19th Century Ceramics

The Elf or "Nisse" as they are called in Denmark, used to live in every farmhouse, and you had to treat them nice to make them stay. Later on they became associated with Christmas an...

19th century blue glaze stoneware covered jar. Originally used as a humidor to store tobacco. Raised design in cobalt glaze depicting a hunting retriever dog.

Pair of 19th century Royal Worcester Eastern water carriers.    

Antique B&G (Bing & Grondahl) Rare biscuit figure. Measures: 20 cm. x 11 cm. 1st. factory quality, in perfect condition. Marked, late 19th century.

FAPG 20247D John Bennett (1840-1907), New York Plaque with pink and blue phlox, circa 1881-1882 Earthenware, painted and glazed Measures: 14 7/8 in. diameter, 1 13/16 in. high Signed and inscribed (on the back): J B[monogram] ENNETT / E 24 NY. / MC [or] CM If the Herter Brothers was the most distinguished and successful cabinet making and decorating firm in New York in the 1870s-1880s, the transplanted Englishman John Bennett was probably the most gifted ceramicist working in New York in the Aesthetic period. (Bennett was included in The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s landmark exhibition, In pursuit of beauty: Americans and the Aesthetic Movement, in 1986–87, and Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen’s chapter, “Aesthetic Forms in Ceramics and Glass,” pp. 216–19, significantly informs this essay). Born in England, the son of a potter who worked in the Staffordshire district, Bennett came under the influence of John Sparkes, head of London’s Lambeth School of Art. Soon thereafter, he was hired by Henry Doulton of the eponymous firm to teach artisans there the new art of underglaze faience decoration, which was part of a revival of the sixteenth-century interest in hand-painted ceramics. A number of Bennett’s works for Doulton were shown in the Doulton display at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, and the considerable success enjoyed by Bennett and Doulton from an American audience undoubtedly played an important role in Bennett’s decision to leave Doulton and England and set up shop in New York in 1877. By the next year, he had already established a studio in New York, where he produced his own pottery in the tradition of the Arts & Crafts innovators, William Morris and William De Morgan, and also taught classes at the new Society of Decorative Art to the growing band of women who had taken up china painting, both professionally and avocationally. Bennett’s pottery developed a very serious following among students and collectors, and was offered for sale at such leading retail establishments as Tiffany & Company in New York. Typically, his work was brilliantly colored, with carefully drawn naturalistic flowers against a monochromatic background. Bennett’s fully developed American work, particularly pieces of larger scale, is exceedingly rare, as he worked in New York only from 1877 to 1883, in which year he withdrew to a farm in rural West Orange, New Jersey, where his production continued on a limited basis. He remained listed as a ceramicist there until 1889. While in New York City, Bennett maintained a studio at 412 East 24th Street. The present charger, boldly featuring pink and blue phlox, is signed by Bennett, and is inscribed “E 24 NY,” indicating its manufacture during Bennett’s time in New York. Although it is not dated, this piece is closely related stylistically to various dated pieces from 1881–82, which would place its production toward the end of Bennett’s New York years. Although we do not know whether Bennett worked out of this 24th Street studio from the outset, he was indeed working there by 1879 when he made (and signed, inscribed, and dated) a charger with white and red flowers now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, which specifically points to “412 East 24 / NY” (acc. no. 1998.317). Additionally, the U.S. Census of 1880 lists Bennett as a ceramicist located at that same address, married to Mary Bennett with whom he had had six children. There are several other examples from Bennett’s time in New York City, which also give his studio address on East 24th Street, including a covered jar in cadmium yellow with indigo and green flowers made in 1881; an undated footed vase with lilac...

Large Portuguese palissy plate or charger with a long coiled snake, two lizards, three brown toads and two beetles. Signed: #2 M. Mafra, Caldas, Portu...

Portuguese palissy plate or charger with three salamander figures and on beetle. Signed: # 8 M. Mafra, Caldas, Portugal.

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

A pair of 19th century vienna vases. Each vase finely painted with two different scenes of children surrounded in gilt borders against a ruby...

Amusing pair of Victorian Majolica pickles pitchers signed dated with the English mark June 7th 1871.

Important glazed ceramic "majolica wear" amphora vase on stand decorated with hand painted birds and foliage, inspired by late 19th century Japonesque style. The amphora is...

19th century, French clock In the Chinoiserie style. An 8 day pendulum movement that bell strikes on the hour and half hour. Chinese porcelain body in the Kang His style by Samson. T...

B&G / Bing & Grondahl Bisque figure after Thorvaldsen, circa 1870. In good condition. Stamped: B & G Eneret (indistinct) Measures: 19 x 15.5 cm.

The large underglaze blue and white pearlware jug is decorated with flowers on one side and a simple modernistic stylized drape design on the other.

A Pair of 19th Century Vienna Hand Painted Porcelain Portrait Plates Depicting Two Renaissance Women Austria, Circa 1890 Unmarke...

English figure in stoneware after Charles Dickens "Oliver Twist," 1870s. Charming figurine of character from "Oliver Twist." Mea...

Pair of Japanese Imari chargers showing cranes and Mount Fuji.

A Fine Berlin K.P.M Plaque of a Blonde Beauty Period: 19th Century Origin: Germany Framed Height: 19″ (48cm) Width: 17″ (43cm) Plaque Height: 10.5″ (26.6cm) Width: ...

Striking pair of large-scale armorial cachepots in the Chinese export style on bronze bases.

Chinese export underglazed blue and polychrome octagonal platter, circa 1800.

This rectangular, antique terracotta wall plaque was crafted in Provence, France, circa 1860. The colorful wall hanging cameo features a woman's ...

A Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Turquoise Ground Painted Vases with Lids Circa 1880 Origin: France Height: 11" Width: 7" Depth: 6" Style: Louis XV ...

A very fine and unusual pair of 19th century gilt-bronze mounted Sevres hand painted, jeweled porcelain portrait vases. Each vase decorated with a portrait of a young lady, flowers a...

Large size Holdcroft heron flower stand. The heron with gray fish in his beak, chest with brown and white coloring. Standing on a gray rock with a green and brown wide rocky base. Im...

Pair of Paris porcelain jardinieres or planters, beautifully detailed hunting scenes of riders on horseback chasing a boar and a stag with dogs.

This is a good stone China (Ironstone) large Dinner Plate, hand painted in the tobacco leaf pattern, number 2061, made by the Copeland (Spode) factory in the 19th century, English Vi...

5483 Large Ruby Lustre William De Morgan Charger decorated with a Central Cenatour with a Border of Dancing Putti Light scratches and some glaze irregularities Similar Designs Illust...

Aqua Majolica plate with a peacock signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture at the end of 19th...

Quality pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire dogs, both seated spaniels with their front legs out, in matching copper brown & white coats, collars, padlocks and chains. D. 1880

Fantastic quality large antique Japanese Imari plate having a fantastic quality Imari charger with a scalloped shaped edge, fabulous hand painted centre decorated with a basket of fl...

Outstanding Chinese Export Rose Mandarine Cider Jug, mid 19th Century, having wonderful replaced handle. 8” h. x 10” d.

Set of seven kitchen or apothecary jars. Six have lids. Glazed blue and white with hand lettering in black. A beautiful set.

5412 Ruby Lustre Charger by William De Morgan decorated with a Single Dolphin With a good, strong lustre, there is professional restoration to a crack to the rim 36.5cm wide, 5.5cm d...

This is a very decorative, good quality Chinese export, porcelain, Large Shrimp or Serving Dish beautifully hand decorated in a Rose Medallion Pattern, which we date to the early 19t...

Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six wells glazed in green and brown mottled leopard spots, each well separated by shells and seaweed, the center well glazed...

A George Jones Majolica Dessert Plate, with relief-molded pineapples and swirling green-glazed leaves, the center with yellow ocher-glazed simulated basketweave, English, ca. 1870. ...

Antique 19th century J Clementson blue iron ware / transferware in the Siam pattern. Features a cityscape scene with castle ruins and figures. Stamped with...

A fine Minton porcelain bottle shaped vase c.1840. Finely decorated with a panel containing painted fruits by Thomas Steel with a border of richly tooled gilding by John Robins in typical Minton’s Sevres...

Decorated with lotus branches and leaves , red enameled lotus base decoration

Six late 19th century hand painted Persian tiles with Islamic Script. Siliceous paste painted in polychromy under transparent colorless glaze...

Mid-late 19th century "Herald" pattern Gaudy Welsh cup & saucer. (The banner of a heralding trumpet.) Deep flow blue underglaze. Pink luster lines & cupper luster trim. Measures: Sau...

Beautiful set of four majolica ceramic plates for serving asparagus. The plates have a special shape and are decorated with bright colours. The plates are not marked, maker unknown, ...

5295 Tall and Early Martin Brothers Spoonwarmer modelled with a Dragon-Like Creature with a wide mouth and scaly skin Restoration to the extremities 20.5cm high Dated 1880

5262 Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers. A comical reptilian Spoonwarmer with Goggley eyes holding a shield. Restoration to the shield and curtain below Dated 188...

Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.  

A lovely vase designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 23,5 cm high and 9 cm in diameter and have a lovely glaze. It is in very good condition except from a minor mark at the ...

A fine Canton Chinese Export porcelain pitcher. Decorated with blue underglaze throughout depicting a Chinese village near the wate...

A Marvelous and Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912).Large Satsuma Square Censer And Cover with Seal at Bottom. This is a magnificent piece with finely painted cartouches depicting various Japanese cultural scenes on each side. The cartouches include a scene of Japanese woman playing instruments...

A nineteenth century matched garniture of three Samson Imari porcelain vases, including a baluster vase with cover, together with a pair of square trumpet form vases, all decorated i...

A pair of large Wedgwood bowls their borders painted with a lovely, delicate vine with lavender and lavender-pink flowers and green leaves. They are understated and beautiful! The u...

Chinese Export Porcelain rose mandarin shell-form shrimp dish, also known as a Nappie or dessert dish, circa 1820, the shaped bowl with vividly enameled glazes and detailed gilding, ...

Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin Shell-Form Shrimp Dish, also known as a nappie or dessert dish, circa 1820, the shaped bowl with vividly enameled glazes and detailed gilding, ...

Antique Ceramic Oil Jug with Stopper circa 1800s. Easy handle for transport Handmade in France. Height: 9 in. Width: 9.5 in D: 8 inches Glazed Ceramic French Provincial Pottery Jug F...

A fabulous pair of antique Bangchuiping, 'Rouleau' Chinese Famille Rose vases with hand painted Luohans figures. Each vase is of Rouleau form with gorgeous eighteen Arhats or Luohans...

George Jones Majolica strawberry server with separate cream and sugar, English, 1879. Naturalistically molded strawberries, strawberry...

A large pair of English Staffordshire porcelain figures of orange and white seated spaniel dogs with gold chain leashes. Their two front legs are separated, a more delicate, therefor...

We are pleased to offer this pair of English porcelain tureens painted with a striking chinoiserie decoration. They were made by Copeland Spode circa 1840. The decoration on these tu...

Period: 19th Century Origin: France Height: 11″ (27cm) Diameter: 9.5″ (24cm) Maker: Sevres Style One vase is professionally restored