19th Century Worcester Aesthetic Movement Hand-Painted Game Service, 16 Pieces

This unusual dessert service consists of six plates and two matching footed compotes with amazingly intricate pierced borders. Each piece is uniquely hand painted with flowers and shells and embellished in gold. The reserves are painted with a soft turquoise ground creating a dramatic contrast to the polychrome enamels and each piece is highlighted with an finely painted "M" monogram. The two matching footed compotes are a brilliant addition to the grouping for serving and display. They were made by Worcester...

These rare examples of Aesthetic Movement ivory porcelain themed vases features a matching pair of realistically molded open shells nestled in coral branches. The translucent walls a...

Set of 8 Royal Worcester Aesthetic Period Plates, 19th Century, England. A striking design in a blue and white pattern, banded with center medallion. Royal Worcester and date marks, ...

This outstanding hand painted 19th century French ceramic charger was made by Hautin Boulenger & Cie at Creil & Montereau. The highly detailed Aesthetic Movement charger features polychrome decoration depicting a Japanese quail perched in a flowering cherry tree bearing vivid green foliage. The bird's gaze is fixed on a colorful butterfly with intricately patterned wings which is located off to one side. The image is set on a gilt ground which bears a series of repeating raised gilt motifs. The charger's shoulder is finished in cobalt blue with stylized gilt hearts separated by light blue floral and foliate elements. The 4lb 11oz charger bears an impressed mark used by Creil et Montereau between 1876-1884. The foot rim is not pierced. This beautifully executed hand painted French charger...