Ceramic Scientific Instruments

A small decorative thermometer made by Mithé Espelt, featuring a rectangular glazed ceramic frame adorned with squares of blue molten glass. Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt ...

Vintage L. N. Fowler Pottery Phrenology Head by Authentic Models 20thC Measures- 11.75"H x 5.5"W x 5.75"D

Decorative, French vintage ceramic thermometer and casing by Mithé Espelt (circa 1960s). A delightful piece with stylised French coq and castle motifs. The hen is in a lovely deep green and a creamy white; the castles are yellow and green. With a thermometer that accurately measures the temperature in Centigrade, the ceramic is also in very good overall condition. The felt backing is intact and in pristine condition. A truly charming and stylish item for your home or work place. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying the listing. Upon request a video may be provided. These works do not generally bear any signature. Not signing her pieces was Espelt's way of shunning recognition and fame. Dimensions: H 45.5 cm / 17.9" W 12 cm / 4.7" D 1.5 cm / 0.6" About the artist: Born in 1923 in Lunel in the South of France, Mithé Espelt grew up in a family of affluent winegrowers and was very close to her grandfather who passed on his love for the arts and brought her into contact with major intellectuals and artists of the time. She rubbed shoulders with Jean Hugo, Jean Cocteau, Pablo Picasso, Christian Bérard and many others. She graduated from the Beaux-Arts school in Montpellier in 1942, and then studied at the Fontcarrade school where she took a special interest in ceramics. She began by designing buttons for fashion houses in Paris, before managing the entire production of buttons and jewellery at the Lydia Chartier workshop and collaborating with Line Vautrin, amongst others. At the end of the war, she returned to her native south, opened her studio and took advantage of the growing excitement around ceramics, particularly those from the town of Vallauris. To stand out and sustain the workshop business she started designing gilded jewellery...

Seldom seen Art Deco 1930s's PEERLESS Lollipop arcade coin-op penny scale....Amazing original condition,, Tested and working perfectly,, Accurate weight,,. Porcelain and cast iron. O...

Porcelain mortar and pestle. Signed on the underside with the size #7, Acid Proof, Made in England. Wood handled pestle. Great for use in the kitchen, artist's studio or office. It d...

Beautiful wall thermometer in ceramic by Mithé Espelt. Abstract decors with gold glaze and pockets of molten glass Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2020) Born in th...

This is a very unique and antique water filter from Brussels, Belgium.

This is a very unique and antique water filter from England, Londen. (Cheavin's Saludor).

Beautiful wall thermometer in ceramic by Mithé Espelt. Typical decors of birds, flowers and leaves in different shades of blue glaze. Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2...

Rare collection of English scientific ceramic crystal form study. A rare collection of Mid-20th Century handcrafted English scientific ceramic crystal forms. These items are most likely to have been used for study purposes at some point to illustrate the form of different crystals. Each form is stamped with its scientific name and number. Very tactile and decorative objects. Dimensions in inches: H 1.5 x D 1.5 x W 1.5 to H 2.5 x D 2 x W 1 Origin: United Kingdom circa: 1950 – 1960 Condition: Worn Completely solid in structure, aged surface as shown with a deep natural crackled patina across all areas of the ceramic. Some of the forms are chipped and missing detail as shown in the photos. These objects are very sturdy and secure, rare survivors that has stood the test of time, please review all the photos carefully as this item is over 100 – to 80 years old and so the condition is reflected. The House of Antiques...

Pair 19th C. French Porcelain Cactus Motif Apothecary Jars by E.Renault Paris France, Mid to Late 19th century, probably made for the Mexican Market ...

These porcelain mortars were produced in Belgium, circa 1900. Made of original European porcelain, these versatile objects feature an elegant pouring spout and an immaculate white to...