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Fitzhugh China

Three Large Pieces of American Diplomatic Porcelain "Fitzhugh 1815" with Eagle
Three Large Pieces of American Diplomatic Porcelain "Fitzhugh 1815" with Eagle

Three Large Pieces of American Diplomatic Porcelain "Fitzhugh 1815" with Eagle

Located in MOUGINS, FR

These three pieces are "decorated with a pattern called 'Fitzhugh,' which refers to a group of Chinese export porcelain with certain identifying characteristics, made between about 1...

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20th Century American American Colonial Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1830 Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Platter
Circa 1830 Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Platter

Circa 1830 Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Platter

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1830 Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Platter.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue Fitzhugh Porcelain Hot Plates Set of Four
Chinese Blue Fitzhugh Porcelain Hot Plates Set of Four

Chinese Blue Fitzhugh Porcelain Hot Plates Set of Four

Located in Bradenton, FL

Rare Set of Four Chinese Blue and White Fitzhugh Pattern Export Porcelain Hot Plates.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Blue Fitzhugh Platter & Mazarin, Circa 1780
Antique Chinese Export Blue Fitzhugh Platter & Mazarin, Circa 1780

Antique Chinese Export Blue Fitzhugh Platter & Mazarin, Circa 1780

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Art of the Table: A Regency-Era Blue Fitzhugh Platter and Mazarin This Chinese Export porcelain set, comprising a deep oval serving platter and its matching pierced insert known...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

1st Quarter 19th Century Chinese Export Orange Fitzhugh Porcelain Platter
1st Quarter 19th Century Chinese Export Orange Fitzhugh Porcelain Platter

1st Quarter 19th Century Chinese Export Orange Fitzhugh Porcelain Platter

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1st quarter 19th century Orange Fitzhugh Porcelain Platter, Chinese Export. The design beautifully executed.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Qing Dynasty Tray Table with Fitzhugh Porcelain, China
19th Century Qing Dynasty Tray Table with Fitzhugh Porcelain, China

19th Century Qing Dynasty Tray Table with Fitzhugh Porcelain, China

Located in Valladolid, ES

The term "Fitzhugh" refers to a type of Chinese export porcelain produced primarily between 1780 and 1840, featuring blue and white designs.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

19th Century Chinese Export Green 'Fitzhugh' Hot Water Platter- Tureen *
19th Century Chinese Export Green 'Fitzhugh' Hot Water Platter- Tureen *

19th Century Chinese Export Green 'Fitzhugh' Hot Water Platter- Tureen *

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century Chinese Export Green 'Fitzhugh' Hot Water Platter- Tureen * China, Circa 1850 * Reference Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard patterns and forms 1780-1880 Herbert & Nanc...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Fitzhugh Pattern Tureen, Cover and Underplate
Chinese Export Porcelain Fitzhugh Pattern Tureen, Cover and Underplate

Chinese Export Porcelain Fitzhugh Pattern Tureen, Cover and Underplate

Located in New York, NY

Chinese export porcelain Fitzhugh pattern tureen, cover and underplate, 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Export Porcelain Crested Blue Fitzhugh Tazzas- The Kiddell or Alexander
Chinese Export Porcelain Crested Blue Fitzhugh Tazzas- The Kiddell or Alexander

Chinese Export Porcelain Crested Blue Fitzhugh Tazzas- The Kiddell or Alexander

Located in Downingtown, PA

Armorial Elegance: Pair of Chinese Export Blue Fitzhugh Crested Compotes Circa 1805 This exquisite pair of Chinese Export porcelain compotes is a superb example of the beloved blue ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4, Chinese Export Porcelain Fitzhugh Pattern Blue & White Dinner Plates
Set of 4, Chinese Export Porcelain Fitzhugh Pattern Blue & White Dinner Plates

Set of 4, Chinese Export Porcelain Fitzhugh Pattern Blue & White Dinner Plates

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of 4 dinner plates - Chinese export porcelain for the American or European market in the famous "Fitzhugh Gold" pattern.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Islamic Market "Fitzhugh" Shallow Bowls
Pair of Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Islamic Market "Fitzhugh" Shallow Bowls

Pair of Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Islamic Market "Fitzhugh" Shallow Bowls

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Pair of rare and fine Antique Chinese export Porcelain "Fitzhugh" pattern shallow bowls with Arabic inscriptions on reverse side of bowls.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export 'Blue Fitzhugh' Platters from the Cabot-Perkins Service, c. 1812
Chinese Export 'Blue Fitzhugh' Platters from the Cabot-Perkins Service, c. 1812

Chinese Export 'Blue Fitzhugh' Platters from the Cabot-Perkins Service, c. 1812

Located in Kinderhook, NY

An extremely rare and wonderful set of two blue-and-white Chinese export porcelain graduated platters of large size from the famous "Cabot-Perkins" service commissioned in 1812.

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Antique 1810s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Early-mid 19th Century Pair of Qing Dynasty Fitzhugh Dinner Plates
Early-mid 19th Century Pair of Qing Dynasty Fitzhugh Dinner Plates

Early-mid 19th Century Pair of Qing Dynasty Fitzhugh Dinner Plates

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early-mid 19th century pair of Qing Dynasty Fitzhugh dinner plates. Chinese export for the Western markets.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

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Circa 1912-49 Green Fitzhugh Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tureen, Cover, &
Circa 1912-49 Green Fitzhugh Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tureen, Cover, &

Circa 1912-49 Green Fitzhugh Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tureen, Cover, &

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1912-49 Green Fitzhugh Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tureen, Cover & Undertray.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

A Large Chinese Export Blue Fitzhugh Basin
A Large Chinese Export Blue Fitzhugh Basin

A Large Chinese Export Blue Fitzhugh Basin

Located in Downingtown, PA

The large basin is fully decorated on the interior with a Blue Fitzhugh design. The exterior with four different Buddhist Precious Objects wrapped with ribbon.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Serving Bowls

Chinese Export Porcelain Pair of Orange Fitzhugh Plates
Chinese Export Porcelain Pair of Orange Fitzhugh Plates

Chinese Export Porcelain Pair of Orange Fitzhugh Plates

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Porcelain Pair of Orange Fitzhugh plates Circa 1825 The circular Chinese Export porcelain plates are painted in a pattern that although originally was designed for...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Underglaze Blue Fitzhugh Bowl
Chinese Export Porcelain Large Underglaze Blue Fitzhugh Bowl

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Underglaze Blue Fitzhugh Bowl

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Underglaze Blue Fitzhugh Punch Bowl, Circa 1800 This is one of the best examples of Fitzhugh that I've collected with beautifully painted large elemen...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain "Green Fitzhugh" Shallow Soup Plate
Chinese Export Porcelain "Green Fitzhugh" Shallow Soup Plate

Chinese Export Porcelain "Green Fitzhugh" Shallow Soup Plate

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Chinese export porcelain "Green Fitzhugh" shallow soup plate.   

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain "Green Fitzhugh" Dinner Plate
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain "Green Fitzhugh" Dinner Plate

Antique Chinese Export Porcelain "Green Fitzhugh" Dinner Plate

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Antique Chinese Export porcelain "Green Fitzhugh" dinner/ cabinet plate Provenance originally from Elinor Gordon ( one of the foremost authorities and firms specializing in Chines...

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Dinner Plates

Chinese Export American Market Brown Fitzhugh Porcelain Plate
Chinese Export American Market Brown Fitzhugh Porcelain Plate

Chinese Export American Market Brown Fitzhugh Porcelain Plate

Located in Downingtown, PA

With Initials MWM, The large American-market sepia or brown Fitzhugh plate is decorated in the central roundel with the initials MWM.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Federal Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

c. 1805 Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Platter
c. 1805 Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Platter

c. 1805 Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Platter

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1805 Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Platter. From the Fletcher family service, one of only three known green Fitzhugh services created for the British Market (most wer...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Late 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Berry Dishes
Late 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Berry Dishes

Late 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Berry Dishes

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export porcelain green fitzhugh berry dishes, late 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Green & Orange Fitzhugh Plates-Set of Six '6'
Chinese Export Porcelain Green & Orange Fitzhugh Plates-Set of Six '6'

Chinese Export Porcelain Green & Orange Fitzhugh Plates-Set of Six '6'

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Porcelain Green & Orange Fitzhugh Plates, Set of Six, Circa 1800 The Chinese Export porcelain plates are painted with an unusual and rare combination of an orange cen...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Blue and White Fitzhugh Dish, circa 1790
Chinese Export Porcelain Large Blue and White Fitzhugh Dish, circa 1790

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Blue and White Fitzhugh Dish, circa 1790

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export porcelain large underglaze blue and white Fitzhugh dish, circa 1790.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Reticulated Baskets & Stands
A Pair of Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Reticulated Baskets & Stands

A Pair of Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Reticulated Baskets & Stands

Located in Downingtown, PA

Each piece painted in the typical Fitzhugh style with the center with a blossom within a hatchwork and beast medallion edged in spearheads and dots and surrounded by four clusters of...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Crested Blue Fitzhugh Footed Trays, Beale Family, circa 1800
Chinese Export Crested Blue Fitzhugh Footed Trays, Beale Family, circa 1800

Chinese Export Crested Blue Fitzhugh Footed Trays, Beale Family, circa 1800

Located in Downingtown, PA

Knock your socks off dramatic! Chinese export crested blue fitzhugh footed trays, Beale family, circa 1800.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Late 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Blue Fitzhugh Soup Tureen and Stand
Late 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Blue Fitzhugh Soup Tureen and Stand

Late 18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Blue Fitzhugh Soup Tureen and Stand

Located in Downingtown, PA

Late 18th century Chinese Export porcelain blue Fitzhugh soup tureen, cover and stand circa 1780-1810 The Chinese Export porcelain soup tureen, cover, and stand are painted in ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Massive Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Fitzhugh Toasting Tankard
Massive Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Fitzhugh Toasting Tankard

Massive Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Fitzhugh Toasting Tankard

Located in Downingtown, PA

Perfect for flowers! Massive Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Fitzhugh Tankard, Circa 1800-20 The Chinese Export porcelain underglaze blue porcelain tankard is of a massi...

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Antique Early 19th Century Barware

Materials

Porcelain

9 Pc, 18th C. Chinese Export "Fitzhugh Gold" Blue & White Porcelain Coffee Set
9 Pc, 18th C. Chinese Export "Fitzhugh Gold" Blue & White Porcelain Coffee Set

9 Pc, 18th C. Chinese Export "Fitzhugh Gold" Blue & White Porcelain Coffee Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese, 18th century. A nine peice grouping of Chinese export porcelain for the American or European market in the famous "Fitzhugh Gold" pattern.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Circa 1815 Set of 4 Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Dinner Plates
Circa 1815 Set of 4 Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Dinner Plates

Circa 1815 Set of 4 Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Dinner Plates

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1815 Set of 4 Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Dinner Plates.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Platter
Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Platter

Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Platter

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H 13.25 in W 16.25 in D 1.5 in

Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Platter

Located in Bradenton, FL

The name Fitzhugh derives from Englishman Thomas Fitzhugh in association with a service that he ordered from China in 1780.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Two Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Plates
Set of Two Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Plates

Set of Two Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Plates

Located in Bradenton, FL

Set of two (2) 19th century Chinese Export Orange Fitzhugh appetizer - salad plates with gold rims.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Plates
Set of Four Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Plates

Set of Four Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Plates

Located in Bradenton, FL

Set of four (4) 19th century Chinese Export Orange Fitzhugh appetizer/salad plates with gold rims.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Plate in Green Fitzhugh Pattern
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Plate in Green Fitzhugh Pattern

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Plate in Green Fitzhugh Pattern

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful antique early 19th century Chinese Export porcelain plate in the 'Green Fitzhugh' pattern with gold trim, circa 1820.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Octagonal Warming Platter in Underglaze Blue "Fitzhugh" Pattern
Chinese Export Octagonal Warming Platter in Underglaze Blue "Fitzhugh" Pattern

Chinese Export Octagonal Warming Platter in Underglaze Blue "Fitzhugh" Pattern

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very fine Chinese export octagonal warming platter in under glaze blue "Fitzhugh" pattern, circa 1780-1820.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Fitzhugh Armorial Dishes, Arms of Hill Dawe of Ditcheat House
Chinese Export Fitzhugh Armorial Dishes, Arms of Hill Dawe of Ditcheat House

Chinese Export Fitzhugh Armorial Dishes, Arms of Hill Dawe of Ditcheat House

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export fitzhugh armorial dishes, Arms of Hill Dawe of Ditcheat House, Somerset, Circa 1800 The Chinese Export porcelain underglaze blue armorial dishes are painted with ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1810 Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Dinner Plates
Circa 1810 Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Dinner Plates

Circa 1810 Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Dinner Plates

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1810 Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Green Fitzhugh Dinner Plates.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinese Export Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1800-1830 Assembled Set of Green Fitzhugh Porcelain Plates
Circa 1800-1830 Assembled Set of Green Fitzhugh Porcelain Plates

Circa 1800-1830 Assembled Set of Green Fitzhugh Porcelain Plates

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1800-1830 Assembled Set of 4 Green Fitzhugh Porclain Plates. Chinese export for the Western Market.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Porcelain Platters
19th Century Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Porcelain Platters

19th Century Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Porcelain Platters

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The following was copied from the Fitzhugh Family Genealogy website; "The Fitzhugh china pattern originates from three representatives of two generations of Fitzhughs of the English ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Pair of Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Covered Vegetable Dishes
Pair of Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Covered Vegetable Dishes

Pair of Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Covered Vegetable Dishes

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The following was copied from the Fitzhugh Family Genealogy website; "The Fitzhugh china pattern originates from three representatives of two generations of Fitzhughs of the English ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Serving Pieces

Materials

Gold

Chinese Export Fitzhugh Soup Tureen
Chinese Export Fitzhugh Soup Tureen

Chinese Export Fitzhugh Soup Tureen

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H 10.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

Chinese Export Fitzhugh Soup Tureen

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Purchased from one of the Berkshire "Summer Cottages" when
the old mansion was sold. A nice example of its type

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Soup Tureens

Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Cream Pitcher
Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Cream Pitcher

Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Cream Pitcher

Located in Great Barrington, MA

I always have difficulty in dating Fitzhugh and Mandarin pattern Chinese porcelain and have conservatively dated it near the middle of the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pitchers

Materials

Gold

Large Chinese Fitzhugh Blue and White Bowl
Large Chinese Fitzhugh Blue and White Bowl

Large Chinese Fitzhugh Blue and White Bowl

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A fine example of the Fitzhugh pattern in blue.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export "Fitzhugh" Covered Vegetable Dish, c. 1790
Chinese Export "Fitzhugh" Covered Vegetable Dish, c. 1790

Chinese Export "Fitzhugh" Covered Vegetable Dish, c. 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely made Chinese porcelain vegetable dish and cover, with an underglaze blue "Fitzhugh" pattern of remarkable detail.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eight Chinese Export Orange Fitzhugh Tea Cups and Saucers, circa 1840
Set of Eight Chinese Export Orange Fitzhugh Tea Cups and Saucers, circa 1840

Set of Eight Chinese Export Orange Fitzhugh Tea Cups and Saucers, circa 1840

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Fine and rare Fitzhugh pattern cups and saucers. Chinese export, brilliant orange color, exquisitely painted details.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Green Fitzhugh 18th Century Qing Dynasty  8" Plates
Pair of Green Fitzhugh 18th Century Qing Dynasty  8" Plates

Pair of Green Fitzhugh 18th Century Qing Dynasty 8" Plates

Located in Quechee, VT

Pair of green Fitzhugh pattern 8" export porcelain plates from the reign of the Quinlong or Jianqing Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, China, circa 1785-1800, made for the American market.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Orange & White Platters Fitzhugh Pattern, circa 1790-1800
Pair of Chinese Export Orange & White Platters Fitzhugh Pattern, circa 1790-1800

Pair of Chinese Export Orange & White Platters Fitzhugh Pattern, circa 1790-1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Chinese export oval orange and white porcelain platters in rare Fitzhugh pattern, circa 1790-1800.

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Antique 1790s Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

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Fitzhugh China For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fitzhugh China you’re looking for. Each fitzhugh China for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and gold leaf. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer fitzhugh China, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. A fitzhugh China is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Fitzhugh China?

The average selling price for a fitzhugh China at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $7,040 for the highest priced.

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