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A Pair of Davenport Admiral Lord Nelson Terracotta Wine Coolers
A Pair of Davenport Admiral Lord Nelson Terracotta Wine Coolers

A Pair of Davenport Admiral Lord Nelson Terracotta Wine Coolers

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

John Davenport (1765-1848) trained as a potter with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke, Staffordshire in 1785. By 1794 he had founded his own pottery factory counting the Prince of Wales among h...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Terracotta

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Thomas Wolfe & Co Cup and Saucer, Bucks Print in Purple Lustre Border
Thomas Wolfe & Co Cup and Saucer, Bucks Print in Purple Lustre Border

Thomas Wolfe & Co Cup and Saucer, Bucks Print in Purple Lustre Border

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Thomas Wolfe & Co cup and saucer, bat printed with a bucks type print in a purple lustre border, circa 1810.

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Antique 1810s English Ceramics

Thomas Wolfe & Co Cup and Saucer, Shepherdess in Purple Bat Print, circa 1815
Thomas Wolfe & Co Cup and Saucer, Shepherdess in Purple Bat Print, circa 1815

Thomas Wolfe & Co Cup and Saucer, Shepherdess in Purple Bat Print, circa 1815

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Thomas Wolfe & Co cup and saucer, bat printed with the shepherdess pattern in purple, with in purple lustre rims, circa 1815.

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Antique 1810s English Porcelain

English Armorial Plate, ‘Spero’ Arms of Douglas, Attributed to Wolfe & Co
English Armorial Plate, ‘Spero’ Arms of Douglas, Attributed to Wolfe & Co

English Armorial Plate, ‘Spero’ Arms of Douglas, Attributed to Wolfe & Co

By Wolfe & Co.

Located in Geelong, Victoria

A contemporary newspaper advert Thomas Wolfe placed reads: "Table and desert services etc. enamelled with coats of arms, crests, or cyphers, in the neatest manner" (Advert placed by ...

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Antique Early 1800s English George IV Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Davenport, England Hand-Painted Dessert Service
19th Century Davenport, England Hand-Painted Dessert Service

19th Century Davenport, England Hand-Painted Dessert Service

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Measures: Tall compote 11 1/4" diameter, 7 3/4" high, 2 medium compotes 9 1/4" diameter, 5 1/2" high, 2 low compotes 9 1/4" diameter, 5 1/2" high, Plates 9 1/4" diameter Pat...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Flying Bird Dishes Made by Davenport England Circa 1840
Pair of Flying Bird Dishes Made by Davenport England Circa 1840

Pair of Flying Bird Dishes Made by Davenport England Circa 1840

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions: 9.5" x 8.25" x 2" tall Condition: Excellent Price: $560 History of Davenport In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794, he acq...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

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Ironstone

Flying Bird Pattern Pair of Sauce Boats England Circa 1840
Flying Bird Pattern Pair of Sauce Boats England Circa 1840

Flying Bird Pattern Pair of Sauce Boats England Circa 1840

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions: 7" long x 3.25" wide x 4" tall Condition: Excellent Price: $320 for the pair History of Davenport In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of S...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Tableware

Materials

Ironstone

Nelson Commemorative Wine Cooler by Davenport
Nelson Commemorative Wine Cooler by Davenport

Nelson Commemorative Wine Cooler by Davenport

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

John Davenport (1765-1848) trained as a potter with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke, Staffordshire in 1785. By 1794 he had founded his own pottery factory counting the Prince of Wales among hi...

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Antique 1810s English Wine Coolers

Materials

Terracotta

four Creamware Dinner Dishes Yellow Borders Made circa 1800
four Creamware Dinner Dishes Yellow Borders Made circa 1800

four Creamware Dinner Dishes Yellow Borders Made circa 1800

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions: Diameter 9.75 inches Condition: Excellent Price: $750 for the 4 dishes History of Davenport: In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke....

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Antique Early 19th Century English American Colonial Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware, Creamware

Red Transfer ware Dishes
Red Transfer ware Dishes

Red Transfer ware Dishes

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H 0.5 in Dm 8.75 in

Red Transfer ware Dishes

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794, he acquired his own pottery at Longport and began producing cream-colored blue-printed earthenw...

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Antique 1820s English Romantic Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Fifteen Flying Bird Soup or Pasta Dishes Made by Davenport England Circa
Fifteen Flying Bird Soup or Pasta Dishes Made by Davenport England Circa

Fifteen Flying Bird Soup or Pasta Dishes Made by Davenport England Circa

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions: 9.5 inches diameter x 2 inches deep Condition: Excellent Price: $2,480 History of Davenport In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. ...

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Antique 1840s English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Set of Twelve Antique Dishes Flying Bird Pattern
Set of Twelve Antique Dishes Flying Bird Pattern

Set of Twelve Antique Dishes Flying Bird Pattern

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions: 9.5 inches diameter x 2 inches deep Condition: Excellent Price: $3600 History of Davenport In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stok...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Vases with Large Red Flowers and Greek Key Decoration
Vases with Large Red Flowers and Greek Key Decoration

Vases with Large Red Flowers and Greek Key Decoration

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions: 9.75 inches tall x 5.75 inches at the widest point Condition: Excellent Price: $4800 Background In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Flying Bird Pattern Rectangular Dishes
Pair Flying Bird Pattern Rectangular Dishes

Pair Flying Bird Pattern Rectangular Dishes

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke, England. In 1794, John acquired a pottery at nearby Longport, England, and began producing earthenware.

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

Materials

Ironstone

Pair Neoclassical Vases Made Circa 1800 in England by Davenport
Pair Neoclassical Vases Made Circa 1800 in England by Davenport

Pair Neoclassical Vases Made Circa 1800 in England by Davenport

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions: 9.75 inches tall x 5.75 inches at the widest point Condition: Excellent Price: $5,800 Background of Davenport In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thoma...

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Antique Early 1800s English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Large Soup Tureen in Flying Bird Pattern England Circa 1840
Large Soup Tureen in Flying Bird Pattern England Circa 1840

Large Soup Tureen in Flying Bird Pattern England Circa 1840

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke, England. In 1794, John acquired a pottery at nearby Longport, England, and began producing earthenware.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Soup Tureens

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Chinese Export Qing Dynasty Blue & White Teapot Important Provenance 18C
Antique Chinese Export Qing Dynasty Blue & White Teapot Important Provenance 18C

Antique Chinese Export Qing Dynasty Blue & White Teapot Important Provenance 18C

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Around 1792 when the tax on imported Chinese porcelain became excessive, he joined Thomas Wolfe and John Lucock potting at the Islington China Manufactory.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Georgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

"Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, 1952
"Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, 1952

"Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, 1952

By Ernest Hemingway

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Scott Fitzgerald and Thomas Wolfe. Both passed away before the book was released.

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Vintage 1950s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, 1952
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, 1952

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, 1952

By Ernest Hemingway

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Scott Fitzgerald, and Thomas Wolfe. CONDITION: Overall very good condition.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paper

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, in Original DJ, 1952
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, in Original DJ, 1952

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, in Original DJ, 1952

By Ernest Hemingway

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Scott Fitzgerald and Thomas Wolfe. Both passed away before the book was released.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Lion Pattern English Teacup and Saucer
Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Lion Pattern English Teacup and Saucer

Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Lion Pattern English Teacup and Saucer

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A scarce antique English Staffordshire bone china teacup and saucer hand decorated with a red lion by Thomas Wolfe (Factory Z) and dating from around 1810.

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Antique 1810s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Coffee Can Porcelain Hand Painted Trailing Vine Pattern, circa 1805
Georgian Coffee Can Porcelain Hand Painted Trailing Vine Pattern, circa 1805

Georgian Coffee Can Porcelain Hand Painted Trailing Vine Pattern, circa 1805

By Tom Wolfe

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality porcelain coffee can that we attribute to either Thomas Wolfe or possibly Spode of Staffordshire, England, made during the very early 19th century, George 111r...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

From the Collection of Mario Buatta a Davenport Porcelain Dish, England c-1820
From the Collection of Mario Buatta a Davenport Porcelain Dish, England c-1820

From the Collection of Mario Buatta a Davenport Porcelain Dish, England c-1820

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Price: $250 Background of Davenport Porcelain: In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794, he acquired his own pottery at Longport and be...

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

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Flying Bird Pattern Dish Davenport England Circa 1840
Antique Flying Bird Pattern Dish Davenport England Circa 1840

Antique Flying Bird Pattern Dish Davenport England Circa 1840

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions: 9.5" x 8.25" x 2" tall Condition: Excellent Price: $285 History of Davenport: John Davenport began his pottery career in 1785, working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

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Ironstone

Eight Flying Bird Pattern Small Dessert Plates Made England Circa 1840
Eight Flying Bird Pattern Small Dessert Plates Made England Circa 1840

Eight Flying Bird Pattern Small Dessert Plates Made England Circa 1840

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions: 6.25" diameter Condition: Excellent Price: $460 History of Davenport In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794, he acquired hi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Flying Bird Pattern Large Drainer by Davenport Porcelain England Circa 1840
Flying Bird Pattern Large Drainer by Davenport Porcelain England Circa 1840

Flying Bird Pattern Large Drainer by Davenport Porcelain England Circa 1840

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions:14" x 10" Condition: Excellent Price: $285 History of Davenport Porcelain: In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794, he acquir...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Ironstone

Flying Bird Pattern Oval Bowl Made by Davenport Porcelain England Circa 1840
Flying Bird Pattern Oval Bowl Made by Davenport Porcelain England Circa 1840

Flying Bird Pattern Oval Bowl Made by Davenport Porcelain England Circa 1840

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions: 11" x 8.25" x 2.25" deep Condition: Excellent Price: $285 History of Davenport In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794, he a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

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Ironstone

Three Flying Bird Pattern Platters Made by Davenport England C-1840
Three Flying Bird Pattern Platters Made by Davenport England C-1840

Three Flying Bird Pattern Platters Made by Davenport England C-1840

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

History of Davenport In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794, he acquired his own pottery at Longport and began producing cream-colored,...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Set of Six Davenport Botanical Plates Each with a Unique Red Flower
Set of Six Davenport Botanical Plates Each with a Unique Red Flower

Set of Six Davenport Botanical Plates Each with a Unique Red Flower

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794, he acquired his own pottery at Longport and began producing cream-colored blue-printed earthenw...

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Antique 1810s English Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Twelve Creamware Dinner Plates with Yellow Neoclassical Borders Made circa 1800
Twelve Creamware Dinner Plates with Yellow Neoclassical Borders Made circa 1800

Twelve Creamware Dinner Plates with Yellow Neoclassical Borders Made circa 1800

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions: Diameter 9.75 inches Condition: Excellent Price: $1100 for the dozen plates History of Davenport: In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of S...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware, Creamware

Four Creamware Dinner Dishes Yellow Borders Made circa 1800
Four Creamware Dinner Dishes Yellow Borders Made circa 1800

Four Creamware Dinner Dishes Yellow Borders Made circa 1800

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Dimensions: Diameter 9.75 inches Condition: Excellent Price: $750 for the 4 dishes History of Davenport: In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke....

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Antique Early 19th Century English American Colonial Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware, Creamware

Eight Flying Bird Dinner Plates Made by Davenport England Circa 1840
Eight Flying Bird Dinner Plates Made by Davenport England Circa 1840

Eight Flying Bird Dinner Plates Made by Davenport England Circa 1840

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Marks: in underglaze blue, seven for Davenport and one for Mason's Price: $680 History of Davenport In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Flying Bird Pair of Small Dessert Dishes by Davenport England Circa 1840
Flying Bird Pair of Small Dessert Dishes by Davenport England Circa 1840

Flying Bird Pair of Small Dessert Dishes by Davenport England Circa 1840

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

History of Davenport In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794, he acquired his own pottery at Longport and began producing cream-colored,...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Eight Flying Bird Plates by Davenport England Circa 1840
Eight Flying Bird Plates by Davenport England Circa 1840

Eight Flying Bird Plates by Davenport England Circa 1840

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Price: $380 History of Davenport In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794, he acquired his own pottery at Longport and began producing cr...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Four Antique English Porcelain Shell Shaped Dishes Made circa 1810
Four Antique English Porcelain Shell Shaped Dishes Made circa 1810

Four Antique English Porcelain Shell Shaped Dishes Made circa 1810

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Background of Miles Mason In 1796 Miles Mason entered into a partnership with the experienced porcelain manufacturer Thomas Wolfe of Liverpool. He partnered with George Wolfe at the ...

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

Materials

Porcelain

Flying Bird Pattern Pair of Small Tureens Davenport England Circa 1815
Flying Bird Pattern Pair of Small Tureens Davenport England Circa 1815

Flying Bird Pattern Pair of Small Tureens Davenport England Circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke, England. In 1794, John acquired a pottery at nearby Longport, England, and began producing earthenware.

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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Soup Tureens

Materials

Ironstone

Large Soup Tureen Flying Bird Pattern Made in England Circa 1815 by Davenport
Large Soup Tureen Flying Bird Pattern Made in England Circa 1815 by Davenport

Large Soup Tureen Flying Bird Pattern Made in England Circa 1815 by Davenport

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke, England. In 1794, John acquired a pottery at nearby Longport, England, and began producing earthenware.

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Antique Early 19th Century Soup Tureens

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Mason's Patent Ironstone Dinner Service, 19th Century
Antique Mason's Patent Ironstone Dinner Service, 19th Century

Antique Mason's Patent Ironstone Dinner Service, 19th Century

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in London, GB

His first manufacturing venture was a partnership with Thomas Wolfe and John Lucock in Liverpool, and he later formed a partnership with George Wolfe to manufacture pottery in Staffo...

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Antique 1810s English Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, 1952
Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, 1952

Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, 1952

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Scott Fitzgerald and Thomas Wolfe. Both passed away before the book was released.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Extensive Mason's Patent Ironstone 101 Piece China Dinner Service 19th Century
Extensive Mason's Patent Ironstone 101 Piece China Dinner Service 19th Century

Extensive Mason's Patent Ironstone 101 Piece China Dinner Service 19th Century

Located in London, GB

His first manufacturing venture was a partnership with Thomas Wolfe and John Lucock in Liverpool, and he later formed a partnership with George Wolfe to manufacture pottery in Staffo...

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Antique 1830s English Tableware

Materials

Ironstone

Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Orphaned Coffee Can, White and Gilt, Georgian, circa 1800
Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Orphaned Coffee Can, White and Gilt, Georgian, circa 1800

Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Orphaned Coffee Can, White and Gilt, Georgian, circa 1800

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming orphaned coffee can made by Thomas Wolfe at Factory Z in circa 1800, which was the Georgian era.

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Coffee Can, Bat Printed Monochrome Fruits, ca 1810
Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Coffee Can, Bat Printed Monochrome Fruits, ca 1810

Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Coffee Can, Bat Printed Monochrome Fruits, ca 1810

By Staffordshire

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming orphaned coffee can made by Thomas Wolfe at Factory Z in about 1810, which was the Regency era.

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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

1820s English Dark Blue & White John Davenport Earthenware Floral Dessert Plate
1820s English Dark Blue & White John Davenport Earthenware Floral Dessert Plate

1820s English Dark Blue & White John Davenport Earthenware Floral Dessert Plate

Located in Milan, IT

In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794, he acquired his own pottery at Longport and began producing cream-colored blue-printed earthenw...

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Antique 1820s English George IV Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

1820s English Dark Blue & White John Davenport Earthenware Floral Dinner Plate
1820s English Dark Blue & White John Davenport Earthenware Floral Dinner Plate

1820s English Dark Blue & White John Davenport Earthenware Floral Dinner Plate

Located in Milan, IT

In 1785, John Davenport began as a potter working with Thomas Wolfe of Stoke. In 1794, he acquired his own pottery at Longport and began producing cream-colored blue-printed earthenw...

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Antique 1820s English George IV Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

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Find many varieties of an authentic thomas wolfe available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, ironstone and stoneware, every thomas wolfe was constructed with great care. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage thomas wolfe you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the thomas wolfe you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A thomas wolfe, designed in the Georgian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one thomas wolfe that is appealing in its simplicity, but Davenport Porcelain and Phaidon produced versions that are worth a look.

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