Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

This is a beautiful and very rare Belleek cabaret set in the Grass design, consisting of a teapot, two teacups and saucers, a milk jug and a lidded sugar bowl, all placed on a large tray. All items carry the 1st Black Mark, which was used between 1863 and 1891. It is extremely rare to come across an entire cabaret set of these antique items, particularly when in such fabulous condition, so this is a rare opportunity! If you ever thought Belleek fine china looks, sounds and feels unique, you are right. There is a back story to this extraordinarily fine Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high amount of "frit" and therefore is thinner and finer than any other china. Pottery in Belleek (in the now Northern-Irish area of Fermanagh) had started in 1849 with John Caldwell Bloomfield, who was a wealthy land owner. During the Irish famine...

Tazza bowl made of cobalt blue glass, Fine quality of the 19th century glass manufacture, hand-painted with impressive gilded enamel decoration, circular body with beautifully cut an...

Villeroy & Boch 'Petite Fleur' comprehensive dinner, tea and coffee service for six persons, plus extras in white porcelain. Base Plate 30 cm. 4 pcs. Plat...

Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numbered edition per year, marine blue ve...

Two stunning La Musa serving platters in an immaculate condition. In the style of De Simone. These are two large platters, the biggest has a diameter of 43.5...

The oversized Kashmir porcelain platter is large enough for all of your antipasti on one platter or beautiful as a centerpiece. Seriously, the ultimate party dish. The tray is made w...

Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and u...

Vibrant set of cobalt blue glasses, designed by Carlo Moretti for Empoli, Italy, circa 1950s. The set consists of 22 glasses, 12 larger glasses measuring 5....

Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic hand painted fox in white colors in country style. Rimed with a fine gold line. Handmade in Bavaria/Germany by Sofin...

While unmarked, these seem to us to be in the style of Elkington. The prevailing motif is fruiting vine, the stem, arms and drip pans continue the theme, the three legged base is als...

Mintons, England. Dish, bowl and four plates in hand-painted porcelain. Pink roses and gold decoration. 1920s / 30s. Measures: Dish diameter: 23 cm. Bowl measures: 14.5 x 8 cm. ...

Aldo Londi, attributed to. Bitossi, edited by. Ashtray, or storage compartment, in ceramic in blue color, adorned with abstract motifs and friezes. Italian work realized in ...

Blue covered pot, circa 1900.

Georg Jensen sterling silver charger / plate in Pyramid pattern number 600Y, designed by Harald Nielsen, with a beautiful geometr...

20 Piece French Porcelain fish set. 20th century, consisting of a fourteen piece set by Porcelaines de Sologne, comprised of 12 plates, and Oval pla...

Maiolica sugar bowl Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 3.54 x 4.52 x 3.54 in (9 x 11,5 x 9 cm) Weight: 0.394 lb (0.179 kg) State of conservation: small and slight chips on the edges. The small sugar bowl has a swollen and ribbed body resting on a flat base. The cap-shaped lid follows the rib of the container and is topped with a small knob in the shape of a two-colored fruit. The sugar bowl is painted “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) with the characteristic floral motif of bunches and isolated semis. An example which closely corresponds to this one is kept at the Civic Museum in Lodi (G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia, Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137). This decorative style 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 later introduced by Antonio Ferretti to Italy. The 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 started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces starting from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano 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, was able to 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, both with or without contour lines, as well as in purple or green monochrome. After efforts to introduce more industrial production techniques to the sector succeeded, even the Ferretti manufacture, in the last decade of the eighteenth century, started heading towards decline despite its attempts to adapt production to neoclassical tastes. In 1796 the Napoleonic battle for the conquest of the Lodi bridge over the Adda definitively compromised the furnaces. Production resumed, albeit in a rather stunted manner, until Antonio's death on 29 December 1810. (M. L. Gelmini, pp. 28-30, 38, 43 sgg., 130-136 (for Simpliciano); pp. 31 sgg., 45-47, 142-192 (for Antonio). Bibliography G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi Milano e Pavia Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137; C. Baroni, Storia delle ceramiche nel Lodigiano, in Archivio storico per la città e i comuni del circondario e della diocesi di Lodi, XXXIV (1915), pp. 118, 124, 142; XXXV (1916), pp. 5-8; C. Baroni, La maiolica antica di Lodi, in Archivio storico lombardo, LVIII (1931), pp. 453-455; L. Ciboldi, La maiolica lodigiana, in Archivio storico lodigiano, LXXX (1953), pp. 25 sgg.; S. Levy, Maioliche settecentesche lombarde e venete, Milano 1962, pp. 17 sgg.; A. Novasconi - S. Ferrari - S. Corvi, La ceramica lodigiana, Lodi 1964, ad Indicem; Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia (catal.), Milano 1964, p. 17; O. Ferrari - G. Scavizzi, Maioliche italiane del Seicento e del Settecento, Milano 1965, pp. 26 sgg.; G. C. Sciolla, Lodi. Museo civico, Bologna 1977, pp. 69-85 passim; G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981; M. Vitali, in Storia dell'arte ceramica...

This decorative brass toasting fork is decorated with a good quality casting of the "Lincoln Imp" to join the rod and the tines. It carries the reg...

Italian craftsmanship meets Les-Ottomans in this beautifiul mushroom collection of handpainted plates The charme of the woods on your table in a u...

For your consideration is this charming 1930's Art Deco glass powder bowl in pink glass. To the lid is flapper girl in the fashion of the day next to a fly...

A Magnificent Set of Ten 18th Century French Sevres Dark Blue Ground, Impasto Gilded Decoration, with Variable Center Bird Decorations. The outer rim is decorated in a notched gold b...

A pottery conical face vase by widely collected South African ceramicist Charmaine Haines, produced 2020. Charmaine Haines was born in 1963 in Gr...

Antique Boch Jardiniere is a splendid example of craftsmanship from the famous maker out of Belgium, with a classical shape inspired by ancient Greek archeological treasures and a co...

A pair of Japanese decorative ceramic plates, made in Arita for export market circa 17-18th century. The cabinet-display dishes feature lotus-petal gilt rim and a lavish tricolor ene...

Carl Auböck salad servers, Austria 1960s.

Set of 10 Villeroy & Bochtwist Alea Limone easy collection round chargers or platter. Measure: 12". In good condition with no nicks, chips, or crazing. Some light non-gray utensil m...

Oiva Toikka for Arabia. 9 Kastehelmi art glass bowls. Finnish design, 1970s. Measures: 11 x 5.3 cm. In excellent condition.

Italian Life-Size ceramic Dachshund - stamp CB.

2x brass watering cans, circa 1950s Polished and stove enameled.

A rare antique Royal Doulton hand painted decorative porcelain cabinet plate titled Ptarmigan and painted by Joseph Hancock and retailed by Tiffany & Co, New York and dating to the e...

Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...

Carl Auböck Salad servers made of Horn, Austria, 1960s.

Biblical plaque with Moses and the bronze snake in blue and white and yellow. Delft, 1740-1760. The lozenge-shaped plaque has a molded and raised rim made up of scalloped ribbons alternating with shells. The plaque is painted with the biblical theme of Moses and the bronze snake. The painting is executed in blue, with only the bronze snake on the pole and three poisonous snakes on the ground accentuated in yellow. In the foreground the Numbers bible book reference ‘Num. 21 Vs 9’ is reserved in a small cartouche. The biblical story is at both sides bordered on either side by floral ornamentation and shells. The scalloped ribbons are painted with foliate scrolls. Two holes for suspension are pierced just below the upper shell. The reverse is glazed. In the story of the Old Testament, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt...

This beautiful porcelain plate is produced from the Qing period, called "Famille rose" porcelain. With a white background, it is decorated with polychrome butterflies, plants and flo...

A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp produced by Svensk form, designed by Bo Bergström. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 8.75 x ...

French ceramist. Six tapas bowls in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in azure shades. Unique, high-quality ceramics. Mid-20th century. Measures: 15 x 10 x 4 cm (incl. Handle). ...

Large Rosenthal chrysanthemum lidded vase in cream-colored porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. 1930s. Measures: 39.5 x 23 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

An early 19th century French glazed earthenware plate from Rouen, with a hand-painted country house in blue, grey and green. White cra...

Unused Grande Regency by International sterling silver Flatware set, 50 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9" 8 Fork...

Vintage glazed terra cotta platter with three dimensional SeaLife. Very whimsical & colorful.

Carl Auböck salad servers, Austria, 1960s.

Stunning French Gien white majolica artichoke plate, circa 1940. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine hand painted plate has a lovely center flo...

Late 19th century sterling silver footed centerpiece bowl with exterior floral band design details and gold wash interior. The centerpiece bowl is in great antique condition. Minor w...

Mid-Century Modern rocks glasses designed by Georges Briard having an arrangement of exotic feathers in white, cream, tan and brown enamel.

Italian White Marble Bowl / Ashtray, circa 1975.

A rare and unusual antique English large salt glazed stoneware jug modelled a a thatched cottage by Brampton and dating from around 1820. The six sided jug stands raised on a molded ...

A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods, Sweden, c. 1960s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 14.875 x 6 x...

A vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the vase is 15,5 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor marks in the glaze. Over all it´s in beautiful conditi...

Hand painted ceramic plate "Sky" series by Pantoù Ceramics, hand thrown and hand painted glazed earthenware. All unique pieces, Italy, 2019. Measure: 40 cm diameter. Pantoù Cerami...

The hms independent brand was founded by artist Wang Hua in 2020. It is the artist's "extended creation" in fields other than sculpture and installation art. It can be said that it is an exploration of deliberately mixing the theories of art and design and ignoring their boundaries. . Wang Hua's artistic experiments can be seen as a testing ground for different materials, as well as an exploration of ideas. Various issues related to human nature, sociality, and politics are discussed in it, criticizing anything brought by region and "ism". "Pride and Prejudice...

In the style of Pol Chambost Original 1950 ceramic vase White and red ceramic glazes colors Signed X under the base Original perfect condition French handmade unique p...

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home decor with this exquisite Venetian classic chandelier, expertly handmade in Murano glass. Featuring six lights, this chandelier is a tru...

This is a beautiful Art Glass bowl made by Mdina glass, Malta during the 1970's This bowl has a lovely shape, hand crafted in all aspects and decorated in what we think is the Cry...

Create a fine dining and cooking experience with this saucepan from the Amoretti Brothers signature “Flower” line. Hand-hammered by our skilled coppersmiths, the 2.8 quarts saucepan ...

Set of 12 teacups and with their saucers in Minton Bone China Porcelain. Famous Minton Haddon Hall model designed by John William Wadsworth (1879–19...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1932 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome set of 12 Sterling Silver Butter Knives, are presented in...

Carl Auböck bottle holder, Austria 1960s.

I want to offer you this rare exquisite set of sixteen Coalport plates Each plate is painted with beautiful scenery of different castles, churches, palaces, lochs, valleys and bridge...

Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...