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Style: Neoclassical
Place of Origin: British
Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico Map
Located in Stamford, CT
Framed 1838 Mexico & Gulf of Mexico map. Printed by Fisher, Son & Co. of London in 1838. As found framed condition. Map has not been examined outside of th...
Category
1830s American Classical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Rare 'Hope Service' Plate 18th Century Flight Worcester
By Flight Worcester
Located in Brisbane, QLD
The Hope Service was designed and created by the Royal Flight Worcester Company, commissioned by the Duke of Clarence and St Andrews (later King William I...
Category
1780s Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Large Blue and White Spode Greekware Platters England C-1810 Neoclassical
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
Spode made these fabulous Greekware platters circa 1810.
They are decorated in the neoclassical "Greek" pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art.
The dramatic pattern shows a scene from Olympic history.
At the center, Cynisca wins the four-horse chariot race at the Greek Olympic Games in 392 BC.
She became the first woman to win at the Olympics.**
They are large, measuring 20" x 15.5" x 1.75" deep
Each rectangular platter is printed in blue with leaf and berry ground, radiating medallions, and urns containing classical scenes.
This was the first multi-scene pattern introduced at the Spode factory.
Dimensions: 20" x 15.5" 1.75" deep
Condition: Excellent.
Price: $ 4,400
The central image was taken from a 1791 collection of engravings...
Category
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
English 19th c. Neo-Classical St. Wedgwood, White Jasperware & Giltwood Plaque
By Wedgwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and very unique English 19th century Neo-Classical st. Wedgwood and white Jasperware plaque of Apollo, framed within an Italian patinated and Giltwood frame. This action-...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
A Nun, perhaps a theatrical figure. England, probably Plymouth, circa 1750
By Plymouth Porcelain Factory 1
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An interesting soft-paste porcelain figure of a Dominican Nun, perhaps the theatrical figure Heloise.
Although the Nun appears in various versions in European and English porcelain,...
Category
Mid-18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip
England, early 20th century
A distinguished English bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Plaster Grotesque Herm Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th century plaster grotesque herm statue in the neoclassical style circa 1820. Once used as architectural interior decoration, it has a distressed look and depicts a figur...
Category
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Antique English Silverplated Neoclassical Three Cut Glass Decanter/ Tauntless
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English Silverplated Neoclassical Three Cut Glass Decanter/ Tauntless
England, Circa 1890s
Presenting an exquisite Antique English Silverplated Neoclassical Three Cut Glass Decanter Decanter Set...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Coalport Teapot England Early 19th Century Circa 1805
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This Coalport teapot features an "Old Oval" shape and was manufactured in the early 19th century, circa 1805.
It is adorned with an all-around band of ...
Category
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug by Smith & Sharp, London, 1775.
By Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp
Located in London, GB
A very fine & unusual George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug made in London in 1775 by Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp.
The Jug stands on an applied foot which is decorated with bold b...
Category
18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Cupboard Bookcase Early 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Step Back Cupboard / Bookcase with Intricate Marquetry Detailing. Pair of diagonally cut glazed cabinet doors above pair of dovetai...
Category
Early 19th Century American Classical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Ebony
Pair of George III Tapersticks made by J. Hoyland & Company, Sheffield, 1774
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of George III Neo Classical Tapersticks made in Sheffield in 1774 by J. Hoyland & Company.
This is the first time we have seen this design of Neo Classical Tapersti...
Category
18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Wedgwood Jasperware Pitcher Sage Green and White in the Neoclassical Style
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
An English sage green and white Jasperware matte stoneware pitcher by Wedgwood in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20thth century, England. Pitcher has a white raised relief of gr...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Late 19th Century Black Porcelain Neoclassical Vases
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this pair of tall black porcelain vases dates from approximately 1880s. Decorated with gilt and classical Greek or Roman figures...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Regency Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A good Regency mahogany drum table, the revolving top and crossbanded edge with tooled leather inset and above an arrangement of 4 drawers and 4 dummy drawers with original brass leo...
Category
1820s Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Brass
Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Small Plate
By Wedgewood
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Blue Wedgwood Jasperware small round plate. The light blue bisque porcelain is decorated with a white relief profile of William Shakespeare in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
English Round Pedestal Table with Marquetry Décor and Tripod Base, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
The English tea table is an original piece of furniture made at the end of the 19th century. This round shaped tea table has a marquetry top supported by a carved pedestal with three...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Credenza ~ Barrister's Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Credenza ~ Barrister's Bookcase exudes a stately elegance that will enhance any room, hallway, stairwell landing, or even behi...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sparta Armchair
By Ransom & Dunn
Located in London, GB
A bold and sensual chair that is voluminous in scale. Pronounced by its prominent bolster arms and curved covered seat and back.
Available in mohair velvet, cotton velvet, alpaca wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Velvet
Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an encaustic painted figure of a youth and an older man, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum. It is unusual to find ...
Category
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Vintage Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage porcelain table lamps, made in England, and dating from around the 1960’s.
They are of amazing quality, with great proportions and a gorgeous colour tone ...
Category
1960s Neoclassical Vintage British Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood blue and white jasperware planter
By Wedgwood
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Large Wedgwood jasperware planter, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes on a sky-blue background.
Se...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wedgwood blue and white jasperware box
By Wedgwood
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Large Wedgwood jasperware lidded candy box, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with antique-style white grapes friezes on a sky-blue background.
Second half of 20th century ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Georgian Period Pear Shaped Treen Tea Caddy
Located in Savannah, GA
During the Georgian period the neoclassical manner became increasingly popular in England, resulting in a style of furniture and accessories now associated with elegant restraint. Wh...
Category
Early 1800s Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Brass
A neoclassical style fire surround in Italian Carrara Marble by Ryan and Smith
By James Paine
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
The Chelsea is a tall and elegant neoclassical style fire surround in Italian Carrara marble made by Ryan and Smith.
Modelled straight off an 18th centu...
Category
2010s Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
English Neoclassical Silverplated & Faux Tortoise Gallery Tray 2nd Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Diminutive Neoclassical Silverplated & Faux Tortoise Gallery Tray, 2nd Available
England, Late 20th Century
A English Diminutive Neoclassical Silverplated & Faux Tortoise G...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Bacchantes in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1860.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Perhaps the most complex work in black basalt undertaken on any scale by Wedgwood, the Bacchantes, are adapted from sculptures by Clodion. A large and impressive pair, ful of vigour ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Basalt Portrait Medallion, Edward Bourne, Wedgwood, circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Portrait Medallion of Edward Bourne, bricklayer at the Wedgwood factory. A bricklayer was kept on staff in order to maintain the kilns.
This was modelled by Hackwood as an excercise...
Category
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Painted Neoclassical Style Antique Georgian Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A period neoclassical style antique pine Georgian fire mantel dating from circa 1780 with a more recent coat of gold paint. This striking surround is han...
Category
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Classic Country House Gilt Glass Mirror
Located in London, GB
Good size early 19th century gilt mirror from an Irish country house.
It has classic turned wood gilt reeded columns either side and a gilt plaster and gesso detailing to the stepped...
Category
1810s Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Sterling Silver Pair of Salt & Pepper Casters, London, 1910
By Edward John & Noble Haseler
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
London, 1910, sterling silver pair of salt & pepper casters. Cobalt glass lined. Neoclassical taste with twist flame finials. Made by Edward John Haseler & Noble Haseler. Original sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Silver
(3) Three Wedgwood Porcelain 9" Heavily Gilt Decorated Plates Richard Briggs Co.
By Wedgwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wedgwood (English, founded 1759) for Richard Briggs Company (American, originally founded 1798-1946).
A grouping of 3 Wedgwood for Richard Briggs & Company porcelain plates measurin...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
An Antique Georgian Neoclassical Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Georgian style reclaimed pine fire mantel with a fine composition frieze.
Opening Height 106.5 cm (41.92 in)
Opening Width 112.5 cm (44.29 in)
Width between outsides of the foot...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Composition
George III Neo Classical "Adam" Candlesticks by Joseph Tibbitts, 1775
Located in London, GB
A very rare and unusual pair of George III Neo Classical "Adam" Candlesticks made in Sheffield in 1775 by Joseph Tibbitts
The Candlesticks stand on a square base which is decorated ...
Category
18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Wedgwood Jasperware Bowl Sage Green and White in the Neoclassical Style
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
An English sage green and white Jasperware matte stoneware small footed bowl by Wedgwood, in the Neoclassical style, circa mid-20th century, 1960, Engl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Set Eight Hand-Painted Minton Plates Depicting Fish Signed A. Holland
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and beautifully made set of Eight Hand-Painted Minton Porcelain Plates Depicting Fish signed A. Holland originate from England, Circa 1900. The border of each plate f...
Category
Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Alabaster Marble Standard Lamp
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A carved early 20th century Alabaster marble standard lamp. This grand standard or floor lamp has a striking stature and intricate design, carved in Neoclassical form, and made in th...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Stone, Alabaster
Pair of English Neoclassical Style 1850s Carved Pine Overdoors with Swag Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English neoclassical style carved pine overdoors with swag motifs and dentil molding from the mid 19th century. Each of this pair of English architectural elements features a curved pediment, sitting above a dentil molding. The lower section is perfectly adorned with a double swag, flanked with a carved medallion and a fluted side post on each side. Since the discovery of Herculanum and Pompeii in the late 18th century, antiquity-inspired motifs, along with cleaner lines define the essence of the neoclassical style. Deeply influenced by this style, our pair of overdoors...
Category
Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Campagne Urn
By Wedgwood
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware twin handled campagne urn and cover, in the Neoclassical style, decorated with a frieze of Greek figures, with palmette borders in white on a blue ba...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Neoclassical English Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical English pine fireplace, reclaimed from a Norfolk farmhouse. This late 18th century fireplace incorporates Neoclassical and Georgian styles, making it an elega...
Category
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
A SOLID BRONZE AND VERDE MARBLE SEAHORSE TABLE FROM CLARIDGE'S LONDON - c1950s
Located in London, GB
Exceptional quality patinated bronze with sculptural detail - a brace of facing sea horses which terminate gracefully into hooved feet. Featuring two levels in verde marble with wond...
Category
1950s Neoclassical Vintage British Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
exceptional George III teapot by preeminent silversmith Paul Storr, 1793
By Paul Storr
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
This rare and exceptional George III teapot is the work of preeminent Georgian silversmith Paul Storr, it is one of his earliest works, the date mark on this pieces of the year 1793 which is the first year Storr marked items with his own initials (P S)
The teapot is designed in the neoclassical taste with some Chinese influences, or Chinoiserie taste, even the figure on the cover of the teapot is Chinese.
It is very hard to impossible to find works from this early period with this interesting Royalty provenance.
The family crest on the front is of the Tollemache family, and dating of The teapot indicate It belonged and probably commissioned by or as a gift to William Manners Tollemache, Lord Huntingtower, William, On 12 January 1793, at the Age of 26, he Was created a Baronet, of Hanby Hall in the County of Lincoln.
So this teapot was commissioned to celebrate the occasion.
William Manners Tollemache:
Lord Huntingtower (19 May 1766 – 11 March 1833), known as Sir William Manners, Bt, between 1793 and 1821, was a British nobleman And Tory politician.
Born William Manners, he was the eldest son of John Manners and Louisa Tollemache, 7th Countess of Dysart. On 12 January 1793, at the age of 26, he was Ceated a Baronet, of Hanby Hall in the County of Lincoln.On his mother's Succession to the earldom in 1821, he was styled Lord Huntingtower, and adopted The surname of Talmash or Tollemache
Paul Storr:
(baptised 28 October 1770 in London – 18 March 1844 in London) was an English goldsmith and silversmith working in the Neoclassical and other styles During the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. His works range from Simple tableware to magnificent sculptural pieces made for royalty
Paul Storr was England's most celebrated silversmith during the first half of the Nineteenth century and his legacy lives on today. His pieces historically and Currently adorn royal palaces and the finest stately homes throughout Europe and The world. Storr's reputation rests on his mastery of the grandiose neo-Classical Style developed in the Regency period. He quickly became the most prominent Silversmith of the nineteenth century, producing much of the silver purchased by King George III and King George IV. Storr entered his first mark in the first part of 1792, which reflects his short-lived partnership with William Frisbee. Soon after, he Began to use his PS mark, which he maintained throughout his career with only Minor changes. His first major work was a gold font commissioned by the Duke of Portland...
Category
1790s Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of George III Neo Classical Wine Coasters by Robert Hennell, 1773
By Robert Hennell
Located in London, GB
A very fine pair of George III Neo Classical Wine Coasters made in London in 1773 by Robert Hennell
The Wine Coasters are circular in form with a spreading base, which is decorated ...
Category
18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of Antique Gilt Wood Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning, large and impressive pair of antique gilt wood table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930-50’s.
The quality is outstanding, they ...
Category
1950s Neoclassical Vintage British Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Carved Neoclassical Georgian Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsomely carved Neoclassical Georgian fire mantel with classical dog leg opening. Featuring various mouldings throughout, this antique fireplace brings warm elegance to a setting...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
1782-90 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Richard Crossley
By Richard Crossley
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver sugar tongs by Richard Crossley, London, 1782-90. Typically only one maker's mark & sterling mark are used. Deep, fine engraving in pure neo-classical taste. Monogram...
Category
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of George III Neo Classical Vases by Thomas Pitts I, 1771
Located in London, GB
A very rare and unusual pair of early George III Neo Classical Vases made in London in 1771 by Thomas Pitts I
The vases are modelled in the very r...
Category
18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Neo Classical Wine Ewer by John Rowbotham & Co, Sheffield, 1774
Located in London, GB
A rare George III Neo Classical Water/Wine Ewer made in Sheffield in 1774 by John Rowbotham & Company.
This beautiful Jug stands on a square pedestal foot, with four ball feet. The ...
Category
18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver English Picture Frame by R. Carr Ltd
By Carrs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful sterling silver picture frame crafted by Carrs LTD in England is a timeless and elegant piece. Carrs in known for producting high-quality silverware, and such a frame wo...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Neo Classical Sugar Basket Made in London by Hester Bateman, 1779
By Hester Bateman
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III Neo Classical Sugar Basket made in London in 1779 by Hester Bateman.
The Sugar Basket stands on a circular domed foot, with beaded edge, which is pierced with...
Category
18th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set Six Marbleized Barr Flight Barr Worcester Neoclassical Dishes
By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
This is a set of six Barr Flight Barr Worcester dishes that were hand-painted in Worcester, England, around 1805.
Each dish has a diameter of 8.15 inches.
They're in very good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of candlesticks, silver 925/-, Birmingham 1915, square base with cross-band decoration
Height 13 cm, diameter base 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Category
1910s Neoclassical Vintage British Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Wedgwood Jasperware Dish Neoclassical with Scalloped Edge
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white matte stoneware dish in the Neoclassical design style, mid-20th century, 1962,...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical British Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Original Antique Print of The Greek Goddess, Hebe. Dated 1833
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of Hebe
Fine steel engraving.
Published by Fisher. Dated 1833
Unframed.
Category
1830s Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Paper
1803 Edward Donovan Print from "Lepidoptera: Papilio Nero, Gnida & Hiarba"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1803 Edward Donovan print from "Lepidoptera: Papilio Nero, Gnida & Hiarba", printed in London. Hand colored. Neoclassical gilt style frame, scuffed but ...
Category
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Paper
English Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, 1891
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The English sterling silver spoon has a lion hallmark depicting London and an "R" in a shield likely bears a hallmark indicating it was made in 1891. The lion represent the city ass...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Spode Red Greek Pattern Tile
By Josiah Spode, Spode
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Neoclassical red transferware tile made by Spode 1806-1810, with the ‘Refreshments for Phliasian Horseman’ pattern.
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. These Spode Greek pattern tiles reflect the major influence of Hamilton’s catalog on English Neoclassicism. The central scene was taken directly from the catalog.
This tile can be dated to a narrow window of production in the Spode factory, 1806-1810. During that time, Spode used a technique known as the “Pluck and Dust” method to print in red transfer designs onto creamware. Using this method, source prints were transferred overglaze using tissue imprinted with a very faint rendition of the design outlined in sticky oil. The decorator applied the tissue to the object then carefully “plucked” or pulled it away, leaving the sticky oil design behind. Then, a finely-ground enamel color was “dusted” onto the surface, sticking to any areas that had the oil. A final firing at a low temperature in the enamel kiln made the pattern permanent. The Pluck and Dust technique improved upon bat-printing and enabled larger designers to be transferred. It was short-lived, however, as under-glaze transfer printing soon took over as the preferred method for producing transferwares.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in. x 1/4 in.
Condition: Excellent. Slight chip to the upper left corner measuring approximately 0.9 cm. in length.
Provenance:
The Collection of Nancy and Andrew Ramage
Jonathan Horne...
Category
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Creamware
Early 19th Century Spode Red Greek Pattern Tile
By Josiah Spode, Spode
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Neoclassical red transferware tile made by Spode 1806-1810, with the ‘Zeus in His Chariot’ pattern.
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. These Spode Greek pattern tiles reflect the major influence of Hamilton’s catalog on English Neoclassicism. The central scene was taken directly from the catalog.
This tile can be dated to a narrow window of production in the Spode factory, 1806-1810. During that time, Spode used a technique known as the “Pluck and Dust” method to print in red transfer designs onto creamware. Using this method, source prints were transferred overglaze using tissue imprinted with a very faint rendition of the design outlined in sticky oil. The decorator applied the tissue to the object then carefully “plucked” or pulled it away, leaving the sticky oil design behind. Then, a finely-ground enamel color was “dusted” onto the surface, sticking to any areas that had the oil. A final firing at a low temperature in the enamel kiln made the pattern permanent. The Pluck and Dust technique improved upon bat-printing and enabled larger designers to be transferred. It was short-lived, however, as under-glaze transfer printing soon took over as the preferred method for producing transferwares.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in. x 1/4 in.
Condition: Excellent.
Provenance:
The Collection of Nancy and Andrew Ramage
Jonathan Horne...
Category
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique British Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Creamware
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