A rare, early English flow blue covered entree or casserole dish c1860. This serving piece stands 7" high with the lid, and it measures 11-1/4" x 10-1/2". It has a floral style motif, and it has a pseudo Chinese mark, minor variants of which were used by Charles Meigh (1835-49), Charles Meigh & Son (1851-61) and also Job Meigh (c1805-34), all of Hanley, Staffordshire; we feel it dates c1850-60 but it could be of earlier manufacture...

English large deep Porcelain Soup Plate, wide wine Burgundy color rim with raised Gold Decoration with beautiful and high quality raised gold sprigs of leaves and Berries, accented with raised gold border lines, Ca. 1900, 10" diameter, 1 1/2" high, photos can not capture the beauty and high quality raised gold work. Marked faded blue and impressed mark "England" on the bottom, same mark as #1389822. The condition is good.

A scarce covered jar in the early American pressed or pattern glass Festoon pattern, issued by Beatty Brady Glass Co. (Indiana 1898). This 7-1/2" jar (including lid) has a crisp and attractive pattern with much raised detail; it is in very good condition with no losses, damage or repairs other than some minor upper edge chipping where the lid sits on the upper rim and one 5/8" internal impact crack on the bottom rim (intact with no loss)...

This ancient bellows, 9 pounds in weight and 50 inches long, 15 inches across at the widest point, appears to be of Pennsylvania origin, (judging from the colorful "hex" symbol associated with furniture from the area). I am hardly a specialist in Pennsylvania folk art, but thought the hex symbol would permit this to be safely placed in that category...

A vintage Victorian period porcelain pink lustre 5 piece condiment or cruet set depicting a playing pair of cherubs or children with the legend "A present from Rathdowney" (a town located in County Laois, Ireland). This 5-3/8" across set is 5-1/4" deep and stands 4-1/2" high with the lids and shaker insert. It includes the base with molded leaf decoration, gold trim and the original spoon for the lidded mustard pot; the shaker inserts into one of the cups...

This porcelain ewer was produced in England by Coalport in the 1890s. The ewer measuresm7 1/8 inches tall and has a diameter of 3 1/4 inches. The ground color is cream with a hint of yellow. The glaze is very smooth and ivory-like. It is decorated with raised enamel beads or jewels. There are flower form ornaments with a tiny dot of turquoise in the middle. Swags of orange beads are joined together with raised gold ornaments. There is delicate gold decoration inside the mouth of the ewer...

Wedgwood between 1878 and 1890. They are 4 ½ inches high with a diameter of 9 ½ inches. The design is from the aesthetic period in Imari style. Rich gilding, rust red florals and cobalt blue trim are combined to create these elegant porcelain serving pieces. The octagonal shape is uniquely suited to the pattern of decorated panels of cream and gold. Having the opportunity to own a pair of these compotes for perfect balance on a table or breakfront is rare...

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Wehsener Dresden in the late 19th century. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/2 inches and the cup is 2 1/8 inches high. The porcelain has an egg shell, translucent quality. The set is hand decorated with large sprays of colorful flowers. Little sprigs of flowers dot the surface of the porcelain. Fancy gilding trims the edges of each piece. Condition: Excellent

A nice Bohemian mercury tapered columnar-form mercury glass vase, the sides engraved through a bright red flashing to the silver. The pattern depicts a bird nesting among exotic flower and foliage. The design is accented with applied white lines. The silvering is not in as good condition as one would hope, but the very bright red flashing and the generous size more than makes up for it!

Origin: Bohemia, ca. 1870...

French, 19th century, Samson. The crossed “S” marks on the interior lid of this nineteenth-century snuff box indicates that this was, in fact, a product of the Samson factory. Edmé Samson founded the House of Samson in 1845 to decorate porcelain. However, it was Edmé’s son, Emile, who expanded the firm to include the reproduction of eighteenth-century English enamels...

This pair of porcelain goblets was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg between 1850 and 1862. They measure 6 7/8 inches high and have a diameter of 2.75 inches. They are decorated with portraits of persons of royalty to commemorate their engagement or marriage. The portraits are executed with photographic detail. Each goblet has elaborate gilding surrounding the portraits, around the foot of the goblet and on the back...

This porcelain vase was produced in England by Coalport in the 1890s. It is 7 1/2 inches tall with a diameter of 3 inches at its widest point. It has a flared mouth and pedestal base. The ground coloring is cream and gray. There are medallions of jeweled enamels in turquoise, ruby and opal. Ornate raised gilding separates the segments of cream and gray. Lacy gilding is found at the mouth and the base. It is a piece of Victorian elegance in porcelain. Condition: Very minor crazing in t...

This porcelain tea cup, saucer and plate were produced in England by Spode Copeland in the late 19th century. The plate measures 5 5/8 inches square, the saucer measures 4 3/4 inches square and the cup is 2 5/8 inches high. The set is made of fine, white bone china. The set is interesting in that it is square in shape. It is decorated with cobalt blue borders that have raised enamel beading. There is fancy gold trim and light blue panels at the bottom of the cup and in the well of the sauc...

This pair of porcelain vases was produced in England by Mintons in the 1870s. The vases measure 8 ¾ inches high and are 4 inches in diameter. The ground color shades from turquoise blue to cream color. The decorations are hand enameled. The style is aesthetic, inspired by the Asian cultures. Weeping vines of wisteria, prunus blossoms and Japanese mons are painted in heavy gold and platinum enamel. The shoulders of the vases have a collar of raised gold decorations. The rims are trimmed w...

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany at the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufactory between 1830 and 1840. The saucer is 4 1/4 inches long, 3 7/8 inches wide and the cup is 1 1/2 inches high. The set is made in the quatrefoil shape or 4 sides. It has beautifully hand painted scenes of lovers in landscapes. The painting is expertly done and the colors are vivid. The rims are trimmed with elaborately gilded borders with tiny pink roses. Condition: Excellent ...

This porcelain chocolate cup and saucer was produced in Vienna, Austria in 1804. Impressed numbers on the bottom of the saucer indicate this year. It has an underglaze cobalt blue bee hive marking on both pieces. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/2 inches and is 1 3/4 inches high. The cup is 4 1/4 inches high, including the lid. The set is considered to be a “trembleuse” with the attached gallery holding the cup on the saucer. The borders on each piece have a molded basket weave pattern. ...

Chintz plate; Royal Coronaware, "Rosetta" pattern, by S. Hancock & Sons, England, with plate hangar. Dimension 8" diameter, late 19th century.

A bowl, originally a finger bowl, and three small ”ladies” wine glasses, the bowl c. 1840, the glasses Napoléon III c. 1860-80. All in the bleu céleste colour en vogue in France in the 19th century and all with the same “bubbly” texture. The glasses with polished pontil marks. Height of bowl "3¼/8,5 cm, diameter "4½/ 11 cm, height of glasses "3¼/ 8,5 cm. Condition: fine.