19th Century English Majolica Basketweave and Floral Tea Kettle

A Measham – Bargeware Tea Kettle impressed with the Blue Ribbon Temperance motto, England, circa 1880. The Blue Ribbon Movement was active from 1880-1882 in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. The ribbon badge was worn by those who took the pledge of abstinence from alcohol consumption, adopting the term teetotaler. The kettle has a dark brown treacle glaze with enameled, raised and molded floral and fruit applications. The main panel, seen on both sides of the kettle reads, “Sign the Pledge, Don the Blue” The notched lid is held securely in place for pouring. Measham Ware was decorated with floret appliqués and an impressed panel or banner personalized using a printer’s typeface. The pottery, also known as Rockingham or Motto Ware, was produced from the 1870’s by William Mason, a South Derbyshire potter. Often called ‘barge ware’ because it was extensively marketed through a shop on Measham High Street, located near the canal bridge...

A majolica Lobster covered pâté tureen by George Jones, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1870. A scarce and highly desirable piece with collectors, a Palissy style oval basketweave ...

A George Jones Majolica Strawberry spoon, England, circa 1870. In the Aesthetic taste and glazed in the white ground known as 'Albino.' The green l...

A George Jones Majolica Strawberry spoon, England, circa 1870. In the Aesthetic taste and glazed on the white ground known as ‘Albino.’ The green l...

From the Stoke-On-Trent pottery works of George Jones, a spectacular three-piece Majolica sardine box, Staffordshire, England, dated 1870. In a lovely soft color palette of lilac ...

From Wedgwood, an earthenware majolica glazed plate, signed and date marked 1874. A green, brown and yellow tortoiseshell glazed center is bordered by eight yellow basketweave inn...

Antique English brass tea kettle on stand, circa 1880.

Antique mid-19th Century German miniature solid silver eight piece tea & coffee service, comprising of a coffee pot, tea pot, sugar bowl and two cups with saucers and a serving tray....

Elegant 19th century French neoclassical copper and brass tea server or coffee urn with a design inspired by ancient Greek Amphora. The urn featu...

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver & champleve enamel tea cup and saucer, circular shaped and applied with shaped handle, plain rim and spreading domed foot, body decorated ...

Vibrant and whimsical late 19th century Majolica teapot with yellow background. The geranium decoration on the front and back with acorn finial.

A beautiful 19th century oak and silver tea tray. Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya is one of the most acclaimed and prolific interior designers...