19th Century Palissy Majolica Snake & Lizard Charger

19th century Staffordshire figure of 'American Fireman' England, Circa 1860s A rare example, well painted and modeled of a fireman in uniform leaning against a water pump holding a horn in the left arm. The right arm is draped with a cloth. The American Fireman figure came in three sizes, this is largest version. See the last image of a Currier and Ives print...

Large 19th-century Iznik pottery pictorial tile 'Maidens in Garden' Asia, a 19th-century or older example  A captivating large example from the 19th century, this Iznik pottery pict...

19th Century Bennington pottery seated spaniel with treacle glaze, circa 1860s. From the Bennington factory in Vermont USA. A text book example, in well cared for antique condition...

Pair of 19th-century Italian Renaissance Style Majolica portrait chargers  Style of Cantagalli: One dish has two minor 'flea-bite' chips to the back, not...

Palissy Ware Majolica Trompe L'oeil Charger by Christine Viennet, Dated 1961, France. A substantial revivalist Palissy majolica trompe l'oeil charger by the esteemed artist Christi...

This large hand-painted charger was made by Mintons Art Pottery Studio of Kensington Gore, London. The studio traces its origins to the renowned earthenware and fine bone china factory Minton, located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire England. Colin Minton Campbell, descendant of founder Thomas Minton, took over company management in 1858 and went on to establish Mintons Art Pottery Studio in 1871 for the purpose of hand decorating pottery and tiles. The studio initially operated under the direction of painter and book illustrator William Stephen Coleman and drew upon the talents of artists studying at the Kensington's National Art Training School, now known as the Royal College of Art, as well as those of well-regarded Continental artists. The company was short lived as it was destroyed by an accidental fire in 1875 and was not rebuilt. This large earthenware charger has been hand-painted in polychrome enamel and depicts two young children at play in the nursery. The scene includes multiple colors and textures and features a cherubic toddler seated upon a bed alongside a young girl standing on a blue footstool...

Three dimensional Majolica dish centered with a large lobster and surrounded by oysters. Signed Caldas, Portugal on reverse side.

French Palissy Majolica wall platter which features a crayfish, snake, lizard, insects, shells and leaves.