Ceramic Dinner Plates

A substantial antique English ironstone dinner service in the richly decorated Nabob pattern, attributed to Mason’s Patent Ironstone, England. The service features an elegant polychr...

This is a very good Mason's ironstone, Large Dinner Plate, hand painted in the Water Lily pattern and made in England, circa 1910. The plate is circular and well potted with a cream...

This magnificent 19th-century Minton earthenware dinner service is a wonderful celebration of the timeless elegance of blue and white and the refinement of English ceramic craftsmans...

English Victorian Majolica oyster plate, circa 1890. Unusual colors.

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#50607 Vintage Taitù Palladio porcelain dinnerware set designed by Italian designer Emilio Bergamin, featuring a distinct red and gray architectural brick and classical scroll motif...

Majolica chestnut leaves plate Salins, circa 1880, on a pink background.

Majolica reticulated purple flowers plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.

Antique early 19th century Coalport John Rose porcelain display plate (circa 1803–1810) featuring the iconic Thumb and Finger Imari pattern with gilt-latticed cobalt cloud motifs and...

A large central wild turkey with fanned tail feathers stands against an open meadow and pale cloudy sky on this circular display plate. The central pastoral vignette is framed by an ...

A beautiful set of five antique French majolica plates, featuring an elegant relief design of vine leaves, grape clusters, and branches. Their rich palette of greens, browns, and cre...

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.

French Majolica strawberries plate circa 1880 Luneville.

19th Century Rare French Majolica Reticulated Flowers Platter. 10.3 by 8.7 inches.  

French Green Majolica Leaves Plate Salins, circa 1890.

Few 19th-century French faience services embody the elegance, artistic refinement and poetic spirit of the Japonisme movement as beautifully as Jules Vieillard Bordeaux’s celebrated “Nella” pattern. More than a dinner service, this remarkable ensemble is a hand-painted work of art, where every piece celebrates nature through an extraordinary variety of exotic birds, flowering branches, butterflies and delicate insects. No two plates are exactly alike, making each place setting a unique composition while preserving the perfect harmony of the whole. Founded in Bordeaux in 1845, the Jules Vieillard manufactory became one of France’s most prestigious ceramic producers. By the 1870s it employed nearly 1,300 craftsmen, ranking among the country’s leading faience manufacturers. Its artistic creations were celebrated at the great international exhibitions of the nineteenth century, including the Gold Medal awarded at the Paris Universal Exposition of 1878, a distinction that firmly established the international reputation of the Bordeaux factory. Created during this golden period, the “Nella” pattern is now regarded as one of the manufactory’s finest and rarest achievements. Inspired by the discovery of Japanese art in Europe during the second half of the nineteenth century, it perfectly reflects the new decorative language that transformed European ceramics. Every piece was individually moulded in fine faience, fired, then meticulously hand-painted by master decorators using coloured enamels before receiving its final transparent glaze and being fired once again. This demanding process ensured exceptional brilliance while allowing each painter complete artistic freedom. Rather than reproducing a single repetitive design, every plate was intentionally decorated with its own individual composition. Kingfishers, parrots and other exotic birds rest upon blossoming branches of prunus, peonies, irises and wild roses. Butterflies, dragonflies and tiny ladybirds animate the white ground with remarkable delicacy, creating the impression of a living garden. The asymmetrical compositions, generous areas of untouched white and graceful movement throughout the decoration perfectly express the refined aesthetic of French Japonisme. Complete “Nella” services have become extraordinarily scarce. Intended for everyday use within distinguished households, most examples were gradually dispersed or damaged over nearly one hundred and fifty years. Today, large coherent ensembles with their original serving pieces seldom appear on the international market. According to family history, this exceptional service remained for generations in an elegant maison de maître on the French Riviera before entering the antiques market. Unlike most surviving examples, which are composed predominantly of plates, this magnificent ensemble retains an unusually rich selection of original serving pieces together with its complete coffee service, making it equally desirable for collectors, designers and prestigious private residences. Composition — 83 Pieces * 27 Dinner Plates – Ø 25 cm (9.84 in) * 14 Soup Plates – Ø 25.5 cm (10.04 in) * 16 Dessert Plates – Ø 22.5 cm (8.86 in) * 1 Covered Soup Tureen * 2 Covered Vegetable Tureens * 1 Covered Serving Dish * 2 Large Oval Serving Platters * 1 Large Fish Platter * 1 Shell-Shaped Compotier * 2 Covered Sauce Boats with Attached Stands * 1 Covered Mustard Pot * 1 Coffee Pot * 1 Covered Sugar Bowl * 1 Milk Jug * 10 Coffee Cups * 11 Coffee Saucers Every piece bears the JVB factory mark beneath, while the principal serving pieces are additionally marked “Nella”, confirming the authenticity of this prestigious model. The overall condition is exceptional considering its age of approximately 150 years. The enamels retain remarkable freshness and brilliance, while the glaze remains beautifully preserved. Minor imperfections are limited to a few discreet hairlines, one deep serving dish displaying slight age-related darkening, one coffee saucer with noticeable staining and the expected traces of careful domestic use accumulated over generations. These small imperfections are entirely consistent with the age of the service and do not detract from its extraordinary visual impact. More than simply an antique dinner service...

An eight piece Rosenthal for Versace porcelain cake service. Pattern entitled Russian Dream. Comprising a 12 1/4” cake plate and slicer/server and six 7 1/2” side plates.

Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.

A gorgeous antique French Sarreguemines majolica oyster plate, circa 1870. Maker's mark and model number on reverse (this is an older model). It displays beautifully with vibrant col...

Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.

A rare and elegant 13-piece earthenware oyster service, produced by the Sarreguemines factory in France. The set includes a large central oyster platter and twelve individual plates...

This exquisite set features 9 Mason’s Patent Ironstone “Manchu” stew bowls, crafted in the late 1800s. Each bowl measures 9 inches in diameter and showcases a delicate pink-and-white...

A child’s assiette parlante, a talking plate, illustrated by Benjamin Rabier for Sarreguemines, France – circa 1900. Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939), was a French children’s author, pl...

An elegant and refined vintage French porcelain dinner service comprising approximately 45 pieces, beautifully decorated with delicate hand-painted pink rose motifs and enriched with...

Small English green Majolica water Lilly plate, circa 1890.

English green Majolica geranium plate, circa 1880.

French Majolica grapes plate Salins on a light pink background (East of France), circa 1890.

French Majolica pink daisy plate Orchies, circa 1890.

This exceptional ceramic plate is a fine example of early 19th-century English pottery, produced by the renowned Mason’s Ironstone China around 1820. Featuring the iconic Blue Willow...

Small Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.6 inches diameter , 8 plates available.  

Large German Majolica Geometrical plate , circa 1900. 8.8 inches.

Imari ware is a style of Japanese porcelain made in the town of Arita and exported from the port of Imari. It is characterized by its vibrant colours, typically including underglaze ...

French Majolica strawberries plate Orchies, circa 1890.

French Majolica acanthus leaves plates, circa 1880. Rare yellow background usually found in green.  

Monteverde is a collection inspired by the Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica, located in the central part of the country. It is a mountainous area rich in biodiversity, known for it...

This is a vintage Mason's Ironstone "Strathmore" pattern dinner service. The Fruit Basket Pattern features a a blue and pink multicolor floral design with a flower basket at the cent...

French Majolica strawberries plate Orchies, circa 1890.

This rare French mid-century ceramic snail set by Marius Giuge, produced in Vallauris during the 1960s, is a charming and highly collectible example of postwar French tableware. The ...

French Green Majolica Leaves Plate Salins, circa 1890.

Artists for PRFCT Plate Set (formerly Artists for Azuero) Part of the profit from the sale of this edition supports PRFCT EARTH PRJCT, New York, USA. The Artists for PRFCT (2012 Ed...

Rosenthal Six Dinner Plates These porcelain plates features a delicate floral pattern in the center and a raised gold leaf trim on the border Diameter 28 cm (11,02 inches) In very go...

Featuring set of 8 delicate, romantic, and unmistakably timeless—the Lavendar Rose dinner plates by Royal Albert captures the essence of English floral elegance. Featuring soft clust...

French Majolica plate Onnaing Circa 1890. flowers and blackberries.

Green Victorian Majolica sunflower plate Wedgwood, circa 1880.

A child’s assiette parlante, a talking plate, illustrated by Benjamin Rabier for Sarreguemines, France – circa 1900. Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939), was a French children’s author, pla...

French Rustic Flowers Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1930. Model Agreste. Flowers poppy , cornflowers , daisies.... Country syle.

French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.

Colorful Majolica asparagus plate Salins, circa 1890.   

French Majolica asparagus & artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.  

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.

A child’s assiette parlante, a talking plate, illustrated by Benjamin Rabier for Sarreguemines, France – circa 1900. Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939), was a French children’s author, pla...

French Majolica Parrots & Bamboo Plate Salins, circa 1890.    

A beautiful set of ten (10) white porcelain, with gold starburst center, dinner plates, French Modernism, designed by noted French Art Deco designer Jean Luce and produced by Arzberg...

French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.

A finely painted Canton Rose Medallion plate decorated in the classic famille rose palette. The design is arranged in four alternating reserves: two featur...

French Majolica strawberries plate circa 1880 Luneville.

French Majolica blue, pink and grey oyster plate unsigned from Fives Lille, circa 1890.

French porcelain oyster plate with seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900.

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

This is a late Georgian Ironstone dinner plate in the distinctive flying bird pattern, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early 19th century, circa 182...