Large Dish or tureen stand, Chelsea, circa 1755

An unusual waste bowl (sometimes called a slop bowl) in soft-paste porcelain, decorated with typical Chelsea sprigs and bunches of flowers. One of the most...

An unusual shape, which looks impractical and yet the lid is surprisingly stable when the pot is tilted. The usual superb flower painting for this period. See McKenna, Red Anchor ...

A pair of scalloped dessert plates, painted with bunches and sprays of flowers, with attractive naturalistic birds arranged around the outside. Red anchor mark.  

Baluster shaped vase in soft paste porcelain with early gilt line decoration. Superb flower painting. The shapes are very close, and the gilding is slightly more elaborate on the se...

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 ...

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...

Royal Copenhagen large Purpur soup tureen with dish. Dish measures 35 cm. Number 427/8532. Year 1870-1890. In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality.

The wares of the Chelsea red anchor period (1752-1758), when this dish was made, are generally thought to be the finest work produced by the factory...