Pearlware Furniture

Wedgwood Pearlware Neoclassical Cachepots and Stands, A Pair (Late 18th Century) This handsome Pair of Wedgwood Cachepots and Underdishes, dating from the Late 18th Century, repre...

A lovley late 1980s Mappin and Webb Akoya pearl necklace with 18 carat gold clasp in orignal box. There are 56 pearls and each pearl is 6.5-7mm diameter with a high polished lustre a...

John Rogers & Sons Factory (English, 1795-1830), circa 1820. A 3 piece Georgian pearlware collection comprising of a tureen with lid, soup ladle and under tray. The tureen is adorned with a full bodied lion finial, large lion head handles to body and decorated with countryside scenes. The musketeer...

This monumental blue printed platter is decorated in the ‘Greek’ pattern, one of the most ambitious of the neoclassical transfer designs of the Regency period. The dish is of shaped ...

This 8 piece charming antique blue-and-white dinnerware set in a classic English chinoiserie style, attributed to Ridgway and produced in the “Dresden Opaque China” pattern, circa 18...

This set of eight large soup dishes or pasta plates was made by Don Pottery circa 1820. The design is part of Don Potery's series of dishes, " Italian Views". The center is decorated...

English Pearlware Blue Slip Teapot & Cover, Engine-Turned Fluting, Acorn Finial English, probably Staffordshire or Yorkshire, Circa 1790 This English pearlware teapot of restrained neoclassical form has a straight-sided cylindrical, or drum-shaped, body covered in a light blue slip ground, its broad upper section unadorned save for the decorative band encircling the shoulder: a checkered band of rouletting inlaid with dark brown slip, flanked by fine raised turned fillets. The lower section is distinguished by a broad band of closely spaced vertical fluting, cut on the engine-turning lathe through the blue slip to expose the pale body beneath, the flutes stopping in a neat scalloped edge against the blue above and below. The fluting is a crisp textural counterpoint to the smooth blue-slipped upper body and a quality of workmanship that speaks to the more refined end of English earthenware production of the period. Engine-turning was carried out before firing, while the clay was leather-hard, on a lathe whose cams rocked the revolving pot against a fixed cutting tool, so that a repeated pattern could be cut with mechanical regularity; where the pot had first been dipped or banded in colored slip, as here, the cut revealed the contrasting color of the body. It is a characteristic feature of the more accomplished Staffordshire and Yorkshire manufactories, among them the Leeds Pottery. The domed cover, with its broad stepped rim, repeats the engine-turned reeding in a concentric ring at the crown and is surmounted by a finely modeled applied finial in the form of a white pearlware acorn in its textured cup, resting upon naturalistic oak leaves with a twig and an empty acorn cup beside it, a motif of considerable delicacy widely employed in English ceramics of the 1780s and 1790s. The curved spout, in uncolored pearlware, is press-molded at its base with leafage in low relief, and the reeded loop handle ends in press-molded foliate terminals at both its upper and lower junctions, reinforcing the neoclassical character of the design. The flat glazed base shows the blue-green pooling characteristic of the pearlware glaze. Dimensions: Height: 6½ inches (16.5 cm) Width, handle to spout: 8½ inches (21.6 cm) Depth: 4¾ inches (12.1 cm) Marks: Unmarked. Provenance: Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge Condition: Good condition, with a chip to the tip of the spout, visible in the photographs. References: T. A. Lockett and P. A. Halfpenny, eds., Creamware and Pearlware, Stoke-on-Trent: City Museum and Art Gallery, 1986. Donald Towner, Creamware, London: Faber & Faber, 1978. Peter Walton, Creamware and Other English Pottery at Temple Newsam House, Leeds, Bradford and London: Manningham Press, 1976, p. 246, pls. 1071–1072. Geoffrey A. Godden, British Pottery: An Illustrated Guide, London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1974. Philip Miller and Michael Berthoud, An Anthology of British Teapots, Broseley, Shropshire: Micawber Publications, 1985. Donald Carpentier and Jonathan Rickard, “Slip Decoration in the Age of Industrialization,” Ceramics in America 2001, Milwaukee: Chipstone Foundation, 2001, pp. 115–134. Jonathan Rickard and Donald Carpentier, “The Little Engine That Could: Adaptation of the Engine-Turning Lathe in the Pottery Industry,” Ceramics in America 2004, Milwaukee: Chipstone Foundation, 2004, pp. 78–99. Bonhams, London, 18 May 2011, lot 96: a Leeds pearlware...

J. Kohle Pforzheim, German 14 Carat white gold with Akoya pearls necklace. 132 Akoya pearls on double strand necklace with 14 Carat white gold closure with Diamond and 5 pearls a...

Regency Revival: Herculaneum Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Printed Dish ________________________________________ This is an impressive English Trans...

The Greek Revival: Copeland & Garrett Centaur Dish Object: Rectangular Transfer-Printed Serving Dish (Platter) Maker: Copeland & Garrett (Successors to Spode) Pattern: Greek Pattern...

Statement table lamp has iridescent glass body, black wooden base, and brass top and base accents. Sophisticated sculptural shape and monochromatic pearl like finish allow the lamp t...

English Staffordshire Prattware Pottery Figure of a Recumbent Stag Circa 1800–1820 This appealing hollow-bodied pottery model depicts a stag in a recumbent pose, its legs folded ben...

Unique and Large Thewa Pendant – Rajasthan, Late 19th to Early 20th Century Provenance: Rajasthan, India Date: Late 19th to early 20th century Dimensions: 5.5 × 4.7 × 0.3 cm Material...

"Conchological, each shaped based on that of a real shell and enriched in shades of pink, yellow and iron red. Literature: Robin Reilly, Wedgwood Vol. II, Page 25 Fig 13 and 14. 1 Argonauta Argo Compote and tellin Radiata Stand, 4 Angornia Covered Bowls with Serpoula Finials and Four Stands (1 stand Restored), 6 tellina radiata dishes (one as is), 3 pitolas (?) aestatus dishes (one as is), 1 large tellina radiata stand, 23 pecten japonicum plates, pair of tellina radiata dishes (both restored), pair covered creambowls (both restored). Wedgwood's 1878 Illustrated Catalogue of Ornamental Shapes [fig. 1] illustrated under the heading of 'Comports' the various shells that comprised the forms of its 'Wreathed Shell...

Charming Utility: A Swansea Pearlware Prattware Covered Tea Caddy Box, c. 1800-1820 This is an exceptional example of an early 19th-century Pearlware Tea Caddy Box, distinguished by...

William Barnard Moses & Sons Edwardian Satinwood and pealware Inlaid Mahogany Two-Tier Side Table, Circa 1890s. Measures 24" in width, 24" in depth and 29" in height. Lower clearanc...

Spode Greek Pattern Blue Printed Pearlware Oval Tazza, Neoclassical This oval footed tazza is of pearlware printed in underglaze blue in Spode's Greek ...

J. Kohle Pforzheim, German silver lock with Pearls Necklace Pearls on double strand necklace with silver (835/1000) closure with a hook lock on a round crown-shaped clasp with pearl...

19th century Staffordshire Pealware tea set with strawberry pattern with vines and green leaves. England, 1830 circa Measurements: Teapot - 7.5" H, 11" W Sugar bowl - 6" H, 8" W ...

Wedgwood Pearlware Nautilus Shell Part Dessert Service in Pink and Yellow Circa 1800–1815 This Wedgwood pearlware part dessert service is of the celebrated Nautilus or “Wreathed She...

English Pearlware Blue Slip Coffee Pot & Cover, Staffordshire or Yorkshire Circa 1790 This handsome English pearlware coffee pot and cover, of ba...

This set of three shell-shaped dishes is decorated with beautiful flower sprigs and small insects. The flowers include pink roses and other flowers painted in yellow, purple, orange,...

Sarah Bernhardt (born October 22nd 1844 in Paris, France and died March 26th 1923, also in Paris) was the greatest French Jewish actress of the later 19th century and one of the best...

Pair Wedgwood chinoiserie plates. Rare pair of early Wedgwood chinoiserie pearlware plates with fantastical Oriental imagery in cobalt underglaze ...

Spode Blue and White Greek Pattern Hot Water Dishes, Zeus in His Chariot, Pair Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Circa 1806–1815 This pair of Spode pearlware hot water dishes is printed...

Chariots of the Gods: A Herculaneum Neo-classical ‘Greek Pattern’ Dish Liverpool, England, Early 19th Century This impressive oval dish is a maste...

UNDER PRODUCTION NOW, COMPLETED IN 2-3 WEEKS The Concept & Style"Flight to Eternity" is a museum-grade masterpiece of fine art embroidery, meticulously handcrafted over 2.5 years. S...

Impeccable, never worn, a lustrous pearl necklace with earrings from Majorica in original box with company literature. Condition, excellent, untouched , never worn .

This exquisite pair of Wedgwood blue and white Mared pattern soup tureens was made in England circa 1830. The design features a loop of delicate "pearls" encircling the center, compl...

 English Pearlware Blue and White Six-Compartment Tray, Angry Lion Pattern Circa 1815–20 This unusual pearlware tray offers six chances to admire one of the great rarities of Engli...

Neoclassical Herculaneum Pottery Large Blue & White "Greek" Pattern Serving Dish, Circa 1810 A monumental early 19th-century earthenware serving dish (platter) attributed to the Her...

A brightly colored Neoclassical tazza or cake plate in the 'Greek' pattern made by Copeland Spode in the late 19th century. This tazza, in Copeland Spode’s ‘Greek...

Pearlware Blue and White Chinoiserie Shell-Edge Oval Dish, Probably Leeds Circa 1790 This large oval pearlware dish is painted in underglaze blue with a lively chinoiserie scene, a ...

Greek Revival Dining: Set of 10 Spode "Phliasian Horseman" Soup Plates (c. 1806–1820) A fine set of 10 early 19th-century blue and white transfer-printed pottery soup plates by Spo...

This pair of elegant oval-shaped pearlware baskets and stands were made by Thomas Fell & Co**, St Peter’s Pottery, Newcastle upon Tyne, circa 1830. The baskets were made to hold ...

This is a beautiful pair of deep plates or Soup Bowls in the blue and white Rome or Tiber Pattern, produced by the Spode factory and made of a type of earthenware pottery called Pear...

Conchological Rarity: Wedgwood Pearlware Nautilus Sauce Tureen & Stand, Circa 1790 A superb and rare late 18th-century Wedgwood pearlware sauce tureen, cover, and stand, brilliantly...

This is a beautiful plate in the Bow Pot pattern, produced by the Spode factory and made of a type of earthenware pottery called Pearl-ware, in the early 19th century, circa 1820. ...

Prattware Pearlware Pottery Plaque, Two Recumbent Lions, Relief-Molded, English Circa 1800–1820 The oval pearlware plaque is press-molded in high relief with two recumbent lions lyi...

A charming coffee table painted in black lacquer. Six Inlaid pearl Chinoiserie figures. Mid 20th-century Chinoiserie with a striking combination of black lacquer and stained wood. T...

A vibrant Neoclassical Revival decorative bowl in the 'Greek' pattern made by Copeland Spode in the late 19th century. Sir William Hamilton’s Collection of Etruscan, Greek and Roman antiquities, first published in 1766 by Pierre d’Hancarville, was a landmark publication in English design. It intended to disseminate the Antique style through its engravings of Attic pottery. The catalog’s faithful reproductions of Classical vases led British potteries, including Spode, to adapt or even copy the ancient art for modern life. This Copeland Spode Greek...

English Pearlware tea set, early 19th century. Two tea pots with swan finials. Six tea bowls and matching saucers. Delicate white porcelain with grap...

This pair of Spode pearlware shell-shaped dishes features the exquisite "Grapes" pattern. Rich purple grapes, ochre/brown branches, and gorgeous two-to...

Yellow Slip-Ground Pearlware Mug with Reserved Heart Circa 1800 This cylindrical pearlware mug is dipped in a warm yellow slip ground between green-glaz...

A very rare dated & inscribed William IV period Pearlware blue & white pottery humidor/ tobacco jar & cover, 1834. The jar with a pronounced dome or bell shaped cover mounted with an...

Staffordshire Prattware Bacchus and Pan Figural Jug, Wood Family, Circa 1800 Staffordshire, circa 1800 Over thirteen inches of pure Georgian theater: the celebrated Bacchus and Pan...

Antique 19th century English Regency blue & white transferware platter with sphinx and Greek key decoration. Measures 20" x 16" x 1 3/4". Good condition - a few minor rim frits does ...

Classical Elegance: A Set of Four Spode ‘Greek Pattern’ Openwork Dessert Plates Staffordshire, England, Early 19th Century This exquisite set of four dessert plates represents the h...

English Pearlware Encrusted Pebbled Bough Pots, Pair, Impressed BW, Circa 1800 Circa 1795–1810 This pair of English pearlware bough pots is decorated with a rare encrusted or "pebbl...

Newcastle Prattware Pottery Horse, Attributed to St. Anthony’s, Inscribed 1823 Attributed to St. Anthony’s Pottery, Newcastle upon Tyne Circa 1820 This charming early nineteenth-cen...

19th century French tole lacquered tray

- Beautiful Art Nouveau chairs with mother of pearl inlay on a seat and backrest. - Carefully restored.

Staffordshire Pottery pearlware model which features a child asleep in a cradle. The cradle sits on curved feet, enabling the cradle to rock from side to side.

A dark brown-glazed pearlware bough pot with pierced cover and applied decoration, made by Wedgwood circa 1785. The development of a whiteware body had been a goal of ceramicists ac...

Antique early 19th century English Regency Spode pearlware pseudo tobacco leaf dish pattern 3277, circa 1820. Decorated in a vibrant palette of Imari c...

Extensive Set of Thirty-One Spode “Greek” Pattern Blue Transfer-Printed Dinner Plates Spode, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, circa 1806–1820 An impressive and extensive serv...

Ornate Viennese Belle Époque table clock in gilt silver with enamel and gemstone inlay, set on a rectangular stepped base with bevelled corners and relief bands featuring coloured en...

Art Deco period presentation stand, entirely covered with glazed earthenware tiles arranged in a mosaic. The structure has a square section barrel, tapering downwards before widen...

Antique two face pearlware cup or bowl.

English Pottery Large Mocha Earthworm Tankard, Pearlware, Circa 1820–1830 This large English pearlware tankard is decorated in the dipped-ware manne...