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Pair Antique 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Dulong Variant Molded Plates with Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Meissen Dulong Variant plates. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Decorated with Deutsche Blumen floral sprays to the center and sides including ros...
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18th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Postmodern Dinnerware Set by Dorothy Hafner for Tiffany & Co. "Chevron" Print
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large set of handmade porcelain dinnerware and coffee / tea service designed by Dorothy Hafner for Tiffany & Co., 1982. The set is being sold as service for six minus one soup bowl...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

20th Century Porcelain Figure of a Dove
Located in Basildon, GB
20th Century Porcelain Figure of a Dove, possibly by Samson, hand painted in shades of purple and and brown.
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20th Century French Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Botanical Soup Tureen & Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain European Flower Botanical Soup Tureen & Cover, Circa 1780 The Chinese Export porcelain tureen and cover are well painted with large European bouquets of ...
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Gio Ponti, Tea for 6 with Dessert Plates, in Porcelain Richard Ginori, Year 1939
Located in Milano, IT
GIO PONTI - servizio da the DA 6 in porcellana RICHARD GINORI, decorazione di Doccia. Periodo. ART DECO Pezzi. 21
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Porcelain

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Porcelain

A Pair Of Meissen Porcelain Mythological Figural Groups
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair Of Meissen Porcelain Mythological Figural groups, of 'Neptune and Thetis' and 'The Triumphal Procession of Amphitrite'. 'Neptune and Thetis' modelled with the god of the sea ...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Gucci Porcelain Flowers Bee Mug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci white porcelain mug with flowers encircling the cup and a bee on the lid, from Richard Ginori 1735 collection / Made in Italy Original stamp on the base / comes in original box...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Reticulated Royal Worcester Porcelain Bowl Attr. to George Owen & Samuel Ranford
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Aesthetic Period gilt and reticulated porcelain bowl. By the Royal Worcester Porcelain Manufactory. Attributed to Georg...
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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Angular, Ten Coffee Cups with Saucers, Ten Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen blue flower angular. Ten coffee cups with saucers and ten plates. Model number 10 / 8608 and 10 / 8553. The cup measures: 9 x 5.8 cm. S...
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20th Century Danish Porcelain

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Porcelain

Wall Plate by Delft Porceleyne Fles, After a Painting by Van de Velde, 1898
Located in Delft, NL
A wall plate by Delft Porceleyne Fles, after a painting by Willem van de Velde (de Jonge) 1633-1707 A wall plate by Delft Porceleyne Fles with a diameter o...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Porcelain

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Earthenware

Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child
Located in New York, NY
An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler, Circa: 1744. This is an incredible and extremely rare 18th century Meissen Porcelain piece modeled by the greatest Meissen modeler ever in the Company, Johann Joachim (J.J.) Kändler. Thalia can be seen seated on a gorgeous hand-carved and hand-painted flowered and vined porcelain pedestal. Her right arm is raised holding a Phantom of the Opera Black and White Mask, while in her other arm is a young Harlequin dancing and singing holding a hat. Thalia is wearing a gilt-edged dark blue bodice with white floral decorations over a black corset draped in a red-over-yellow robe...
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18th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Rare Gran Rosso di Doccia Porcelain Vase Model 380T
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori rare Gran Rosso di Doccia glazed porcelain vase model 380T with a gold body and red at base, rim and inside. Stamped manufacturer's mark to underside 'Ri...
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1930s Italian Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of Meissen Porcelain Groups depicting "Alexander The Great Concurring India". Modeled with Alexander the great's three warriors/soldiers riding on caparisoned eleph...
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1880s German Rococo Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Albert. Four "Trillium" coffee cups with saucers, cake plates, sugar bowl.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Albert, England. A set of four "Trillium" coffee cups with saucers, cake plates, and a sugar bowl. Decorated with flowers and gold trim. Ca. 1980s. Marked. In perfect conditio...
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1980s British Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen. Set of Five Large Dinner / Decoration Plates with Birds
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen. Set of five large dinner/decoration plates with hand-painted bird motifs. Dated 1959. In excellent condition. 3rd factory quality. Measures: 27.5 cm.
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1950s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Italian Capodimonte porcelain casket, late 19th Century in date. The box and cover are superbly decorated in relief with classical scenes, and there are...
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1890s Italian Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

"Lilies of the Valley" Decorative Plate Flower Design made by Bernardaud
Located in Hong Kong, HK
"Lilies of the Valley" Decorative Plate Flower Design made by Bernardaud The world-famous Alexander's Collection design was originally created as a sketch for a carpet by Alexander Anisimov...
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2010s French Art Deco Porcelain

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Gold Plate

Ode to the Woods, Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plate with Rabbit and Flowers
Located in MILAN, IT
A white taled rabbit, a typical animal of the woods is gently painted on this dinner plate, with soft black tones and it is surrounded by a delicate and intriguing mix of wild flower...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Urn Emblematic of Autumn
Located in New York, NY
An incredible and truly monumental 19th century Meissen Porcelain Covered urn emblematic of autumn. This is one of the most incredible and sp...
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1880s German Rococo Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Designer Porcelain Vase with golden Birds, by Heinrich, Selb Bavaria
By H Royal Selb
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative designer vase by Heinrich, Selb Bavaria, designed by "Häckel", around 1950 This exquisite designer vase by Heinrich from Selb Bavaria, designed by the renowned designer "...
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20th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Service, Porcelain Tableware with Napoleon Pirkenhammer, 1880
Located in Madrid, ES
Service,porcelain tableware with Napoleon Pirkenhammer 1880 Spectacular Pirkenhammer porcelain service for Ginori Italy of the 19th century with the environment of Napoleon The service is for 12 people and is formed by: 82 pieces -2 fruit bowls -1 tureen -12 deep plates -12 small plates...
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Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain & French Ormolu Chinoiserie Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large 19th century Chinese export famille verte porcelain and French figural ormolu-mounted Chinoiserie style centerpiece jardinière, in the manner of Edward Holmes Baldock (1777-1845). The circular-ovoid porcelain bowl or cachepot, maybe 18th century Jiaqing period (unverified), decorated with a blue and purple ground background with parcel gilt depicting pagodas, trees, mountains and landscape scenes, flanking scrolled handles issuing from the base and ending with a finely chased ormolu pierced acanthus rim. The two ends with a projected mask of Chinese Imperial lions or foo dogs, surmounted and raised on six finely chased ormolu masks of Bacchus satyrs flanked by seashell-like mounts. The Ormolu, circa Paris, 1880. The Porcelain circa 1800 (Maybe 18th century.) Measures: Height: 15 3/4 inches (40 cm.) Overall width: 21 inches (53.4 cm.) Depth: 17 inches (43.2 cm.) Edward Holmes Baldock (1777-1845) was a prominent London furniture dealer to the Royal Family, father of Edward Holmes Baldock. He was first listed in the London trade directories in 1805. That listing had him operating out of No.7 Hanway Street in London, where he was described as selling "china and glass". An updated listing in 1821 described his business as "an antique furniture and ornamental furniture dealer", and in 1826 as a buyer and seller of "china, cabinets, screens, bronzes etc". Between 1832 and 1837 he sold earthenware and glass products to William IV, and upon the ascendancy of Queen Victoria in 1837, sold china until his death in 1845. Baldock was one of the first antique dealers and is similar to the 18th century marchands-merciers Dominique Daguerre and Simon-Philippe. He was the father of Edward Holmes Baldock (1812-1875), a British Conservative Party politician, and of Mary Frances Baldock, wife of the philatelist W. A. S. Westoby. Famille Verte Famille verte (????, Kangxi wucai...
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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain

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Ormolu

Signed Antique Vienna Handpainted Porcelain Ewer depicting Psyche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Austrian porcelain ewer. In the Royal Vienna style. Depicting the goddess Psyche in the clouds attended by Donatello style p...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pompei, Six Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Dessert Plates
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The porcelain collection Pompei by Grand Tour By Vito Nesta brings the Grottesche wall decoration back to life in a contemporary key. Ancient designs are taken and declined on the di...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Beautiful Set of 14 Antique English Spode Round Plates
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic set of Spode dishes/plates having lovely floral pattern. Measure: 8
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19th Century English Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Japanese Tea Cup with a Lid style by Mokubei AOKI 1970s showa
Located in Paris, FR
This tea cup was made around 1970s in Showa era. It is in good condition. It was made in Ishikawa prefecture in Japan. This tea cup is made with porcelain. And this kind of design ...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Herend Pink Chinese Bouquet, Two Small Bowls with Wickerwork in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Herend pink Chinese Bouquet, two small bowls with wickerwork in hand-painted porcelain. Largest measuring D 11.5 cm. x H 5.0 cm. Mid-20th century. In ex...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Cupid Holding an Arrow & Flaming Heart
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique figurine was made by the renowned Meissen factory of Germany is approximately 1850 in the period Dresden style. The figurine is done in early paste porcelain and depicts a cherub, or Cupid seated on a stump, holding an arrow with an outstretched hand, and cradling a flaming heart...
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Mid-19th Century German Romantic Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Vintage Danish Porcelain Lobster Dish, circa 1924
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine early vintage Danish Royal Copenhagen porcelain dish molded with a lobster dating from circa 1924. The shallow dish is heavily made and formed as a basket with a moulded baske...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Coalport John Rose Pearlware Dessert Service, Orange with Silver Vines, ca 1800
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and extremely rare dessert service made by John Rose at Coalport probably around the year 1800, shortly after Rose bought up the Caughley factory. It consists of a large centre piece comport, one sauce tureen with cover, two oval dishes, two square dishes, two shell dishes, and eight plates. The service is beautifully decorated in the Neoclassical style. Coalport was one of the leading potters in 19th and 20th Century Staffordshire. They worked alongside other great potters such as Spode, Davenport and Minton, and came out with many innovative designs. When we say "Coalport" we usually think of the one Coalport factory that became famous, but in its beginning years there were two factories, one run by John Rose and the other by his brother Thomas Rose. Thomas Rose went into partnership with Robert Anstice and Robert Horton and they were located directly opposite John Rose, across the canal. John Rose had bought up the local Caughley factory in 1799. The brothers' factories had much in common with each other and they shared many different shapes and patterns. Ultimately, the John Rose factory proved more profitable and John Rose bought Thomas' factory in 1814, making it the one Coalport factory that became so famous. Many of the Coalport items, of either factory, are now collectors' items. This service is made of pearlware, which leads us to believe that it might have been made at the old Caughley premises, which had kilns for pearlware - the later Coalport items are not known to be made of pearlware but the shape of the dishes and the sauce comport are clearly a Coalport shape. All items have a beautiful deep orange ground - they were done in different firings as the colour is not entirely consistent, which makes the service very charming. The rims are set off with a beautiful vine pattern in silver, which makes the service even more rare as this was not done often. The items are unmarked, as is usual for that era, except the odd "B", which is probably the gilder's tally mark. CONDITION REPORT The service is in good usable condition with some minor flaws: there is some crazing and wear throughout, which is to be expected of pearlware of this era. The centre piece comport has a slight crack through the side, which is not very visible. One of the plates has a chip on the front of the rim as well as three lines coming off the rim; one has a chip on the underside of the rim; and one has a line coming off the rim. Neither of these stand out and the plates are entirely stable. Antique British china...
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Early 1800s British Neoclassical Antique Porcelain

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Pearlware

Samuel Alcock Porcelain Plate, Maroon Staffordshire Border with Pansy, 1854
Located in London, GB
This is a striking plate with the popular "Staffordshire" moulding, a deep maroon rim with bold beige and white foliage, and a large hand painted yellow and purple pansy in the centr...
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1830s English Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box by Legras
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful hand decorated, Art Nouveau enameled glass trinket, or jewelry box. This is a gorgeous piece by Legras, makes a lovely gift to oneself or others. Measures: 4 1/8" Diameter x 3 1/4" Height Legras Art Glass...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Alabaster

Piero Fornasetti Vintage "Botanica Pratica" Porcelain Botanical Serving Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful substantial sized porcelain square vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Piero Fornasetti bowl or serving piece has all the elements of botanicals and flowers and is enti...
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1950s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Japanese Lithophane Geisha porcelain coffee set of 5, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful coffee set for 5 people. Marking: under glaze black stamp in the form of a hieroglyph. Dating: Japan, 1950s. At the bottom of the cups is a lithophane with a portrait of a ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain vase Mejii Period
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Japanese Vase, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. Mejii Antique Japanese Porcelain Vase, Early 20th Century, Blue and Orange Floral Design, 23 cm Diameter This stunning Japanese porcelain vase dates back to the early 19th century and boasts a captivating blue and orange color palette with subtle touches of red. Featuring intricate floral and vegetal motifs, the design gracefully intertwines across a rich deep blue background, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. With a diameter of 23 cm and a height of 20 cm, this vase is perfectly sized for display as a centerpiece or part of a curated collection. Its excellent condition preserves its timeless elegance, making it an ideal choice for lovers of antique Japanese art, porcelain decor, or unique design pieces. A rare find for collectors and enthusiasts alike, this vase embodies the aesthetic refinement of early 19th-century Japanese ceramics. Keywords: Japanese porcelain vase, early 19th century, blue and orange vase, floral design, antique Japanese decor...
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19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Lladro, Spain, Two Porcelain Figurines, Two Pigeons and Mandarin Duck
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lladro, Spain. Two porcelain figurines. Two pigeons and mandarin duck, 1980s-1990s. Largest measures: 20.5 x 12 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.     
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1980s Spanish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Saint-Cloud - Kakiemon Silver-Mounted Snuff Box in the Form of a Cat, ca 1740
Located in DELFT, NL
A Saint-Cloud Kakiemon Silver-Mounted Snuff Box and Cover in the Form of a Cat, Circa 1740 modeled in recumbent pose, painted with a chinoiserie style blossoming branch and insects...
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Mid-18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain

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Silver

Lacquered Japanese Plate with Landscape, Second half 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Lacquered Japanese Plate with Landscape, realized in Japan in the second half of 20th Century. Very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Porcelain

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Ceramic

A Pair of Antique Vieux Paris Hand Painted Vases
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely pair of antique porcelain Vieux Paris vases. Hand painted with portraits of a boy and a girl and gold colored accents. The vases are in good condition. No chips and no hairl...
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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Japanese Matcha Bowl for Tea Ceremony Shino ware 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a matcha tea bowl which we use for tea ceremony. This matcha bowl (matchawan in Japanese) was made around 1980s in Showa era. This is Shino ware and on the bottom of this bow...
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Herend White Porcelain Tray Dish Vide-Poche with Pink and Gold Detail
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain tray dish vide-poche by luxury marker Herend, circa 20th century, Hungary. This rectangular porcelain tray has a latticework open design, braided edge, an...
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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage Gallo Galerie De Porcelaine “Lombardi Medici” Service for 12- 61 pieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho set of Dinnerware. Made by the Gallo group in Germany. The Gallerie De Porcelaine “Lombardi Medici” design with a clean background and gold tipping. Signed on the bottom. A service for 12. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate. 12 dinner plates 10.25x1 24 luncheon/salad plates 8.25x1 12 large soup bowls...
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Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Keramos, Vienna, Rearing Horse, Beautiful Figure, circa 1940
Located in København, Copenhagen
Keramos, Vienna. Rearing horse, figure porcelain. Beautiful figure, circa 1940. Measures: 31 cm. x 25 cm. In good condition. Stamped.
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1940s Austrian Vintage Porcelain

Tube Colour Wave Espresso Cup Wıth Saucer Set Of 2 Black - Black & Rock & Ivory
Located in Esentepe, TR
Esma Dereboy's meticulously handcrafted espresso cups are designed to add a touch of luxury to your everyday coffee experience. With their unique colors, these espresso cups create a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Porcelain

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Porcelain

Derby Coffee Cup, Monochrome Sepia Landscapes Zachariah Boreman, ca 1785
Located in London, GB
This is a very rare and stunning coffee cup and saucer made by Derby in about 1785. The set has a white ground with graceful gilding, and two stunning little landscapes painted by Za...
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1780s English Romantic Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Hand Painted Imari Plates
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Pair of antique Japanese hand painted Imari plates wonderfully hand painted in blue, red, white and gold colours A charming pair in perfect original condition Dimensions:...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Wedgwood Black Basalt Arabesques Pitcher Jug 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
Wedgwood Black Basalt Arabesques Pitcher Jug 19th Century Good condition, as seen. From a private collection. Wedgwood Black Basalt is a type of stoneware developed by the renowned ...
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19th Century Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

4-Piece Vintage Japanese Koshiba Tea Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Koshida tray and teacup set with hand painted maple leaves / Made in Japan circa 1960s Tea cups feature raised embossed lithophane image of Geisha on inside bottoms 2 trays, ...
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20th Century Japanese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Vase 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Chinese vase. In porcelain from the first half of the 20th century. Good condition . Measures: 65 cm high. Very good condition.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

New Hall Porcelain Dish Bat Printed Pattern in Manner of Adam Buck, Ca 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a bone china porcelain Dish or Stand by New Hall dating to the Georgian Regency period of the early 19th century, circa 1820. The dish is well potted on a low foot. The decoration is bat printed in the manner of Adam Buck...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage Italian Midcentury Porcelain Greyhound Dog Sitting on Blue Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian porcelain greyhound dog from the mid-20th century resting on a comfortable-looking blue cushion. Born in Italy during the midcent...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Japanese Earthenware Vases with Birds and Butterflies, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Japanese earthenware 'bisque' colored vases with a raised floral, butterfly and 'phoenix' bird relief, circa mid-20th century, Japan. Both vases signed on side th...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Porcelain

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Earthenware, Pottery

Antique 19Th Century German KPM Porcelain Two-Handled Vases And Covers c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th Century pair of A Berlin KPM porcelain vases with covers, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Marked with a underglaze blue scepter and ...
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1890s German Other Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Assiettes Villeroy et Boch Design 1900 en porcelaine décor Art Déc (lot de 4)
Located in London, England
Service Design 1900 fabriqué dans les années 1980 des lithographies anciennes de l'époque Art Déco ont servi de modèle à ces dessins extraordinaires. Chaque assiette a un motif diff...
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1980s Luxembourgish Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

20th century White Limoges Porcelain Tea set by Bernardaud, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant Limoges Porcelain Tea Set by Bernardaud – Gold Trimmed Refined and timeless, this exquisite Limoges porcelain tea set is crafted by the prestigious house of Bernardaud, "Ver...
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1930s French Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Figural Porcelain Centerpiece Baskets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) reticulated porcelain baskets supported by putti around a tree stump, and encrusted with raised flowers. Each 16 inches tall. Each with the Meiss...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Two Herend Vases in Hand-Painted Porcelain. Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two Herend vases in hand-painted porcelain. Mid-20th century. Largest measures: 17 x 9.7 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tureen with Handles
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" tureen with handles Herend Hungary porcelain tureen with branch handles and branch lid knob The pattern "Chinese Bouquet App...
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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Sevres Hand Painted Tavern Scene Porcelain Cabinet Plate Signed
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning antique hand painted French porcelain cabinet plate with a scene of a couple by renowned porcelain maker Sevres and da...
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1840s French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Thai Benjarong Lidded Porcelain Jars Vibrantly Hand Painted and Gilded
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a stunning pair of large Thai Benjarong lidded porcelain jars, vibrantly enameled by hand and embellished with 18 carat gold. One marked on und...
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1980s Thai Ming Vintage Porcelain

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Gold, Enamel

Antique and Vintage Porcelain Dinner Plates, Platters and Serveware for Sale

Today you’re likely to bring out your antique and vintage porcelain in order to dress up your dining table for a special meal.

Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material.

Meissen Porcelain, one of the first factories to create real porcelain outside Asia, popularized figurine centerpieces during the 18th century in Germany, while works by Capodimonte, a porcelain factory in Italy, are synonymous with flowers and notoriously hard to come by. Modern porcelain houses such as Maison Fragile of Limoges, France — long a hub of private porcelain manufacturing — keep the city’s long tradition alive while collaborating with venturesome contemporary artists such as illustrator Jean-Michel Tixier.

Porcelain is not totally clumsy-guest-proof, but it is surprisingly durable and easy to clean. Its low permeability and hardness have rendered porcelain wares a staple in kitchens and dining rooms as well as a common material for bathroom sinks and dental veneers. While it is tempting to store your porcelain behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve it only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is stronger than ceramic because it is denser. 

On 1stDibs, browse an expansive collection of antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles, including Regency, Scandinavian modern and other examples produced during the mid-century era, plus Rococo, which found its inspiration in nature and saw potters crafting animal figurines and integrating organic motifs such as floral patterns in their work.

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