Faience Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

A monumental Dutch Delft wall charger plate by Royal Tichelaar Makkum, circa 1920. This lovely charger is one of the largest we've seen at 17.9 inches and has a hand painted central ...

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...

A fine Dutch Delft blue and white charger decorated in cobalt oxide on a tin-glazed earthenware body. The centre is painted with a stylised floral rosette surrounded by four symmetri...

Very rare 19th Century large Majolica artichoke platter signed Longchamp. The platter is decorated with large artichoke leaves and six artichoke spaces, on all the platter painted fl...

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

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

Hispano-Moresque Lustreware Charger with a “Pardalot” Bird Manises, late 17th or early 18th century Tin-glazed earthenware, decorated in copper lustre with a large central bird surr...

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...

Colorful Majolica asparagus plate Salins, circa 1890.   

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

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...

19th Century French blue & white faience dinner plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.

French Faience Floral Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950.

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

France, 20th Century A magnificent 85-piece dinner service by Fleury Faïenceries de Sarreguemines, celebrated for its elegant design and exceptional quality. Decorated with a charmi...

French Majolica grape leaves plate Onnaing, circa 1900.

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...

French Majolica plate with blue starfish with six wells blue and white surrounded by green seaweeds signed Digoin (East of France), circa 1900.

A fine 18th c Dutch Polychrome painted delft charger, decorated with vibrantly colored stylized tulips and flowers. The sloped rim is painted with flowers and patterns. The center of...

Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...

Majolica plate signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Very rare large size 9.5 inches. 6 plates available.

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 ...

A superb antique 18th-Century French provincial faience Nevers plate. This lovely plate has scalloped edges and is decorated with a hand painted charming dog holding a basket in a ga...

French faience plate with flowers Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.  

From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910. This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the ...

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...

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...

A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950. Colorful yellow border and blue lines. Measure: 9.5 diameter.

French faience oyster plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1930.

French Majolica Daisy plate Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950. 8.2 inches diameter.

French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1900.  

French Majolica oyster plate with green acanthus leaves, circa 1890.

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...

French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

This exquisite rectangular ceramic platter is a beautiful example of traditional French craftsmanship by Émaux de Longwy. Hand-decorated with vibrant floral motifs, it features a ric...

Late 18th century Blue Delftware lidded vase with central decoration of a flower bouquet in a cartouche. Finial with foo dog alike creature. Marked on underside: LPK for "De Lampe...

Majolica chick egg cup signed George Dreyfus Paris Circa 1890.

Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' plate, 18th century, with ochre rim, the center decorated in cobalt with an vase containing an arrangement of peacock feathers and flowers. The r...

Delft Tin-glazed earthenware plate decorated in blue on a white ground, featuring a chinoiserie inspired landscape. Dutch, Delft, second half 18th century. Condition: Very good. Mi...

French Majolica leaves plate signed Clairefontaine, circa 1890.

The Netherlands Circa 1640 - 1660 A Spanish galley on a Dutch tile, painted in cobalt blue, but why? Isn't he a bit far from home? Well, not everything is as it seems. This tile was...

French Set of six green majolica grapes plates, circa 1880.  

French Majolica bird & flower plate, Circa 1890.

Set of 6 French Majolica Egg Cup Circa 1890. Manufacture Saint-Clément ( East of France ) Purple lavender flowers shape.

Rare unusual Majolica frog playing guitar sitting on a chair signed Jerome Massier, circa 1910.

A charming French ceramic wash basin and pitcher set produced by the Sarreguemines manufactory, bearing the printed “Burgos U & Cie Sarregue...

French faience oyster plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1930.

19th Century Majolica Snail Platter signed Saint Clement.

Rare Majolica palm sugar bowl Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

A fine set of 4 18th or 19th century French faience plates. Attributed to the Hannong / Strasbourg-Haguenau factory in Strasbourg, France. Each plate with a scalloped rim and paint...

This exquisite Moustiers faience dinnerware set is a true celebration of traditional French craftsmanship. Hand-painted in delicate shades of blue o...

A striking collection of three sculptural ceramic vases produced by Thulin, Belgium, during the 1920s. These distinctive pieces embody the expressive forms and bold glazing typical o...

Gien “Paysages Roses” — French Romance in Bloom Delicate pink landscapes, charming pastoral scenes, and softly scalloped edges bring timeless elegance to this beautiful faience ser...

19th Century Plate signed Vieillard Bordeaux service Nella. Naturalist plate with a kingfisher, an insect , water lilies

An exceptional rare dinner service of 92 pieces in fine French earthenware, made by the esteemed faience manufacturer Jules Vieillard of Bordeaux. The charming blue and white design ...

French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890.

19th century French blue and white faience soup plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.

Danish Pottery Studio. Three plates with dancing couples c. 1940/50s. Thrown and hand-decorated faience with motifs of folk dancing couples and musicians in blue, brown, and black t...

French Majolica grape leaves plate Onnaing, circa 1900.

A charming and highly decorative French majolica asparagus serving platter dating from the late 19th century, circa 1890. This unusual serving piece is beautifully modelled in the n...