Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory Furniture

This is a charming Derby figure of a shepherdess with a garlanded lamb, made in or shortly after 1760. The figure is one half of a set called the "Garland...

This is a fabulous pair of figures of Liberty and Matrimony made by the Bow Porcelain factory between 1760 and 1764. These figures were a popular pair portraying marriage. The bow...

A gorgeous antique French white ironstone lidded soup tureen, circa 1900. No maker's mark. This fine soup tureen has a decorative finial and lovely ornate handles. It displays beauti...

A late 18th century French ceramic soup tureen in the whimsical form of a duck, hand painted and glazed in vibrant naturalistic colors. The modeled feathers, webbed feet, and express...

This elegant vase was produced by Richard Ginori porcelain manufacturer in Doccia, Italy, in the 1730 Not easy to find this model so fine and elegant with its country flowers in pin...

These elegant colorful Famille Rose vases were created in China circa 1950. Standing tall, the large vessels feature a flared rim and tapered body. Each body is adorned with vibrant ...

A French Green Majolica Fish Tureen by Sarreguemines, Mid 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Width: 30cm. Height: 15cm. Depth: 16cm.

Italian micro mosaic plaque mounted within snuff box, depicting white and brown hound seated on grass. Circle of Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). R...

This exquisite hand-painted porcelain set, crafted in Limoges, France, dates back to the 19th century, showcasing the elegance and artistry of this historical period. The set include...

A very beautiful Chinese porcelain baluster-shaped jar with lid and knob, painted in underglaze blue crackle with hand-painted cobalt blue and white decorations depicting a two-horne...

Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted etched mother-of-pearl octagonal snuff box with hinged lid, London, year-hallmarked for 1803. The iridescent mother-of-pearl lid...

A very nicely made 18th century Kangxi tureen. Redecorated in Europe. Old inventory number at the base. There was a small yellow sticker at the lid, which is removed now. We take a look at Amsterdams Bont porcelain from China. A relatively unknown niche of Chinese porcelain from ca 1680-1740 that was partly decorated in Europe. Because mainstream Chinese collectors have yet to discover the historical significance of these wares they are relatively easy to find in Holland. While also being highly interesting and of often super quality and with an amazing array of decorations. Amsterdams Bont is a name given to porcelain partly decorated in the Netherlands (most likely in cities like Delft, Haarlem, Makkum). Because Amsterdam was at this moment in time the trade centre of the western world and also of the porcelain trade a lot of this over enamelling was probably commissioned by Amsterdam merchants, to reap higher profits on otherwise boring Chinese wares. The name Amsterdam Bont probably derives from the fact that these type of decorated ware was sold by Amsterdam Merchants. Amsterdam Bont consists of either blanc or under glaze blue decorated Chinese porcelain of basic quality, that was later enhanced with red and sometimes other colours in the Netherlands. It must not be mistaken for other type of Chinese & Japanese blanc wares decorated in Europe. Those we simply call European Decorated Chinese porcelain. Amsterdam Bont really is easily recognisable by its colour and style. An interesting side note is that a similar process of overdecorating with red was done in London in more or less the same colours. Method of manufacturing. This enhancemend was done on “petit feux” or small fire at a lower temperature. This technique of baking enamels on a lower temperature that was perfected in the Delft around 1670-1680 to compete with the colourfull Japanese porcelain of the time. At the turn of the 17th c Chinese porcelain...