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Davenport Flying Bird China

Fifteen Flying Bird Soup or Pasta Dishes Made by Davenport England Circa
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of fifteen Flying Bird soup or pasta dishes has everything you want in a colorful pattern
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Antique 1840s English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Side Plate Ironstone Hand Painted Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1820
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
well potted and hand painted, probably over a blue printed outline, in Davenport's a bold Flying Bird
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

Large Soup Tureen in Flying Bird Pattern England Circa 1840
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
The Davenport Flying Bird pattern has been highly sought after since 1813 when it was first
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Soup Tureens

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Ironstone

Pair of Sauce Tureens Flying Bird Pattern England Circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
The Davenport flying bird pattern has been much sought after since it was first made in England
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Soup Tureens

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Ironstone

Dinner and Side Plate English Ironstone in Flying Bird Ptn, 19th Century
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
is Davenport's Flying Bird pattern number 6 which is very similar to the Flying Bird pattern on the
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Coalport Porcelain Plate, New Embossed Relief Moulded with Birds, Regency ca1815
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
moulded in the "New Embossed" shape and has a fabulous pattern in cobalt blue, gilt and beautiful birds
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Pair of Coalport Porcelain Oval Dishes, Flowers & Birds Patt.759, Regency ca1815
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
the famous and very wonderful bird pattern with the number 759. Panels with stunning hand painted
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Antique 1810s English Regency Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Plate, Putti and Rabbit Scene by A. Boullemier, circa 1885
By Minton, Antonin Boullemier
Located in London, GB
artist Antonin Boullemier. The plate has an image of three putti who are shooting birds, while a rabbit
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Plate, Sea Shells by W. Mussill, Victorian, 1891
By Minton
Located in London, GB
would have belonged to a large dessert service. Minton was one of the pioneers of English china
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

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Georgian Mason's Ironstone Side Plate in Heavily Floral Japan Ptn, Circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Ironstone pottery small side plate, made by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England and are decorated in the Heavily Floral Japan pattern, fully...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish in Oriental Pheasant Pattern, Ca 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative serving dish or tray by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England in the Oriental Pheasant pattern, dating to the very early period of Mason's ironstone, circa...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

Limoges Porcelain Set of 12 Dinner Plates with Gilt Edges and Monogramme
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A set of 12 stylish dinner plates in delicate white Limoges porcelain, each piece edged with a fine rim of gilt, and bearing the elaborately formed monogramme 'DP'. Dating from the l...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
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Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates

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Gold

Limoges Porcelain Set of 50 Piece Dinner Service with Gilt Edges and Monogramme
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb 50-piece dinner service in delicate white Limoges porcelain, each piece edged with a fine rim of gilt, and bearing the elaborately formed monogramme 'DP'. Lids and handles a...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Floren...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Early Mason's Ironstone Side Plate in Oriental Pheasant Pattern, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Side Plate by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England in the Oriental Pheasant pattern, dating to the early period of Mason's ironstone, circa 1818. The p...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

12 Coalport for Tiffany 1899 Gold, Ivory and Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates
By Coalport for Tiffany
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A set of 12 rare Coalport, made for Tiffany and Co. dinner plates featuring six alternating reserves of two colors of cobalt blue enamel with profuse raised paste gold overlay. The p...
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Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Lovely Set of Fourteen Early 20th Century English Royal Doulton Bread Plates
By Royal Doulton
Located in New York, NY
A lovely set of fourteen early 20th century English Royal Doulton bread plates Finely decorated with raised gold. Stamped Royal Doulton England and Gilman Collamore & Co. on th...
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Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Porcelain

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Porcelain

Georgian PAIR of Mason's Ironstone Tea Plates Basket Japan Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good early pair of Mason's Ironstone pottery tea plates, hand painted in the very decorative Basket Japan pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordsh...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

Spode Creamware Dessert Service, Avocado Green, Chinoiserie, Regency, 1814
By Spode
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Spode creamware dessert service made in 1814, which was the Regency era. The service is decorated in a printed and hand-colored Chinoiserie design on an avocado g...
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Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain

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Creamware

Georgian Ironstone Platter or Drainer Plate by Hicks Meigh & Johnson, Circa 1830
By Hicks Meigh and Johnson 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good rounded oval ironstone (stone china) drainer plate, Circa 1830, which we attribute to the factory of Hicks, Meigh and Johnson of Shelton, Staffordshire Potteries, Engl...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Dish or Plate in Bamboo & Basket Pattern, circa 1817
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative dish or plate by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England in the Bamboo and Basket pattern, dating to the early 19th century, Georgian period, circa 1813-1820...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

French Set of Twelve Hand Painted Ironstone Dinner Plates by Hippolyte Boulenger
By Hippolyte Boulenger 1, Roscoff
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous set of twelve antique French ironstone ('Terre de Fer') dinner plates, featuring a wonderful hand-painted transferware decor of blue and white wildflowers. In very good, v...
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Early 20th Century French Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Early Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate Flying Bird Ptn Retailers mark, circa 1825
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a late Georgian Ironstone dinner plate in the distinctive flying bird pattern, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early 19th century, circa 182...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

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Davenport Stone China Meat Platter with Drain Plate
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Davenport stone China meat platter with drain plate. "Flying Bird" pattern.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Stoneware

Pair Flying Bird Pattern Rectangular Dishes
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of dishes in the gorgeous Flying Bird pattern was made by Davenport in England circa 1840
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ironstone

Set of Twelve Antique Dishes Flying Bird Pattern
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
The flying bird pattern features a longtailed bird in flight above a flower filled garden. It is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Davenport Porcelain Plate / Stand, White with Sèvres Style Birds, 1830-1837
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful tureen stand or big plate made by Davenport between 1830 and 1837. The stand
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Antique 1830s English Regency Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Rare Coalport Teacup, Orange Ground with Birds, circa 1805
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Spode, Davenport and Minton, and came out with many innovative designs. When we say "Coalport" we
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Dessert Plate, Humming Bird by John Randall, circa 1870
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
1800s, and this meant that china from that period can have some firing specks from flying particles
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, Birds and Flowers, Regency 1815-1820
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
and very wonderful bird pattern with the number 759. Panels with stunning hand painted birds are set
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Antique 1810s English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

John Rose Coalport Plate, Sèvres Style Birds and Flowers, circa 1815
By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
superbly painted birds and flowers set in panels, all in very bright colors. Coalport was one of the
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Antique 1810s English Regency Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Dessert Service, Named Birds by Joseph Smith, Victorian 1851
By Minton
Located in London, GB
one of the pioneers of English china production alongside other great potters such as Spode, Davenport
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Coalport Small Porcelain Plate, Humming Birds by John Randall, circa 1865
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
the 1800s, and this meant that china from that period can have some firing specks from flying
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Trinket Box, Japonism, Birds by John Randall, 1865-1870
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
painted with birds on their nest by the famous porcelain bird painter John Randall, and it is an
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Drabware Shell Dish with Bird After Bewick, Beige, Ochre, Regency 1808
By Wedgwood
Located in London, GB
beige ground and is painted with a bird in iron red. Ridgway was one of the pioneers of English china
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Serving Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Pearlware Beige Shell Dish with Bird Attributed to Wedgwood, Regency, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in London, GB
a beautiful beige ground and is painted with a bird in iron red. Wedgwood is one of the original
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Antique 1820s English Regency Serving Bowls

Materials

Pearlware

Minton Set of Six Plates, White with Essex Birds, Aesthetic Movement 1888
By Minton
Located in London, GB
ground with a simple gilt rim and they are painted with the "Essex Birds" pattern, which was first
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Square Porcelain Dish, Cobalt Blue, Birds and Flowers, Regency ca 1815
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
very wonderful bird pattern with the number 759. Panels with stunning hand painted birds are set in a
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Antique 1810s English Regency Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue and Birds Patt. 759, Regency ca 1815
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
meant that china from that period can have some firing specks from flying particles. British makers were
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Antique 1810s English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Plate Coalport, Cobalt Blue and Birds Patt. 759, Regency ca 1815
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
wonderful bird pattern with the number 759. Panels with stunning hand painted birds are set in a cobalt blue
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Antique 1810s English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Plate Coalport, Birds, Flowers, Cobalt Blue Patt. 759, Regency ca 1815
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
wonderful bird pattern with the number 759. Panels with stunning hand painted birds are set in a cobalt blue
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Antique 1810s English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Thomas Rose Teacup, Red Orange Peonies Willow & Birds, Georgian Ca 1805
By Thomas Rose, Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
this meant that china from that period can have some firing specks from flying particles. British
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Comport and Plate, Birds by John Randall, Victorian 1865-1870
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
china from that period can have some firing specks from flying particles. British makers were also known
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

John Rose Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Red Japan Imari with Birds, Regency, 1815
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
worked alongside other great potters such as Spode, Davenport and Minton, and came out with many
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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Birds Patt. 759, Regency c 1815
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
very wonderful bird pattern with the number 759. Panels with stunning hand painted birds are set in a
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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Coalport Porcelain Letter Racks, Cobalt Blue, Birds and Flowers, ca 1815
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
sturdy bone china with elegantly moulded foliage and shark teeth rims. There are stunning birds and
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Antique 1810s English Regency Wall Brackets

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Porcelain

Set of 4 John Rose Coalport Plates, Cobalt Blue, Birds, Flowers, circa 1805
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
. The plates have a cobalt blue ground, beautiful gilding and stunning reserves with hand painted birds
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Set of 2 Small Plates, Humming Birds by John Randall, circa 1865
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
beautiful humming birds and butterflies by the famous porcelain artist John Randall. I am also able to
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Plate, Hot Pink with Birds and Fish, Raised Gilt, ca 1870
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
plate has a beautiful hot pink ground, raised gilt decorations and three panels with birds and fish
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Minton Garniture Decorated and Signed by Antonin Boullemier, 1891
By Minton
Located in London, GB
china production alongside other great potters such as Spode, Davenport, Ridgway, Coalport and others
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Garniture

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Porcelain

Porcelain Plate, Minton, Sea Shells by W. Mussill, Victorian, 1891
By Minton
Located in London, GB
would have belonged to a large dessert service. Minton was one of the pioneers of English China
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Coalport Set of 2 Small Plates, Parrots by John Randall, circa 1865
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
this meant that china from that period can have some firing specks from flying particles. British
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Plate, Coral Scene by W. Mussill, Pierced Greek Border, 1873
By Minton
Located in London, GB
the centre. Minton was one of the pioneers of English china production alongside other great
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Bottle Vase, Turquoise, Flowers by William Cook, circa 1855
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
coal in the 1800s, and this meant that china from that period can have some firing specks from flying
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Vases

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Porcelain

Minton Set of 4 Porcelain Plates in Italianate Gilt Frames, a. Boullemier, 1882
By Minton
Located in London, GB
frames with velvet cartouches. Minton was one of the pioneers of English china production alongside
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Paintings

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Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Vase, Sublime Flowers by William Cooke, 1851-1861
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
great potters such as Spode, Davenport and Minton, and came out with many innovative designs. When we
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Davenport Platter Ironstone Hand Painted Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, probably over a blue printed outline, in Davenport's a bold Flying Bird pattern No. 6, with enamels of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Platter Ironstone Hand Painted Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
painted, probably over a blue printed outline, in Davenport's a bold Flying Bird pattern No. 6, with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Platter, Ironstone Hand Painted Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1820
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, probably over a blue printed outline, in Davenport's a bold Flying Bird pattern No. 6, with enamels of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter in the Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1820
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, probably over a blue printed outline, in Davenport's a bold Flying Bird pattern No. 6, with enamels of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Soup Bowl or Plate Ironstone in Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
is well potted and hand painted, probably over a blue printed outline, in Davenport's bold Flying
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

Set of Six Georgian Davenport Dinner Plates Ironstone Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
plates are well potted and hand painted, probably over a blue printed outline, in Davenport's bold Flying
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

Set of Six Georgian Davenport Desert Plates Ironstone Flying Bird Ptn circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
plates are well potted and hand painted, probably over a blue printed outline, in Davenport's bold Flying
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

Large Soup Tureen Flying Bird Pattern Made in England Circa 1815 by Davenport
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
The Davenport flying bird pattern has been much sought after since it was first made in England
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Antique Early 19th Century Soup Tureens

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Ironstone

Davenport Porcelain Plate, Green with Rose and Sèvres Bird, ca 1830
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
similar plate or stand in white, also with Sèvres birds, please see separate listing. Davenport was one
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Antique 1830s English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Dish, Yellow with Birds and Fruits, Regency circa 1825
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
decoration on the dish is a clear Chinese-inspired bird perched on a large vase with fruits; the birds in the
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Antique 1820s English Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Square Porcelain Dish, Patt. 759 Birds and Flowers, Regency, circa 1815
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
very wonderful bird pattern with the number 759. Panels with stunning hand painted birds are set in a
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Antique 1810s English Regency Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport John Rose Dessert Plate, Japan Pattern with Birds, Regency, ca 1805
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
a beautiful "Japan" pattern with birds. I also have a milk jug available, made by Thomas Rose at
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Tableware

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Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Plate, Maroon Pierced Rim and Falcon by John Randall, 1849
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
china from that period can have some firing specks from flying particles. British makers were also known
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

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Davenport Flying Bird China For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of davenport flying bird china available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and ironstone. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of davenport flying bird china you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of davenport flying bird china, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of davenport flying bird china over the years, but those crafted by Davenport Porcelain, Coalport Porcelain and Minton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Davenport Flying Bird China?

A piece of davenport flying bird china can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $725, while the lowest priced sells for $246 and the highest can go for as much as $11,000.

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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