Earthenware Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Some table services charm with their refinement. Others invite you into a whole imaginary garden. This beautiful late 19th-century Gien faience dinner service immediately captivates ...

Antique 19th-century Zsolnay Pecs ceramic faience porcelain ewer pitcher originating from Hungary. The piece features a distinct flat, disk-shaped (or flask-like) body resting on a ...

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...

Great pair of late 19th century Provencal earthenware plates France, circa 1880-1900 Good but weathered condition.

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...

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

French aqua turquoise Majolica strawberry rectangular cake platter signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.

Dodie Thayer Lettuce Ware Tureen, Cover and Stand, Jupiter, Florida, 1987 The tureen, cover and conforming stand are naturalistically modeled as a head of lettuce, hand-built in gla...

French Majolica strawberries plate circa 1880 Luneville.

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...

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...

A handsome vintage Winston Churchill collectible character jug or "Toby jug" decorative mug by the English pottery firm, Royal Doulton.

Some table services are beautiful in their uniformity. Others find their charm in the art of mixing. This exceptional French Terre de Fer faience GIEN dinner service brings together...

Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.

English majolica large begonia leaf oval platter, circa 1880. Oval 1/2" deep foot rim. Lilac, brown, green & blue. Handsome; rare size. Note glaze bubbles near one side point. 16.25"...

A wonderful rare set of 10 French Creil Faience Decorative plates Circa 1830, having lively depictions of various traditional French sayings and expressions or rhymes and riddles usu...

Rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.

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

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...

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...

Hispano-Moresque Lustreware Charger with a Pardalot Bird Manises, late 17th or early 18th century This Spanish lustreware charger is decorated in warm copper tones with a stylised p...

Charming French ceramic two-handled cup created by Robert Picault in Vallauris, South of France, circa 1960. This distinctive piece features the celebrated ceramicist’s instantly rec...

A charming and highly decorative 18th century French faience ewer, beautifully hand-painted with a lively polychrome palette of cobalt blue, soft greens, and warm ochre tones. The gl...

Colorful Majolica asparagus plate Salins, circa 1890.   

This red Mason’s Vista dinner service is a striking example of 19th-century English transferware at its most romantic and collectible. What makes it truly unique is the completeness ...

Spanish Andalusian Olive Oil Handled Jar in Terracotta _______________________________________________________________________ Hand-made terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles...

French Majolica asparagus platter Fives Lille, circa 1890. Reference / Page 149 "Artichauts et asperges en barbotine" of M.Bottero.

Decorative ceramic plate made in France, decorated with a design inspired by the work of Pablo Picasso. The central motif depicts two stylized figures in motion, drawn in black and enhanced with graphic touches of green, red, and blue, characteristic of the artist's pictorial vocabulary. An emblematic piece embodying the dialogue between modern art and 20th-century decorative arts, produced in the tradition of French artistic ceramics. Main Features : Decorative ceramic plate France, 20th century Design inspired by Pablo Picasso Stylized figures and expressive graphic composition Polychrome palette: black, blue, green, and red Marked on the reverse (France) Excellent collector's item or wall decoration A fusion of modern art and decorative ceramics Keywords : Picasso plate, Picasso ceramics France, modern decorative plate, French modern art, decorative cubism, 20th-century artistic ceramics, collectible plate, French art and design, modern wall decoration, Vallauris Picasso...

Large French majolica oyster platter with handle Orchies, circa 1900.

The product is a Burleigh "Asiatic Pheasants" platter. * The "Asiatic Pheasants" collection, featuring delicate floral patterns and birds, has been in production since 1862. 
 * The ...

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

Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1950.

huge French Majolica Fish Platter Sarreguemines 1950s in very good condition German : Saargemünd / French Sarreguemines) is situated in the north-east of France, on the border wi...

French Faience Floral Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950.

French Majolica Parrots & Bamboo Plate Salins, circa 1890.    

A Montelupo Maiolica dish featuring an Arlecchino decor in the shades of ochre, yellow, blue, green, and black. The shallow, circular form is decora...

A Spanish Fajalauza lebrillo pottery bowl or basin from Granada, hand-painted in green over a cream glaze, a large ceramic wall art decoration with a pomegranate, the emblem of Grana...

Spanish Handcrafted Rustic Water Jar with Plug, Terracotta Hand-made terracotta single handled water jar with cork lid, Spain 1930s-1940s. Traditional Spanish large terracotta jar or...

Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890. Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds. Ref / 2732.

Beautiful antique French Saint-Clément majolica oyster platter featuring a rich sea-green ground with raised white oyster shells arranged around a central basketweave-style medallion...

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

Rare Large French Majolica Olives Leaves Platter signed Sarreguemines Majolica circa 1870. 13.8 by 13.8 inches.

A charming French ceramic wash basin and pitcher set produced by the Sarreguemines manufactory, bearing the printed “Burgos U & Cie Sarreguemines” mark. Dating from circa 1900, t...

The original exquisite 18-piece dinner service is a rare early example of the Asiatic Pheasants pattern, produced by Podmore, Walker & Co. around 1840. A precursor to later iteration...

This striking set comprises twelve majolica oyster plates and one large matching serving platter, beautifully crafted in the style of Longchamp, France. Each plate features a vivid g...

This vintage soup plate by Crown Ducal showcases the timeless elegance of English transferware in a rare “Bristol Pink” hue. The richness of the rosy-red floral pattern, combined wit...

Mid-Century French Majolica Tureen with garlic on the handle.

Rare Set of 6 French Majolica Palm Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. Diameter / 7.5 inches.

This set comprises four mid-18th-century Delft plates, each with chinoiserie decoration in cobalt blue. The central field shows a central sprig of tobacco leafs rising from stylised ...

This authentic 19th-century French glazed terracotta mixing bowl is a wonderful example of traditional country pottery, prized today for its warm character and timeless decorative ap...

A charming and highly decorative late 19th-century French faience tureen by Creil & Montereau, from the sought-after Flora pattern, accompanied by its matching underplate and ser...

Majolica plate with two parakeets on a very rare pink background with oranges of Salins, circa 1890.  

Gorgeous English faience service, from the 19th century. The exquisite Bordeaux colour shades makes it very unique. The faience quality is excellent and the condition is very good. C...

A charming set of six hand painted earthenware plates in the Italian la campagna country style, circa 1940-1950. Brightly painted with a central deep red Fleur-de-lis surrounded by...

Sarreguemines faience oval plate with metal frame, rich floral pattern Righi decor. Model not specified but corresponds to the Alpine flowers of the famous Righi model. Oval shape, w...

These are sold separately. Please refer to which piece you are interested in at purchase. Early 20th c Majolica bowls from Guatemala. Great colors. Diameter varies from about 5.5 inc...

French faience oyster plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1930.

This collection comprises an elegant ensemble from Nittsjö, featuring exquisite celadon green dishes with a classic structure. Each element, from the grandeur of the large bowl to th...

Holdcroft Majolica cheese keep which features fern fronds, and pond lily leaves and flowers. Colouration: green, white, brown, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the ...

"The master of glazes" HANS HEDBERG (1917-2007), sculpture in shape of apple, faience. H 12 cm. Hedberg was born in Köpmanholmen, Sweden. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of ...