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English China Plates

Chinese Style English Pearlware Plates
Chinese Style English Pearlware Plates

Chinese Style English Pearlware Plates

Located in Tampa, FL

A pair of 1800s English pearlware Chinese style, blue and white octagon shape plates. old descriptions on back from a dealer years ago.

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Antique Early 1800s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Early 19th-century English Ironstone Plates in the Chinese Export Style
Pair of Early 19th-century English Ironstone Plates in the Chinese Export Style

Pair of Early 19th-century English Ironstone Plates in the Chinese Export Style

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a pair of beautiful antique plates which are classic pieces of 19th-century English Patent Ironstone China, most likely manufactured by Mason's (or a contemporary Staffor...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone, Paint

c.1891–1919 Coalport English Bone China Plates, Set of 6, Victorian Era, 8.9in
c.1891–1919 Coalport English Bone China Plates, Set of 6, Victorian Era, 8.9in

c.1891–1919 Coalport English Bone China Plates, Set of 6, Victorian Era, 8.9in

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Elegant set of six fine bone china plates by Coalport, England, dating to the late Victorian to early Edwardian period, circa 1891–1919.

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Antique 19th Century British Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Ten English Flower Plates
Set of Ten English Flower Plates

Set of Ten English Flower Plates

By Booth's

Located in New York, NY

Set of ten English flower plates. Booths China plates each a different English flower with name on reverse.

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Vintage 1930s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

English Adderley Ware Porcelain Plates, Pair
English Adderley Ware Porcelain Plates, Pair

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, by Adderley Ware, circa early-20th century, England.

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Early 20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Ironstone China Flowers Plate
19th Century English Ironstone China Flowers Plate

19th Century English Ironstone China Flowers Plate

By Ironstone China

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century English Ironstone China Flowers Plate. Morning glory and wild roses. 9 inches diameter.

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Large English Blue & White Plate Ironstone
19th Century Large English Blue & White Plate Ironstone

19th Century Large English Blue & White Plate Ironstone

By Ironstone China

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century large English blue & white plate Ironstone China.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Albert English Bone China Plater
Royal Albert English Bone China Plater

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 or crazing.

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20th Century British British Colonial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

The Punishments of China, 8 plates
The Punishments of China, 8 plates

The Punishments of China, 8 plates

Located in Middletown, NY

From the book containing a total of 22 engravings with accompanying text entitled The Punishments of China …with Explanations in English and French. Leaves lack watermarks, likely pr...

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Early 19th Century English School Portrait Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Watercolor, Engraving

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

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 and cake plate duo, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Lambeth 18th Century English Delft Pottery Plate with Chinese Decoration
Antique Lambeth 18th Century English Delft Pottery Plate with Chinese Decoration

Antique Lambeth 18th Century English Delft Pottery Plate with Chinese Decoration

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A good, antique English delft plate. Likely Lambeth with deep blue chinoiserie decoration and a sawtooth border. A fine early example with strong color! Measures: Diameter ca. 7 7...

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Antique 18th Century British Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Circa 1813-1825 English Pair of Mason's "The Great Wall of China" Pattern Plates
Circa 1813-1825 English Pair of Mason's "The Great Wall of China" Pattern Plates

Circa 1813-1825 English Pair of Mason's "The Great Wall of China" Pattern Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Mason's The Great Wall of China pattern plates, circa 1813-1825, England. Full impressed "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" mark.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Ironstone

Wedgwood English Bone China Gravy Boat
Wedgwood English Bone China Gravy Boat

Wedgwood English Bone China Gravy Boat

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Bradenton, FL

A traditional English bone china gravy boat and plate made in the Ming Rose pattern by Coalport China of Wedgwood, produced between 1970 and 1993.

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Late 20th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

A pair of early 19th century Spode stone China cabinet plates English circa 1820
A pair of early 19th century Spode stone China cabinet plates English circa 1820

A pair of early 19th century Spode stone China cabinet plates English circa 1820

Located in Central England, GB

This truly beautiful pair of exceptional quality early 19th century Spode stone china octagonal shaped cabinet plates are hand painted with Chinese chinoiserie scenes of a highly det...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Early English William Whiteley Ltd of London Ironstone Imari Plates, S/10
Early English William Whiteley Ltd of London Ironstone Imari Plates, S/10

Early English William Whiteley Ltd of London Ironstone Imari Plates, S/10

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely set of early 20th century English ironstone Imari plates by William Whitely Ltd. of London. There are no chips or cracks, and the back markings have some variation.

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Early 20th Century English Chinese Export Pottery

Materials

Ironstone

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

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.

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20th Century English Egyptian Revival Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Aynsley Bone China Cobalt Blue, Raised Gold and Enamel Painted Cabinet Plate
Aynsley Bone China Cobalt Blue, Raised Gold and Enamel Painted Cabinet Plate

Aynsley Bone China Cobalt Blue, Raised Gold and Enamel Painted Cabinet Plate

By John Aynsley, Davenport Porcelain, Derby Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine English bone china cabinet plate. By Aynsley. With a central painted fruit scene on a white ground surrounded by a cobalt blue and gilt border.

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Early 20th Century British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Crafted in fine English bone china, the plate exemplifies the rich decorative tradition of mid-century British porcelain.

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Early 20th Century English Romantic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Miles Mason Porcelain Chinoiserie Plates with the Boy and Buffalo Pattern
Miles Mason Porcelain Chinoiserie Plates with the Boy and Buffalo Pattern

Miles Mason Porcelain Chinoiserie Plates with the Boy and Buffalo Pattern

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

Georgian Chinoiserie: A Pair of Miles Mason ‘Boy & Buffalo’ Plates Attributed to Miles Mason, Staffordshire, England, Circa 1805 This beautiful and rare pair of English bone china p...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mason's Ironstone Gilt Chinoiserie Garden Scene Plates with Orange Rims
Pair of Mason's Ironstone Gilt Chinoiserie Garden Scene Plates with Orange Rims

Pair of Mason's Ironstone Gilt Chinoiserie Garden Scene Plates with Orange Rims

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique English ironstone china plates. By Masons. Each plate with a painted Chinoiserie garden scene to the center.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

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English Transferware Plate in Rhine Pattern Ironstone China Marked J.M. & S
English Transferware Plate in Rhine Pattern Ironstone China Marked J.M. & S

English Transferware Plate in Rhine Pattern Ironstone China Marked J.M. & S

By John Meirs & Sons

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century circa 1837-1897 English brown and white Transferware in Rhine pattern Ironstone China round porcelain plate with impressed "Ironstone China" mark and marked J.M. & S. fo...

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Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain, Ironstone

English Ironstone China Imari Style Plates by Masons with Patent Mark circa 1815
English Ironstone China Imari Style Plates by Masons with Patent Mark circa 1815

English Ironstone China Imari Style Plates by Masons with Patent Mark circa 1815

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th century circa 1815 English orange and blue Ironstone China plates by Masons with impressed Patent Mark.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

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

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 consists of: Eight soup bowls Eight bread and butter plates 16 desert/salad plates 1...

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Vintage 1960s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Large Lambeth 18th Century English Delft Charger
Large Lambeth 18th Century English Delft Charger

Large Lambeth 18th Century English Delft Charger

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in

Large Lambeth 18th Century English Delft Charger

By Abigail Griffith

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A large blue and white charger decorated with a Chinese inspired garden and fence vignette, and a repeating scroll pattern border with a brown glazed rim. An identical example is in ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinese Export Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience

Set of 24 Spode Hunt Scene Dinner Plates by J.F. Herring
Set of 24 Spode Hunt Scene Dinner Plates by J.F. Herring

Set of 24 Spode Hunt Scene Dinner Plates by J.F. Herring

By Copeland & Garrett Spode

Located in Middleburg, VA

FABULOUS SET OF 24 ENGLISH SPODE CHINA DINNER PLATES WITH VARIOUS ILLUSTRATION BY J.F.HERRING.

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Early 20th Century British Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Plate Chinese Porcelain Style Decoration
English Porcelain Plate Chinese Porcelain Style Decoration

English Porcelain Plate Chinese Porcelain Style Decoration

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Macau porcelain plate. “Mandarin” decoration, polychrome, with flowers, plant motifs and birds. Reserves with representation of flowers and Chinese figures in scenes from everyday li...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Delftware Seascape Pottery Plate in Chinese Fashion, Mid-18th Century
English Delftware Seascape Pottery Plate in Chinese Fashion, Mid-18th Century

English Delftware Seascape Pottery Plate in Chinese Fashion, Mid-18th Century

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

English delftware pottery plate with a seascape in Chinese fashion mid-18th century liverpool England, circa 1750-1760.

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Antique 1750s English Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

English Brown and White Plate, 'Texian Campaigne' by Thomas Walker
English Brown and White Plate, 'Texian Campaigne' by Thomas Walker

English Brown and White Plate, 'Texian Campaigne' by Thomas Walker

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English china plate with the sought-after 'Texian Campaigne' pattern in brown and white transfer ware by Thomas Walker, circa 1845-1851.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Ten Antique English Cobalt & Gilt Fine China Lunch Plates C1930
Ten Antique English Cobalt & Gilt Fine China Lunch Plates C1930

Ten Antique English Cobalt & Gilt Fine China Lunch Plates C1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique English Cobalt & Gilt Fine China Lunch Plates Signed C1930 Measures - .75"H x 10.25"W x 10.25"D A set of ten antique English lunch plates from circa 1930, featuring a rich co...

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20th Century Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Twelve English Wedgwood Appledore Fine China Dinner Plates Pattern W3257
Twelve English Wedgwood Appledore Fine China Dinner Plates Pattern W3257

Twelve English Wedgwood Appledore Fine China Dinner Plates Pattern W3257

By Wedgwood

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of 12 Wedgwood Appledore fine bone China dinner plates offer central fruit basket with laurel wreath border, rim with inverted bellflowers, gilt highlights throughout, en verso...

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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

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

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 highlights, en verso maker mark as photographed, 20th century Measures- 0.88" height...

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20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1810-20 English Pair of Stone China Soup Plates by Davenport
Circa 1810-20 English Pair of Stone China Soup Plates by Davenport

Circa 1810-20 English Pair of Stone China Soup Plates by Davenport

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1810-20 Pair of Soup Plates, Stone China by Davenport. Marked Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire Stone China.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 English Royal Doulton Hand Painted Floral China Dinner Plates, c1940
Set of 12 English Royal Doulton Hand Painted Floral China Dinner Plates, c1940

Set of 12 English Royal Doulton Hand Painted Floral China Dinner Plates, c1940

By Royal Daulton

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of twelve English dinner plates by Royal Doulton offer bone china construction with well having hand painted floral reserve with rim having repeating panier de fleurs and gilt ...

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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Paint, Porcelain

12 English Hand-Painted and Gilt Porcelain Dessert Plates by George Jones
12 English Hand-Painted and Gilt Porcelain Dessert Plates by George Jones

12 English Hand-Painted and Gilt Porcelain Dessert Plates by George Jones

By George Jones & Sons

Located in Big Flats, NY

Set of 12 English fine china porcelain dessert plates by George Jones & Sons feature scalloped rim with heavily gilt foliate decoration, each with central hand-painted floral reserve...

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20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Fourteen English Wedgwood Hand Painted Floral and Gilt Salad Plates, circa 1940
Fourteen English Wedgwood Hand Painted Floral and Gilt Salad Plates, circa 1940

Fourteen English Wedgwood Hand Painted Floral and Gilt Salad Plates, circa 1940

By Wedgewood

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of 14 English fine china porcelain salad plates by Wedgwood offer cobalt blue and gilt rim with fruit still life reserves, en verso maker mark as photographed, circa 1940.

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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

English 18th Century Chinese Landscape Transferware Plate
English 18th Century Chinese Landscape Transferware Plate

English 18th Century Chinese Landscape Transferware Plate

Located in Nottingham, GB

English 18th Century Chinese Landscape Transferware Plate Condition good overall considering the age of this piece, with visible chips around edges, as seen.

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Antique Late 18th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Old English Silver Plate China Sugar and Creamer on Stand
Old English Silver Plate China Sugar and Creamer on Stand

Old English Silver Plate China Sugar and Creamer on Stand

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Very fine old English silver plate and china Sugar Dredger (Muffineer) and creamer on stand with hand painted and gilt blue and white floral and leaf motif.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Sheffield Plate

English Delftware Polychrome Chinese Flowers Plate 18th Century
English Delftware Polychrome Chinese Flowers Plate 18th Century

English Delftware Polychrome Chinese Flowers Plate 18th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

English Delftware Polychrome Chinese Flowers Plate 18th Century Good condition From a private collection.

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Antique 18th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Silver Plate and Rare Imari Decor Porcelain China Claret Jug
Antique English Silver Plate and Rare Imari Decor Porcelain China Claret Jug

Antique English Silver Plate and Rare Imari Decor Porcelain China Claret Jug

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Exceedingly rare and fine antique English silver plate and Imari decorated porcelain claret jug. Maker of neither the silver plate or the porcelain is known. Please note the mask he...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Twelve English Mintons Fine China Floral Garland Porcelain Salad Plates
Twelve English Mintons Fine China Floral Garland Porcelain Salad Plates

Twelve English Mintons Fine China Floral Garland Porcelain Salad Plates

By Minton

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of 12 English Mintons Fine China salad plates feature rim with floral swag and stylized foliate border, central floral spray, en verso crown maker mark as photographed, 20th ce...

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20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Twelve English Wedgwood Appledore Fine China Salad Plates Pattern W3257
Twelve English Wedgwood Appledore Fine China Salad Plates Pattern W3257

Twelve English Wedgwood Appledore Fine China Salad Plates Pattern W3257

By Wedgewood

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of 12 Wedgwood Appledore fine bone China salad plates offer central fruit basket with laurel wreath border, rim with inverted bellflowers, gilt highlights throughout, en verso ...

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Mid-20th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1822-1841 English Flow Blue Stone China Plate by Swan Bank Pottery
Circa 1822-1841 English Flow Blue Stone China Plate by Swan Bank Pottery

Circa 1822-1841 English Flow Blue Stone China Plate by Swan Bank Pottery

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Flow blue stone china plate, 1822-1841, by Swan Bank pottery, England.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

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 gilt highlights, en verso maker mark as photographed, 20th century Measures: sal...

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20th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

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

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 5/8" x 1 1/8"

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20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

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 6 1/4" x 5/8" Large - 8 5/8" x 8 5/8" x 5/8"

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20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century English Delft Blue and White Plates in the Chinese Taste
Pair of 18th Century English Delft Blue and White Plates in the Chinese Taste

Pair of 18th Century English Delft Blue and White Plates in the Chinese Taste

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Dating to circa 1760 these 9 inch diameter plates feature a Chinese inspired landscape scenery with cottage, trees and birds behind a pond with swans surrounded by stylized borders. ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Crown Derby Pair Rural Scenes Cabinet Wall Plates Centerpieces
Antique English Crown Derby Pair Rural Scenes Cabinet Wall Plates Centerpieces

Antique English Crown Derby Pair Rural Scenes Cabinet Wall Plates Centerpieces

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Wonderful Identical Pair of Early English Porcelain China Cabinet or Wall Plates of square outline with lavish raised gilt surrounds in the Rococo taste, possibly made by Royal Crown...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Small English Ironstone Chinoiserie Plate, Circa 1890
Small English Ironstone Chinoiserie Plate, Circa 1890

Small English Ironstone Chinoiserie Plate, Circa 1890

By Ironstone China

Located in Austin, TX

Small English ironstone plate circa 1890. Chinoiserie or Imari style. 6 inches diameter.

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Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

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English China Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of English china plates is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, all English china plates available were constructed with great care. English china plates have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of English china plates to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Baroque English china plates are of considerable interest. Minton, Cauldon and Franciscan China each produced beautiful English china plates that are worth considering.

How Much are English China Plates?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $600, while they’re typically $130 on the low end and $2,450 highest priced.

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.