Ceramic Building and Garden Elements

An antique cast iron pedestal corner basin, dating from circa 1870. This unusual sink will make a unique feature of a period bathroom, certain to make a s...

Handmade border tiles in warm yellow, green and brown colors. With an illustration in relief of a pine cone. Manufactured around 1920 by Le Glaive, Belgium. We have different brown ...

An antique sink with a cast iron stand by Johnson Brothers (Bros) of Hanley Ltd. This Victorian style porcelain sink on cast iron stand is a beautiful addition to a vintage bathroom or period style cloakroom. The antique blue marble effect basin sits upon a cast iron stand painted to simulate a walnut finish and ornately cast with a pair of striking dragons to the legs and a tall backsplash with floral transfer print tiles. This basin is further elevated by complete original fittings and beautiful cast iron stand made by BICLAM. The Simon Kirby Museum of Bathroom Sanitary Ware Sanitary ware extraordinaire and enthusiast Simon Kirby was the proud owner of a rare and impressive collection of Thomas Crapper toilets, basins and baths. As the former director of Thomas Crapper & Co, Kirby spent more than 40 years carefully sourcing these specialist pieces, making it his vocation to ensure such rare and valuable sanitary ware was saved and salvaged, creating the former Thomas Crapper Museum. Kirby made it his vocation to ensure such rare and valuable pieces were saved and salvaged. Over the years, the former museum has not been open to the public, with only a few history enthusiasts and keen customers having been invited to view a handful of pieces. Names such as Doulton and Co and Twyfords form part of this outstanding collection that demonstrates the development of sanitaryware over the centuries. Although Kirby sold the iconic Thomas Crapper company 8 years ago, he remains an expert in the history of the ‘smallest room’ and now serves as a consultant to the Royal Household. Here at UK Architectural Heritage Ltd...

Japanese ceramic vessel from Shiga, Japan. This piece gains its unique glaze and irregularities from the firing process in which wood is added...

Art Deco Royal Doulton fully marked jardinière on stand. Dark cobalt blue with green and brown ground and pink flowers. Planter on stand from th...

18th/19th century Grand Tour Amphora vase on hand wrought iron tripod base. Very good overall condition, with expected losses, great surface patina...

This is an amazing set of 4 original Art Deco handmade tiles by S.A. Faienceries de Bouffioulx, 1930s. A beautiful set with a painting of farmers on it. Stylish design. These tiles w...

An exceptional and highly whimsical vintage glazed terracotta garden fountain spouter, beautifully sculpted to depict a charming mermaid child—or putti of the sea—cradling an upturned fish. Attributed to the historic Winkle Terra Cotta Company of St. Louis, Missouri, this sculptural piece exemplifies the finest mid-century American architectural art pottery. It features a beautifully balanced, split bifurcated tail resting on an integrated, circular molded plinth base. The entire figure is enveloped in a magnificent, heavy cream-colored crackle glaze (craquelure), accented with subtle, organic speckling that lends a remarkably sophisticated, stone-like texture and a soft, lustrous sheen. Designed with both artistry and utility in mind, the fish's mouth serves as a functional water spout, perfectly positioned to accommodate internal plumbing for a dynamic water feature. The reverse lower base retains its original factory-stamped lettering beneath the thick glaze, heavily substantiating its St. Louis provenance. Whether utilized as a striking focal point over a classical wall fountain basin, nestled within a lush garden niche, or showcased indoors as an architectural statement piece, this captivating terracotta sculpture offers an enchanting blend of historic character, sculptural depth, and functional aquatic charm. A Legacy of American Architectural Art Pottery Established in 1883 by Joseph Winkle, the Winkle Terra Cotta Company of St. Louis, Missouri, was one of the premier giants of the late 19th and early 20th-century American ceramic industry. Located in the historic, clay-rich Cheltenham district, Winkle transformed raw Missouri clay into highly celebrated architectural embellishments and garden ornaments found across the country. While famous for manufacturing complex, sculpted facade elements for iconic historic landmarks—most notably fabricating the legendary terra cotta ornamentation for Louis Sullivan’s masterwork, the Wainwright Building—the firm also operated highly successful specialty "side lines". From their 6-acre manufacturing plant, Winkle deployed a staff of master, European-trained sculptors and dedicated ceramic chemists to produce fine stock catalog garden statuary, fountains, jardinieres, and urns. Key Historical & Collector NotesMastery of Glaze: Under the direction of specialized ceramic engineers, Winkle pioneered thick, lustrous, weather-resistant cream, ivory, and polychrome glazes. Over decades of exposure, these heavy glazes naturally develop a beautiful, sought-after crackle patina (craquelure). The Sculptural Style: Because the company worked closely with the leading architects of the Gilded Age and the Mid-Century transition, their garden wares consistently display highly refined, classically proportioned motifs—including whimsical putti, sea life, and classical revivals. Market Desirability: Authentic, factory-stamped pieces from the St. Louis terra cotta boom are highly coveted by architectural historians and interior designers alike for their exceptional durability, rich historic provenance, and sculptural depth. Outdoor Statuary, Architectural Salvage, Patio Decor, Poolside Ornament, Solarium Accent, Courtyard Sculpture, Wall Spout, Water Feature, Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, Grandmillennial Style, Classical Revival, Eclectic Chic, Coastal Decor, Grotesque, Mythological Art, Ceramic Sculpture, Fired Clay, Weathered Finish, Majolica Style, Faïence, Stoneware, Aged Patina, St. Louis Pottery, Missouri Art...

This is a large set of 350 antique French handmade ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Devres, circa 1920s. Colorful pattern in yellow, red and green. These tiles would be charming displa...

Authentic vintage / antique British chimney pot. In salt-glazed terracotta. Once capped a chimney in England, now typically used as a garden decoration or obelisk. Dimensions: 35....

Vintage ceramic elephant garden stool stand side table. No chips or breaks. Dimensions: 22.5 H x 20 w x 10 D.

Monumental Pair Of Glazed Pottery Garden Urns. Offered is a stately large pair of mid-century glazed pottery garden urns or garden planters. This beautiful pair of large-scale plante...

A striking pair of large-scale glazed ceramic garden planters presented on separate classical-style cast stone pedestal bases. Acquired from an estate in Miami, where the pair was di...

This is a pair of antique classical figural terra cotta sculptures, each presented on a fluted pedestal stand. The figures depict draped female forms, each holding a large bird and f...

Handmade tiles in pink, blue and yellow glazed color. With an Art Deco illustration. Four tiles together make a flower shaped whole. Manufactured around 1930 by Le Glaive, Belgium. T...

19th-century English fireplace fender fire guard with hand-painted tile accents.

1 of the 60 handmade tiles in rich purple and lightblue glazed colors with beautiful circular floral design. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium.  One tile set is d...

A 19th Century style Italian garden statue in Tuscan terra cotta clay. This very decorative statuette shows a young boy barefoot fishing dressed with short pants with nicely detailed...

44 pcs of colorful wall tiles with image in relief. Art Nouveau/Jugendstil manufactured in Belgium, Europe early 20th century. The tiles show an image of a yellow flower on light blu...

An early 20th century Arts and Crafts style Celtic planter or jardiniere and pedestal in terracotta after a design for Liberty’s London (stamped) by celebrated designer Archibald Knox. Titled ‘Beowulf’, this large Celtic plant pot designed by Knox was manufactured for Liberty’s by J. Carter and Co, as is stamped on the socle. Carters made stone garden ware and terracotta for Liberty between 1900 and 1910. Often unstamped, Celtic style planters like these are often mistakenly attributed to the Compton Pottery. However, we can be certain that this one was made for the luxury department store in London due to the ‘Liberty & Co’ stamp on the inside. Archibald Knox (1864-1933) was a pioneer of modern 20th century design. He was Liberty’s primary designer at the height of their success during the early 20thcentury, his balance of Arts and Crafts, Modernism, Celtic Revival...

Rococo style palace stove crafted in terracotta decorated in glazed blue and white, featuring a decorative urn at the top, mythological faces, acanthus le...

Handmade tiles in cream white with green and brown glazed color. With an Art Deco illustration. Manufactured around 1930 by Societe Morialme. These tiles would be charming displayed ...

A rare and original early 20th century First Class steam ship double sink unit by the Cunard Steam Ship Co. dating back to circa 1905. Should passengers on Cunard Ships in the late 19th and early 20th centuries have been fortunate enough to afford a First Class ‘Stateroom’ cabin, they would have enjoyed the luxuries of a double vanity unit such as this one. Designed with space-saving and functionality in mind, these innovative mahogany cabinets concealed the wash basins when not required via two convenient hinged pull-out cabinet doors. When in use, the porcelain sinks could be filled by pressing the tap – releasing water from the manually-filled reservoir housed above which was cleverly disguised behind the mirror – and then simply closed once finished, the water from the bowl emptying into two trays hidden beneath and disposed of manually. Accompanied by an array of shelving, drawers and storage, this vanity unit was a feat of craftsmanship and functionality! While we don’t know for certain which of the Cunard Line’s steamships this vanity unit came from, the company built two legendary 32,000 ton express liners around this time: the RMS Lusitania, which sank years later in 1915 during WWI, and the RMS Mauretania. This sink unit could have been taken from the RMS Mauretania following its retirement in 1935. This sink model was later retired, an article from ‘The Morning Post’ from 19th November 1935 detailing how the cabins had been further adapted over some 30 years to create more spacious and comfortable cabins (pictured). A similar single example of the First Class Stateroom sink can be found in The Mariners’ Museum in Virginia, USA. This antique steam...

An Italian white ceramic urn vase or cachepot planter in the Egyptian Revival style, circa late-20th century, Italy. A white urn vase or cachepot (flowe...

One architectural pottery planter finished in satin black glaze. Signed Gainey on the bottom. Made in California in 1960s. This item pairs perfectly with our pair of Gainey smaller black planters...

ANTIQUE SINK/BASIN A stoneware pottery sink with decorated glaze that emulates Carrara marble. Really unusual modelled guardian lion (foo dog) head covering the overflow in the c...

A substantial hand-thrown terracotta planter decorated in an Etruscan Revival black-figure style, featuring ochre-yellow figural scenes of deer, birds, and stylized foliage arranged ...

Set of exceptional antique wall tiles, with a wonderful rich Art Deco pattern. The dimensions per tile are 4.7 inch (12 cm) x 4.7 inch (12 cm). Please note that the piece is for 1 p...

An antique Victorian decorative corner urinal with floral printed pattern. This very unusual piece is in excellent condition, finished by a striking blue floral transfer print, per...

Thomas Jeckyll in the style of. A rare pair of Aesthetic Movement cast iron fire inserts, each with twelve Minton tiles, printed in blue and white with comical designs by John Moyr-Smith from Aesop's Fables. The designs Moyr Smith drew on these tiles are known as:- The Dog and his shadow. The Fox & the Goat. The Hare and the Tortoise. The Frogs Who Wished for a King. The Wolf and the Lamb...

Antique Roseville Corinthian Pattern Jardiniere Planter and Rare Low Pedestal. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Overall: 22" H x 18" Diameter, Pot: 13" H x 18" Diameter, Base:...

A late 19th century French terracotta garden urn, or planter. Bold form with large thick handles and yellow painted bead decoration. Stamped on base: Perrusson Ecuisse Saône-et-Loir...

Jardinière Art Nouveau Vallauris Majolique sur pied, jardinière par Jérôme Massier, circa 1900.

An antique Shanks porcelain sink in Victorian style with a cast iron wall bracket. With soap dishes in a stylised foliage design, a shaped splash back and...

A fantastic vintage Boho terra cotta planter. A chic Chevron stripe along the top. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate

An Art Deco French cornflower blue ceramic bathroom set, c. 1920s. A complete, wall-mounted bathroom suite in cornflower blue glazed ceramic. The set comprises a double towel rail, a...

Amazing large-scale salt-fired abstract planter by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Signature chunky wood top with leather cord attaching it to the vessel. Johnstone (193...

Charming vintage Italian frog carrying a faux leaf planter, crafted in a ceramic and glazed. Stamped Italy on the bottom.

Unique & seldom seen ceramic door plate escutcheon by Raul Coronel. This piece was never used/installed. Center opening diameter measures 2-5/8” to fit around your existing door knob...

Artisanal Anduze Terracotta Garden Urn, France, 20th Century. Weathered green glaze with brown accents. A traditional Anduze form with laurel wreath design and pottery stamp.

Teka 173 Outdoor Dining Table from Roda. Design Gordon Guillaumier. Frame is in Natural Teak with Removal Slats in Green Ceramic. W182cm x D102cm x H74cm Arm Clearance for Chairs: 6...

Antique Weller Clinton Art Pottery Green Glazed Squirrel & Acorn Pattern Arts & Crafts Planter Jardinière. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 9" Diameter.

This English terracotta planter set is perfect for adding a touch of classic elegance to your garden. Crafted in the 1880s in England, these planters are made from terracotta giving ...

Majolica stove made by a Florentine company in the 1970s. It can run not only on wood but also on electricity. Excellent condition.

Antique Roman / Etruscan style pottery partial statue. Robed figure in draped fabric. Measures: 7.5 inches in height. Exact age unknown, the pieces in t...

Impeccable mustard or ochre glazed ceramic planter by Gainey Ceramics. Stamped GAINEY CERAMICS under the base. No chips or cracks. Great for indoor or outdoor use.

A large antique terracotta pot featuring a wide flared rim and a decorative rope twist detail encircling the upper body. The surface has ...

Classic understated Gainey planter.

Late 19th to early 20th century majolica delphin garden planter by Wannopee Pottery Company. Pedestal in the shape of a classical delphin / dolphin, topped with a round leaf pattern ...

A wonderful and large scale pair of Mediterranean 19th century Terra Cotta olive jars. Each beautiful and extremely decorative olive jar displays a most elegant curved baluster like ...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Chinoiserie Large Blue & White Flower Design Terracotta 23" Outdoor Jardinièr...

A late 19th/early 20th century reclaimed bathroom sink with chrome plated taps and a bespoke floor standing bracket. This model is ‘The Pearl’ and features a boxy, rectangular design.

Mid century Italian elephant stand crafted in terra cotta, with a removable top, hand decorated in delightful pastel floral designs. Signed Italy for Meiselman Imports on the bottom.

Belle Époque South of France 19th century fireplace mantel frame, lavender color, hand sculptured and glazed. Measures: Middle part where the head is measures 21.5 and bottom middle ...

A late 19th century French terracotta figure of the Callipygian Venus, after the antique. Also known as the Venus Callipyge or Aphrodite Kallipygos, th...

Charming wrought iron and ceramic tile garden, patio, sunroom table, in very good, vintage condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. The stand feat...

Bell planter by David Cressey from the Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery. This stoneware planter finished with the “ribbed” texture and has one drainage hole at the bo...

Mid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Planters Pots dark Satin Black Glaze Ceramic Pottery circa 1960. Most are Labeled on bottom. Made in USA California. Located in NYC. ...

Antique Persian Iznik Qajar Style Ceramic Pottery Tile Mosaic Hunt Scene C7. Item features original crackle glazed finish, heavy ceramic pottery construction, very impressive detail,...

A striking 18th century European pair of terracotta sphinxes, modeled in a classical tradition that blends mythological elegance with architectural presence. Beautifully aged surface...