1750s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II Newcastle sterling silver tankard made by John Langlands I; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional...

18th century Chelsea Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Leaf Dish with Fruit, Brown Anchor, circa 1758-60 The trompe L'oeil porcelain Chelsea ...

Pair of rare Danish eighteenth-century silver soup tureens with trays Danish, 1750 Tureens: height 27cm, width 33cm, depth 20cm Trays: height 6cm, width 45cm, depth 28cm The su...

A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves. This is truly an excepti...

18th-century Bow Porcelain Underglaze Blue Shell Sweetmeat or Pickle Dish, Circa 1755 The Bow factory sweetmeat or pickle stand has three clam dishes raised on a stand encrusted wi...

This is a beautiful plate made by Chelsea in circa 1755, which is known as the "Red Anchor" period of the factory. Chelsea was one of the very early adopters of porcelain in the British china industry. Founded in 1744 the Chelsea pottery was for about 40 years the leading maker of fine chinaware, excelling in their sense of style, perfection and constant innovation and inspiring many following generations of china makers. The company was started by French silversmith Nicholas Sprimont and you can see the influence of the French style of silverware...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver coffee pot made by John Pollock; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George II sterling silver coffee pot has a tapering cylindrical shaped form onto a domed spreading foot. The upper and lower portion of the vertically fluted body of this Georgian coffee pot...

A magnificent, fine and impressive set of three antique Georgian English sterling silver sugar and tea caddies - boxed; an addition to our silver teaware collection These magnificent, fine and impressive antique Georgian silver sugar and tea caddies each have an oblong shaped form. The surface of each antiquecaddy is embellished with impressive embossed and chased scroll and foliate decoration incorporating a stylised animalistic mask to the upper portion. The decoration to either side incorporates a scene depicting a woman arranging flowers, and the posterior surface bears a structure, all in the chinoiserie style. The anterior surfaces these antique tea caddies incorporate scroll and leaf bordered cartouches, each displaying a contemporary engraved coat of arms. The opposing scrolling lower portion of each caddy composes a shaped rim and foot. These caddies are fitted with the original hinged cast silver covers, ornamented with further foliate and floral decoration and surmounted with impressive floral finials. These Georgian silver tea caddies and sugar canister are fitted to the fine and impressive, original hinged wood and skin covered presentation casket, bearing the original velvet lined interior. The presentation box is fitted with the original silver escutcheon and carrying handle, in addition to four bracket style feet emanating from the corners. These magnificent silver boxes are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire. Condition These antique 18th century tea/sugar caddies are a magnificent gauge of silver, magnificent quality and in magnificent condition. The cast, embossed and chased decoration is very sharp and the engraved ornamentation is very crisp; the definition of these details indicates these caddies have seen little or no use. The original casket is distressed in keeping with age, however, remains in working condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the caddies are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the magnificent gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these 18th century tea caddies. Dimensions Sugar Caddy...

We are pleased to offer this pair of Chinese export Famille Rose dessert plates with sprays of delicately painted flowers in purple and pink surrounding a bouquet of tulips and peoni...

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of three antique Georgian English sterling silver dinner plates/second course dishes, an addition to our range of collectable dining silverware. These exceptional antique George II sterling silver dinner plates/second course dishes has a circular shaped form. The raised border is embellished with an impressive bright cut engraved marital coat of arms incorporating the motto 'Tria juncta in uno', three joined in one. The rim of each antique second course dish is encircled with a Fine and impressive applied gadroon decorated border accented with alternating scrolling leaf designs. The circular well of each plate is plain and unembellished. The underside of each plate retains the silversmith's center punch mark in addition to the original item numbers 9, 10 and 12 and the original scratch weight of 32 troy ounces and 4 pennyweights (32.2 troy ounces), as to be expected the measured weight has subtly diminished in keeping with age to 29.9 troy ounces. Larger second course dishes such as these are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. These pieces are a segment of a more extensive table service incorporating dishes, trays and platters; through time the service will have been divided. Condition These antique sterling silver plates...

A George II sterling silver bread basket, London 1750 by Samuel Herbert & Co Of shaped oval form in the Rococo style, all raised upon a cast scallop shell and C scroll foot. The rim...

Hallmarked in London in 1756 by Francis Crump, this very handsome, George II Period, Antique, Sterling Silver Tumbler Cup, is of traditional form, and is engraved to both sides with ...

Factory mark of De Porceleyne Bijl Factory. Each painted with scenes of peasants drinking or dancing in a village setting.

This is a very charming orphaned coffee cup made by the Bow Porcelain factory in about 1755. The cup is decorated in a Chinese "famille rose" peony pattern. This cup would have been part of a large tea service, and the tiny size shows how expensive coffee was in the 18th Century. The Bow Porcelain Factory was one of the first potteries in Britain to make soft paste porcelain, and most probably the very first to use bone ash, which later got perfected by Josiah Spode to what is now the universally used "bone china". Bow was the main competitor of the Chelsea Porcelain Factory, but where Chelsea made very fine slipcast porcelain, Bow made a different soft paste porcelain that tended to be softer and could be pressed into moulds. Bow served a larger public generally at lower prices. The factory was only in operation between 1743 and 1774, after which the tradition got incorporated into some of the later famous potteries such as Worcester and Derby. The cup is unmarked, which is normal for Bow items of this era. Condition report the cup is in excellent condition without any damage or repairs. There are various glazing imperfections, which are quite normal for porcelain of this era. Antique British porcelain...

Heading : Georgian wine glass with mercury twist stem c1750 Period : George II Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Ogee Stem : A pair of mercury corkscrew tapes Foot : Conical Pon...

A Rare 18th-Century Meissen Porcelain Horse-Drawn Sleigh Group Featuring the Court Jesters Joseph Fröhlich and Gottfried Schmiedel, After a Model by Johann Joachim Kändler. This finely modeled and painted Meissen porcelain group, created circa 1750, captures a dynamic and theatrical sleigh ride featuring the court jesters Fröhlich and Schmiedel. The composition is anchored by a galloping white horse adorned with a blue cloth draped over its back, trimmed with gilt tassels. The harness, with delicate chains, connects the horse to an elaborately detailed sleigh with scrolling gilt accents and openwork elements. The sleigh glides over a textured, snow-covered base, sculpted to mimic the uneven terrain. At the center of this lively scene, Fröhlich, dressed in vibrant carnival attire with a green hat and yellow cape, stands on the runners of the sleigh, leaning forward to embrace and steal a kiss from Countess Friesen. However, the "Countess" is, in fact, Schmiedel in disguise, adding to the humor of the piece. Schmiedel wears a floral-patterned gown with intricate hand-painted blooms in shades of purple, yellow, and red, complemented by a white apron and a red bonnet. The finely painted facial features capture the moment's theatricality, as Schmiedel grips the reins while seemingly playing along with the jest. In front of them, a small monkey with wings sits perched at the sleigh’s edge, holding a dish with two burning hearts, reinforcing the amorous and playful nature of the composition. The back of the base bears the Meissen underglaze blue crossed swords mark, confirming its origin at the renowned German porcelain manufacturer. The model was first created by Johann Joachim Kändler in 1741, during his tenure as Meissen’s chief modeler. Kändler’s ability to animate porcelain figures with expressive gestures and dynamic movement is evident in this work, reflecting the theatrical influences of the period. Meissen, established in the early 1700s under the patronage of Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony, was the first European porcelain manufacturer to successfully produce hard-paste porcelain. The factory became synonymous with innovation, refinement, and technical excellence, with Kändler playing a key role in developing its sculptural traditions. Meissen’s 18th...

Hallmarked in London in 1750, this handsome, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, features a shaped border, an acanthus detailed handle, an engraved crest to one side, and ...

Meissen Gorgeous Dual Lidded Rococo Box with Multicolored Paintings and Decorations of Relief Type. The box is edged by brass mountings. height: 6.0 cm (= 2.36 inches) width: 8.0 cm (= 3.14 inches) depth: 4.5 cm (= 1.77 inches) Manufactory: Meissen Blue Meissen Sword Mark isn't visible here, but authenticity guaranteed ! It is well known that early Meissen items of first half of 18th century - especially boxes and other objects of daily use - aren't always signed. Please note: Certificate of this Meissen item's authenticity attached to invoice will be sent ! FIRST QUALITY Dating: made circa 1750 (= PRE-MARCOLINI PERIOD !) Material: porcelain Technique: handmade porcelain / multicolored painted and glazed painter's sign existing SPECIFICATIONS: Dual lidded (= RARITY !) oblong box with rounded edges. It is abundantly ornamented with various multicolored paintings decorating the item's walls in finest manner: °the outer walls of box as well as inner and outer side of one lid are painted with flowers (for example roses, iris flower, dahlias etc.) °outer side of second lid is painted with veduta (= village situated at lake where a boat with three men is visible) °inner side of second lid is painted with animals (= cock and brooding hen...

An antique English silver George II kettle with original stand and lamp, chased and embossed in the Rococo style. The lid has a flush hinge and the ke...

An engraved plain stem wine glass. England, circa 1750. Height: 15 cm (6"). Diameter: 7.5 cm (3").

Hallmarked in London in 1751 by David Mowden, this handsome pair of George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, feature shaped edges, flying C-scroll hand...

Heading : Worcester porcelain pixie eared Warbler pattern coffee cup and saucer Date : 1754-60 Period : George II Marks : Imitation Meissen crossed swords mark, workmans mark Origin...

English Porcelain "Strawberry Leaf" Sauce Tureen, Chelsea, circa 1755

Hallmarked in London in 1752 by Paul Crespin, this very fine and rare example of a George II period, antique sterling silver shaving jug, is plain in desig...

Hallmarked in Newcastle in 1756, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, has been later chased during the victoria...

Heading : Qianlong period blue and white charger Date : 1735-1795 Period : Qianlong Origin : China Colour : Blue and white Pattern : Painted with concentric narrow and broad bands o...

A rare English mahogany wine waiter or bottle carrier / stand. Of superb colour and patination. Mid-18th century, late George II period, circa 1750-1760. This fine, larger-than-usual, Georgian example retains its original lion mask gilt-brass mounts, and has survived with its original fretted angles. Rare to find in this excellent condition in view of the considerable use to which it would have put been during the last 265 or so years. These scarce open-topped Chippendale period wine waiters serve as bottle carriers raised on legs, with brass castors. They were designed to allow bottles to be circulated around a dining room for guests to help themselves. They had divisions, separated from their stands, and also had a central arched-shaped carrying handle. When not-in-use these wine waiters, or wine wagons...

Silver most elegant chocolate pot Rococo Period / made 1759 Excellently made silver pot of finest quality. The pot's form type is that of a pear-shaped item attached to three ...

18th century blue and white Delft De Klaauw factory peacock charger.

A rare antique English creamware pottery octagonal plate of Whieldon-type dating from around 1750. The lightly and finely potted plate has a deep round central reserve with a raised ...

Sterling silver tablespoon, London, 1759 by William Turner. George II period. Hallmarked. It is inscribed "Geo: III 1759" en verso with monogram TBA & with a late baroque floral flou...

A rare Georgian English salt glazed panel teapot decorated with Bacchus masks by renowned maker Wedgwood and dating from around 1760. The small sized white stoneware teapot stands on...

Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1759 by Lothian & Robertson, this wonderful, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is of inverted pear shape, and features Rococo influenced chased de...

Painter: Vincent Taillandier (1753-90). Gilder; Boileau Le Jeune (1783-89).

A fine antique English Bristol Delft plate hand painted with a Chinese scene and dating from the mid 18th century. The pottery plate stands on a narrow u...

Pair of porcelain sugar bowls Meissen, circa 1748-1775 Marked with crossed swords and number “92” of the gilder They measure 5.11 in (13 cm) x 5.11 in ...

This is a wonderful pair of figures of Arlecchino and Columbina, made by the Bow Porcelain factory in about 1758. These figures formed part of a series of the Commedia dell'Arte, a very popular series of theatrical figures that served as decoration at the dinner table in the 18th Century. The Bow Porcelain Factory was one of the first potteries in Britain to make soft paste porcelain, and most probably the very first to use bone ash, which later got perfected by Josiah Spode to what is now the universally used "bone china". Bow was the main competitor of the Chelsea Porcelain Factory, but where Chelsea made very fine slipcast porcelain, Bow made a different soft paste porcelain that tended to be softer and could be pressed into moulds. Bow served a larger public generally at lower prices. The factory was only in operation between 1743 and 1774, after which the tradition got incorporated into some of the later famous potteries such as Worcester and Derby. These figures were used to adorn the dinner table when dessert was served; groups of figures served to express something about the host, the guests, or to direct the conversation. The Italian Commedia Dell'Arte, a comical form of masked theatre, was very popular in those days and Bow copied many figures of the German Meissen series that were brought out in the decades before. This pair dates from about 1758, which was at the height of Bow's ability to make beautiful figurines often copied from Chelsea or Meissen. The pair is modelled after a Meissen pair by Kaendler. The porcelain is translucent with a beautiful milky glaze - Bow was probably the first pottery using bone in its porcelain recipe. Arlecchino (Harlequin) is playing the bagpipes, dressed in an odd costume of mismatched chintz and playing cards and wearing a funny black trumpet...

Hallmarked in London in 1758 by William Cafe, this exceptional pair of George II period, antique sterling silver candlesticks, are unfilled, with cast bases, and in the Corinthian fo...

An exceptional, fine and impressive 18th century Norwegian silver drinking cup; part of our continental silverware collection This fine and impressive an...

Very good 18th Century English, probably Bristol, charger depicting a church, cottage and wooded landscape with flocks of birds overhead.

Heading : Chelsea porcelain reticulated basket Date : c1755 Period : George II Origin : Chelsea Pattern : Pale blue and yellow applied forget-me-nots. Painted central floral bouquet ...

Georgian trumpet form toasting glass, circa 1750, England. Supremely graceful - multiple-spiral air twist. Nice gray color. Small inclusions in bowl, ...

Hallmarked in London in 1753 by Edward Aldridge, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sweetmeat Basket, features slat piercing, rope borders, and a twist handle. The b...

A very large George II silver swing handle harvest basket by William Tuite. Of pierced oval form, adorned with an immaculately cast rim decorated with scrolls, wheat sheaves and grapes surrounding four putti collecting the harvest. Each of the eight pierced sections are framed by cascading harvest bounty. The arched, swing handle decorated with matching floral, wheat and grape decoration, supported either side by a cast putti...

English porcelain blue and white tart pan, Worcester, 1758.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver cream pail; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique George II sterl...

Maiolica centerpiece Pasquale Antonibon factory Nove di Bassano, Venice, 1740-1770. Measures: 1.85 in x 19.21 in x 15.27 in 4.7 cm X 48.8 cm X 38.8 cm. lb 5.29 (kg 2.4) State of conservation: thin passing fêlure with covered chipping and a glued foot The Antonibon were an important family of Venetian...

A very fine George II silver salver or tray of large shaped circular form. A cast and applied shell and scroll gallery, with the plain central plate engraved with a vacant rocaille c...

Hallmarked in London in 1751 by Richard Gurney, this fine, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Mug, has a baluster shaped body, and features a scroll handle and reed detailing. The mu...

Antique Meissen ink mug with so-called blue painting corpus margin also painted with blue border. Meissen Schwertermarke under glaze, circa 1750.    

Heading : Georgian wine glass with air twist stem and pan topped bowl c1750 Period : George II Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Pan topped Stem : Inverted baluster knop above ...

A very good pair of George III cast silver table candlesticks of shell and scroll decoration to a square shaped base. The stem with a circular knop and a fluted rectangular knop. Rop...

Longton Hall Figure of Milkman, circa 1755, with two pails, one on his head the other by his side, wearing a black tricorn hat, white shirt, yellow and puce spotted neckerchief, puce...

A Chinese export famille rose tankard having a straw weave replacement handle and decorated with rocks and flowers of bold design. China, circa 1750. Measures: Height 8 in (20 cms).

Hallmarked in Chester in 1753 by Richard Richardson, this very rare, George II Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tumbler Cup, is of traditional form, and is engraved with contemporary ...

Hallmarked in London in 1757 by Henry Bailey, this very handsome, George II, antique sterling silver basting spoon, is in 'Old English' pattern, and has an unusual and very large bow...

Six English Airtwist Cordials, circa 1750.

The teaspoons are of a most unusual design and are modeled in the Hanoverian style. The shaped stems display a raised bearded male mask surrounded by Rococo shell and scroll details. The reverse of the stem displays foliate designs and a vacant Rococo scroll cartouche. The reverse of the bowl displays a raised shell and scroll back and the stems are marked with the maker's mark and sterling mark. The spoons are in quite excellent condition. A very rare set of George II spoons...

A Rare Pair of George II Waiters or Bottle Stands Made in Dublin circa 1755 by James Warren. The Waiters are of an unusual size and stand on three ho...

Heading : Air twist stem Georgian wine glass Period : George II - c1750 Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Round funnel Stem : A multi ply air twist corkscrew Foot : Conical Pont...