Earthenware Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.   

Some table services charm with their refinement. Others invite you into a whole imaginary garden. This beautiful late 19th-century Gien faience dinner service immediately captivates ...

Dodie Thayer Lettuce Ware Tureen, Cover and Stand, Jupiter, Florida, 1987 The tureen, cover and conforming stand are naturalistically modeled as a head of lettuce, hand-built in gla...

19th-Century Victorian Majolica aqua oyster plate signed Minton.

A beautiful set of five antique French majolica plates, featuring an elegant relief design of vine leaves, grape clusters, and branches. Their rich palette of greens, browns, and cre...

Few 19th-century French faience services embody the elegance, artistic refinement and poetic spirit of the Japonisme movement as beautifully as Jules Vieillard Bordeaux’s celebrated “Nella” pattern. More than a dinner service, this remarkable ensemble is a hand-painted work of art, where every piece celebrates nature through an extraordinary variety of exotic birds, flowering branches, butterflies and delicate insects. No two plates are exactly alike, making each place setting a unique composition while preserving the perfect harmony of the whole. Founded in Bordeaux in 1845, the Jules Vieillard manufactory became one of France’s most prestigious ceramic producers. By the 1870s it employed nearly 1,300 craftsmen, ranking among the country’s leading faience manufacturers. Its artistic creations were celebrated at the great international exhibitions of the nineteenth century, including the Gold Medal awarded at the Paris Universal Exposition of 1878, a distinction that firmly established the international reputation of the Bordeaux factory. Created during this golden period, the “Nella” pattern is now regarded as one of the manufactory’s finest and rarest achievements. Inspired by the discovery of Japanese art in Europe during the second half of the nineteenth century, it perfectly reflects the new decorative language that transformed European ceramics. Every piece was individually moulded in fine faience, fired, then meticulously hand-painted by master decorators using coloured enamels before receiving its final transparent glaze and being fired once again. This demanding process ensured exceptional brilliance while allowing each painter complete artistic freedom. Rather than reproducing a single repetitive design, every plate was intentionally decorated with its own individual composition. Kingfishers, parrots and other exotic birds rest upon blossoming branches of prunus, peonies, irises and wild roses. Butterflies, dragonflies and tiny ladybirds animate the white ground with remarkable delicacy, creating the impression of a living garden. The asymmetrical compositions, generous areas of untouched white and graceful movement throughout the decoration perfectly express the refined aesthetic of French Japonisme. Complete “Nella” services have become extraordinarily scarce. Intended for everyday use within distinguished households, most examples were gradually dispersed or damaged over nearly one hundred and fifty years. Today, large coherent ensembles with their original serving pieces seldom appear on the international market. According to family history, this exceptional service remained for generations in an elegant maison de maître on the French Riviera before entering the antiques market. Unlike most surviving examples, which are composed predominantly of plates, this magnificent ensemble retains an unusually rich selection of original serving pieces together with its complete coffee service, making it equally desirable for collectors, designers and prestigious private residences. Composition — 83 Pieces * 27 Dinner Plates – Ø 25 cm (9.84 in) * 14 Soup Plates – Ø 25.5 cm (10.04 in) * 16 Dessert Plates – Ø 22.5 cm (8.86 in) * 1 Covered Soup Tureen * 2 Covered Vegetable Tureens * 1 Covered Serving Dish * 2 Large Oval Serving Platters * 1 Large Fish Platter * 1 Shell-Shaped Compotier * 2 Covered Sauce Boats with Attached Stands * 1 Covered Mustard Pot * 1 Coffee Pot * 1 Covered Sugar Bowl * 1 Milk Jug * 10 Coffee Cups * 11 Coffee Saucers Every piece bears the JVB factory mark beneath, while the principal serving pieces are additionally marked “Nella”, confirming the authenticity of this prestigious model. The overall condition is exceptional considering its age of approximately 150 years. The enamels retain remarkable freshness and brilliance, while the glaze remains beautifully preserved. Minor imperfections are limited to a few discreet hairlines, one deep serving dish displaying slight age-related darkening, one coffee saucer with noticeable staining and the expected traces of careful domestic use accumulated over generations. These small imperfections are entirely consistent with the age of the service and do not detract from its extraordinary visual impact. More than simply an antique dinner service...

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.

"The master of glazes" HANS HEDBERG (1917-2007), sculpture in shape of apple, faience. H 12 cm. Hedberg was born in Köpmanholmen, Sweden. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of ...

Great pair of late 19th century Provencal earthenware plates France, circa 1880-1900 Good but weathered condition.

French Majolica strawberries plate circa 1880 Luneville.

Some table services are beautiful in their uniformity. Others find their charm in the art of mixing. This exceptional French Terre de Fer faience GIEN dinner service brings together...

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.

Set of 6 French Majolica Egg Cup Circa 1890. Manufacture Saint-Clément ( East of France ) Purple lavender flowers shape.

Rare Large French Majolica Olives Leaves Platter signed Sarreguemines Majolica circa 1870. 13.8 by 13.8 inches.

French aqua turquoise Majolica strawberry rectangular cake platter signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.

English majolica large begonia leaf oval platter, circa 1880. Oval 1/2" deep foot rim. Lilac, brown, green & blue. Handsome; rare size. Note glaze bubbles near one side point. 16.25"...

A child’s assiette parlante, a talking plate, illustrated by Benjamin Rabier for Sarreguemines, France – circa 1900. Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939), was a French children’s author, pl...

From the Saint-Clément faïencerie, a vintage French barbotine majolica glazed raspberry pitcher, circa 1960s, in the Art Nouveau style. Still bearing the original French gold foil label: “St Clément France...

Charming French ceramic two-handled cup created by Robert Picault in Vallauris, South of France, circa 1960. This distinctive piece features the celebrated ceramicist’s instantly rec...

A gorgeous antique French Sarreguemines majolica oyster plate, circa 1870. Maker's mark and model number on reverse (this is an older model). It displays beautifully with vibrant col...

Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.

Rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.

A gorgeous antique French Sarreguemines majolica oyster plate, circa 1870. Maker's mark and model number on reverse (this is an older model). It displays beautifully with vibrant col...

Small Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.6 inches diameter , 8 plates available.  

French Majolica asparagus platter Fives Lille, circa 1890. Reference / Page 149 "Artichauts et asperges en barbotine" of M.Bottero.

Colorful Majolica asparagus plate Salins, circa 1890.   

A child’s assiette parlante, a talking plate, illustrated by Benjamin Rabier for Sarreguemines, France – circa 1900. Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939), was a French children’s author, pla...

Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1950.

French Majolica Green Oyster Plate Luneville circa 1920. Reference: Page 43 "Oyster plates" of J. Karsnitz. 4 plates are available.

Large French majolica oyster platter with handle Orchies, circa 1900.

French Faience Floral Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950.

This red Mason’s Vista dinner service is a striking example of 19th-century English transferware at its most romantic and collectible. What makes it truly unique is the completeness ...

French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950. woman from Brittany with a spinning wheel. 10.5 inches diameter.

The product is a Burleigh "Asiatic Pheasants" platter. * The "Asiatic Pheasants" collection, featuring delicate floral patterns and birds, has been in production since 1862. 
 * The ...

Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890. Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds. Ref / 2732.

A Montelupo Maiolica dish featuring an Arlecchino decor in the shades of ochre, yellow, blue, green, and black. The shallow, circular form is decora...

This vintage soup plate by Crown Ducal showcases the timeless elegance of English transferware in a rare “Bristol Pink” hue. The richness of the rosy-red floral pattern, combined wit...

Decorative ceramic plate made in France, decorated with a design inspired by the work of Pablo Picasso. The central motif depicts two stylized figures in motion, drawn in black and enhanced with graphic touches of green, red, and blue, characteristic of the artist's pictorial vocabulary. An emblematic piece embodying the dialogue between modern art and 20th-century decorative arts, produced in the tradition of French artistic ceramics. Main Features : Decorative ceramic plate France, 20th century Design inspired by Pablo Picasso Stylized figures and expressive graphic composition Polychrome palette: black, blue, green, and red Marked on the reverse (France) Excellent collector's item or wall decoration A fusion of modern art and decorative ceramics Keywords : Picasso plate, Picasso ceramics France, modern decorative plate, French modern art, decorative cubism, 20th-century artistic ceramics, collectible plate, French art and design, modern wall decoration, Vallauris Picasso...

huge French Majolica Fish Platter Sarreguemines 1950s in very good condition German : Saargemünd / French Sarreguemines) is situated in the north-east of France, on the border wi...

The original exquisite 18-piece dinner service is a rare early example of the Asiatic Pheasants pattern, produced by Podmore, Walker & Co. around 1840. A precursor to later itera...

French Majolica Parrots & Bamboo Plate Salins, circa 1890.    

A charming and highly decorative 18th century French faience ewer, beautifully hand-painted with a lively polychrome palette of cobalt blue, soft greens, and warm ochre tones. The gl...

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.

This striking set comprises twelve majolica oyster plates and one large matching serving platter, beautifully crafted in the style of Longchamp, France. Each plate features a vivid g...

Rare Set of 6 French Majolica Palm Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. Diameter / 7.5 inches.

A refined example of early Victorian craftsmanship, this Morea platter originates from Staffordshire and is attributed to makers such as Minton or Thomas Dimmock, circa 1840. Crafte...

Holdcroft Majolica cheese keep which features fern fronds, and pond lily leaves and flowers. Colouration: green, white, brown, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the ...

This set comprises four mid-18th-century Delft plates, each with chinoiserie decoration in cobalt blue. The central field shows a central sprig of tobacco leafs rising from stylised ...

A handsome vintage Winston Churchill collectible character jug or "Toby jug" decorative mug by the English pottery firm, Royal Doulton.

Mid-Century French Majolica Tureen with garlic on the handle.

A spirited Italian faience pitcher by Cama of Deruta, modeled in the form of a chicken with an open beak serving as the spout. Its sculptural crest, feathered neck, curved tail handl...

French Majolica leaves & grapes plate Onnaing, circa 1900.

Wedgwood Creamware Egg Cup Stand with Salt and Six Egg Cups, Circa 1800–1820 The oval creamware egg stand, of shallow tray form with a raised rim, is centered with a raised open ova...

Bring classic English charm to your table with this beautiful set of Johnson Brothers blue transferware plates, featuring the beloved Coaching Sc...

Rare 19th Century Majolica Porcelain Palissy Fish Wall Platter. 8.2 inches diameter.

A Dutch Delft tin-glazed earthenware tureen or butter dish, dating to the mid-18th century. The piece is formed in an elegant octagonal shape and hand-decorated in cobalt blue. The ...

French faience oyster plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1930.

These are sold separately. Please refer to which piece you are interested in at purchase. Early 20th c Majolica bowls from Guatemala. Great colors. Diameter varies from about 5.5 inc...

Spanish Andalusian Olive Oil Handled Jar in Terracotta _______________________________________________________________________ Hand-made terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles...

A charming set of six hand painted earthenware plates in the Italian la campagna country style, circa 1940-1950. Brightly painted with a central deep red Fleur-de-lis surrounded by...