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Collection of Porcelain Cheese Moulds
Located in Brecht, BE
This is a collection of 8 French 18th century porcelain soft cheese moulds, collected by a French
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Antique Late 18th Century French Porcelain

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Porcelain

Collection of Porcelain Cheese Moulds
Collection of Porcelain Cheese Moulds
H 3.55 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
President & Jacqueline Kennedy's Sotheby's Family Homes Estate Catalog c 2005
By Sotheby's
Located in University City, MO
, New York & Virginia Provides a rare glimpse into their personal collection of art, furniture
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20th Century American Collection

Collection of Fourteen Porcelain Plates by Various German Makers
By Dresden Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Collection of fourteen porcelain plates by various German makers German, circa 1900 Measures
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Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of Eight Royal Worcester Ichthyological porcelain plates
By Royal Worcester
Located in London, GB
, diameter 23cm This exceptional collection of porcelain plates are a set of eight marine, 'ichthyological
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Early 20th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

La storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Soup Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “La storia Infinita
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Il Duomo Che Non C'è, Six Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Soup Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “Il Duomo che Non c’e
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Itinerant Ballad Singer figures. Bow porcelain C1748
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
London familiars and sold as pleasure garden mementoes. Provenance: Taylor Collection; Parkside
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Antique 1740s English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual collection of three antique porcelain fairings
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual collection of three antique porcelain fairings consisting of three antique Victorian
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Antique Early 19th Century Porcelain

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Porcelain

Unusual collection of three antique porcelain fairings
Unusual collection of three antique porcelain fairings
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H 3.15 in W 3.75 in D 2.17 in
Antique German KPM porcelain panel of Judith with the Head of Holofernes
By KPM Porcelain
Located in London, GB
beautiful KPM porcelain plaque has been made. The original painting, currently held as part of the
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Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain, Giltwood

Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of Meissen Porcelain Groups depicting "Alexander The Great Concurring India
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Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Parrot
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin 8, IE
animals. Porcelain birds have their origins in the tradition of maintaining collections of living animals
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Antique 19th Century English Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Parrot
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Parrot
H 10.2 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Fluted Dessert Plates, Kakiemon Decoration, Bow Porcelain Factory
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
leaves; a large insect above. Provenance: E&H Manners; Taylor collection.  
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Japonisme Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Le Volte Celesti, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “Le Volte Celesti
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Le Volte Celesti, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “Le Volte Celesti
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Coalport Porcelain Saucers, Beige & Flowers, By Joseph Birbeck, c. 1847
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Coalport Porcelain Saucers, Beige & Flowers, By Joseph Birbeck, c. 1847 Lovely gold painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Porcelain

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Porcelain

Ancient Meissen Pair of Porcelain Sugar Bowls with Flower Knobs, Circa 1760
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, IT
known as the service with “Watteau green figures” (U. Pietch The Dresden Porcelain Collection: China
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Antique 1750s German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Lovely Collection of 3 Antique English Porcelain Pitchers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely collection of 3 antique English porcelain pitchers in varying sizes having gorgeous
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Vintage 1940s English Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of figures: Jupiter and Juno, or Zeus and Hera. Bow Porcelain C1752
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
. Others: pair, Freeman Collection, Plate 199, as 1750-52, formerly the James McG. Stewart Collection
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Antique 1750s English Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

Fortune Teller Figure. Bow Porcelain C1750
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
collection; Simon Spero, London, April 2012. The probable source of the model is a print by Pierie
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

Punch Powl, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rather splendid punch bowl from the Bow Porcelain Factory, enameled with flowers and insects in
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Punch Powl, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755
Punch Powl, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755
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H 3.25 in Dm 8.75 in
Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Teapot
By Doccia Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain teapot. By Doccia Porcelain Manufactory circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

Dessert Plate, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1759
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
). Provenance: Taylor Collection; Albert Amor, London, 1999; the Yarbrough Collection #55; the Toppin Collection
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Egg Cup, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1752
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
but partially wiped. Provenance: Taylor Collection; Parkside Antiques Melbourne; Stephens
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Collection of Mario Buatta Pair 18th Century Ludwigsburg Dishes Hand Painted
By Ludwigsburg Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta Mario loved flowers, and he loved beautifully
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Antique Late 18th Century German Romantic Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
From a collection of white and blanc de chine figures we are pleased to offer this fine German
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure
Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure
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H 4.34 in W 2.96 in D 2.76 in
Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
From a collection of white and blanc de chine figures we are pleased to offer this fine German
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure
Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure
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H 8.47 in Dm 3.15 in
Dated Crowther Plate, Bow Porcelain Factory, 1770
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
translucency. W. 8.4 in (21.3 cm). Provenance: Taylor Collection; Winifred Williams, UK, 1980. Robert
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Antique 1770s English Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Cup & Saucer
By Doccia Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is, A fine antique topographical porcelain cup & saucer. By
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Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

Dessert Plate, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1760
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
). Provenance: Taylor Collection; Parkside Antiques, Melbourne, 1981.
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Coffee Pot, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1767
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
: Taylor Collection; Bonhams, London, 2011. Another, with variations in placement of borders, and with
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Il Duomo Che Non C'è, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “Il Duomo che Non c’e
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Il Duomo Che Non C'è, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “Il Duomo che Non c’e
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture. A Meissen porcelain reticulated
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Imari Porcelain Bottle Vase, Part of a large collection of Imari.
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Imari Porcelain bottle vase. Very nicely done with great detail and three dimensional areas
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Antique 19th Century Porcelain

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Porcelain

Collection of Five Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowls, Hand Painted
Located in Miami, FL
Collection of five matching 20th century Japanese porcelain bowls, hand painted with delicate
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20th Century Japanese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard. 19th century German Bellarmine
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Renaissance Porcelain

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Pewter

Tankard with Printed Decoration, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1758
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
. Transfer printing on bow porcelain is very rare. Prov: Taylor Coll; Winifred Williams, UK, 1967; the
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

Sparrow-Beaked Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1763
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Collection; John Wilson Antiques 2008. Catalogue Entry: Of small pear shape on a high footrim; sparrow
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Italian Doccia Topographical Porcelain Neoclassical Cup and Saucer
By Doccia Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collection No. C. 18208A-1919 for a comparison (and an extensive note of Doccia topographical porcelains
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

Figure: Running Girl, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1756
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
intended to be a dancer. Prov: Taylor Collection; Stockspring Antiques 1998; . Elizabeth D. and Max Hess
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Chocolate/Coffee Pot
By Doccia Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain coffee or chocolate pot. By the Doccia porcelain
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

Plate Disheveled Birds, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1767
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
, probably outside decorated. Prov: Taylor Collection; Pat Daniels 1997.  
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Hand Painted Porcelain Large Platter ~ 13.5”
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage Meissen “Blue Onion” hand painted porcelain platter is a stunning addition to any
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

German Fürstenberg Porcelain Coffee pot and lidded Sugar bowl
By Furstenberg Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
German Fürstenberg Porcelain Coffee pot and lidded Sugar bowl German Fürstenberg Porcelain set
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20th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Porcelain ‘Water’ Ewer from the ‘Elements’ Series by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Large porcelain ‘Water’ ewer from the ‘Elements’ series by Meissen German, 19th Century Height
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Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

La storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Tea Cups with Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “La storia Infinita
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Derby Porcelain Botanical Dessert Plate Pattern 216 with Chalcedonian Lily
By Derby Porcelain
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
' tome "A collection of Flowers". This was a more naturalistic style than that observed in Curtis
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Derby Porcelain Botanical Dessert Plate Pattern 216 with Babiana Stricta
By Derby Porcelain
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
' tome "A collection of Flowers". This was a more naturalistic style than that observed in Curtis
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Porcelain

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Porcelain

La Storia Infinita, Six Contemporary Decorated Coffee Cups with Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tour by Vito Nesta, this unique collections of porcelains and fabrics were born. “La storia Infinita
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Derby Porcelain Botanical Dessert Plate Pattern 216 with Rose Mallow
By Derby Porcelain
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
' tome "A collection of Flowers". This was a more naturalistic style than that observed in Curtis
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chocolate Pot, Kakiemon Decoration, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
decoration after the Kakiemon. Provenance: Christie’s Melbourne; Taylor Collection.  
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Japonisme Porcelain

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Porcelain

Coffee Can Blue and White "Peony & Bamboo" Bow Porcelain, circa 1754
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
porcelain decoration. Peonies, also known as the "king of flowers," are often depicted in Chinese art as a
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Baluster Mug, Kakiemon Decoration, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1753
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
; Taylor collection.  
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Japonisme Porcelain

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Porcelain

Coffee Can, Blue and White "Swans & Pagoda", Bow Porcelain, circa 1765
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
porcelain. Of the 12 coffee cups in the Taylor collection, this is the only example. Prov: Taylor
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Mid-19thCentury Golden Porcelain Covered Cup Multicolors Flower Drawings
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a small Meissen masterpiece of craftsmanship: the fine porcelain is designed with floral
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Cauldron Salt Cellar, in the White, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1752
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
porcelain. Provenance: Taylor collection.
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

Cherub Candlestick, in the White, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1750
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
sconce. Provenance: Taylor Collection, Christie’s.     
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

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Porcelain

Collection of 12 Fine Handmade Porcelain Bouquets, Months of the Year
By John Aynsley
Located in Bochum, NRW
A rare collection "The twelve months of the year" realized in fine porcelain, depicting flowers
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Historical Porcelain Vases from the Italian Nicasio Collection
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of Historical Porcelain Vases from the Italian Nicasio Collection. Pair of splendid
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Gold

Blue and White Sauce Boat, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1751
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
: Taylor Collection; The Crane Collection (Bonhams) Catalogue Entry: Sauceboat, circa 1750-1752: Of
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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Porcelain

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A piece of collections of porcelain can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $670, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.
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    Hirado porcelain or Hirado ware is made in Japan. Most often it’s made in Makawachi so you will hear it referred to as Mikawachi ware at times. A sometsuke underglaze of cobalt and white is most popular as it highlights the fine grain of the porcelain and the complicated details and elaborate openwork. Shop a collection of Hirado ware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A porcelain socket is a socket made of porcelain. It can endure higher temperatures when compared to other materials. If the light is outside or hangs with a bulb facing down, a porcelain socket is the best recommended. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage porcelain socket lamps.
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    Porcelain signs are thin metal sheets bonded with durable glass coating at a high temperature. It is further coated with enamel for protection. Because of its multi-layer coating, these signs are thicker than painted metal signs. Visit 1stDibs for a collection of porcelain signs.
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    A porcelain vase is a vessel made out of vitrified pottery. Porcelain is a semi-translucent white color and has a smooth, sleek texture. Traditionally, people use porcelain vases to hold fresh, dried and silk flower arrangements, but you can also display them empty as decorative accents. Find a range of antique and vintage porcelain vases on 1stDibs.
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    Feldspar porcelain is a type of ceramic made from a blend of kaolin clay and the mineral feldspar. The mix of ores gives the porcelain a translucent gray-blue appearance. Rorstrand is known for producing feldspar porcelain décor. On 1stDibs, shop a range of feldspar porcelain decorative objects.
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    Porcelain is made up of kaolin, feldspar, quartz, and clay. It is created using a two-ore firing process.
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    Most porcelain contains a mixture of silica, clays, feldspar and kaolin. In the case of bone china, bone ash is also included. Porcelain is a ceramic and is made like all others by mixing clay with additives, shaping it and then firing it in a kiln. Where porcelain differs is the ingredient mixture, often containing kaolin and the fact that it’s fired at a hotter temperature. Shop a range of antique and vintage porcelain on 1stDibs.
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