18th Century and Earlier Ceramics

These are NINE Delft ceramic wall tiles, all with different blue and white hand painted patterns, made in the Netherlands, from the 19th Century to the 17th Century, but mainly 18th Century. Each tile is nominally slightly over 5 inches square.. All nine tiles are unique, being individually hand painted with different scenes and patterns featuring various scenes with buildings, trees, watersides, boats and one floral, with most having spider motif corners. They are all enamelled in cobalt blue, using different shades of blue, which varies slightly from tile to tile as expected:- please see the images. Two of the tiles have scenes within double blue circles. NOTES: The central floral pattern tile is slightly thicker and dates to the 17th C Seven Tiles are 18th Century and one is 19th Century ( blue tinged glaze) Overall a beautiful set of individual hand painted antique Delft tiles...

Glazed ceramics with lustre-painted decoration This is glazed ware, i.e. it is glazed with a white enamel bath, very pure in the best examples, which is f...

Chinese export porcelain service spectacularly decorated with a smart coral scale ground with panels of puce flowers. The service com...

This is a beautifully hand-painted Chinese porcelain Dish, dating to the middle of the 18th century, Qing, Qianlong period, circa 1750. The dish is circular, well potted, with rib...

Glazed ceramics with lustre-painted decoration This is glazed ware, i.e. it is glazed with a white enamel bath, very pure in the best examples, which is f...

This is a beautifully hand painted Chinese Export porcelain Plate from the Qing, Kangxi period, (1662-1722), circa 1700. The plate is of large dinner plate size with a 10 inch di...

18th century Spanish "Puente del Arzopispo" Mardrid hand painted earthenware "salvilla" dish, a type of plate which stands on a pedestal and was used to hold and display smaller reci...

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...

Very rare and beautiful Spanish earthenware bowl. Wonderful decoration with a bird sitting on a vase of flowers Sevilla, Spain, circa 1750-1850 Weathered and amazing antique repair ...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese "Saint Antony" Measures: 252 cm x 294 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th ce...

This is a hard paste porcelain Tea Bowl and Saucer by New Hall, dating to the turn of the 18th century, George 111rd period, circa 1800. Both pieces are decorated over-glaze with ...

This is a good, very early, rare blue and white coffee cup in the "Boy on a Buffalo" pattern, probably from the factory of Josiah Spode, stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England, made...

Superb Rouen wyvern platter ("à la Guivre"), 18th century France. Exquisite and rare museum quality piece. Decorations of a parrot carrying a branch, butterflies, an aquatic landscape and an Asian wyvern dragon. These dragons are different from those found in European fairy tales and films. In China, they're in the arts, zodiac signs and festivals ("Dragon Dance" at Chinese New Year). They embody power, perseverance... Linked to the sky and water, they have meteorological powers, such as making it rain. So they often live in tumultuous rivers, at the bottom of oceans... hence the lake over which this dragon "flies". What's more, this earthenware dragon...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " River Scene" Measures: 200cm x 083cm 84 tiles Important Note: this panel is with the tiles...

An early Meissen porcelain teapot made circa 1715, decorated by a Dutch hausmaler circa 1730-1740. The teapot is decorated in a Kakiemon pa...

Early Arabe / Mudejar style tile with geometric decoration, made late 15th century.

This is a hard paste porcelain waste or slop bowl by New Hall in a hand painted Chinoiserie figure pattern No. 20, dating to the late 18th century, circa 1790. The bowl is well potted on a mid depth foot. The decoration is hand-painted using bold enamels in a charming chinoiserie figure pattern, number 20, showing a Lady with a parasol being presented a flower by a young man, all by a fence in a garden setting. The inner rim has a repeated border pattern and the inside base has a hand painted flower bud sprig which is worn and faded. This is a recorded New Hall pattern No 20. Overall a charming 18th Century Bowl...

A fine example of a German Baroque tobacco jar with original pewter lid. The rich ocher salt glaze decorated with raised floral motifs. A handsome addition for the collector of pipes...

OR19067 A large and stunning antique Chinese Qing porcelain charger decorated in the famille rose palette with scattered floral designs on a turquoise ground and set around five Chi...

This is a good Chinese porcelain circular deep plate or soup bowl made for the export (Canton) market, during the middle of the 18th century, Qing-Qianlong period. The plate is well...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese "Saint Antony" Measures: 266 cm x 294 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th ce...

This Jug has a great old Patina. It is from France made in the 18th Century. The material is Pottery and the condtion is Fair. the decor is "fleur de Lys".

Ancient rare Kashan lustre bowl 12th century Islamic pottery art. This beautifully decorated and well cared for lustre bowl is one of the few examples still in existence. It was made in Kashan in the 12th-early 13th century, Seljuk- Atabeg period. Kashan was an important center for the production of high quality pottery and tiles. Lustre ware was among the most innovative development of Kashan potters, who mixed silver sulfides and copper oxides to create a shiny copper toned metallic sheen on the surface of glazed earthenware bowls, plates and vessels. It was an expensive and unpredictable lustre technique. Kashan lustreware pottery can be found in the collections of the British Museum and the Hermitage Museum. Literature: O. Pancaroglu. Perpetual Glory. Medieval Islamic Ceramics...

A very good Porcelain Coffee Can with a ring handle, hand decorated with an orange and gilt pattern by Worcester during the Barr period, fully marked to...

Late 18th century partial dessert service in the ever popular and elegant Willow pattern. This is one of the prettiest sets we've ever had the pleasure to offer. The ceramic is so ...

An Italian Baroque Castelli albarllo, also known as a pharmacy or drug jar. It held 'Benedict Laxat' listed as far back as Aristotle as a medication used in by midwives. Beautifully decorated with buildings in landscapes in the free, almost impressionistic style typical of Castelli Maiolica...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Countryside Scene" Measures: 184cm x 85cm. 78 tiles IMPORTANT NOTE: This panel is with the...

A very good pair of antique 17th century Spanish blue & white pottery albarelli or apothecary jars, circa 1680. From the 15th century onward cylindrical drug jars like this were used...

Antique 18th century Chinese plate.

This is a beautiful hand painted blue and white Chinese porcelain large diameter deep plate or charger, dating to the first half of the 18th century, circa 1720, Qing dynasty, either...

This is a hand-painted Chinese Export Kraak porcelain blue and white Side Plate or Dish, which we date to the Ming, Wanli period,( 1573-1620 ), datin...

Crafted by Wedgwood, this exquisite and rare assembled coffee cup and saucer set are comprised of the firm’s famous pale “Wedgwood blue” jasperware so prized by collectors and connoi...

Early Arista y Cuenca tile made in Toledo. Azulejo Toledano. Alhambra tile decorated in renaissance mudejar style geometrical design. Probably made between 1550 and 1575. In very g...

This is a very good early Chinese Teapot and matching cover from the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period ( 1662 to 1722) which we date to Circa 1710. The teapot has a globular form on a sho...

The Chinese Export porcelain dish in the famille rose palette is painted on the border with meandering vines and flowers which surrounds a central panel decorated with vases and pots of flowers...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese "Saint Antony" Measures: 252 cm x 294 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th ce...

This is a good Chinese porcelain circular Platter or large plate, made for the export (Canton) market, during the middle of the 18th century, Qing-Qianlong period. The plate is well hand decorated with much detail in varying shades of cobalt blue, with a glaze of a very soft light blue shade. The plate has a central hand-painted pattern of bamboo and other flowers issuing from a rocky base with a fence, all within a geometric inner border. The inner rim also has a continuous decorated border design with three sections. The reverse is undecorated.. Overall a good large diameter Chinese 18th Century blue and white Plate...

Maiolica tureen Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 9.05 x 12.59 x 9.05 in (23 x 32 x 23 cm) ...

Greek black-glaze ribbed mug Athens, circa 475-425 B.C. terracotta. The mug is of a straight-sided, cylindrical form with seven horizontal ribs and an applied ring handle just below the lip. The base is flat with a slightly raised foot running around the circumference. The very centre of the underside is reserved and with traces of ochre pigment. Intact, some slight chipping to the glaze touched in, areas of incrustation to the base and interior. This strikingly modern piece is a fine example of Attic black...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese "Saint Antony" Measures: 266 cm x 280 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th ce...

An 18th century European ceramic pitcher, most probably from Germany, with glazed decoration in blue colour representing flowers on a beige background. It has most probably been used...

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...

Early Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575.

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Romantic Scene" Measures: 252cm x 140cm 170 tiles Important note: This panel is with the t...

A fine, very large, 18th century English creamware pottery charger or wall plate. With a raised feather edge border. Simply a great antique English pottery...

Cerámica esmaltada con decoración de reflejo metálico Se trata de una cerámica esmaltada, es decir, con un baño de esmalte blanco, muy puro en los mejores ejemplos, que se cuece en ...

Rare late 15th or early 16th century Mudejar tile of the so-called ‘Arista’ or 'cuerda seca' technique. The central motif is an eight-pointed star, which in turn encloses smaller on...

A Fine 19th Century Hand-painted Sevres Porcelain Cabinet Plate & Saucer Circa 1770 Origin: France Plate Depth: 10" Width: 10" He...

Albarello wand cover with polychrome decoration called “al tacchiolo” of foliage with stylized flowers. Marked under the base: “N° 49" 18th century. Height: 15 cm incl lid, diameter ...

This is a rare coffee cup and saucer in ‘The Traveller’ or ‘One Legged Duck’ blue transfer printed, hand gilded pattern by John Turner & family, of Lane End, Longton, Staffordshire. ...

A fine and unusual Chinese Export blue and white decorated porcelain leaf-shaped dish or charger, Qianlong Period, mid 18th century, circa 1760, China. The dish or charger of intriguing leaf-shaped form, with serated edges, and set upon a short foot. The shape seemingly based on a Meissen design. The porcelain decorated with a courting scene of a couple in a garden setting. They are surrounded by flowering bushes and trees. Butterflies draw nectar from the flowers, while dragonflies flit above. In the foreground are a pair of very plump quail. Decorated in underglaze blue enamel on a white ground, the blue and white decoration actually is based an Kakiemon pattern of the same period. So in short, we have a Chinese porcelain piece based on a German Meissen form...

Early Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance style with interlacing lines ending in four stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575.

A large and highly impressive antique salt glazed Bellarmine dating from the 17th or early 18th century. The stoneware Bellarmine stands on a narro...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Countryside Scene" Measures: 172cm x 088cm 72 tiles Important note: This panel is with the...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese "Vases" Measures: 312 cm x 210 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th century. ...

Chinese plate, 18th century Measures: H. 2 Dia. 23 cm H. 0.7 Dia. 9 in.

This is a hard paste porcelain waste or slop bowl by New Hall in a hand painted Chinoiserie figure pattern number 20, dating to the late 18th century, Circa 1790. The bowl is well...

Pair of 18th century East India Company famille rose porcelain plates with a polychrome and gilded decor of basket, flowers and bamboos. Minor enamel ...