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Style: Victorian
Place of Origin: European
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Regency Style Mustard Pot (1840)
By Joseph & Albert Savory
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Regency style mustard pot; an addition to our Victorian silver condiments collection.
This exceptional ...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century copper kettle
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century copper kettle, having a shaped handle, turned finial on the lid and a shaped spout. Circa 1860.
Category
1860s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cow Creamer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver cow creamer; an addition to our 19th Century silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver creamer has been realistically modelled in the form of a cow.
The plain body of this antique silver creamer is embellished with details reproducing the fine definition of the cow's facial and anatomical features.
The jug is fitted with a hinged cover, surmounted with an impressive cast and applied finial realistically modelled in the form of a fly.
This impressive Victorian silver cow creamer is fitted with a loop handle, modelled in the form of the cow's tail.
The hallmarks to the underside and hind leg of this cow creamer include:
Maker's mark: SBL (Samuel Boyce (or Boaz) Landeck)
British assay mark: Leopard head (London, England)
Silver quality/purity mark: British lion passant mark, 930, Dutch lion rampant mark with 1st standard purity (minimum .934, 934/1000)*
Export mark: Key mark intruding lion passant
Additional mark: F (foreign manufacture mark)
Such antique Dutch sterling silver examples are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
* The country of origin hallmarked this item with the standard mark 930/lion rampant mark and once imported into Britain the silver purity was tested and hallmarks struck reaffirming the silver is a minimum of sterling standard.
Condition
This antique 19th century cow creamer...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wedgwood Majolica Tortoise and Daisy Design C. 1871 & 1872- Set of 2
By Wedgwood
Located in Ross, CA
Set of two antique majolica plates by Wedgwood in England in 1871 and 1872. The ceramic plates have a molted tortoise shell design in the center surrounded by a ring of daisies, sepa...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 'Dwarf Elephant Ear' Majolica Plate, Unsigned, U.K., Circa 1880
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare antique Victorian 'dwarf elephant ear' majolica plate - hand painted green and brown tortoiseshell glaze to the center of the plate with a golden yellow border - impressed body ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Majolica Onnaing Cache Pot Planter Bowl Jardiniere Phoenix Bird
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING ~~Antique French Onnaing Majolica Cache Pot, Planter, Jardiniere, Flower Pot, Bowl or Vase with Phoenix ~~c. 1890s
Authentic French majolica planter or cache pot~~vibrant c...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Set of 12 Ruby Red Cut to Clear Cordials, Attributed to St. Louis
By St. Louis Crystal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 12 ruby red cut to clear cordials, attributed to St. Louis, Each one with snowflake cut glass panels, with intricate cut six stem petal mot...
Category
Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
JAMES KENT LTD - Antique Lusterware 3/4 Pint Jug - United Kingdom - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
JAMES KENT LIMITED - 'Old Foley' - Antique luster-ware 3/4 pint jug - signed and impressed marks on the base - United Kingdom (Staffordshire) - early 20th ce...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri. Richard Sebright, d. 1913.
By Royal Worcester
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri and cover, painted by Richard Sebright, and dated 1913. Finely painted with a detailed study of fruit amongst blossom and leaves, within an elabo...
Category
1910s Victorian Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
ROYAL STAFFORDSHIRE - Clarice Cliff - 'Tonquin' - Dinner Plate - Early 20th C.
By Royal Staffordshire Ceramics 1, Clarice Cliff
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL STAFFORDSHIRE (Manufacturer) - Clarice Cliff (Designer) - Tonquin (Pattern) - Red (Color) - Transfer decorated ceramic dinner plate - factory stamp verso - England/United Kingd...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Circa 1897 Queen Victoria's Commemorative Large Cup & Saucer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1897 Queen Victoria's Commemorative Large Cup & Saucer
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large Vintage Herend Porcelain Rothschild Bird Pattern Centerpiece with Coy Fish
By Herend
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large vintage centerpiece was made by the well known Herend factory of Hungry and dates to April of 1993 and done in their highly decorative Rothschild Bird pattern. The centerp...
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Jean Pouyat Limoges France Large Oval Hand-painted Porcelain Tray
By Jean Pouyat
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large oval porcelain tray is hand painted with bouquet of roses in different shades of pink and decorated with asymmetrical gilded trim. The tray has unglazed bisque bottom; low wavy...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Biscuit Jar, 1872
By Henry Holland 1
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver biscuit jar. Made by Henry Holland in London in 1872. Drum form; cover flat and hinged with vasiform finial. Engraved stylized floral ornament and...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spanish Hand Painted Polychromed Floral Tole Tray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish hand-painted black metal decorative tole tray, 1930s
Victorian style Tole tray with polychrome hand-painted floral and bird motif on a black lacquered background.
Lovely to b...
Category
20th Century Victorian European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Rare Antique English Novelty Toast Rack - Wagon / Caravan - Reg. 1879
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a highly desirable silver plated figural toast rack, a perfect letter holder too if you wished to put it to work on your desk-top.
The rack is cre...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian sterling silver and glass hip flask
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique, sterling silver and glass hip flask.
Victorian era this substantial hip flask is made from glass with a sterling silver bayonet cap, Cork lined.
It has a sleek ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Silver & Porcelain Centerpiece, William K Reid, 1840
By William Ker Reid, West & Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century Victorian solid silver figural centerpiece, raised on trefoil shaped base, the base is applied with cast swags decorated with oceanic crustaceans, supporting...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Circular Salver Tray Robert Harper London 1859
By Robert Harper
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Victorian sterling silver salver, hallmarked in London by Robert Harper in 1859.
The salver has a pie crust edge with scroll and shell border, raised on three cast scrolled ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot (1884)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian sterling silver and cranberry coloured glass mustard pot; an addition to our Victorian silver cruets/condiments collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot has a cylindrical form.
The large body of the mustard pot is embellished with pierced interlacing scrolling leaf decoration.
The decoration to the body incorporates a cartouche ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a lion's head erased.
The upper rim of this sterling mustard...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Skyphos Cup, Edward & John Barnard c.1867
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver skyphos cup, of traditional form on a plane columb base, of heavy gauge and the body chased with holly leaves and berries on matted ground...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver composite Fiddle pattern flatware service for twelve persons; an addition to our silver cutlery collection.
The piece...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Worcester vase. Storks, by George Johnson, d. 1919.
By Royal Worcester
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Royal Worcester porcelain vase, Storks, painted by George Johnson, dated 1919. The cylindrical body, finely painted with a study of storks, at an oasis, in a continuous desert landsc...
Category
1910s Victorian Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
English Victorian Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian Majolica oyster plate, circa 1890.
Category
1890s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Cheese Keeper, English, Ceramic, Decorative Butter Dish, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cheese keeper. An English, ceramic decorative butter dish, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealingly decorative dish - broad top suitable for c...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th C English Figural Sterling & Crystal Owl Perfume Bottle by Sampson Mordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century English figural sterling silver and crystal owl perfume bottle by Sampson Mordan for the French market.
An exceptional example is the owl's head, realistically cast and ...
Category
Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century Blue Willow Platter
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in High Point, NC
19th century porcelain platter attributed to Davenport. This platter is decorated in the highly collectible Blue Willow pattern. The platter is unusual in that it has a lovely shap...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Sampson Mordan & Co. Antique Silver Rabbit Pepperette, London, 1899
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian sterling silver pepperette in the form of a rabbit or hare, made by Sampson Mordan & Co of London in 1899.
It is very finely modelled as a rabbit sitting up on its...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Herend "Fleurs des Indes" Green Hand Painted Porcelain Egg Box, Hungary, 2022
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
As its name implies, the decoration "Flowers of the Indies" intends to link up with the magical world of the indian subcontinent which had already fascinated the European courts sinc...
Category
2010s Victorian European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Sterling Silver & Swirled Glass Claret Jug - London 1886
By Edgar Finley & Hugh Taylor
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1886 by Edgar Finley & Hugh Taylor, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, features a glass body with sw...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Delft Tile Panel Framed painting Tiles Delft Panel Landscape with cows Antique
By AK Dutch Delftware, Delft, Royal Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
19th century Dutch Delft Tile panel
Depicting a landscape with cows
Design: In the manner of Royal Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Style, Antique, Victorian...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Delft, Pottery
Venetian Murano Amethyst Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Flower Vase
By Salviati, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, early antique Venetian hand blown amethyst pink and gold flecks Italian art glass fish stem flower vase. Created in the manner of the Salvi...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Horn Hunting Flask, London, c.1886
By William Leuchars
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver mounted horn hunting flask, mounted with a crew top and hinged lid. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1886 (L), Maker...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
20th Century Solid Silver 'Hunting Horn' Table Lighter, London, C.1921
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Victorian novelty solid silver novelty table lighter, unusually shaped as a "hunting horn" with a wick, in its original Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company retail ...
Category
20th Century Victorian European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Pink Porcelain 'Nautilus' Dessert Service by Wedgwood for John Mortlock, 1880s
By Wedgwood, Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Victorian Shell Shaped Dishes and Plates
Dating from 1884 this service would have been a bespoke order commissioned through John Mortlock’s upma...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 5 Antique Victorian Quality Mason Ironstone Jugs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 5 antique Victorian quality mason ironstone jugs in wonderful hand painted Imari colours with a shaped snake handle
A delightful set all...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
Victorian English Sterling Silver Mustard Pot with Spoon
By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mustard pot with spoon made by Joseph Angell I & Joseph Angell II; an addition to our Victorian silver condiments collection.
This exceptional and rare antique silver mustard pot, in sterling standard, has a waisted-shaped form.
The body of this Victorian silver mustard pot is plain and encompassed with protruding panels, in the architectural style.
This sterling silver mustard pot is fitted with a subtly domed hinged hallmarked cover, bearing a continuation of the panelled design to a central point.
The cover is surmounted with an impressive sterling silver applied leaf thumbpiece.
This exceptional example of antique silverware has a cast silver shaped handle, embellished with scrolling and strapwork style decoration.
The mustard pot opens to reveal the original removable blue glass liner and gilded interior.
This exceptional and rare mustard pot is supplied with an associated Victorian sterling silver spoon.
This impressive sterling silver mustard pot, crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Joseph Angell I & Joseph Angell II, is an unusual and desirable design.
Condition:
This antique mustard pot is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the mustard pot and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this exceptional and unusual antique silver...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Antique Serving Jug, English, Copper, 2 Gallon Ewer, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique serving jug. An English, copper 2 gallon ewer, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Fascinatingly sized jug with a wonderful weathered appearance
Disp...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial antique serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but originated from England and dates to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian s...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Huge Antique Sterling Silver Salver or Footed Tray with Ornate Floral Engraving
By Robert Roskell, Alan Roskell & John Mortimer Hunt
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This enormous and very substantial antique salver or footed tray was made by Hunt, Roskell, Tate, Storr and Mortimer of England and dates to 1865 and done in the period Victorian sty...
Category
Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late Spode Copeland Garrett Green Lily Luncheon Plates 1830s, Set of 6
By Copeland & Garrett Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, luncheon sized plates, from Copeland & Garrett, Late Spode, circa 1830s.
Copeland and Garrett operated from 1833-1847 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The ...
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1830s High Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Victorian Silver Plate Pedestal Tray for Cake Stand or Candy Dish, Antique 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An estate treasure, a gorgeous Victorian era bright cut silver plated bride's basket with a pattern of birds and foliage, aesthetic period, late 1910s. Condition is not perfect, thou...
Category
1910s Late Victorian Vintage European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
English Sterling Silver 1890 Victorian Mustard Pot with Glass Liner and Spoon
Located in New York, NY
English sterling silver Victorian mustard pot from 1890 with a gadrooned rim, sold with a cobalt glass liner and sterling silver spoon. It measures 3 7/8'' from handle to spout by 2 ...
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1890s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Plated Grape Stand Centerpiece with Child and Etched Glass Eperne
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This. antique silver plated figural centerpiece is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The centerpiece features a figural child grape stand...
Category
Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Sterling Silver Toast Rack London 1852
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver toast rack
Date : Hallmarked in London in 1852 for Edward and John Barnard
Period : Victoria
Origin : London, England
Decoration : Six double loop divisions...
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1850s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial antique footed serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but originated from England and dates to approximately 1880 and done in the period Vict...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian 925 sterling silver Japan inspired card case
By George Unite & Sons
Located in Braintree, GB
A beautifully embellished Victorian 925 sterling silver card case that intricately captures the enchanting influence of Japanese aesthetics prevalent during the Aesthetic Movement er...
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1880s High Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Large Antique Birks Silver Plated Serving Tray with Leaf & Berry Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial antique serving tray was produced for the renowned Birks retailers by an unknown maker from England and dates to approximately 1880 and done in the pe...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Late Spode Copeland Garrett Green Lily Dinner Plates 1830s, Set of 6
By Copeland & Garrett Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, dinner sized plates, from Copeland & Garrett, Late Spode, circa 1830s.
Copeland and Garrett operated from 1833-1847 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The pat...
Category
1830s High Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Victorian Miniature Doulton Three Piece Tea Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian Miniature Doulton Three Piece Tea Set having a salt glaze with silver edging.
A charming example in perfect condition
Dimensions:
Teapot Height 10 x Width 6 x D...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Royal Crown Derby Olde Avesbury Pattern Candlesticks & 8 Dinner Plates
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
These tall candlesticks and dinner plates were made by the renowned English porcelain maker, Royal Crown Derby. The candlesticks and plates are done in their 'Olde Avesbury...
Category
Mid-20th Century High Victorian European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Hot Water or Coffee Jug
By John Aldwinckle & James Slater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver hot water / coffee jug; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection....
Category
1880s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Tray
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany tray from England inlaid in a lovely pattern with leaves and acorns.. Around the central lozenge of leaves and acorns, there is a scalloped pattern which border...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Antique Cheese Keeper, English, Ceramic, Decorative Truckle Dish, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cheese keeper. An English, ceramic decorative truckle dish, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Graced with delightful colour and fascinating ridged finish
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Quality ceramic in a crisp white hue with colourful decor
Generously sized keeper lid sits upon an attractive plate
Maker's mark to the base for British Anchor Pottery...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Copeland Spode Very Large pottery Pitcher or Jug in Pheasant Pattern, Circa 1891
By W. T. Copeland
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very large and impressive Jug or Pitcher over 12 inches tall, made of earthenware pottery by the Copeland (Late Spode) factory in the late 19th ce...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Victorian Silver Bangle Dated 1882 Wallbridge & Co Birmingham Assay
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Silver Bangle Dated 1882 Wallbridge & Co Birmingham Assay
Lovely applied flower and leaf-work hand engraving typical of the 1880's
Category
1880s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Victorian Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian Majolica oyster plate, circa 1890.
Category
1890s Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set, Cream Cob Lustre, Erne, Victorian, 1890s
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This is an extremely rare Belleek cabaret set for two, or "tête-à-tête", made in the Erne series brought out in the 1890s. The items carry the 2nd Black Mark, used between 1891 and 1926. The set consists of a teapot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl, two teacups and saucers, and a large matching tray.
This set is very fine and with its restrained cream-white colour it would make a wonderful wedding gift!
If you ever thought Belleek fine china looks, sounds and feels unique, you are right. There is a back story to this extraordinarily fine Irish eggshell porcelain, which has an unusually high amount of "frit" and therefore is thinner and finer than any other china.
Pottery in Belleek (in the now Northern-Irish area of Fermanagh) had started in 1849 with John Caldwell Bloomfield, who was a wealthy land owner. During the Irish famine he realised that unless he would find a way for his tenants to make a profit off the land, they would starve. Agriculture had become impossible due to the agricultural diseases. This caused millions to starve and more millions to leave. As an amateur mineralogist, John Caldwell Bloomfield realised that his land had exactly the right mineral deposits to be used as clay for porcelain. He involved several investors and scientists and after many years of research, trial, error, the building of a railway line to import coal from England, and building a factory, the Belleek pottery resulted, employing the local people and soon producing the finest china made with clay from the Belleek area.
What had started as a way to fend off famine among the local tenants had became a story of incredible success by the 1880s as Queen Victoria fell in love with the fine white china and the many homely, slightly bizarre but nature-loving designs; this was different from English tradition, yet it was very much to the taste of the British who had developed a real love for home-made fine china since it was introduced in the late 18th Century. Belleek not only brought out many tea services, but started a new tradition of intricately woven porcelain baskets. Soon the English nobility started to place big orders and the pottery is still flourishing today and selling its wares the world over, while in England most potteries have long disappeared.
Belleek made many cabaret services, often called breakfast services or "tête-à-tête" services; these were used to carry breakfast tea up to the bedroom. Queen Victoria bought one in the Echinus style during a visit to the factory in the 1860s, and ever since Belleek's cabaret services have been in great demand. Nowadays there are very few of these left and it is rare to find a full service like this.
The Erne series was named after the river right besides the Belleek factory. This river forms the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with the factory on the Northern Irish end of the bridge at Belleek. The pattern seems to be a play on the baskets and nets of the fishermen who once fished the abundant trout and salmon on the river Erne and the lake that belongs to it.
The items carry the second Black Mark, which was used between 1891 and 1926, however the very fine quality of the porcelain indicates that most pieces of the set are more likely to be from the 1890s than from the 20th Century. You will see that the shade of cob lustre is different on each item; this is normal for Belleek tea sets...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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