Ceramic Primitives

A powerful hand-sculpted clay artwork representing a procession of human figures, each joined in a continuous rhythm of movement and unity. This piece reflects the essence of Mexican...

A remarkable collection of vintage English containers, composed primarily of small stoneware ink bottles accompanied by two amber glass bottles. Individually gathered, the pieces cre...

Beautiful pair of vintage James Keiller & Son Ltd. Dundee Seville Orange Marmalade jars, produced in Scotland and packed for Nestlé Canada Ltd., Toronto. James Keiller & Son was one of Scotland’s most important marmalade manufacturers. The company was established in Dundee in the late 18th century and became internationally recognized for its distinctive Dundee-style marmalade, traditionally made with bitter Seville oranges and finely cut strips of orange peel. The brand grew from a local Scottish enterprise into an internationally distributed food company whose products were exported throughout the British Empire and beyond. These jars represent a later chapter in that history. Made for the Canadian market, they feature the original bilingual inscriptions “Product of Scotland” and “Produit de l’Écosse,” together with the designation “Seville Orange Marmalade.” The reference to Nestlé Canada Ltd., Toronto documents the commercial relationship between the historic Scottish brand and its Canadian distributor. The bilingual labeling is an especially interesting detail, reflecting both the Canadian market and the period’s packaging requirements. The jars are made of softly colored white milk glass, with black printed lettering and an elegant botanical border. Their restrained design is characteristic of vintage food packaging: practical, recognizable and carefully branded, yet visually appealing enough to become collectible in its own right. The familiar Dundee name, the Scottish origin and the reference to Seville oranges immediately communicate the identity and quality of the product. This particular format is generally associated with the mid- to late 20th century, most likely circa the 1970s. Although much later than the original Victorian Keiller stoneware crocks, these milk-glass examples preserve the visual language and commercial identity of the historic brand while reflecting a more modern era of international food distribution. As a pair, they have a particularly strong decorative presence. Their simple cylindrical silhouettes, warm ivory glass, crisp black typography and botanical framing create a refined yet nostalgic composition. They would be beautiful displayed together on open kitchen shelving, in a pantry, on a breakfast table, in a country-house interior or incorporated into a collection of antique and vintage advertising objects. These jars are more than attractive kitchen accessories: they are tangible records of Scottish food history, international commerce and the evolution of branded packaging. They evoke the rituals of breakfast, the tradition of marmalade-making and the enduring appeal of a name that has represented Dundee marmalade...

Charming pair of antique English stoneware ginger beer bottles, each bearing the original printed identification of its local maker and place of origin. The first bottle is marked “E...

Exceptional set of three vintage advertising jars by Frank Cooper Ltd., Oxford, England, manufactured by Sandland Ware, Hanley, Staffordshire. Made of glazed pottery, each jar retain...

Exceptional set of three antique English advertising pot lids bearing the celebrated Burgess’s Genuine Anchovy Paste mark. Each lid features an elaborate black transfer-printed desig...

A set of three graduated mixing bowls, identified by the previous seller as Red Wing Saffron Ware. Their warm cream-yellow ceramic bodies feature two dark blue bands around the upper section and vertical ribbing that follows the curve of each bowl. Broad rims, rounded interiors, and circular bases complete a design created for everyday kitchen tasks. The three bowls nest inside one another, forming a compact arrangement that highlights their harmonious shapes. Saffron Ware holds a distinctive place in the history of American kitchen pottery...

Exceptional collection of five antique advertising containers, composed of four English pieces and one French mustard pot. The group brings together...

This rare and wonderful example of a formative stage figure from the woodland period is attached to a small wire and wood stand, and is in extraordinarily very good condition for its...

This unique and amazing Ecuadorian primitive piece is a whistle carved in a skull form, and dates to the formative stage from the woodland period. It measures 2 in – 5 cm wide, 2 ½ i...