19th Century Ceramics

Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern Chip on top left w touch up

Ancient bust of Heniokhos (Auriga) of which the full-length bronze sculpture is preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Delphi made of stucco with a mag...

This Antique French Provincial Tian bowl, dating back to the early 19th century and found in Provence, France, showcases a beautiful light yellow glaze with ...

Featuring Two Females In Period Dress From our Ceramics collection, we are delighted to offer two KPM Porcelain Plaques by Franz Wagner sold as a pair. The KPM Porcelain Plaques fitted within their original gilt wood frames with scrolling borders both signed to the base of the frame F. Wagner each featuring a portrait of a female, the first plaque is a portrait of Charlotte, Lady Milnes after the British 18th century painter George Romney currently held in the Frick Collection, Manhattan, New York. The second plaque features the lute player after German 19th century historical portrait painter Friedrich August von Kaulbach. The Lady Milnes plaque is visibly signed to the lower right corner “Wagner” which is partially hidden by the frame, the second frame does not have a visible signature and is possibly hidden within the frame or very faint. Each of the plaques bear original provenance to the rear and are held within their original frames stating they were purchased in 1959 at £75 for the pair and were owned in a collection in Jersey along with collection numbers. Both plaques are firmly attributed to KPM and are well known plaques by the company under Wagners hand, we have not removed the original framing to confirm the mark and therefore are attributing them only. The KPM Porcelain Plaques date to the second half of the 19th century Circa 1890. KPM (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur – The Royal Porcelain Factory) in Berlin was founded in 1763 Frederick the Great (King Frederick II). Its actual origins, however, lie in three private enterprises which, under crown patronage, were trying to establish the production of “white gold” (porcelain) in Berlin from the mid-18th century onwards.The company logo is a sceptre, which is stamped (painted prior to 1837) or incised on every piece. All painted pieces produced by KPM are also signed by the painter. KPM is still producing porcelain today. Franz Wagner was from a famous family of painters working from Starhemberggasse in Vienna, Austria in the late nineteenth century. F. Wagner became known for his exceptional quality reproductions of historic old masters on porcelain for Vienna and KPM (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur). There is little information regarding his career but he was a known painter for Vienna and KPM active in the late 19th century to the early 20th century. George Romney (1734-1802) was born in Beckside, Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire (now part of Cumbria), to John Romney a cabinet maker and Anne Simpson. Raised in a cottage named High Cocken in modern-day Barrow-in-Furness, he was sent to school at nearby Dendron until he was withdrawn at the age of 11 to apprentice under his father’s business. He proved to have a natural ability for drawing and making things from wood including violins (which he played throughout his life). From the age of 15 Romney was informally taught art by a local watchmaker called John Williamson. His official studies began in earnest in 1755, when he went to Kendal, at the age of 21, for a 4-year apprenticeship with local artist Christopher Steele, who had himself studied with distinguished French artist Carlo Vanloo. In October 1756, Romney married Mary Abbot...

Majolica plate two parakeets on a blue background with oranges signed Salins, circa 1890.  

Blue & White Pitcher “ Whampoa Pattern “ HEIGHT 7.5" DEPTH 8.25 WIDTH 6.5

A fine 19th century German KPM porcelain painted plaque, depicting Antigone and Ismene, sisters in an ancient Greek play by Sophocles. After a...

An antique German porcelain figure seated crossed-leg, "Nodder", dressed in an elaborately hand-painted robe, with his head, hands, and tongue moving, German porcelain by Dresden. Ve...

This enamelled ornamental dish with neo-Renaissance decoration was made by Théophile Soyer in 1880. The son of enameller Paul Soyer, Théophile Soyer attended the École des Beaux-Ar...

This extremely large Faience pottery plaque is the epitome of the "Aesthetic Movement" style at it's best! Thick impasto enamels create a 3-dimensional effect of flowers rising out o...

Large antique Victorian cheese dish having a shaped handle with leaf decoration to the top with ribbed and floral decoration in wonderful yellow, green and white colours standing on ...

Wonderful weathered glazed earthenware jug from the south of France., France, circa 1850-1900. Despite of its age in a good condition.

This is a bat printed porcelain Tea cup and saucer, by New Hall, dating to the early 19th century George 111rd period, circa 1805. Both pieces are well potted, the cup on a low foot with a ring handle. Both pieces have a bat printed design; the cup with a country scene of people by a river with houses, bridge and trees, the saucer with a lady holding a basket of flowers standing by a bush in a country setting. There is hand gilding to all the rims and the outer handle. Overall, a fine example of Newhall porcelain...

Ensemble de 2 assiettes humoristique sur le thème des jeux anciens, les dominos, par la manufacture française de Creil Montereau en 1890. Sur l’assiette, nous voyons une femme en sa...

This 19th century sponge ware pitcher with floral design in good condition.

Antique French hand-painted Majolica porcelain "Beagles" wall pocket, Circa 1890's.

Blue & White Dish, Staffordshire English Whampoa Pattern Transfer-Printed

Majolica plate two parakeets with oranges Salins, circa 1890.  

Set of two 19th century hand painted rustic popular traditional ceramic. By unknown artisan, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving ...

Transferware plate with a traditional scene. A great decorative piece! Perfect for your cabinet or wall

Large, rare Italian reticulated, hand painted Rococo style floral motif centerpiece by the Nove factory. Designed as an oval reticulated footed basket with masses of hand sculpted fl...

Blue & White Bowel “Whampoa Pattern “

This is a beautiful pair of very decorative, Porcelain Botanical plates by John Ridgway, of Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire Potteries, England, dating to the William IVth period of th...

Incredible extra large Spanish 19th century Fajalauza Lebrillo bowl in green and white from Granada. Beautiful handmade original terracotta bowl with milk white glaze and green brush...

Blue & White 7.5 Inch plate “John Hall & Sons” Oriental Scenery- Tomb

Large Majolica asparagus plate signed Keller et Guerin Luneville, circa 1880. This plate exist in different colors and sizes.

Late 19th century French Majolica plate with a lovely scrolled border and a central design with gorgeous roses and rosebuds with leaves. Stand not included.

A Minton Majolica Wine Ewer Designed by Hugues Protât (active 1835-90), English, ca. 1875, the body molded as a wine barrel with grape vines to the center, surmounted by four Bacchanalian cherubs, with a Renaissance-style shaped and scrolled spout; the entire piece from the pedestal to the spout is entwined with purple-glazed grapes and green leaves with tendrils, the handle formed by overlapping vines; the reverse with impressed marks, 'MINTONS' and design number '900,' which corresponds to 'Barrel Jug with Cupids (M)' as recorded in the Minton Majolica Ornamental Shape and Design books and partially reprinted in Bergesen. BOOK REFERENCES: Victoria Bergesen, MAJOLICA: British, Continental, and American Wares. London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1989, p. 181. Minton Ornamental Shapes (i.e., design numbers) listed in Appendix D, pp. 180-182. Joan Jones, MINTON: THE FIRST TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION. Shrewsbury, England: Swan Hill Press, 1993, p. 348. Susan Weber et al., MAJOLICA MANIA: Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850-1915, Volume Two, fig. 12.63. Full-page color photo of this actual piece. The author incorrectly dates the production of this example as 1863, but as it is impressed 'MINTONS,' it would have to be later than 1873 when the 'S' was added Minton. Victoria Cecil, MINTON MAJOLICA, Jeremy Cooper Ltd., Exhibition 7-26 June 1982, Galen Place, London, p. 48, cat. No. 17. Marilyn G. Karmason with Joan B. Stacke, Majolica, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, New York, 1989, p. 41. The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue for the International Exhibition 1862...

This is a trio of small Oriental teacups. A Chinese, ceramic cup and saucer, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing hand painted c...

Blue & White plate 8.25” Staffordshire Transferware “Whampoa Pattern”

A small leaf shaped bowl in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio with a lovely decor of leafs, it´s 12.5 x 8.5 cm (5" x 3.4"). It´s in excellent condition. It is m...

A fine antique Chinese porcelain figure of Immortal decorated in sancai glazes dating from 19th century. The figure stands raised on a six-sided pedestal...

A Japanese porcelain charger plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white blooming tree, flowers and butterfly décor. Created...

Hand-painted, Antique 2 tiles Women in Classical Dress, Mintons China Works, c. 1870, molded marker's mark, tiles 4" x 8", frames 5 3/4" x 10"

Rare 19th C mochaware mixing bowl w/spout.

A rare and early stoneware oil lamp base incised with butterflies by Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers dating from around 1873 when Martin Brothers were founded. The tall oil lamp...

This is a Naples (Capodimonte) Porcelain Lidded Tankard with deep relief body, which we date to the early 19th Century and made in Naples, Italy. The tankard is hand made with deep ...

German Faience pitcher/jug with hinged pewter lid and handle. Hand painted floral design, along with stag and dog, on white background. Top of lid is monogrammed. Has minor wear from...

This is a finely painted porcelain coffee can made by the Minton factory, England, in the reign of George 111 in the early 19th century, circa 1805   Straight sided coffee cans wer...

This is an antique wall charger. An Austrian, gilt ceramic decorative plate, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Striking classica...

Majolica plate with hen and chicks signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important...

A delightful Doulton Lambeth aesthetic movement thistle shaped vase applied with stylized leaf and floral designs by Clara Baker and dated 1878. This nice early stoneware...

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white tree, foliage and butterfly décor. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this Imari porce...

This is a very rare shaped early Jug or pitcher, hand painted in the gold gilded Rose Posies pattern against a Mazarine blue ground, made by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England and dating to circa 1813-1820. This jug is hand potted in a very rare shape with a loop handle and a pouring spout to the rim. The pattern is hand painted in the Rose Posies pattern all against a Mazarine blue ground colour with hand gilded twirls, as illustrated on page 32 of a guide to Mason's patent ironstone patterns, circa 1813-1848, published by The Mason's Collectors' Club. This jug is unmarked to the base, as was often the case in this period but this piece is definitely made by Mason's Ironstone with a similar jug illustrated on page 188 of Geoffrey Godden's guide to Masons China...

A very stylish and hand-crafted matched pair slipware pottery pilgrim flasks decorated with floral designs possibly originating from Sussex, England and dating to the 19th century. T...

This is a good Desert Plate, hand painted in the rare and very decorative Gilded Leaves & Wheels pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, ...

Offered for sale is this late 19th Century antique Japanese Imari charger, with quality hand painted decoration of flowers trees and leaves in lovely red, blue and green colours.

Swiss charger-shaped faience plaque depicting a lakeside chateau Swiss, late 19th century Measures: Frame: Depth 7cm, diameter 50cm Plaque: Depth 4cm...

Wedgwood Majolica shell-form spoon warmer, circa 1872. The warmer is naturalistically modeled as a large shell in sky blue and amaranth. Marks: Script in red M2954 and M below also...

Etruscan majolica dogwood pitcher in bark and vibrant navy with butterfly lip manufactured by Griffen, Smith and Hill of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, ...

Large Victorian Ironstone Willow Pattern Meat Plate A lovely piece with timeless design and good colours, the plate is deep and has a wide edge, it is in good condition with a hair...

A pair of handled bowls . Beautiful colors with gold details.

A Japanese porcelain charger plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white blooming tree, rocky formation and bird décor. Created in Japan during the 19th century, th...

A Majolica Garden Seat by Simon Fielding, of cylinder-shape with a pair of relief molded storks in marsh to either side, with mottled top forming the seat, English, ca. 1880. LITERAT...

This is a rare Mason's ironstone miniature Teapot in the bold Fence Japan gilded pattern, which we date to circa 1820. Miniature or toy items of Masons ...

An earthenware blue enamelled vase by Théodore Deck with two lateral coves Archaic Chinese Style Impressed Uppercase Mark TH.DECK under the base For similar pieces referred to Th...

This is a beautiful porcelain duo of a cup and saucer by the Derby factory, made during the George 111rd period of the first half of the 19th century, circa 1810 The hand decorati...

A very fine antique English Staffordshire pearlware blue and white plate decorated with a shepherd with his sheep dating from around 1820. The...