A.W. Johnston & Co. Antiques Ceramics

A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58 A Museum Quality Piece. Painted in the sought after famille rose palette with sprigs of indianische Blumen and enriched in gilding, the simulated pierced body supported by four feet painted with stylized dragons, the pierced cover with a Buddhist lion finial. 10" high x 6" wide x 6" deep The shape of this piece, which appears to be unrecorded in the literature, is inspired by similar Chinese porcelain censers from the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1654-1722). An example in the Palace Museum, Beijing, is illustrated by Li Yi-hua in Qing Porcelain of Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong Periods from the Palace Museum Collection, Hong Kong, 1989, pl. 65. Another in the British Museum, London (museum no. PDF, A.812) is catalogued as a perfume-holder. These porcelain examples are in turn inspired by ancient Chinese bronzes from both the Shang (1600-1046 BC) and the Zhou (1046-246 BCE) dynasties, an example of which was sold anonymously by Christie's New York, 22 March 2019, lot 1601. This chain of inspiration tracking backwards from the 19th century to antiquity provides a clear example of how ceramics, and indeed other mediums, are able to influence and motivate the works of later generations. For a Meissen porcelain snuff...

Italian handmade ceramic vase in poppy red by Rina Menardi. Available in other colors. Made to order. Shipping from Europe not included.

Great Rookwood pottery vase.This vase is signed C S T in bottom as shown. Charles S Todd, hand painted in this abstract vines from top to bottom.

Two beautiful lidded temple jars or vessels having a wonderful yellow and white glaze. Marked made in Portugal on the bottom.

These are a well made very decorative small cloisonné salt and pepper pot, made in China and dating to the mid-19th century. Both pieces a...

Extra large spider crab and lobster seafood plates wall decoration, Majolica, glazed ceramic. Portugal, 1950s Rare find. A colorful pair of fine Majolica glazed ceramic plates with s...

A gorgeous character beer stein - King. This character beer stein has been made in Germany circa 1930s or older, attributed to E. Bohne, Thuringia Germany. Absolutely gorgeous piece ...

Large unusual antique tea pot with 'Mr & Mrs Darlington home sweet home 1915' inscribed on a brown teapot decorated in wonderful birds and flowers in b...

A French Majolica covered tureen in the shape of a trompe l’oeil melon by Sarreguemines, circa 1900. Molded in the form of a large yellow melon with green vines and leaves. The li...

19th C decorative antique Spanish glazed pot. 1890. Dimensions 12 inches (30 cms) high 11.5 inches (29 cms) diameter.      

A delightful large XL Mid-century majolica centerpiece trompe l'oeil of mixed fruits. Fully hand-crafted and painted Design in the style of: Joseph Saissi, Menton, Palissy ware, Long...

A gorgeous majolica ceramic trompe l'Oeil fish covered soup tureen with ladle and shells on the lid By Fitz and Floyd Italy, Circa 1980s Measures: 17"W x 6.5"D x 9"H Very good or...