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“Only the best” was the guiding principle of Syd Leventhal as he assembled the Longridge Collection, one of the most important collections of early English pottery ever formed. This ...

Made circa 1880, this pair of large Dutch Delft blue and white covered jars is hand-painted with romantic scenes framed within scrolling cartouches. Each shaped panel encloses a cou...

This pair of small English pierced creamware baskets was handcrafted in England circa 1820. One basket is round, and the other is oval; together, they show two variations on the same...

This pair of large Chinese Export porcelain blue and white covered jars stands out for its assured hand-painted decoration, balanced proportion, and commanding scale. Dating to the l...

This large English Delft punch bowl was hand painted in Liverpool around 1760. At thirteen inches in diameter, it combines substantial scale with remarkable lightness, both in its th...

This pair of Dutch Delft blue and white covered jars was hand painted in the Netherlands circa 1770. Fully composed on every side, they reflect a level of planning and painterly cont...

This group of three Dutch Delft blue and white large plates was hand painted in the Netherlands circa 1790 and stands out for the strength and clarity of the Peacock pattern. The des...

This large Dutch Delft large plate (diameter 13.75 in.) dates to circa 1780 and is decorated with a lively blue-and-white design centered on a bold floral rosette. Radiating foliate ...

This Chamberlains Worcester porcelain plate, made circa 1820, is decorated in the highly sought-after Dragons in Compartments pattern, one of the outstanding patterns produced by the...

Made circa 1810, this pair of neoclassical Spode porcelain plates is distinguished by its saturated cobalt blue ground, sharply scalloped outlines, and confident use of burnished gil...

This massive Whieldon creamware charger has an immediate physical authority. Thrown with a wide, flat well and a generous rim, the form allows the d...

Made in the late 18th century, this pair of blue and white Delft jars has an elegant presence. The smooth ovoid bodies rise to a strong, stepped neck and a wide, projecting flange th...

This pair of antique English porcelain dishes was hand painted by Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester circa 1820, a period when the factory held a royal appointment as porcelain manufactur...

This beautiful pierced salt-glazed stoneware dish was made in England circa 1760. The dish was molded with basketweave panels and raised rococo scrolls. It has eight lobes, each with...

This pair of blue and white Royal Worcester 'Japonism' vases dates to circa 1862. They are square and intricately decorated in blue with cranes beneath towering bamboo. The blue deco...

This Dutch Delft bowl, made circa 1880, reflects the enduring charm of late 19th-century tin-glazed pottery. Its decoration was created using hand-applied color over a transfer outli...

This hand-painted Dutch Delft vase, made circa 1770, is a beautiful example of 18th-century tin-glazed earthenware in blue and white. Rising to more than eighteen inches, the vase ha...

The decoration on this French hard-paste porcelain plate was hand-painted in England circa 1825 by Caroline Leigh, who signed the plate's underside. The neoclassical design centers o...

This pair of Delft blue and white antique lidded jars, marked for The Claw** and dating to circa 1820, is hand-painted in the traditional Delft style. Each jar features a cover toppe...

This 1st Period Worcester porcelain fluted dish, was made circa 1775. It features a crisp, deep-blue transfer-printed design that combines pinecones, flowers, scrolling vines, and a ...

This pair of early 19th-century Wedgwood caneware saucers shows the elegant restraint that defines the firm’s neoclassical production of the Regency period. Made in the characteristi...

This shaped Wedgwood creamware dish, hand-painted circa 1780, presents the quiet elegance characteristic of late 18th-century English creamware. The gently undulating rim frames a so...

This pair of English porcelain spill vases, hand-painted circa 1840, shows the charm and refinement of mid-19th-century decorative wares, where ornamental brilliance and practical fo...

This set of four black basalt masterpieces, made by Wedgwood & Bentley at their Etruria works around 1775, represents the height of 18th-century English neoclassical design. Each pie...

Date / Origin: Staffordshire, England, circa 1745 – 1760 A seated cat with upright ears and grounded paws, holding a small brown mouse in its mouth. The figure is formed from two pre...

This fine 18th-century Dutch Delft jar was hand painted in blue and white circa 1780. The octagonal body is decorated with a swirling cobalt blue floral design. The painter’s confide...

This Worcester Porcelain group, a saucer with four cups, features the exquisite Dragons in Compartments pattern. Hand-painted circa 1800 to 1820, this exceptional group showcases the...

This hand-painted Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar was hand painted in the mid-19th century, during the reign of the Tongzhi Emperor (1856–1875). The jar is richly decorated in deep cobalt blue with the Double Happiness symbol, butterflies, and scrolling peonies and lotus blossoms, each detail rendered with precision. The floral motifs flow gracefully across the surface, their intricate brushwork revealing the confident hand of a skilled painter. The glaze has a luminous surface that beautifully enhances the vibrancy of the underglaze painting. Created as a symbol of marital joy and enduring harmony, Double Happiness ginger jars...

This mochaware mug was made to hold a quart of beer or lager. It was made in England circa 1870-1880. The dark mochaware "trees" are applied by hand (see below for the details of the...

We are pleased to offer this large antique Japanese low bowl painted with children-at-play and bird-and-flower motifs on a striking red background. The bowl dates to the late 19th ce...

This antique Worcester porcelain dessert set was hand-gilded in England during the Regency period, around 1820. Created by Flight Barr Worcester, the set features the distinctive "St...

This mid-18th century First Period Worcester Porcelain bowl was made in England circa 1755. It is hand-painted in the beautiful Worcester Imari style ”Fan Pattern.” The pattern is al...

This rare six-piece set of antique English creamware, with elegant hand-painted brown trim, was made between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The highlight of the group is a m...

This exquisite set of four antique English porcelain cups and saucers was hand-painted by Barr Flight Barr at the Worcester factory in England b...

This pair of large Dutch Delft plates, traditionally referred to as chargers, was hand-painted at the renowned De Porceleyne Bijl (The Axe) factory in Delft, circa 1780. Each plate measures 12.25 inches in diameter and is centered with a carefully balanced composition depicting a basket overflowing with flowers, rendered with assurance and clarity in rich cobalt blue. The surrounding border alternates between scrolling floral sprays and diamond-patterned panels, creating a rhythmic frame that guides the eye across the surface. Warm ochre-painted rims provide contrast against the white tin-glazed ground, lending definition and visual depth while neatly enclosing the decoration. The pair remains in excellent condition and reflects the confident workmanship and refined decorative control associated with late 18th-century production at The Axe factory. Dimensions: 12.25 inches diameter Condition: Excellent Price: $1,560 Decoration: Hand-painted floral basket with alternating border panels Material: Delft tin-glazed earthenware Style: Dutch Delftware Origin: Netherlands, De Porceleyne Bijl (The Axe) Date: Circa 1780 Notable Details: Produced at De Porceleyne Bijl (The Axe), active 1637–1803 Strong cobalt blue painting...

This beautiful antique English creamware plate, dating back to 1785, features a hand-painted Neoclassical garland design around the border. Delicate green swags encircle small purple...

This pair of large blue and white Dutch Delft plates, traditionally made as chargers, is hand-painted and marked by De Porceleyne Claeuw (The Claw) and was made in the Netherlands ci...

This pair of large English Prattware figures, hand-painted in Staffordshire around 1790, represents Autumn and Winter through the distinctive charm of late 18th-century folk pottery....

This pair of antique Dutch Delft blue and white tobacco jars, made at De Vergulde Bloempot in Delft circa 1770, is hand-painted with lovely scrolling foliage, leafy vines, and blosso...

This antique English pottery plate, made at Don Pottery circa 1825, is crafted from buff earthenware with a clear glaze that enriches its warm, earthy tone. The surface is printed in...

These antique English porcelain plates were made at the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester, by Barr, Flight & Barr between 1807 and 1813. Each plate is hand-painted in Worcester’s ...

This exquisite pair of Wedgwood blue and white Mared pattern soup tureens was made in England circa 1840. The design features a loop of delicate "pearls" encircling the center, compl...

This antique English pearlware plate, circa 1820, showcases a vivid red Bacchanalian scene framed by an elegant reticulated border with a geometric pierced design. At the center, a d...

This pair of Flight, Barr, Barr Worcester porcelain plates was hand-painted at the Worcester factory, in England, circa 1825. They feature a vibrant apple green complemented by lavis...

This pair of Barr Worcester porcelain plates was hand-painted at the Warmstry House factory on the River Severn in Worcester, England, between 1792 and 1803. Each plate features clus...

This charming Chinese export porcelain pitcher was hand painted circa 1770. It captures a bit of elegance and whimsy in 18th-century Chinese export design. Known as a "sparrow beak" ...

This porcelain centerpiece was hand-painted by Coalport in Shropshire, England, around 1820. It features an exquisite design in the Red Chrysanthemum pattern with iron-red blossoms a...

Provenance: The Metropolitan Museum in New York has in its collection a similar Le Nove Porcelain pair of courting figures. Accession Number: 06.381. Factory: ...

This large English creamware basket was made circa 1790 and stands out for both its generous size and exceptional quality. Thirty-six handmade openwork bands rise from the solid base...

This set of six English porcelain coffee or espresso cups was hand-painted in the late 18th century. Traditionally known as coffee cans, they were made by the Derby factory circa 179...

This Chinese Export porcelain dish was hand-painted in deep cobalt blue with beautiful floral decoration featuring peonies, a traditional symbol of prosperity and beauty. Made circa ...

This Chamberlains Worcester porcelain plate is hand-painted with the vibrant "Dragons in Compartments" pattern, also known as the "Bengal Tiger" pattern. Made in England circa 1820, ...

This set of four antique porcelain bowls was made by Coalport in England, circa 1825. Each bowl is hand-painted in a vibrant interpretation of the Imari style, with rich orange flora...

This elegant set of twelve porcelain dinner plates and twelve matching soup dishes was made by Royal Epiag in Czechoslovakia circa 1935. It includes twelve dinner plates and twelve m...

These two Chinese Export porcelain plates were hand-painted in the Famille Rose palette circa 1770. Each plate offers its own exuberant interpretation of floral beauty, capturing the...

This antique English porcelain sugar box, made around 1810 by Coalport Porcelain, is hand-painted in the richly colored and intricate Money Tree pattern, also known as the Rock and T...

This lovely pottery dessert service was made in England by William Ridgway circa 1825. The set includes four dessert plates, two pairs of shaped serving dishes, and a raised centerpi...

This exquisite pair of large blue and white Delft jars was hand-painted in the Netherlands during the late 19th century, around 1880. The design features shaped panels, each depicti...

This exquisite pair of Paris Porcelain baskets was made in France circa 1860. Each basket features a gracefully flared reticulated body, highlighted with hand-applied green enamel an...

This set of three antique Delft plates was hand-painted in the Netherlands circa 1800. Each plate measures approximately 9 inches in diameter and ...