Late 18th Century Bowls and Baskets

These Dutch pancake plates are adorned with a beautiful hand-painted scene in bold Imari colors of cobalt blue and iron red, enhanced by forest green and bright yellow, which replace...

Swedish Root Bowl dated 1782 Beautiful organic shape and silky smooth patina with some original paint left. Owner marks and dated 1782. Made out of birch burl wood. Heigth: 9 cm/3...

18th century very fine Qajar dynasty brass bowl. Persian metalwork is by far the best in the world. The finer modern work started in Safavid dynasty and was perfected during the Qaja...

A wood bowl with metal repair produced in Sweden, 1782.

Puce and yellow painted marks, Lacking date mark, painters' marks Charles Buteux, gilder’s mark for Jean Chauvaux.

This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century

Large late 18th early 19th century rustic 24"+ French pancheon or dough bowl. This antique French dough bowl has a beautiful green glazed int...

Purple and green gilt porcelain tulip bowl. Nast manufacture hard paste French porcelain serving dish with botanical painted tulip specimen identified on the reverse with strong viridian green glaze interior border and Fine gilt filigree border. Red under-glaze markings for Nast Paris...

Pitcher ‘cantaros’ from Calanda, Aragon-Zaragoza area of Spain. A rare piece from a Private collection, circa 1890. Other examples can be seen in the Museo de Zaragoza. With gorgeou...

This important antique "Tian" (Provencal term for serving bowl), was crafted in Provence, southern France circa 1780. The round handmade terracotta bowl has a subtle green glaze on t...

A George III sterling silver cake basket made by William Plummer in London, 1786. The basket is of Classic oval form with bead borders and an engraved pierced gallery and foot. Ther...

This blue and white Dutch Delft charger was hand-painted in deep cobalt blue in the 18th century, circa 1780. The central scene features a pair of birds in flight above a basket brimming with full blooms and leafy stems. The birds—elegantly rendered with wings extended—add a sense of movement and vitality to the design. The flower basket is painted with expressive brushwork, creating a beautiful and balanced composition. Surrounding the central reserve is a wide border of scrolling foliate motifs and stylized floral panels. This charger exemplifies the refined decorative tradition of 18th-century Delftware. Its tin-glazed surface enhances the depth of the blue pigment, and the expressive brushwork throughout reveals the painter's skill. Dimensions: 14" diameter Condition: Excellent—very minor expected wear consistent with age Decoration: Birds in flight, flower basket, and scrolling floral border Price: $980 Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delftware) Style: Dutch Delft, Chinoiserie-inspired decoration Origin: Netherlands Date: 18th century, circa 1780 Key Features   • Hand-painted scene with birds and blooming basket   • Expressive brushwork and deep cobalt blue decoration   • Wide floral border with scrolling foliate motifs   • Tin-glazed surface characteristic of Delftware   • Reverse shows three stilt marks from traditional 18th-century kiln firing   • Fine example of Dutch Delft painting...

Rare Swedish antique bowl from the late 1700s. This wooden bowl is oval with a large carved handle on the side, a very unusual detail hardly ever seen on bowls like this. It is made ...

This elegant set of eight antique English creamware plates dates to circa 1785. Each plate features a delicately pierced border with hearts, dots, and diamonds arranged in eight even...

A fine pair of flat cut boat shaped bowls with vandyke rims.

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Incense Burner or Brule Parfum A round and fluted foot surrounded by a laurel wreath standing on gilt bronze rectangular plinth which is mounted on a green marbled metal base. The round foot carries a hemispherical bowl, which together with the also hemspispherical cover, form a globular shape. The bowl and lid bear finely chased, radially applied lancet leaf reliefs, the rim of the bowl shows a frieze of openwork pearl pattern cartouches alternating with 6 button-like decorative knobs...

With a twig handle, painted with flowers in reserve panels, edged with gilt, upon a blue scale ground. The shape is derived from a Meissen original. The mar...

Hallmarked in London in 1778 by William Plummer, this delightful, George III, Antique sterling silver basket, features engraved and pierced decoration, and bead borders. The basket m...

Two pairs of maiolica baskets Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1790 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). Measures: A) Height 3.54 x 6.69 x 9.84 in (9 x 17 x 25 cm); B) Height 3.93 x 7.48 x 11.02 in (10 x 19 x 28 cm). Total weight 4.85 lb (2.200 kg) State of conservation: A) One of the smaller baskets has some areas of restoration, the other slight chipping from use; B) One of the larger baskets is intact and the other shows a clearly glued break. The mold with which the baskets were forged simulates a wicker weave. The two larger works have high, vertical walls, with branch-shaped handles penetrating the weave. The painted decorations, small polychrome flowers applied only externally, highlight the points where the weaves intersect. The decision to leave the center of the basket devoid of decoration is highly unusual, but given the size and complexity of the shape, as well as the quality of the enamel, it is possible to hypothesize that it represents a precise choice in manufacturing or for a particular client. The two smaller baskets have small, twisted handles and, on the outside, reproduce more decisively the characteristic wicker weave, obtained through thin molded lines. The interior exhibits a rich, typical decoration of naturalistic flowers: a bunch centered around a main flower and secondary stems accompanied by small “semis”. The exterior of these works is also adorned with small little flowers where the weaves intersect. The size and morphological characteristics of the baskets confirm their attribution to the Lodi factory of Antonio Ferretti between 1770 and 1790, during its most successful period; by this point his original reworking of the "Strasbourg" decoration, known as "old Lodi", had achieved great fame even outside Italy. This decorative choice represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and which Antonio Ferretti introduced in Italy. This production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple. The Ferretti family had started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano had started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano had started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, could commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables...

RARE 18th century hand turned burl wood bowl from the early period of the American Colonies, soon after to be known as the United States of America. This is a wonderful piece of Ame...

A 18th Century Swedish Measure Box dated 1784 & Owner marked AHB BAS Measures, spatial measures, of wood for dry goods such as grain. Also called target vessel. The dimension is cu...

Chinese Export cachepot, circa 1775.

With the Worcester crescent mark.

Place this antique coal basket next to your front door to catch umbrellas. Crafted in France circa 1780 and made of copper with a large side handle...

Hallmarked in Dublin in 1791 by Alexander Richards, this charming, George III period, Irish Sterling Silver Dish Ring, features chased and pierced decoration depicting countryside sc...

This rare set of three creamware plates was made in England by Wedgwood in the 18th century, circa 1780. Each plate is decorated with a finely detailed black transfer-printed landsca...

This antique Dutch Delft charger was hand-painted in the 18th century at De Vergulde Bloempot, one of the most esteemed Delftware factories of the period. It is marked on the reverse...

By Wedgwood, England. This pair of Chestnut Baskets and underplates was one of Wedgwood's most intricate handmade designs, circa 1790s. Redolent of the Georgian period, this color co...

A remarkable large Chinese export blue and white punchbowl painted with a floral and brocade design, and featuring a stunning staple repair, 18th century...

Three-tiered stand for sweetmeats, in the form of shells and coral, and enameled with flowers; it is rare to find these in such good condition. Probably from a large dessert service. These stands were popular in the Georgian period and were made by most of the porcelain factories. Many were modelled by a man named Tebo, who went from factory to factory creating these stands. He appears to have used real shells...

Pewter plate made in England by unknown manufacturer. An good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful p...

A huge pewter bowl Manufactured most probably in Alsace Production Period around 1780 Country of Manufacture Germany H / height: 5.5cm ~ Gew. / weight: 1391 grs DM / diameter...

This is a fine quality Derby porcelain bowl in pattern number 110, fully marked with puce crown & batons and dating to 1790, George 111rd period. The puce coloured mark on this bow...

A Pair of Irish George III Mahogany Brass Bound Peat Buckets with untouched mahogany surface, and brass handles. Additional information: Dimension: Height: 39.5 cm, 15 1/2″ Diameter...

This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century

This lovely blue and white Delft charger was made in the Netherlands around 1780. It was meticulously hand-painted in two shades of cobalt blue on a white tin-glazed surface. The cen...

A beautiful bowl, originally a musical frame drum called Terbang, which was used in ecstatic devotional music. The drum was hewn from a single piece of teak...

Unusual Swedish antique bowl from the late 1700s. The bowl is a large and heavy root bowl in an organic shape made in solid birch root. Made by hand with a great patina after 200 yea...

This Wedgwood creamware plate and handled cup were made in England circa 1790. Both pieces feature a hand-painted border of radiating neoclassical design, rendered in striking red an...

Hand painted circa 1780, this eye-catching blue and white Delft charger is hand painted in shades of cobalt blue with black accents. ...

This is an antique serving cup. A Continental, bronze goblet, dating to the late 18th century, circa 1800. Offering a delightfully natural weathered a...

Heading : First period Worcester basket Date : c1770 Period : George III Origin : Worcester, England Colour : Polychrome Pattern : Central bouquet with sprigs throughout. Applied fl...

Sizeable and museum quality, embossed copper with brass handles bucket on feet. This stunning, sturdy and heavy antique and hand-crafted buc...

This collection of platters and dishes is hand-painted in the beautiful Prince of Wales Roses pattern. The porcelain was crafted at the Derby factory in Derby, England, in the late 1...

Large Swedish Turned Bowl, ca. 1780 The old repairs on this bowl add to its unique character and beauty. With beautiful repairs and owner mark. M...

This 18th-century Chinese export blue and white porcelain dish was hand-painted in underglaze blue, circa 1780. The whimsical central scene depicts two stylized deer beneath a bloomi...

Neoclassical gilt decorated plate with mythological figure. Naples Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea white porcelain painted and gilt decorated saucer dish wi...

Large Italian marble vide-poche / inkstand. Rich red and buttery gold Sicilian marble calamaio/inkwell in a very clean and modern Louis XVI form with three wells and further shallow wells for writing implements and accessories. A very rare extremely sculptural period piece, perfect gift for the one with the big desk...

These pudding molds are a set composed by three nice France pieces fine hand made in copper. All of these molds have the shape very detailed. Suitable to ...

This ceramic chawan (tea bowl) was made in Korea during Joseon dynasty circa 18th to early 19th century. The bowl was of a "Small Ido" form with half-he...

Chinese Export Porcelain Turquoise Openwork Fruit Baskets & Stands, Circa 1785 The Chinese Export porcelain openwork fruit baskets and stands are painted with an allover turquoise e...

This is a pair of English creamware dishes from the 18th century, created around 1780. The plates display a lovely chinoiserie scene in the Meissen style, with women selecting access...

American, late 18th century/early 19th century wooden mortar and pestle. The urn shaped mortar with rich patina has a wonderful ...

Decorative 18th century Swedish mortar in solid stone, circa 1790 Sweden.

Set of three Leedsware lattice baskets and underplate. Cobalt blue trimmed cream colored basketweave patterned pottery tray with reticulated border and ...

Oval with handles and a pale green with central panel of a floral still life. Serrated edge with overall gilded details.

A Chinese Export, Qing Dynasty Large Cloissone Enamel Bowl marked with the metal stamp of the Emperor Qianlong (1735-1795) on the bottom. This large and magnificent work features a ...

Antique blue and white pearlware footed bowl with pebbled "terra tersia" band and white rope-twist handles. England, circa 1800. Dimensions: 8" handle to handle x 3.63" H; 6.75" dia...

This exquisite piece is crafted with great care and beauty. It features a stunning dragon scene and is marked at the base. Cloisonné, the enameling technique employed in this piece,...

Neoclassical gilt decorated plate with puma. A Naples Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea white porcelain painted and gilt decorated saucer dish with puma confr...