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This is a beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by Riley in about 1815, decorated in a striking gilt chevron pattern with a rather psychedelic zigzag effect. The John & Richard Ril...

This is a very striking and rare square dessert serving dish made by Samuel Alcock, circa 1822. The dish has a hand painted flower landscape in an unusual style. The dish has provena...

This is a beautiful and very rare tea bowl and saucer made by Joseph Stubbs in about 1825. The bowl is quite large and made of pearlware, and has a beautiful transfer printed blue an...

This is a rare and beautiful cake plate made by H&R Daniel in about 1825. The plate is potted in the square "Etruscan" shape and is decorated in a white ground with a beautiful floral pattern and gilt anthemion sprigs. The plate formed part of a large tea service; we also have a trio The H & R Daniel porcelain factory was founded by Henry Daniel, son of a family of master colour makers. He headed up the decoration department in the famous Spode factory where he oversaw all the beautiful early Spode decorations. In 1822 he opened his own factory with his son Richard, creating a truly iconic body of work with the most subtle colours and beautifully painted flowers and landscapes. The Daniel factory was the last true cottage industry among the English porcelain factories, resisting the increase of industrialisation and mass production. This resulted in extraordinary and unrivalled quality, but it probably also led to the factory having to close its doors in 1846 because it could no longer compete with others who did modernise. Daniel porcelain can be hard to identify as the factory was only around for about two decades, but this short duration and the low output also means that Daniel items have become true collectors' items. The plate is unmarked except the faded pattern number 3863, which points to a date of 1825. A picture of this pattern can be seen on plate 34 of Michael Berthoud and Lybne Price's "Daniel Patterns on Porcelain". CONDITION REPORT The plate is in perfect antique condition except some very light rubbing as visible in the pictures. Antique British porcelain...

An extremely rare pair of small porcelain spill vases with a white pearled ring around the body, a bright pink ground and beautiful octagonal reserves with charming Chinoiserie paint...

This is a stunning oval dessert dish made by Coalport in about 1847. The dish has a pierced rim, a beige and finely gilded ground and a beautifully hand painted apple painted by the ...

This is a very charming "breakfast" teacup and saucer with a plate, made by Derby / Bloor Derby between 1806 and 1825. It is likely that the set was potted between 1806 and 1825, then decorated and brought to the market around 1825. A breakfast cup is a large teacup...

This is an extremely rare Belleek cabaret set for two, or "tête-à-tête", made in the Erne series brought out in the 1890s. The items carry the 2nd Black Mark, used between 1891 and 1926. The set consists of a teapot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl, two teacups and saucers, and a large matching tray. This set is very fine and with its restrained cream-white colour it would make a wonderful wedding gift! If you ever thought Belleek fine china looks, sounds and feels unique, you are right. There is a back story to this extraordinarily fine Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high amount of "frit" and therefore is thinner and finer than any other china. Pottery in Belleek (in the now Northern-Irish area of Fermanagh) had started in 1849 with John Caldwell Bloomfield, who was a wealthy land owner. During the Irish famine he realised that unless he would find a way for his tenants to make a profit off the land, they would starve. Agriculture had become impossible due to the agricultural diseases. This caused millions to starve and more millions to leave. As an amateur mineralogist, John Caldwell Bloomfield realised that his land had exactly the right mineral deposits to be used as clay for porcelain. He involved several investors and scientists and after many years of research, trial, error, the building of a railway line to import coal from England, and building a factory, the Belleek pottery resulted, employing the local people and soon producing the finest china made with clay from the Belleek area. What had started as a way to fend off famine among the local tenants had became a story of incredible success by the 1880s as Queen Victoria fell in love with the fine white china and the many homely, slightly bizarre but nature-loving designs; this was different from English tradition, yet it was very much to the taste of the British who had developed a real love for home-made fine china since it was introduced in the late 18th Century. Belleek not only brought out many tea services, but started a new tradition of intricately woven porcelain baskets. Soon the English nobility started to place big orders and the pottery is still flourishing today and selling its wares the world over, while in England most potteries have long disappeared. Belleek made many cabaret services, often called breakfast services or "tête-à-tête" services; these were used to carry breakfast tea up to the bedroom. Queen Victoria bought one in the Echinus style during a visit to the factory in the 1860s, and ever since Belleek's cabaret services have been in great demand. Nowadays there are very few of these left and it is rare to find a full service like this. The Erne series was named after the river right besides the Belleek factory. This river forms the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with the factory on the Northern Irish end of the bridge at Belleek. The pattern seems to be a play on the baskets and nets of the fishermen who once fished the abundant trout and salmon on the river Erne and the lake that belongs to it. The items carry the second Black Mark, which was used between 1891 and 1926, however the very fine quality of the porcelain indicates that most pieces of the set are more likely to be from the 1890s than from the 20th Century. You will see that the shade of cob lustre is different on each item; this is normal for Belleek tea sets...

This is a beautiful and rare milk jug or creamer made by Minton in about 1810. The jug has a very beautiful neoclassical Imari pattern with the number 202. Minton was one of the p...

This is a beautiful dessert serving dish made by Rockingham in Yorkshire between about 1820 and 1825. The dish is made of creamware and decorated with a bold cobalt blue and gilt pat...

This is a beautiful teacup and saucer made around 1825 by Ridgway. It is decorated with the very popular pattern no. 2/1000: a cobalt blue ground with rich gilding and monochrome blu...

This is a beautiful teacup and saucer made by Coalport in about 1817. The teacup is blind-moulded in the "Dulong" pattern and painted with little floral sprays. We also have a pla...

This is a beautiful cake plate from about 1830, made by Hilditch. The plate has warm beige ground with an elaborate gilt pattern, and a beautiful pink cabbage...

This is a beautiful plate called a saucer dish, made around 1825 by Ridgway. It is decorated in cobalt blue and gilt with a central "Japan" pattern of deep pink azalea...

A true trio consisting of a teacup, a coffee cup and a saucer, “rustic bean” shape, in beautiful yellow pattern with acanthus leaves and very finely painted romantic landscapes with ...

This is a beautiful oval dish or stand made by Flight in Worcester probably around the year 1785. The dish is decorated with a mazarine and gilt rim and has beautiful hand painted fl...

A vintage circa 1950s circular enamelled tin metal advertising sign for Standard Air Lines. In worn vintage condition as illustrated in the images. In 1929 it merged with Western Ai...

The dishes are circular in form with a raised rim which is decorated with a plain gadrooned band. The border is engraved with a contemporary Armorial surrounded by a cartouche of dra...

These exceptional Wine Goblets stand on a square pedestal foot decorated with circular reeding and an eclectic mix of bright cut and prick dot designs. The foot rises to a vase shaped bowl, with beautiful rim engraved with bright cut designs, including stylised foliate motifs and wriggle work bands. The front of the bowl is engraved with an unusual contemporary Crest. The interior is finely gilded and the foot displays...

This extremely fine and rare Charles II Lace back trefid spoon was made in London in 1682 by the prolific, quality, spoon maker, Lawrence Coles. As you will see from the images, the ...

The Sauceboat stands on a circular cast and applied spreading foot which is decorated with reeding. The elongated main body has a protruding upper section and finely shaped rim. This example has a leaf capped scroll handle and the side of the main body is engraved with a contemporary Crest, surrounded by a scrollwork cartouche. This piece is of an exceptional weight and color and is of a style which is not often seen today. The Sauceboat is well marked in the foot and with the maker's mark, sterling mark and leaopard's head crowned for London. George Hindmarsh only used this mark from 1731-1735 and his workshops were located at Christopher...

The Salver stands on three foot feet and displays a raised stepped border decorated with scrolls and Rococo raying shells in sizes. The centre of this example is engraved with a cont...

The mug is modeled in the unusual Campana form and stands on a circular pedestal foot decorated with a band of foliate motifs. The main body rises to an everted rim and displays a ra...

Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques. Finished in food safe oil....

This exceptionally fine George III antique sterling silver Salver was made in London in 1781 by the Royal Silversmiths, Wakelin & Taylor. The Salver is of an unusual size and is oval...

The spoon has a bi-furcated Old English thread pattern handle and a gilded divided heart shaped bowl. Very well marked on the reverse of the bowl. Measures: Length 3.6 inches, 9cm.

The fish servers are modelled in the Fiddle pattern. The blade of the knife has a reeded border and the centre of the blade is pierced with scroll work and a central flower head. The...

Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques. Finished in food safe oil...

The Grape Shears are of typical form and are modelled in the Kings pattern, which is shown on both the front and the reverse. The oval finger grips are decorated with reeding and one...

The label is oval in form with a double thread edge and is engraved for SHERRY. This example has a shield above, flanked by two scroll supporters, which is engraved with a contempora...

The slice displays a triangular blade pierced with scroll work engraved with linear designs. The central section shows a large central fish, flanked by two smaller fish. The Hanoveri...

And Objects, product design studio founded by Martin Brudnizki and Nick Jeanes based in London. Softly diffusing light and channeling industrial design influences, the spot diffusers...

And Objects, product design studio founded by Martin Brudnizki and Nick Jeanes based in London. Softly diffusing light and channeling industrial design influences, the spot diffus...

The Wedge is plain in design and triangular in form, with a stepped ridge. Silver Dish Wedges are found from the mid-18th century, however examples are extremely rare. They were desi...

The baskets would have been used for sugar and cream and stand on a stepped oval pedestal foot decorated with prick dot and bright cut bands. The main bodies are "Boat" shaped in for...

The mugs are modelled in the Georgian style and have tapering sides and a beaded rim and base. The sides are also decorated with reeding and each has a plain harp shaped handle. The ...

This label is cast with an oval form and displays a comb border interspersed with flower heads. This example pierced for SHERRY.

The Taymouth Castle dishes. A very fine and unusual pair of George III Covered Serving Dishes made in London in 1794 by Henry Green. The Dishes are circular in form with an everte...

Paul Storr the greatest British silversmith. An exceptional George III Jug on Lampstand made in London in 1807 by Paul Storr. Paul Storr is widely recognised as the greatest Briti...

The salt cellars are of a most unusual design and have a baluster form with everted dipping rim. The sides are decorated with a lower lobed band and the upper section is decorated wi...

The Salver stands on three cast panel feet with scroll ends, and a beaded border. The raised rim is also decorated with a beaded band and the centre is beautifully engraved with a co...

Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Oak half Japanese Yakisugi platter - bowl. These unique pieces are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques...

Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Elm platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London. Finished in food safe oils. This bright piece of Scottish Elm wa...

Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Oak half Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniq...

The teaspoons are of a most unusual design and are modeled in the Hanoverian style. The shaped stems display a raised bearded male mask surrounded by Rococo shell and scroll details. The reverse of the stem displays foliate designs and a vacant Rococo scroll cartouche. The reverse of the bowl displays a raised shell and scroll back and the stems are marked with the maker's mark and sterling mark. The spoons are in quite excellent condition. A very rare set of George II spoons...

A set of eight English single arm wall sconces in silver plated brass, with bell shaped hand blown glass shades.

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to gloves is evident. Minimal wear to the left glove index finger and the right glove leather strapping with very light scratches to the leather ...

The cast cream boat is of a very unusual design in the manner of Paul de Lamerie. This piece stands on four scroll feet attached to the sides with foliate mouldings. The main body ha...

The salt cellars are rectangular in form and Stand on four floral and foliate winged paw feet. The baluster main bodies are decorated with lobing and display a vacant shield shaped c...

The Faulkbourne hall cased tea caddies. An important and very unusual pair of George III tea caddies made in London in 1793 by William Frisbee, all contained within a contemporary velvet and silk lined satinwood case. The hinges and handle also hallmarked for 1793. The pair of tea caddies are of an unusual oval form with upwardly curved rim. The sides are beautifully engraved with an upper and lower band of bright cut scrolls and foliate motifs on a scratch engraved and prick dot ground. Each side is engraved with an unusual bright cut cartouche with incuse corners. One cartouche is vacant and the other is engraved with a contemporary Scottish Crest with the motto "Nil Conscrire Sibi - Consious of no Wrong " above. The curved, slightly domed, cover is engraved with an outer band identical to those shown on the sides and terminates in a Neo Classical urn finial, also engraved with bright cut designs. The caddies are most unusual as they open from the side, not in the usual manner from the front. The caddies are each in excellent condition and are fully marked in the foot and with the maker's mark and sterling mark on the cover. The pair of caddies are contained within a most breathtaking satinwood case with hallmarked hinges and escutcheon shaped handle and reeded oval mounts. It is most unusual to find fully hallmarked hinges, and handle, which accurately date the case, as the same date as the caddies. The interior is lined with the original silk, velvet and gold braid. The Crest and Motto are those of Lieut-Col Jonathan Bullock of Faulkbourne Hall, County Essex. He was M.P. for Essex in many parliaments and, in 1763, married Miss Elizabeth Lante. He died without issue in 1809 and his estates devolved upon his nephew Jonathan Joshua Christopher Watson who, in 1810, assumed the surname and Arms of Bullock by Royal Licence. The Bullock family were descended from Robert Bullock of Herburghfield, County Berkshire. He was Sheriff of County Berks and Oxford under Richard II. He died in 1405. Faulkbourne Hall is a Grade 1 listed Manor House in the village of Faulkbourne in Essex, the manor being first mentioned under Edward the Confessor. The earliest surviving parts of the Hall, a red brick building with turrets, date from the 15th century. Sir Edward Bullock, Knight, purchased the Hall and Manor of Faulkbourne in 1637. The hall is considered a fine specimen of early Tudor red...

The inkwell is of square form with attractive engine turned silver gilt mounts. The glass is deeply cut and the hinged cover displays a gold disc cartouche engraved with a set of con...

These side handled bowls were almost certainly used as eating vessels. The bowl has circular baluster sides which rise to a straight rim. The cast handle is shaped and naively pierce...

The Mug is of an unusual small size and was most probably made for a child. This piece stands on an applied circular foot decorated with reeding. The plain baluster main body rises t...

This very unusual mug is of a smaller size and was almost certainly for the use of a Lady or child. This fine piece stands on a circular pedestal foot which is decorated with foliate...

The Basket stands on an oval foot which is pierced with horizontal pails and roundels and displays an applied beaded rim. The arched swing handle, and rim of the main body, are also ...

The Vinaigrette is slender broad rectangular in form. The cover is engraved with unusual horizontal bands of ovals and wriggle work, all surrounding an oval cartouche engraved with c...

The toddy ladles are modelled in the fiddle pattern, with very elegant curved stems and circular bowls. The top of each stem is engraved with a contemporary crest and each is very we...

The tea caddy is oval in form and the sides of the main body and edge of the cover, are engraved with bright-cut and scratch engraved bands. The front of the caddy displays a contemp...

This exceptionally rare piece may well have been used during picnics and is of plain design. The Saucer is circular in form, with a raised edge and stands on a reeded ring foot. The ...

The saucepan is of a small size and has a baluster shaped body rising to an everted rim. The sparrow beak spout is decorated with a double drop below and the silver section of the ha...