Bardith Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

This late 18th-century French porcelain soup tureen is distinguished by the delicacy of its hand-painted cornflower blue decoration and the remarkable depth of its twilight blue enam...

This blue and white late-18th-century French porcelain soup tureen, cover, and matching stand were made at the Delemers family’s Arras porcelain factory circa 1780. The porcelain is ...

The richly colored, hand-painted flowers give this set of eighteen Hicks and Meigh soup plates an especially lively character. Made in Shelton, Staffordshire, circa 1820, these larg...

This set of twelve crescent-shaped ironstone dishes was made by Hicks and Meigh in Shelton, Staffordshire, England, circa 1820. The twelve matching shapes and brilliant English Imari...

This French porcelain plate was made in the second half of the 19th century and is beautifully hand painted in the style of early 18th-century Chinese export porcelain. At the center...

This New Hall porcelain teapot stand was hand painted in England circa 1800 and is decorated in the factory’s richly colored Faux Tobacco Leaf pattern, number 490. The oval stand is ...

Hand-painted in blue and white at the Three Bells Factory in the Netherlands circa 1830–1840, this complete five-piece Dutch Delft garniture is decorated in deep cobalt blue with son...

A lively display of hand-painted turquoise, cobalt blue, pink, iron red, and green animates this set of five antique English ironstone plates. Each plate features a Chinoiserie garde...

This set of twelve antique English wine glasses was made circa 1825, each individually hand-blown yet remarkably consistent in height, proportion, and appearance. Each glass falls wi...

This pair of antique English dishes shows a fabulous bird's eye view of an elephant in an imaginary setting. Two figures ride an elephant throug...

Made nearly 300 years ago, this diminutive Staffordshire redware teapot belongs to the earliest period of English ceramic teapot production. It...

This set of eight antique English porcelain dessert plates combines an unusual hexagonal form with beautiful individual hand-painted floral bouquets. Made by Coalport circa 1825, eac...

This Chinese export porcelain plate is hand-painted with the Judgement of Paris, after a composition by Peter Paul Rubens. Made during the Qianlong period, circa 1750, it depicts Par...

This exceptional pair of Chamberlain’s Worcester porcelain centerpieces was hand painted in England circa 1820 in the celebrated Dragons in Compartments pattern, one of the factory’s...

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...

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: $1,100 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 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 exquisite pair of Wedgwood blue and white Mared pattern soup tureens was made in England circa 1830. The design features a loop of delicate "pearls" encircling the center, compl...

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 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 set of nine antique porcelain small dessert dishes with a matching cookie or serving plate was made in France circa 1870. The porcelain is white with finely detailed gilt decora...

This rare set of seven antique Worcester porcelain cups was hand-painted in the iconic Fence pattern by the Barr Flight Barr Worcester factory in England, circa 1810. Each cup featur...

This rare drabware trio comprising a tea cup, coffee can, and saucer was made by Don Pottery in England around 1810. Drabware is a warm-toned, refined stoneware first introduced at W...

This set of eight antique English porcelain plates features vibrant hand-painted floral decoration. Made at Derby circa 1825, each plate features an exuberant bouquet of garden flowe...

This set of porcelain dishes was hand-painted by Flight Barr Worcester between 1792 and 1803. Each of the six dishes can be seen in one of the first three images. The pattern feature...

A pair of Wedgwood creamware sauce tureens with original attached underplates and spoons, made circa 1820 in the refined Neoclassical style popular during the Regency era. Each turee...

This antique American pitcher, dating to circa 1830, is a rare example of slip-decorated creamware that evokes the spirit of mochaware but diverges from its typical look. Rather than...

This set of ten beautiful French porcelain soup plates was made by Nast, the Parisian factory renowned for producing porcelain for Napoleon and his imperial court. During the Napole...

This large Chinese Imari porcelain charger dates to the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1760. It is finely crafted with a beautiful, glossy white glaze and hand-painted in...

This charming small creamware tureen showcases the "Brown Grapes" pattern, a refined Neoclassical design. Crafted at the Spode factory in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England, ci...

This blue and white English Delft jug was made circa 1750-1760 and is boldly hand-painted with the word “BOY,” framed by freely brushed blue dashes. Its tall, narrow neck rises from ...

This elegant antique porcelain tea bowl and saucer were hand-painted at Spode in England, circa 1810. They are decorated in the Regency style with a band of gilded Greek key design o...

This pair of Dutch Delft blue and white large plates draws its strength from the density and control of the hand-painted decoration, where a bold central flower anchors a tightly com...

This large cup and saucer were hand-painted by Flight Barr and Barr Worcester at the Worcester Porcelain factory around 1820. The vibrant blue ground features an extraordinary shade ...

This delightful 18th-century blue and white porcelain tureen was hand-painted at the Mennecy Porcelain factory in France circa 1750. Loose flower sprigs painted in cobalt blue decora...

This elegant Dutch Delft blue and white charger was hand-painted in the Netherlands around 1770. The center features delicate scrolling vines swirling around a beautiful flower. Two ...

This set of nine dinner plates, six matching soup dishes, and a platter painted in Spode's "Peacock" pattern was made by Copeland Spode circa 1860. The "Peacock" pattern was first made by Spode circa 1820. The pattern features two peacocks...

This First Period Worcester Porcelain trio is hand-painted in the Old Japan Star Pattern. It comprises a teacup, coffee cup, and saucer made in 18th-century England circa 1770. The s...

This First Period Worcester Porcelain cup and saucer are hand-painted in the beautiful Queen’s Pattern, which was inspired by Japanese Imari porcelain of the 17th century. The design...

This set of twelve luncheon or large dessert plates was hand-painted at Derby in England, circa 1815. The plates are decorated with gorgeous summer flowers painted in bright polychro...

This lovely set of seven creamware plates is decorated on the border with a band of brightly gilded leaves and berries within blue lines. The creamware has a rich, creamy color, whic...

This set of eight large soup dishes or pasta plates was made by Don Pottery circa 1820. The design is part of Don Potery's series of dishes, " Italian Views". The center is decorated...

This charming pair of small Dutch Delft cows was made in Holland circa 1770 and hand-painted in the delicate Petit Feu palette. Each cow is mode...

Queen Marie-Antoinette appointed Saint-Clément as a Royal Supplier for her Petit Trianon at Versailles. Here is an 18th-century Saint-Clément hand-painted creamware...

This rare Spode drabware rectangular tray was made for slices of bread or small breakfast rolls. Made in England by Spode circa 1825, it has a deep, rich color. The carrying handle i...

Perfect for a double espresso! These nine "Dollar" pattern porcelain coffee cups are handpainted in the exquisite "Dollar" pattern. Spode made this set in England circa 1820. The dec...

This 18th-century First Period Worcester Porcelain sugar box was hand painted featuring beautiful swags painted with green leaves, purple berries, and two-tone blue and yellow apples. Each swag is tied with a purple ribbon in an elegant bow. Green leaves and two-tone plums hang from each ribbon. The cover finial is crafted as a budding rose painted in gorgeous pinkish purple and yellow with two green leaves. The sugar box's border and cover are both adorned with a band of underglaze blue and a chain of golden ribbons and are gently lobed, which adds visual excitement as light plays over the curved surfaces. Made in England circa 1775, this sugar box is a gem! Dimensions: 5" tall x 4.5" diameter Condition: Excellent Marks: On the underside is the Worcester First Period crescent in underglaze blue (see last image). Early Worcester Porcelain marks are rarely seen—a blue crescent mark (seen here) dates pieces back to the 'First' or 'Dr Wall...

This is a hand-painted First-Period Worcester Porcelain sugar box from the 18th century. The lively floral design is painted in green, blue, purple, and gilt. We see purple stems and...

These lovely dishes were made in England around 1815. They have hand-painted pink roses on bright white Derby porcelain, complemented by green and turquoise leaves. During the late 1...

This delightful 18th-century Dutch Delft plate is hand-painted with a lively Paradise Bird perched proudly on a curling flowering branch. The bird appears animated and full of chara...

These hand-painted plates feature a bold zigzag pattern, a popular decoration in upscale Dutch Delft. The Bliksem "Lightning" pattern originated in Dutch Delft factories in the late...

This blue and white Delft charger was hand painted in the Netherlands circa 1800. The center features a garden scene with beautiful flowering peonies. We see blossoming flowers, buds...

This blue and white Delft charger was hand-painted in Liverpool, England, during the mid-18th century, around 1760. The design features simple yet elegant decoration, showcasing flow...

This exquisite hand-painted Delft dish, made in Liverpool, England, circa 1760, captures a moment in time. The center of this Delftware charger features a hovering songbird, a large ...

This lovely set of hand painted 18th-century Imperial Vienna Porcelain dishes features four dinner dishes, four soup/pasta dishes, and a pair of chargers for serving. The decoration ...

This cabinet plate is a remarkable piece of hand-painted bone china from the John Ridgway factory in England, dating back to around 1850. Its intricate design is a testament to the c...

This pair of blue and white porcelain saucers was made by Caughley in England circa 1785. Painted in underglaze blue, they show a lovely chinoiserie scene of a mother and son in a lu...

This antique Dutch Delft charger is hand painted in a vibrant array of polychrome hues, including cobalt blue, green, yellow, iron red, ochre, and manganese purple. We see a beautifu...

This blue and white charger was hand painted at De Porcelene Bijl* "The Axe" circa 1770. The center of the charger is filled with a lovely flowering plant. We see flowers in full blo...

This special edition Wedgwood ale jug is decorated in Egyptian Revival style, showing a sphinx to either side of a firebird in flight. The material is Wedwood's Black Basalt stonewar...