scrambled to...

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1820s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Teacup, Hockey Stick Moulding Patt. 996, circa 1820
Coalport Teacup, Hockey Stick Moulding Patt. 996, circa 1820

Coalport Teacup, Hockey Stick Moulding Patt. 996, circa 1820

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

When Spode brought out their Felspar stone china, which was as hard as bone china without needing the more expensive firing process needed for porcelain, other potteries scrambled to...

Category

1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Rockingham Porcelain Pug Dog, White, Rococo Revival, circa 1835
Rockingham Porcelain Pug Dog, White, Rococo Revival, circa 1835

Rockingham Porcelain Pug Dog, White, Rococo Revival, circa 1835

By Rockingham

Located in London, GB

Although the Rockingham pottery started some time in the mid-18th century, when we say "Rockingham" it mostly means the Rockingham pottery as it was run between 1826 and 1842, creati...

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1830s English Rococo Revival Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Square Porcelain Dish, Patt. 759 Birds and Flowers, Regency, circa 1815
Coalport Square Porcelain Dish, Patt. 759 Birds and Flowers, Regency, circa 1815

Coalport Square Porcelain Dish, Patt. 759 Birds and Flowers, Regency, circa 1815

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The dish is potted in sturdy bone china with high rims - it would have been part of a large dessert service.

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1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Porcelain Tea Service, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, ca 1785
Derby Porcelain Tea Service, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, ca 1785

Derby Porcelain Tea Service, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, ca 1785

By Derby

Located in London, GB

The service is potted in very fine early porcelain - this is from the period that Derby started adding bone ash to its recipe so there might be some in it, but it is not as white and...

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1780s English George III Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Porcelain Deep Plate, Ages of Man Bat Printed, Georgian, circa 1805
Miles Mason Porcelain Deep Plate, Ages of Man Bat Printed, Georgian, circa 1805

Miles Mason Porcelain Deep Plate, Ages of Man Bat Printed, Georgian, circa 1805

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in London, GB

By the early 1800s, Mason had developed both very strong ironstone, and bone china. Mason copied the Chinese designs he used to import, and became famous for large Chinoiserie dinner...

Category

Early 1800s English George III Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Jade Calligraphy Brushes on Rosewood Stand
Set of Jade Calligraphy Brushes on Rosewood Stand

Set of Jade Calligraphy Brushes on Rosewood Stand

Located in SOMIS, CA

Highly collectible, these brushed are hand made and adorned with jade handle, bone holder and horse hair. They can be used for traditional Chinese paintings or calligraphy besides ma...

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20th Century Chinese Bone China Used

Materials

Jade

Tea Coffee Service Rathbone and Miles Mason, Pagoda Blue and White, 1810-1815
Tea Coffee Service Rathbone and Miles Mason, Pagoda Blue and White, 1810-1815

Tea Coffee Service Rathbone and Miles Mason, Pagoda Blue and White, 1810-1815

By Miles Mason Porcelain, Rathbone

Located in London, GB

By the early 1800s, Mason had developed both very strong ironstone, and bone china. Mason copied the Chinese designs he used to import, and became famous for large Chinoiserie dinner...

Category

1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby Breakfast Tea Set, Imari Pattern, 1899
Royal Crown Derby Breakfast Tea Set, Imari Pattern, 1899

Royal Crown Derby Breakfast Tea Set, Imari Pattern, 1899

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in London, GB

All items are made of the finest bone china. The set is printed with a famous Imari-inspired pattern - one of the many that Royal Crown Derby became famous for.

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1890s English Late Victorian Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Crown Derby Tea Service, "Japan" Imari Pattern, circa 1810
Crown Derby Tea Service, "Japan" Imari Pattern, circa 1810

Crown Derby Tea Service, "Japan" Imari Pattern, circa 1810

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The porcelain looks like it is from the early years of bone china; it is a bit greyish and has blemishes, pointing to an early date when kilns were still imprecise and the recipe of ...

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1810s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Four Jade, Stone and Brass Calligraphy Brushes
Collection of Four Jade, Stone and Brass Calligraphy Brushes

Collection of Four Jade, Stone and Brass Calligraphy Brushes

Located in SOMIS, CA

Three brushes feature bone ferrules and horse hair. They have never been used.

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20th Century Chinese Bone China Used

Materials

Jade, Brass

Coalport Porcelain Dessert Service, Purple Vines, Rams Heads, Regency, ca 1820
Coalport Porcelain Dessert Service, Purple Vines, Rams Heads, Regency, ca 1820

Coalport Porcelain Dessert Service, Purple Vines, Rams Heads, Regency, ca 1820

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This service is beautifully potted in heavy white bone china with very gracious shapes that were difficult to fire and therefore would have made it an expensive service.

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1820s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Dessert Service, Pink with Flowers, Regency 1820-1825
Coalport Porcelain Dessert Service, Pink with Flowers, Regency 1820-1825

Coalport Porcelain Dessert Service, Pink with Flowers, Regency 1820-1825

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This service was potted in heavy bone china in the famous "Union" shape. You can see the moulded details on the handles of the one-handled dishes and the comport: it bears a rose for...

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1820s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Creamware Plate, Brown Tumbledown Dick Patt. 3716, Regency ca 1824
Spode Creamware Plate, Brown Tumbledown Dick Patt. 3716, Regency ca 1824

Spode Creamware Plate, Brown Tumbledown Dick Patt. 3716, Regency ca 1824

By Josiah Spode

Located in London, GB

Around the year 1800 he perfected the bone china recipe that has been used by British potters ever since, and he was also the leading potter behind the technique of transferware, mak...

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1820s English Regency Bone China Used

Materials

Creamware

Bow Complete Set of Porcelain Figures "The Four Elements", Rococo, circa 1765
Bow Complete Set of Porcelain Figures "The Four Elements", Rococo, circa 1765

Bow Complete Set of Porcelain Figures "The Four Elements", Rococo, circa 1765

By Bow Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The Bow Porcelain Factory was one of the first potteries in Britain to make soft paste porcelain, and most probably the very first to use bone ash, which later got perfected by Josia...

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1760s English Rococo Bone China Used

Materials

Porcelain

Mah Jongg Set Chinoiserie Carving
Mah Jongg Set Chinoiserie Carving

Mah Jongg Set Chinoiserie Carving

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Mah Jongg set with colorful Chinese game pieces with deeply carved chinoiserie lacquer panels on each side. The exceptional tiles has a black back. The hardware on this excep...

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Bone China Used

Materials

Bamboo, Bone

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Questions About Bone China Used
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Limoges china is very similar to bone china, but it was not until the late 1700s that the ingredient kaolin, which is integral to bone china, was discovered near Limoges. Therefore, Limoges china made before this point is not truly bone china. Shop an array of authentic Limoges china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wedgwood is bone china. According to its website, bone china is considered one of the most refined and luxurious materials for table use, no matter what the meal or occasion. Wedgwood has a long history of high-quality and luxurious bone china. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic bone china pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term bone china means porcelain dinnerware and serveware made of a mix of bone ash, kaolin clay and feldspathic material. It has a translucent look that works well with highly detailed painted finishes. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of bone china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    It's called bone china because of the materials used to produce it. Bone china contains ash derived from the bones of animals, such as cows. The addition of this ingredient in the clay is what gives bone china its unique creamy color. Explore a collection of bone china from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Whether bone china is still made from bones varies from maker to maker. Many manufacturers continue to produce bone china out of the traditional blend of china stone, china clay and animal bone ash. However, others have switched to synthetic bone ash for producing all or some of their pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of bone china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    A few things account for the difference between bone china and fine china. True bone china contains animal-derived bone ash, while fine china does not. The addition of the bone ash gives bone china a lighter, more delicate feel and a translucent appearance. Fine china, by comparison, is weightier and more opaque. Also, fine china tends to be more economically priced than bone. Explore a variety of china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To identify your bone china mark, try snapping a photograph with your phone or tablet. You can then perform a reverse image search and look for a match. If this proves unsuccessful, type a description of the mark into a search engine and look for the mark in trusted online resources. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer assist you with identification. Explore a wide range of bone china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Whether bone china or porcelain is better is a matter of personal opinion. Fired at a higher temperature, porcelain tends to have a more durable finish, but bone china is less likely to chip and crack. Some people prefer the weighty feel of porcelain. Others find the lighter quality of bone china to be preferable. Both bone china and porcelain can stand the test of time when finely crafted and properly cared for. Shop a wide range of porcelain and bone china tableware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Thomas Frye introduced bone china to England when he began producing pieces at his factory in Bow, East London in 1748. However, the pieces made by Josiah Spode in Stoke-on-Trent starting in 1789 more closely resemble the decorative china that England is best known for. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Most Spode is bone china. During its early decades, Spode was the first to develop a standard formula for the making of bone china, and most of its pieces made after this innovation are examples of bone china. However, particularly early on, Spode did make other types of pottery, such as earthenware. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Spode china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Yes, some bone china is worth something. The maker is one of the biggest contributors to the value of bone china. Pieces from Royal Albert, Wedgwood, Royal Copenhagen, Lenox, Villeroy & Boch, Meissen, Limoges, Lenox and other well-known makers are often in demand among collectors. Type, style, age and condition also impact selling prices, as does whether or not you have a complete set. For assistance evaluating your china, seek a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of bone china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Generally, bone china is more expensive than porcelain. This is largely due to the differences in materials and manufacturing techniques. Keep in mind that some porcelain ware may be pricier than the average bone china due to its rarity, age, maker or other factors. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone china and porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Wedgwood is made with bone china, which is a type of porcelain. The fine bone china brand was founded in England in 1759, and is still considered one of the top porcelain makers of today. You can find antique and contemporary Wedgwood designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bone china is still made in England. As of January 2022, many manufacturers still produced the china in the UK, including Royal Worcester, Spode and Wedgwood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of English bone china from some of the world’s top makers and sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    Yes, some Foley bone china is worth something. Antique pieces produced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries are often sought-after by collectors. These pieces are relatively easy to spot as they usually bear dark green maker's marks, whereas newer china produced by the British maker typically displays blue or brown marks. In addition to age, the type, style and condition will influence the potential selling price of Foley pieces. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide a fair market value for your china. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Foley bone china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Yes, some bone china is worth a lot of money. The maker, age, condition, style and type of china all play a role in determining its value. If you have a bone china collection or a single piece that you wish to know the value of, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Shop a large selection of bone china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some Queen Anne bone china is valuable. How much a particular piece will sell for depends on its pattern, type, age, condition and rarity. Generally, full tea sets tend to fetch the highest prices. To learn how much a particular piece is worth, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate it. Explore a collection of Queen Anne bone china on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, some bone china from England is worth something. Pieces from certain makers are especially of interest to collectors. Among them are Wedgwood, Royal Worcester, Spode, Royal Doulton and Royal Crown Derby. The type, style, age and condition of china will also contribute to its value. To get an expert opinion on the value of your china, consult a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a large selection of English bone china on 1stDibs.