Country Delft and Faience

An early 20th century French faience footed oval tureen with traditional design typical of Eastern France. Hand-painted Chinoiserie decoration in pink, ora...

French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950. woman from Brittany with a spinning wheel. 10.5 inches diameter.

delft polychrome Portuguese hand painted ceramic covered tureen with lid and under plate, hand painted 17th century, tin glazed faience with floral, hunting and bird motif, early 20t...

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

This blue and white English Delft jug, made circa 1750-1760, has a tall, narrow neck with a slightly flared rim on a distinctive globular body. The decoration is the word "BOY" framed by blue dashes. It is hand-painted in blue, done in a freehand, fluid style that includes typical irregularities in the paint. Historically, 18th-century English Delftware is known for its freehand, fluid decoration, characterized by minor irregularities that evoke an authentic folk art quality. The rustic and uneven glaze is also characteristic of this pottery. The jug has a utilitarian feel, featuring four protruding lugs on the sides. Its modest yet charming form, rounded shape, and understated ornamentation reflect the everyday aesthetic of mid-18th-century Delftware production. Delftware jugs were often created for public houses, and "Boy" might reference part of a pub name, a local drinking song, or a common toast. Just as likely, given England's strong maritime traditions, this could refer to a sailor's drinking vessel. In naval and military slang, "Boy" was often used to refer to young sailors or recruits. This hand-painted inscription adds a personal touch, making this jug a unique and engaging example of antique Delftware...

Set of five knife rests signed Desvres, circa 1890. Colorful with coat of arms and acanthus leaves.

This charming Dutch Delft garniture comprises the traditional five pieces: two beaker vases and three baluster-form jars with their covers. It is in excellent condition. We see a rom...

Delft polychrome Portuguese hand painted ceramic covered tureen with lid and under plate, hand painted 17th century, tin glazed faience with floral, hunting and bird motif, early 20t...

A late 19th century French Malicorne faience pate, hand painted with Breton man and child in traditional costume and decorative blue and yellow border on the rim. Nice quality, thick...

A 19th century French Porquier Beau Quimper faience plate with fisherman scene. Foliate border with Brittany coat of arms. Good details. Small chips to...

An early 20th century Henriot Quimper French faience decorative oval platter, hand painted scene of a farm worker at rest with his scythe. Wide blue foliate border with the crest of ...

A 19th century French Porquier Beau Quimper faience oval dish with ruffled edge. Unusual form. Titled "Farewell Fisherman" Mark verso: PB. Circa 1894-1...

Faïence fine (lead-glazed earthenware) service "Cartels", manufactured by the French firm Creil & Montereau between 1884 and 1920. Engravings by Pierre L...

A pair of Henriot Quimper French faience hand painted decorative portrait plates, depicting a Breton man and woman in traditional dress. Deep bl...

A 19th century French faience shaving bowl, hand-painted with blue flowers. Hairline crack.

A typical country pot is finished with a distinctive vivid blue salt glaze, enhancing the rounded clay base with a charming nature inspired motif. The dominant form of storage for fo...

A 19th century French Porquier Beau Quimper faience plate with a young farmer holding a scythe. Foliate border with Brittany coat of arms. Good details...