Miniature Figure 'Gardener, ' Chelsea, circa 1755

A large platter, probably once associated with tureen. Beautiful flower painting, possible done outside the factory at the Giles studio in London, or perhaps at the Chelsea studio by a painter who had previously worked there. The tulip, heartease, and others look very Giles. One of the most distinctive features of Chelsea porcelain is its intricate floral painting, which often featured detailed, lifelike renditions of flowers and other botanical subjects. The factory employed skilled artists who were trained in the art of flower...

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.  

A fine tureen stand, typically painted with flowers and insects in the style of Meissen. A large and impressive piece. Stilt marks and ground footrim.

Chelsea Porcelain Oval Moulded Silver Shape Dish, c1755 Additional information: Date : c1752-56 Period : George II Marks : Red anchor Origin : Chelsea, London, England Colour : Poly...

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...

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 fine antique English porcelain figurine. By the Derby Porcelain Works. With 3 children in a garden accompanied by a lamb and a cat. The boy is reclining against a tall flowery plant and holding a pipe or scoop in his hand. Simply a great antique Derby figurine...