Is bone china from England worth anything?

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.

Is Limoges china bone china?

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.

What does bone china mean?

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.

Why is it called bone china?

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.

Is Wedgwood bone china?

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.

Is bone china still made from bones?

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.

What is the difference between bone china and fine china?

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.

Which is more expensive: bone china or porcelain?

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.

Is Wedgwood bone china or porcelain?

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.

How do I identify my bone china mark?

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.

Which is better: bone china or porcelain?

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.

Who introduced bone china to England?

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.

Is Spode bone china or porcelain?

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.

Is bone china worth anything?

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.

Is Foley bone china worth anything?

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.

Is bone china worth a lot of money?

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.

Is Queen Anne bone china valuable?

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.

Is any bone china still made in England?

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.

English Bone China

English Porcelain Figurines

Chinese Crown

Royal Crown Derby Old Imari

Aynsley China

Royal Seal

Spode China

Victorian China Porcelain

Old Chinese Ceramics

Royal Albert English Bone China Plater

$195

H 1 in W 15 in D 12 in

Royal Albert English Bone China Plater

Located in Malibu, CA

Vintage Royal Albert classic English bone china white platter with scalloped edge. No chips, cracks

Category

20th Century British British Colonial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Aynsley Mid-Century English Bone China Centerpiece Bowl with Floral Decoration

$425

H 5.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Aynsley Mid-Century English Bone China Centerpiece Bowl with Floral Decoration

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century English bone china square form, footed bowl with scalloped corners and textured gilt

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Bone

Aynsley Mid-Century English Bone China Centerpiece Bowl with Floral Decoration

$425

H 5.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Aynsley Mid-Century English Bone China Centerpiece Bowl with Floral Decoration

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century English bone china square form, footed bowl with scalloped corners and textured gilt

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Aynsley Fine English Bone China Small Serving Bowl

$85

H 2 in Dm 4 in

Vintage Aynsley Fine English Bone China Small Serving Bowl

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

England. Circa 1970. Marked Aynsley 1775 Made in England Fine English Bone China. Pembroke reproduction

Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

1st Quarter 19th Century English Bone China Handled Basket

$295

H 4.25 in W 4.19 in D 4.32 in

1st Quarter 19th Century English Bone China Handled Basket

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1st quarter 19th century English bone china handled basket. Elegant with pâte-sur-pâte band of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets

$240 / set

H 2.25 in Dm 3.5 in

Pair of Antique 1890 English Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Sets

Located in Sheffield, MA

Victorian 1890 English bone china cup and saucer sets. The sets are embellished in a royal purple with some

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Afternoon Tea Set, English, Bone China, Cup & Saucer, Plate, Victorian

$436Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.56 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Antique Afternoon Tea Set, English, Bone China, Cup & Saucer, Plate, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique two-person afternoon tea set. An English, bone China cup and saucer, sandwich

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Angela WakefieldStill Life Painting of English Bone China Tea Cup & Biscuit by British Artist, 2019

$1,352Sale Price|46% Off

H 16 in W 16 in D 1.75 in

Still Life Painting of English Bone China Tea Cup & Biscuit by British Artist

By Angela Wakefield

Located in Preston, GB

Still Life Painting of English Bone China Tea Cup, Saucer & Biscuit by Contemporary British Artist

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Paint, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Board

28-Piece Wild Bros (JWS) English bone china Tea Set, 1910

$1,718Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in

28-Piece Wild Bros (JWS) English bone china Tea Set, 1910

By Salisbury Artisans

Located in Worcester Park, GB

early 20th-century English fine bone china. Each piece is richly decorated with a hand-painted floral

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

English Bone China Hand Painted & Signed Tea Set for Six with Teapot

$103Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

English Bone China Hand Painted & Signed Tea Set for Six with Teapot

Located in Leicester, GB

A beautiful midcentury English tea set by Tuscan Fine Bone China Made in England This tea set has

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Albert Bone China Serving Platter

$225

H 1.25 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in

Royal Albert Bone China Serving Platter

By Royal Albert

Located in Bradenton, FL

An English Bone China serving platter, produced by Royal Albert in the 1980's in their Hidden

Category

Vintage 1980s English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Spectacular Copeland Spode Chelsea Fantasy Bird Bone China Figurine c 1915-20

$2,311

H 9.5 in Dm 6 in

Spectacular Copeland Spode Chelsea Fantasy Bird Bone China Figurine c 1915-20

By Copeland Spode

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

originals The artist had free range regarding colours - resulting in this fantastic piece English Bone China

Category

Early 20th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Set 3 Antique English Copeland Spode Chelsea Fantasy Bird Plates, circa 1910

$1,080 / set

H 0.99 in Dm 9.06 in

Set 3 Antique English Copeland Spode Chelsea Fantasy Bird Plates, circa 1910

By Copeland Spode

Located in London, GB

Set 3 Antique English copeland spode chelsea fantasy bird plates circa 1910. English Bone China

Category

Vintage 1910s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

44-Piece Royal Tuscan Gold and White Bone China Coffee & Tea Service

$1,540 / set

44-Piece Royal Tuscan Gold and White Bone China Coffee & Tea Service

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

English fine bone china is celebrated. Produced in England, the set features a crisp white porcelain body

Category

20th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Tuscan, England. Seven plates in light pink porcelain with a wavy edge.

$240 / set

H 0.79 in Dm 5.91 in

Tuscan, England. Seven plates in light pink porcelain with a wavy edge.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Tuscan, England. Seven plates in light pink porcelain with a wavy edge. Fine English bone China

Category

Vintage 1930s British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Set Vintage Tuscan England Bone China Pale Pink Enamel Gold Plate 1960s

$207 / set

H 1.58 in Dm 4.53 in

Coffee Set Vintage Tuscan England Bone China Pale Pink Enamel Gold Plate 1960s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Elegant six-piece coffee set, crafted from pristine English bone china. Each piece showcases the

Category

Vintage 1960s British Tea Sets

Materials

Bone

87 Piece Vintage Royal Albert Bone China Old Country Roses, circa 1960s

$2,719 / set

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

87 Piece Vintage Royal Albert Bone China Old Country Roses, circa 1960s

By Royal Albert

Located in Pulborough, GB

set. Royal Albert has been creating the finest English bone china since 1906 and is synonymous

Category

20th Century British Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bone

Tuscan, England, Five-Person Coffee Service in Pink Porcelain

$360 / set

H 2.37 in Dm 2.37 in

Tuscan, England, Five-Person Coffee Service in Pink Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bone China. Approx. 1930s/1940s. In perfect condition. Marked. Cup: H 6.5 x D 6.0 (without handle

Category

Vintage 1930s British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tuscan, England, Coffee Service in Pink Porcelain with Gold Decoration

$360 / set

H 8.67 in Dm 7.49 in

Tuscan, England, Coffee Service in Pink Porcelain with Gold Decoration

Located in København, Copenhagen

, creamer and sugar bowl. Fine English Bone China. Approx. 1930/40s. In perfect condition. Marked

Category

Vintage 1930s British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Bone China 'Egyptomania' Pattern No. 135 Dinner Plate

$695

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

Ridgway Bone China 'Egyptomania' Pattern No. 135 Dinner Plate

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine English bone china dinner sized plate. By Ridgway. In the No. 135 'Egyptomania' pattern

Category

20th Century English Egyptian Revival Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

1894 Mikado Porcelain, Bone China, Blue White Gild border Set of 4 Dinner Plates

$587Sale Price|20% Off

Dm 9.5 in

1894 Mikado Porcelain, Bone China, Blue White Gild border Set of 4 Dinner Plates

Located in Worcester Park, GB

, inspired by a rice paper drawing from the Far East. It is made from fine English Bone China and features

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Paragon "Rockingham" Hand-Painted Bone China Creamer

$348Sale Price|20% Off

Paragon "Rockingham" Hand-Painted Bone China Creamer

By Paragon

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This charming bone china creamer by Paragon is a beautiful example of English porcelain artistry

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Ruby Wedgwood Ordinary Lustre, Butterfly York Cup by Daisy Makeig-Jones, c1925

$1,291

H 2 in Dm 3.75 in

Ruby Wedgwood Ordinary Lustre, Butterfly York Cup by Daisy Makeig-Jones, c1925

By Daisy Makeig-Jones

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

and decorative gilding and banding adorn the exterior. English Bone China Circa 1925 Stamped with the

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Aynsley England Leighton Cobalt Set of 4 Porcelain Cups, Saucers, and Plates

$300Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.63 in Dm 6.25 in

Aynsley England Leighton Cobalt Set of 4 Porcelain Cups, Saucers, and Plates

By John Aynsley

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

of cobalt blue, mocha brown, and gold looks classic and elegant on semi-translucent English bone

Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Pair of Royal Worcester Blanc de Chine Salt Cellars, Model 349, England, 1962–63

$320Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in

Pair of Royal Worcester Blanc de Chine Salt Cellars, Model 349, England, 1962–63

Located in Worcester, GB

delicate modelling to the facial features and marine tails. Both pieces are produced in fine English bone

Category

Mid-20th Century British Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Grafton 'Malvern' Bone China Dinner Plate with Gilt Trim Set of 8

$3,556Sale Price / set|20% Off

Dm 10.5 in

Royal Grafton 'Malvern' Bone China Dinner Plate with Gilt Trim Set of 8

Located in Worcester Park, GB

fine scalloped edge and delicate gold gilt trim. Crafted in fine English bone china, the plate

Category

Early 20th Century English Romantic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Doulton Porcelain Bowl Designed by Andrew Wyeth England 1973

$1,650

H 5.75 in Dm 12.75 in

Royal Doulton Porcelain Bowl Designed by Andrew Wyeth England 1973

By Royal Doulton, Andrew Wyeth

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

English bone China. The bowl was made for Andrew Wyeth by Royal Doulton of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Porcelain Chinoiserie Plates with the Boy and Buffalo Pattern

$2,000 / set

H 1.25 in Dm 8.75 in

Miles Mason Porcelain Chinoiserie Plates with the Boy and Buffalo Pattern

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

, Staffordshire, England, Circa 1805 This beautiful and rare pair of English bone china plates represents a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Green Gold Gilt Porcelain 15 piece Wedgwood fruit desert service, 1920, W1505mrk

$2,849Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in

Green Gold Gilt Porcelain 15 piece Wedgwood fruit desert service, 1920, W1505mrk

By Wedgewood

Located in Worcester Park, GB

English bone china by Wedgwood, dating to the mid-1920s and produced in England. This desert service

Category

Vintage 1920s Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

English Spode Bone China Pyramid, Gilded Imari Paperweight

$435

H 4 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

English Spode Bone China Pyramid, Gilded Imari Paperweight

By Spode

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

A collector's quality bone china paperweight from Spode, England Exquisite gilding and floral

Category

Early 2000s English High Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Wild Rose And Tile, English Spode Bone China Paperweight

$394

H 4 in W 2.5 in D 2 in

Wild Rose And Tile, English Spode Bone China Paperweight

By Spode

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Wild blue and red roses, amid foliage motifs decoration on stylised tile ground Delightful bone

Category

Early 2000s English High Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

English Minton Ancestral Bone China Floral Saucer or Trinket Dish, England

$75

H 1 in Dm 5.75 in

English Minton Ancestral Bone China Floral Saucer or Trinket Dish, England

By Minton

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful bone china saucer or trinket dish in Minton's "Ancestral" pattern. With scalloped edges

Category

Vintage 1930s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Imperial Royal Doulton Bone China Saucer with Floral and Gold Design, England

$150

H 0.75 in Dm 5.75 in

Imperial Royal Doulton Bone China Saucer with Floral and Gold Design, England

By Royal Daulton

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

crown accented with a lion. Made in England, Imperial Doulton. English Fine Bone China Salisbury

Category

Vintage 1980s English Late Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Bone China Royal Doulton Rhodes Saucer with Pink and Blue Shell Design, England

$220

H 0.75 in Dm 5.75 in

Bone China Royal Doulton Rhodes Saucer with Pink and Blue Shell Design, England

By Royal Daulton

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

crown with lion: Made in England Royal Doulton England English Fine Bone China Rhodes H. 5099

Category

Vintage 1980s English Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Gold

English Adderley Ware Porcelain Plates, Pair

$675 / set

H 0.88 in Dm 8.5 in

English Adderley Ware Porcelain Plates, Pair

By Adderley Ware

Located in New York, NY

A pair of English fine bone china porcelain plates with a beautiful floral botanical center design

Category

Early 20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

English Wedgwood Tea Set Etruscan Empire Creamware Porcelain Turquoise 15 pcs

$1,015 / set

H 9 in W 4.7 in D 4.7 in

English Wedgwood Tea Set Etruscan Empire Creamware Porcelain Turquoise 15 pcs

By Dresden Porcelain, Furstenberg Porcelain, Royal Albert, Wedgwood

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Beautiful English porcelain - Wedgwood Bone China Tea Set Decorated in the coveted Etruscan Empire

Category

20th Century English Classical Roman Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

David HockneyThe Rake's Progress - new ceramic plate in bespoke box designed by Hockney in UK, 2020

$1,500

H 8 in W 8 in

The Rake's Progress - new ceramic plate in bespoke box designed by Hockney in UK

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

features the exquisite cross hatched design, crafted by hand from English Fine Bone China and finished with

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Platinum

1950s Dorothy Doughty Royal Worcester Magnolia Warbler

$4,500 / set

H 16 in W 14 in D 19 in

1950s Dorothy Doughty Royal Worcester Magnolia Warbler

Located in Dallas, TX

A Limited Edition, hand painted, English fine bone china pair of Royal Worcester Magnolia Warblers

Category

Vintage 1950s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1950s, Royal Worcester Magnolia Warbler

$4,500 / set

H 14 in W 16 in D 19 in

1950s, Royal Worcester Magnolia Warbler

By Royal Worcester

Located in Dallas, TX

A Limited Edition, hand painted, English fine bone china pair of Royal Worcester Magnolia Warblers

Category

Vintage 1950s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand

$1,934

H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 7.49 in

Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in London, GB

century Rörstrand was making English-style earthenware, bone china, porcelain, ironstone china, and

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

English Porcelain Jewelry Dish with Fruit Design by Hammersley

$275

H 0.63 in W 4 in D 3 in

English Porcelain Jewelry Dish with Fruit Design by Hammersley

By Hammersley

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful English fine bone china porcelain octagonal trinket or jewelry dish with fruit design

Category

20th Century English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Recent Sales

English Porcelain Classical Vase with Flower Panels, Claret Ground, c. 1825

Unavailable

H 8.47 in Dm 5.52 in

English Porcelain Classical Vase with Flower Panels, Claret Ground, c. 1825

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Geelong, Victoria

English bone china urn, the form taken from a Greek neck-amphora, the gilt handle terminals with

Category

Antique 1820s English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Potpourri Basket Painted with Roses, Attr. Davenport, c. 1830

Unavailable

H 4.73 in Dm 4.34 in

Porcelain Potpourri Basket Painted with Roses, Attr. Davenport, c. 1830

Located in Geelong, Victoria

English bone china potpurri basket and pierced cover, decorated with wide bands of roseheads and

Category

Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Porcelain Cabaret Set by T Ford Moulded with Baskets and Chinamen, circa 1875

Unavailable

H 12.6 in Dm 11.23 in

Porcelain Cabaret Set by T Ford Moulded with Baskets and Chinamen, circa 1875

Located in Geelong, Victoria

English bone China cabaret set in the chinoiserie manner, moulded as wicker baskets with oriental

Category

Antique 1870s English Porcelain

Porcelain Classical Vase with Superb Flower Panels Claret Ground, circa 1825

Unavailable

H 9.85 in Dm 6.89 in

Porcelain Classical Vase with Superb Flower Panels Claret Ground, circa 1825

Located in Geelong, Victoria

English bone china urn, the form taken from a Greek neck-Amphora, the gilt handle terminals with

Category

Antique 1820s Great Britain (UK) Porcelain

Collection of Fine Spode Harrogate China Dinner, Tea and Coffee

Unavailable

H 9.85 in Dm 11.82 in

Collection of Fine Spode Harrogate China Dinner, Tea and Coffee

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

clean Superb high quality English bone china dinner/coffee service.

Category

20th Century Porcelain

1816s English Blue Italian Spode Earthenware Rome Pattern Dinner Plate

Unavailable

H 0.79 in Dm 9.85 in

1816s English Blue Italian Spode Earthenware Rome Pattern Dinner Plate

By Spode

Located in Milan, IT

marketing of English bone China.

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Spode Blue and White Rome Tiber Pattern Meat Platter

Unavailable

H 1.58 in W 14.18 in D 18.71 in

Spode Blue and White Rome Tiber Pattern Meat Platter

By Samuel Spode

Located in London, GB

II, was certainly responsible for the successful marketing of English bone china.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Doulton China, Royal Daulton English Fine Bone China, Albany Pattern

Unavailable

H 1.5 in Dm 10 in

Royal Doulton China, Royal Daulton English Fine Bone China, Albany Pattern

By Royal Daulton

Located in Harrisburg, PA

This beautiful Royal Doulton bone china is a complete service for eight with extra pieces. It

Category

Vintage 1960s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

6 Imari Handpainted Spode Cups and Saucers

Unavailable

H 4 in Dm 5.5 in

6 Imari Handpainted Spode Cups and Saucers

By Spode

Located in London, GB

English bone china.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Minton Bone China Suite of Three Covered Vegetable Tureens

Unavailable

H 5 in W 11 in D 11 in

Antique English Minton Bone China Suite of Three Covered Vegetable Tureens

By Minton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique English Minton bone china suite of three covered vegetable tureens, with handle terminates

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Porcelain

“Old Country Roses” Porcelain Service Pieces

Unavailable

H 3.94 in Dm 3.94 in

“Old Country Roses” Porcelain Service Pieces

By Royal Albert

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

vitality of a traditional English garden. The Bone China porcelain used in the manufacture of these pieces

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Aynsley Art Deco Roses Tea Service

Unavailable

H 4 in Dm 9 in

Aynsley Art Deco Roses Tea Service

By John Aynsley

Located in London, GB

bone china/porcelain specializing in tableware. Founded in 1775 by John Aynsley in Lane End

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Antique Coffee Cups, English, Bone China, Cup and Saucer, Victorian

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H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in

Set of 4 Antique Coffee Cups, English, Bone China, Cup and Saucer, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of 4 antique coffee cups. An English, bone China decorative drinking can and saucer

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Gucci Set of Four English Bone China Mugs in Gucci Presentation Box c 1980s

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H 4 in Dm 3 in

Gucci Set of Four English Bone China Mugs in Gucci Presentation Box c 1980s

By Gucci

Located in University City, MO

Gucci Set of four English bone China mugs in Gucci cardboard presentation box c 1980 The four

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1980s British Ceramics

English Bone China Part Dinner Set Imperial Laurel Green

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H 5.5 in Dm 11.5 in

English Bone China Part Dinner Set Imperial Laurel Green

By John Aynsley

Located in Tarry Town, NY

English porcelain imperial Laurel green by Aynsley Chinaware part service dinner set. This set

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Vintage 1920s British Tableware

Materials

Gold

Minton Harmony Pattern English Bone China Dinner Service for 12

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H 1 in Dm 10.38 in

Minton Harmony Pattern English Bone China Dinner Service for 12

By Minton

Located in Bridgeport, CT

12 five piece place settings plus demi tasse saucers: 10.38 inch dinner plates 7.75 inch salad plates 6.25 inch bread and butter plates 5.25 inch wide tea cups 5.5 inch saucers ...

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20th Century English Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Cobalt Aynsley English Bone China Hand Painted Butterfly Tea Cup and Saucer Set

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H 3 in W 8.75 in L 3 in

Cobalt Aynsley English Bone China Hand Painted Butterfly Tea Cup and Saucer Set

By John Aynsley

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very intricately hand painted tea cup and saucer set is made of fine bone china by the Aynsley

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Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Bone China Dessert Dishes a Set of Eight Turquoise Made Mid-20th Century

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H 0.75 in Dm 7.75 in

English Bone China Dessert Dishes a Set of Eight Turquoise Made Mid-20th Century

Located in Katonah, NY

spread to some other English factories. Modern bone china was developed by the Staffordshire potter

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Mid-20th Century English Modern Porcelain

Materials

Other

Monumental Service for 18 Royal Crown English Derby Bone China

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H 9 in Dm 0.25 in

Monumental Service for 18 Royal Crown English Derby Bone China

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Stamford, CT

Monumental service for 18 Royal Crown Derby English Bone China "Imari Pattern" # 8687. This is a

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Late 20th Century English Chinese Export Tableware

Aynsley Bone China "Golden Crocus" Service for 12

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H 1 in Dm 10.25 in

Aynsley Bone China "Golden Crocus" Service for 12

By John Aynsley

Located in Astoria, NY

Aynsley English bone china dinner service for 12 in the "Golden Crocus" pattern, comprising

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby "Red Aves" Compote

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Royal Crown Derby "Red Aves" Compote

Located in Bellport, NY

A magnificent piece of Royal Crown Derby, English Bone China, in the "Red Aves" Pattern.This piece

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20th Century English Centerpieces

Aynsley China "Aquamarine Crocus" Service for 12

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H 1 in Dm 9 in

Aynsley China "Aquamarine Crocus" Service for 12

By John Aynsley

Located in Astoria, NY

Aynsley English bone china luncheon or tea service for twelve (12), each with underglaze marks of

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby Collection of 18 Porcelain Figurines England

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H 3 in W 3.5 in D 2 in

Royal Crown Derby Collection of 18 Porcelain Figurines England

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Montreal, QC

Porcelain figurines, marked with Royal Crown Derby logo, English Bone China, various dimensions. Excellent

Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport China "Hazelton White" Service for 24

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H 14 in Dm 11 in

Coalport China "Hazelton White" Service for 24

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Astoria, NY

Coalport English bone china dinner service for twenty-four (24), each marked with green overglaze

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Hammersley China "Queen Ann" Part Dinner Service

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H 1 in Dm 9 in

Hammersley China "Queen Ann" Part Dinner Service

By Hammersley

Located in Astoria, NY

Hammersley English bone china part dinner service for 12, in the "Queen Ann" pattern, each with

Category

Mid-20th Century Country Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Spode "Sheffield" 57 Piece Dinner Service in English Hand-Worked Bone China

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H 10.24 in Dm 12.21 in

Spode "Sheffield" 57 Piece Dinner Service in English Hand-Worked Bone China

By Spode

Located in Cagliari, IT

An hand-worked English bone china dinner service. An inspired interpretation of the spirit of

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1990s English Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set Of 4 Antique Tea Cups, English, Ceramic, Decorative, Cup, Saucer, Victorian

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H 2.56 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in

Set Of 4 Antique Tea Cups, English, Ceramic, Decorative, Cup, Saucer, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of 4 antique tea cups. An English, bone China decorative cup and saucer with green

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

English Crownford China Blue Calico Bone Dish

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H 1 in W 4.5 in D 6.5 in

English Crownford China Blue Calico Bone Dish

By Crownford China Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A crescent shaped bone dish in the Blue Calico pattern by Crownford China, Staffordshire, England

Category

Vintage 1960s English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Mystical Creatures, Golden Wedgwood Lustre Bowl By Daisy Makeig-Jones, c 1925

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H 2.5 in Dm 4 in

Mystical Creatures, Golden Wedgwood Lustre Bowl By Daisy Makeig-Jones, c 1925

By Daisy Makeig-Jones

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

. Gilded interior filigree patterning to rim English Bone China Circa 1925 Stamped with the Portland Vase

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Nine-Piece Gilded Porcelain Dessert Service

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H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Antique English Nine-Piece Gilded Porcelain Dessert Service

Located in London, GB

A superb nine piece English bone china fruit service, circa 1900 in date. Comprising six plates

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Antique Early 1900s English Tableware

1985 Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Imari 1st Edition Snail Figurine Paperweight

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H 2.75 in W 5 in D 2.75 in

1985 Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Imari 1st Edition Snail Figurine Paperweight

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

"Vintage 1st edition Royal Crown Derby English Bone China porcelain snail figurine / paperweight

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Vintage 1980s Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1990 Royal Crown Derby Imari 1st Edition Gourami Fish Figurine Paperweight

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H 4.375 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

1990 Royal Crown Derby Imari 1st Edition Gourami Fish Figurine Paperweight

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

"Vintage 1st edition Royal Crown Derby English Bone China porcelain Tropical Fish – Gourami

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1990s Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

6pc Vtg English Crown Staffordshire Fox Hunting Tea Coffee Cups Mugs Saucers Box

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H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

6pc Vtg English Crown Staffordshire Fox Hunting Tea Coffee Cups Mugs Saucers Box

By Crown Staffordshire

Located in Dayton, OH

Industries Fair. Manufacturers of Fine English Bone China, Table Services of all kinds, China Flowers, Wicker

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Crown Derby Staffordshire Bone China Urn Vase Centerpiece 19C

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H 10.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in

Antique English Crown Derby Staffordshire Bone China Urn Vase Centerpiece 19C

By Crown Staffordshire

Located in Dublin, Ireland

the Thomas Greene China Co. in 1833. Using bone-china porcelain, in 1887 they began producing a fine

Category

Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Eleven English Oxford Bone China Dinner Plates, Cobalt & Gilt, 20th Century

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H 0.88 in Dm 10.75 in

Eleven English Oxford Bone China Dinner Plates, Cobalt & Gilt, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of 11 English Oxford bone China dinner plates offer cobalt blue bordering with gold gilt

Category

20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Copeland 91 Piece Spode Dinner Service 19th Century

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H 19.69 in W 15.36 in D 2.76 in

Antique Copeland 91 Piece Spode Dinner Service 19th Century

By Copeland Spode

Located in London, GB

, Josiah Spode II, was certainly responsible for the successful marketing of English bone china. Today

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Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

English Royal Adderley Hand-Painted & Gilt Bone China Floral Bouquet, circa 1950

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H 7 in Dm 7 in

English Royal Adderley Hand-Painted & Gilt Bone China Floral Bouquet, circa 1950

By Adderley Ware

Located in Big Flats, NY

English Royal Adderley bone china bouquet features hand painted porcelain flowers in gilt decorated

Category

Late 20th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

22 English Oxford Bone China Salad & Bread Plates, Cobalt & Gilt, 20th Century

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H 0.7 in Dm 8 in

22 English Oxford Bone China Salad & Bread Plates, Cobalt & Gilt, 20th Century

By Oxford Ltd.

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of 22 English Oxford bone China salad and bread plates offer cobalt blue bordering with gold

Category

20th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Ten English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Plates with Seal 20thC

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H 10.75 in W 10.75 in D 1.25 in

Ten English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Plates with Seal 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Ten English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Plates with Seal 20thC Measures - 10 5/8" x 10

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20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Vase with Seal 20thC

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H 4.5 in W 3 in D 3 in

English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Vase with Seal 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Vase with Seal 20thC Measures - 4 1/2" x 2 7/8

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20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Vegetable Bowls with Seals

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H 2 in W 8 in D 10.25 in

English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Vegetable Bowls with Seals

Located in Big Flats, NY

Two English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Vegetable Bowls with Seal 20th C Measures

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20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pr English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Candle Sticks with Seal

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H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in

Pr English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Candle Sticks with Seal

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Candle Sticks with Seal 20thC Measures

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20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Three English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Plates with Seal 20thC

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H 8.75 in W 8.75 in D 0.75 in

Three English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Plates with Seal 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Three English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Plates with Seal 20thC Small - 6 1/4" x

Category

20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Spode Chinoiserie Pink Tower Temple Mantel Urn Lidded Ginger Jar 11"

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H 11.25 in W 8 in D 8 in

Vintage Spode Chinoiserie Pink Tower Temple Mantel Urn Lidded Ginger Jar 11"

By Spode

Located in Dayton, OH

Spode's son, Josiah Spode II, successfully marketed English bone china. The business was carried on

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Urns

Materials

Porcelain

9 English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Bowl Sets with Seal 20thC

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H 2 in Dm 6 in

9 English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Bowl Sets with Seal 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

9 English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Gilt Soup Bowl & Saucer Sets with Seal 20thC

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20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Copeland Spode Dessert Set Ten Plates Six Compotes, October 1883

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H 3.55 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Antique English Copeland Spode Dessert Set Ten Plates Six Compotes, October 1883

Located in London, GB

modern English Bone China. As the technique for transfer printing on earthenwares was perfected, Spode’s

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Antique Late 19th Century Platters and Serveware

Vintage Johnson Brothers Bone China Dinner Set Plates Brookshire Birds 18pcs

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H 5 in W 9.4 in D 9.4 in

Vintage Johnson Brothers Bone China Dinner Set Plates Brookshire Birds 18pcs

By Royal Albert, Wedgwood, Johnson Brothers

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Stunning English fabulous porcelain - Bone China Dinner or Luncheon set from Johnson Brothers

Category

20th Century English Baroque Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Aynsley Fine Bone China Table Service for 12 people, Corona Gold Model

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H 0.79 in Dm 10.44 in

Aynsley Fine Bone China Table Service for 12 people, Corona Gold Model

By John Aynsley

Located in Crespières, FR

members of the English royal family. The First Bone China was developed in Stoke-on-Trent over 225 years

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1990s English Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Vintage Royal Albert Bone China Tea Set and Plates Lady Carlyle Pattern 14 Pcs

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H 5 in W 9.4 in D 9.4 in

Vintage Royal Albert Bone China Tea Set and Plates Lady Carlyle Pattern 14 Pcs

By Royal Albert

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Stunning English fabulous porcelain - Bone China Tea set from Royal Albert. Decorated with the much

Category

20th Century English Rococo Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Victorian Spode Dessert Set Imari Style, circa 1820

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H 1.78 in W 9.18 in D 7.88 in

Antique Victorian Spode Dessert Set Imari Style, circa 1820

Located in London, GB

, Josiah Spode II, was certainly responsible for the successful marketing of English bone china. Today

Category

Antique 1820s English Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique English Regency Crown Derby Pot Pourri Vases & Covers

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H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in

Pair of Antique English Regency Crown Derby Pot Pourri Vases & Covers

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Dublin, IE

the oldest original English manufacturers of fine bone china. Dating to the Georgian era, it has

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Wonderful Set Royal Crown Derby Gold Turquoise Flower Medallion Scalloped Dishes

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H 0.4 in Dm 10.5 in

Wonderful Set Royal Crown Derby Gold Turquoise Flower Medallion Scalloped Dishes

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful set of 12 royal crown derby English fine bone china with gold & turquoise flower center

Category

20th Century English Belle Époque Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Doulton "Royal Gold" Dinner Service for 12

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H 16 in W 12.25 in D 1 in

Royal Doulton "Royal Gold" Dinner Service for 12

By Royal Doulton

Located in Astoria, NY

marked "Made in England / Royal Doulton / English Fine Bone China / Royal Gold / H.4980 / Copyright

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20th Century British Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Two Porcelain Campana Vases Attr. to Edmé Samson, Lilac, Birds, Flowers, 19th C

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H 4.75 in W 3.25 in D 3 in

Two Porcelain Campana Vases Attr. to Edmé Samson, Lilac, Birds, Flowers, 19th C

By Derby, Edmé Samson

Located in London, GB

perfect hard paste porcelain (which is different from the English soft paste bone china) and have two

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Royal Crown Derby "Old Imari" English Bone China Full Size Tea Set

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H 16 in W 18 in D 13 in

Exquisite Royal Crown Derby "Old Imari" English Bone China Full Size Tea Set

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Tustin, CA

. Hallmarked, "ROYAL CROWN DERBY ENGLISH BONE CHINA 1128 XLV111" with logo. Roman numerals indicate this set

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Vintage 1980s English Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby English Bone China Millefiori Walrus Figurine or Paperweight

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H 4.5 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in

Royal Crown Derby English Bone China Millefiori Walrus Figurine or Paperweight

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Tustin, CA

Very collectible, hand-made and hand-painted in England, retired Royal Crown Derby fine bone china

Category

Late 20th Century English Other Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Retired Royal Crown Derby English Bone China Bird Figurine or Paperweight

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H 2.75 in W 2.5 in D 3.75 in

Retired Royal Crown Derby English Bone China Bird Figurine or Paperweight

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Tustin, CA

Very collectible, hand-made and hand-painted in England, retired Royal Crown Derby Fine bone china

Category

Late 20th Century English Japonisme Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

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English Bone China For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of English bone china you’re looking for. An item from our selection of English bone china — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of English bone china, designed in the Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made object in our assortment of English bone china has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Minton, Royal Crown Derby Porcelain and Adderley Ware are consistently popular.

How Much is an English Bone China?

A piece of English bone china can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $800, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $11,054.

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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