Adams Black Basalt Neoclassical Widow Teapot, Circa 1790

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...

In the Renaissance Revival Rose pattern from the Barrettoni già Antonibon pottery in Nove, Italy, a covered and handled sugar bowl, circa 1930s. A scarce hand painted piece in an ...

A Measham – Bargeware Milk Jug impressed with the saying, “Home Sweet Home”, England, circa 1880. Finished in a dark brown treacle glaze with enameled, raised and molded geometric,...

An English EPNS Silver salt cellar, circa 1890-1910. Chased in an ornate repousse floral and scroll pattern, handled with a hinged lid with a top knob. Lined with a blue plastic sal...

An excellent black basalt teapot, with engine turned decoration and widow finial. Most unusually, this example is marked.

A rare and stunning example of neo-classical decoration on an ordinary househuld object: a teapot. The decoration is restrained yet lively, and makes excellent use of classical figur...

Globular teapot in black basalt, painted with matt white, red and ice blue. Judging by the shape and general appearance, probably by Spode, in imitation of Wedgwood designs of the pe...

A most attractive and unusual teapot in black basalt, moulded with basket-weave decoration and interlocking arches. Exhibited: Wedgwood, Master Potter ...