Sugar Box in Cobalt Jasperware, Adams, circa 1800

In cobalt jasper, decorated with Androcles and the lion and Demeter, Goddess of the harvest; Aphrodite to the other side. Original bright cut silver ...

In solid slate blue jasper, with inlaid foot; decorated with numerous reliefs typical of the period. Engine turned decoration and lapidary polished interior. Exhibited: Wedgwood, Ma...

A jasper medallion decorated with Aphrodite, set in cut steel as a buckle, probably by Matthew Boulton. Original box. The Greek goddess Aphrodite is often depicted in ancient art with a dolphin. In mythology, dolphins were considered sacred to Aphrodite, and they were associated with love, beauty, and fertility. According to one legend, Aphrodite emerged from the sea on a shell-borne chariot drawn by dolphins, and the creatures were said to be her faithful servants. As a result, images of Aphrodite with dolphins became a popular motif in Greek art, appearing on vases, sculptures, and other decorative objects. The association between Aphrodite and dolphins has continued through the centuries, and the image of the goddess with a dolphin remains a popular symbol of love and beauty. Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) was an English manufacturer and entrepreneur who was best known for his contributions to the Industrial Revolution...

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...

Italian Castelli majolica bases, Circa 1800. This pair of bases for large vases are a typical example of the high quality manufacturing of the Caste...

This is a good Jasperware stoneware small Blue and white vase, made by Wedgwood, England and dating to the 19th Century. The vase has a classical baluster shape tapering into the n...

Mocha Seaweed Pottery Pearlware Coffeepot, circa 1800-1830 The footed coffeepot and cover are attractively decorated with bands of different color...

This rare early 19th-century cheese strainer is a beautiful example of traditional French rural pottery. Handcrafted in terracotta, it features a rich honey-brown glaze on the interior and rim, contrasting with the natural, unglazed base on the outside. The piece is instantly recognizable by its unique form: a wide, shallow basin with a raised central platform, designed to separate whey from curd during the cheese-making process. The slight lip on the rim and the central pedestal are both functional and decorative, reflecting the artisanal know-how of the period. This antique strainer...