Samson Porcelain Factory Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Stunning Example of a pair of English Minton Porcelain Centerpieces or Flower Vases, each modelled as a kneeling cherub carrying a flower vase on its back in the form of a cornucopia kneeling on a naturalistic circular base on a plain platform stand. Circa third quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Exquisitely decorated in colours of turquoise on white glazed ground with lavish gold highlights. Condition: Good condition for such an early piece with no losses, no discoloring anywhere. Typically unmarked as pieces of this early period. Height: (entire as image one) 6.75" (16.5cm). Diameter: (at base) 2.75” (7cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping. Provenance: From the Collection of Kenneth Neame, Mount Street, Mayfair, offered by Sothebys London. Mintons was a major English company in Staffordshire Pottery, "Europe's leading ceramic factory during the Victorian era" an independent business from 1793 to 1968. It was a leader in ceramic design, working in a number of different ceramic bodies, decorative techniques, and "a glorious pot-pourri of styles - Rococo shapes with Oriental motifs, Classical shapes with Medieval designs and Art Nouveau borders were among the many wonderful concoctions". As well as pottery vessels and sculptures, the firm was a leading manufacturer of tiles and other architectural ceramics, producing work for both the Houses of Parliment...

A tall and expressive porcelain flower vase with a textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each vase is one-of-a-kind. Dimensions...

This exceptional 19th-century French tole peinte cachepot is a masterful example of neoclassical decorative art, showcasing the elegance and sophistication associated with French des...

Stunning example of an English Minton Porcelain centerpiece or flower vase, depicting an entwined upright Dolphin been help by a scantily clad Female standing on a naturalistic circular base. Circa third quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Exquisitely decorated in colors of turquoise on white glazed ground with lavish gold highlights. Condition: Good condition for such an early piece with no losses except for a tiny loss dot at dolphins' lip, no discoloring anywhere. Height: (entire as image one) 11.5" (29cm). Depth: (at base) 5.25” (13cm). Width: (at base) 5.25” (13cm) Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping. Provenance: From the Collection of Kenneth Neame, Mount Street, Mayfair, offered by Sothebys London. Mintons was a major English company in Staffordshire Pottery, "Europe's leading ceramic factory during the Victorian era" an independent business from 1793 to 1968. It was a leader in ceramic design, working in a number of different ceramic bodies, decorative techniques, and "a glorious pot-pourri of styles - Rococo shapes with Oriental motifs, Classical shapes with Medieval designs and Art Nouveau borders were among the many wonderful concoctions". As well as pottery vessels and sculptures, the firm was a leading manufacturer of tiles and other architectural ceramics, producing work for both the Houses of Parliment...

Stunning example of a pair of English Minton porcelain centerpieces or flower vases, each modelled as a standing cherub one harvesting wheat, both ending with stunning pierced oval centerpieces on footed supports. Circa third quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Exquisitely decorated in colours of turquoise on white glazed ground with lavish gold highlights. Condition: Good condition for such an early piece with no losses, few old tiny firing hairlines at leg areas. Typically unmarked as pieces of this early period. Height: (entire as image one) 8.5" (21.5cm). Width: (at base) 7.75” (19.5cm). Depth: (at base) 5.25” (13.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping. Provenance: From the Collection of Kenneth Neame, Mount Street, Mayfair, offered by Sothebys London. Mintons was a major English company in Staffordshire Pottery, "Europe's leading ceramic factory during the Victorian era" an independent business from 1793 to 1968. It was a leader in ceramic design, working in a number of different ceramic bodies, decorative techniques, and "a glorious pot-pourri of styles - Rococo shapes with Oriental motifs, Classical shapes with Medieval designs and Art Nouveau borders were among the many wonderful concoctions". As well as pottery vessels and sculptures, the firm was a leading manufacturer of tiles and other architectural ceramics, producing work for both the Houses of Parliment...

A very charming early 19th century French tole peinte vase or urn with a gilt figure of a dancing maiden with one breast exposed playing a sistrum, ancient musical instrument. The ur...

Stunning example of a collection of three miniature English Minton porcelain decorative items, a lidded twin handle Urn, a twin handle vase and a tall slender Ewer all of outstanding quality. Each decorated with old Summer Roses on a white and turquoise ground. Circa third quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Condition: Good condition for such early pieces with no losses, no discoloring anywhere. Puce base mark MINTONS below a crown. Back views are similar. Ewer height: (entire) 6.25" (15.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping. Provenance: From the Collection of Kenneth Neame...

A tall porcelain flower vase with an organic and fabric-like surface. Clear glazed applied on interior surface. As a result of the production process each vase is one-of-a-kind. Th...

Lladró porcelain pheasant centerpiece / planter by Vicente Martinez. Beautiful porcelain pheasant figurine centerpiece or planter in blue, cobalt blu...

An extremely rare and unusual Pair Of North European Ormolu, Cut-Glass, and Tôle-Peinte Potted Hyacinths/Cachepots, Possibly Baltic, Circa 1815-1825. Each Modeled As A Tôle-Peinte Sp...

Stunning Example of a Pair of English Minton Porcelain long stem twin handle cups or vases of outstanding quality, firmly attributed to Artist James Ed...

Elevate your décor with this stunning antique Samson enameled jardiniere, complete with a brass insert. These elegant cachepots are a beautiful blend of...