Stoneware Effect Vase, Palmer, circa 1775

A shield-shaped vase, decorated to resemble porphyry, and highlighted with gilding. Marked for Wedgwood & Bentley.

One of the finest copies of The Portland Vase that Wedgwood produced, in many ways rivalling the First Edition itself. Decorated by Thomas Lovatt, then cut, polished and shaded by John Northwood in his glass engraving studio. Although 30 copies were intended, the work was so exacting and arduous that in the end only thirteen were finished. The mirrored stand, which is included, is later and I think dates from the late 20th century. Of all the stands designed for the Portland Vase, this is the best I've seen. The original Portland vase, dating from around 200AD and made of cameo glass, is considered one of the most important examples of classical design and is noted for its intricate relief sculptures, which depict classical figures and scenes from Greek mythology - exactly what, though, we're not sure. The original Wedgwood Portland Vase...

Polished basalt, decorated with Victoria, Goddess of Victory, in her chariot; possibly after a Roman model such as the wall paintings at Herculaneum. T...

A fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an encaustic painted figure of a youth, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum. The shape is taken from the Greek Hydria...

A large pair of vases in the Lebes Gamikos shape, in undecorated black basalt. A classic form that would suit period or contemporary décor.    

A rare shape, in the scarce buff jasper dip with black ornament. A striking and unusual combination of colours in jasperware.

A stunning and exceptionally glazed Belgian art pottery stoneware vase by Roger Guérin and dating from circa 1930. This tall bottle shaped vase stands on a narrow rounded base and is...

This excellent and large example of Claude Conover's textural work was originally purchased in Scottsdale, AZ at the Hand and The Spirit. The Scottsdale gallery represented the works George Nakashima, Ben Goo, Rose Cabat, Otto Natzler, and other 20th Century Masters. From the provided sales pamphlet: "The stoneware of Claude Conover has its roots in primitive sculpture, and recalls the appearance of ancient...

French Art Deco stoneware vase by PIERREFONDS, France, 1920s. Superb and thick enamel. Colors slightly change with the light. Height : 37cm - 14.6 i...

French Art Deco stoneware vase by DENERT & BALICHON (Vierzon), France, ca.1920. Tri-vase in stoneware for small cut flowers. Height : 6.3"(16cm), Wi...

Museal and large French mid-century stoneware vase by Accolay, France, 1950s. African hunting scene. Warrior with his shield and spear chasing an antelo...

A beautiful stoneware vase made by Claes Thell, in the Artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden. Large with amazing glaze! Excellent condition. Signed Thell '93. Claes Thell is a Swedi...