All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #389057 (stock #p944)
A Dr. Wall Worcester saucerdish in the "L'Amour" pattern; superb condition; 7.3" diameter
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1800 item #1441404
Silesian wire jewelry is what is known as Historic jewelry. The craft originated with gunsmiths and armor workers in the medieval town of Gleiwitz, Silesia, (formerly Poland, and now part of Germany and Poland), in the late 1700's. After the business of creating ornamentation for armor was no longer, the artisams found others forms for their craft; mirror frames, purses and other ornamentation where iron was used instead of precious metal...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1800 item #1435407
Georgian diamond ring in a snowflake motif set in silver with an 18K band will sparkle in sunlight and candlelight. Notice the gorgeous back, a work of art in and of itself. The ring back is cut down so that the metal is cut to fit the stones and gives a more refined appearance to the ring. The ring is size 6 1/2 and can be sized to fit.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1800 item #1432188
Eye catching 15K gold and amethyst ring surrounded by pave set chrysoberyls from Portuguese mines in Brazil. Fabulous jewelry was made from the various gemstones exported from these mines until the French invasion of Portugal in 1809. The ring is size 8 1/4 and can be sized to fit.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1800 item #1462138 (stock #BV237)
French Classical silver coffeepot, 18th century. Baluster with silver-mounted stained and turned wood handle. Cover hinged with bud finial. V-form fish-mouth spout. Three hoof supports with oval medallion mounts. Gadrooning, twisted fluting, and ribbon-tied blossoming branch. Engraved on underside are 3 presentations of which two dated 1881 and 1950 as well as phrase “Bought in Tours, France”. Marked. Good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 10 3/4 x W 9 1/4 x D 4 1/2 in...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1800 item #1448919
This is an original 18th century Gouyn period porcelain Chelsea fob seal. This seal features Cupid, quiver slung over his shoulder, standing by an altar sacrificing a heart and reads, Je Vous L'offre, "I offer it (my heart) to you". These seals were given as love tokens by the wealthy and known as "toys". Charles Gouyn, a French jeweler , with Nicholas Sprimont a silversmith founded the Chelsea Factory in 1743...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1800 item #1180577 (stock #SR4064)
Antique marquise shaped 18K gold and chrysoberyl ring is an excellent example of Portuguese jewelry of the late 18th century. The Portuguese mined these gemstones from their colony in Brazil and created jewelry that was typically pave-set as seen here. The ring is size 10 and can be sized to fit.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1447287 (stock #20210613-01)

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Offered is a lovely 18th Century Worcester Flight period teacup and saucer with swirl fluting and cobalt and gilt decoration, with a thistle motif. The decoration appears to be entirely hand painted...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1800 item #1344371 (stock #20007)
Fantastic 18th century black dot paste drop earrings set in silver with a bow motif. These elegant earrings are rare and desirable, wonderful to wear for evenings on the town. The earrings measure 3 1/4" long and approximately 1" at their widest.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1800 item #1435575
Our exceptional 18K Georgian woven mesh featherlight necklace is both light in color and weightless about the neck. Woven mesh chains like this one are rarely found, as their delicacy makes them quite fragile and few have survived over the years. We have found one which has weathered the passage of time beautifully and likely sat in someone's jewelry drawer untouched for many generations...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1800 item #1435574
This intricately woven gold necklace with enameled serpent biting its tail, known as an ouroboros, is classically Georgian and circa 1790. Woven gold necklaces like this one took weeks to make and created enormous precision and painstaking detail. Our ouroboros snake necklace, with blue and green enameling and gold paint to denote the snake's scales and amethyst paste eyes, is a treasure to behold. It is quite a miracle that this necklace has survived over 200 years.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1800 item #1349086 (stock #SR4638)
In this stunning suite of necklace and earrings, almandine garnets set in gilt metal are fashioned into a striking pair of earrings and choker with drop, which can be removed. The choker is tied on with a ribbon. Much of the jewelry of this period was set with pastes. These pieces are unusual in that gemstones were used. Though called "Queen Anne", jewelry of this type was actually made some 30 odd years after her reign.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1800 item #1427239
Rare Georgian coque de perle and pyrite earrings set in low carat gold. The style of the earrings is called "Queen Anne", a misnomer as this jewelry was made in the mid-eighteenth century. The coque de perle comes from the oval section of the pearly mollusk or nautilus. Traditionally, as In this pair of earrings, coque de pearl is embellished with pyrites. The earrings measure 1" high by 7/8" wide.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1800 item #1470464 (stock #R183)
An antique Russian Orthodox brass blessing cross from the 18th century, circa 1750 AD, in a rare form...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1800 item #1284753 (stock #R109)
Authentic antique 18th century Russian Orthodox brass and enamel center panel of folded icon “The Mother Of Good Joy OF All Who Sorrow”; in the centre The Virgin with a warder in her right hand with the groups of people on her sides. On the top part Jesus Christ the King of The Kings.

MEASUREMENTS: 10.3 cm x 7.3 cm (4 in x 2 7/8 in)

CONDITION: in good condition considering its age, with nice old patina...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1188132 (stock #zp905)
A nice Bow patty pan of tapered form with a ridged lip. Painted in a bright blue with flowers and leaves, the exterior with three twig motifs.

Excellent condition, with no problems. 3 7/8" diameter at the top, 2 3/16" at the foot. 1 5/16" in height.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1800 item #1356898 (stock #1-1013)
Rare and important head of a bearded centurion wearing his helmet, his face showing a strong and fierce expression. Polychrome wood. Eyes made of glass painted inside. Of Spanish origin, dating back to the 18th century, this head was found in the Philipines in 1978. Height: 30.3 cm. Old accidents and restorations mostly around the helmet (see photos), otherwise very good condition. NOTE: This head belonged originally to a large statue which was displayed beside a large crucifix.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1385212 (stock #zp907)
A Bow porcelain coffee cup of very rare beaker, or bucket, form. The scene is "The Koto Player", depicting a woman seated under a tree, playing the koto. The other side shows a table with a few fronds in a vase. Labels on the base show the provenance as the Bonham's Billie Paine sale, and Rod Jellicoe, a highly respected English porcelain dealer.

The condition of this piece is excellent, with no flaws, and deep clear colors...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1362405 (stock #zp939)
An early Worcester patty pan with everted rim, carefully painted in blue with the "Bare Tree and Speared Bird" pattern. The pattern features an oriental landscape with a turreted single story building between a figure and a tree, within a diaper pattern pendent husk and scroll border. Workman's mark on the exterior base.

The condition of this piece is excellent, with crisp deep colors and no cracks, chips, or other flaws. The diameter is 4 3/16" (10.5 cm).

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1423751 (stock #TBD00317)
A molded porcelain plate with an overlapping acanthus leaf lip picked out in gilding and blue-grey. In the upper part of the well an exotic bird rests on a branch with green leaves and red berries. On the back are the gold anchor mark, pontil marks and an inventory number applied much later. Like most Chelsea of the period it is quite heavy. 8 ¼ inches (21 cm) diameter.

Condition: No chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1180972 (stock #P800)

This marked Dr. Wall period Worcester soft paste porcelain platter has beautiful, crisp "blue scale". It would make a fine addition to an important collection.

Condition: excellent Height: 8 inches
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1476788 (stock #BNJsothebyBo)
June Hastings
$1,950.00
A fine example of First Period, Dr. John Wall, Worcester botanical fluted porcelain bowl having a blue rim decorated with gold. Mark on bottom with Sotheby’s sticker. This bowl is a rare survivor of this early period and is in excellent condition. Circa 1755-1774. Measures 6.5" diameter, 3" high.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1800 item #389758 (stock #t442)
A rich golden background to a continuous vine motif entwined around alternating blue and white stripes; 25 1/2" by 22"
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1446887 (stock #zp713)
An early and rare c1754 Bow porcelain sparrow beak creamer painted with oriental scenery. This fine piece had been part of the important Watney collection, and then was shown at the Amor exhibit . The underside has the 3 dot mark and retains the label from Amor. It has been part of our collection for 20 years.

Excellent condition with no issues, the jug is 3 1/4" tall.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1472937 (stock #zp913)
An extremely rare and striking c1754 Chelsea cup and saucer. The bell bowl with loop handle features a bird on a leafed branch, with several insects around the girth of the cup. The saucer is similarly decorated.

The overall condition is excellent, with clear and bright colors. Both pieces have the red anchor and stilt marks. The saucer is 5" in diameter, with the cup being 2 1/8" in height. 

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1800 item #1180553 (stock #SR4095)
Georgian 18K gold memorial ring set under crystal with a curl of hair and adorned with four rose diamonds. The inscription reads "John Holman ob 28 Oct 1777 age 45. This exquisite ring is a testament to the feelings of this man's loved ones. The ring is a size 8 and can be resized. It measures 5/8" wide by 3/4" high.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #1477168 (stock #BNJpearlBowl)
June Hastings
$950.00
Circa 1790-1820, English underglaze blue pearlware bowl with exaggerated Chinese style figures. Hand painted and in excellent antique condition, it measures 5 1/8” diameter x 2.75” high.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #1365039
Global Ceramics
$180.00
Blue and white sparrow beak milk or cream jug and lid transfer printed in two rows with a Chinoiserie pattern. Unmarked, English, c 1790. Height including lid "6 ¼ / 16 cm. Condition: the jug with two hairlines, the lid with star crack and rim frits (cf. pics).
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1399967 (stock #p1128)
A beautiful Bow shallow bowl painted in the famille rose manner with rockwork, bamboo, flowers and foliage. Purchased over 15 years ago and retaining the label of Mercury Antiques, a well-known and respected London porcelain dealer.

Superb condition with bright paint and no chips, cracks, restoration, or paint loss. The diameter is 7 7/8".

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1800 item #1474687 (stock #406)
Crucifix in wood and pewter. The cross is made up of 2 planks of softwood, fir or larch? The Christ and the other elements are in cast pewter (or lead?). A similar but smaller crucifix is kept at the Victoria & Albert museum which advertises it as an 18th century Spanish work. 375 x 185 mm Good condition, some lacks as can be seen on photos. Very rare item.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #1444386 (stock #7812)
C.P.Sheffield
£425.00
A Creamware Basket and Stand Of oval form, the rim pierced with diamonds and hearts. Scrolling pierced shell shaped handles. Probably Shorthouse L18thC. Length of stand 10 1/2″ (26.6 cm). Condition; very good, small glaze bruise to rim of basket. Some firing speckling to underside of stand.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1363921
Global Ceramics
$160.00
Cup and saucer transfer printed in blue with the “Temple” pattern of a Chinese seascape and pagodas. Caughley, Shropshire, c 1780, the cup marked with an S in underglaze blue for Salopia (Shropshire’s old Roman name). Height of cup "2 ¾ / 7 cm, diameter of saucer "5 ½ / 13.5 cm Condition: small nick to the gilt rim of the saucer, at 6 o’clock in the last photo.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #856277 (stock #p1092)
An 18th century beautiful and uncommon Dr. Wall Worcester coffee cup of fluted French shape with a classical urn, swags, grapes and other fruit hand painted on it. The colors are vibrant, and the condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks, or restoration. The gilding is also in wonderful shape, with only a few scattered traces of loss on the rim, visible only under magnification. The cup is 2 5/8 inches tall, with a diameter of 2 3/8 inches.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1800 item #1386315 (stock #s236)
A besutiful and exceptional old Sheffield standish, the tray ornately wrought with scallop shell and foliage motifs, raised on 4 curving feet with similar work. Within the tray are the following separate components: two silver square ink bottle holders, two heavy cut glass ink bottles; two silver ink bottle lids, a round silver chamberstick holder, a silver chamberstick wrought with groove and scallop designs, a silver bobeche for the chamberstick, and a silver snuffer...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Scandinavian : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #1450829
A very rare intact pottery Jug, Varde in Denmark, ca. 16th.-18th...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #1476566 (stock #8409)
C.P.Sheffield
£99.00
An English Pearlware Pickle dish. In the form of a deep leaf with a green glazed rim. C1790. Length; 6 3/8" 16.2 cm) Condition; excellent
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : Pre 1800 item #1426540
Rarely seen George III commemorative brooch with George III in profile at the center and decorated with a border of blue and green Vauxhall glass. This historical brooch was thought to have been made to celebrate George III's recovery from porphyria in 1789. The individual pieces of Vauxhall glass are positioned flat against the metal, as is appropriate to the genre. Other details relating to the construction of the brooch are also consistent with a genuine Georgian era brooch, such as the pin e...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Religious Artifacts : Christian : Pre 1800 item #1470474 (stock #R165)
Authentic antique 18th century rare Russian Orthodox cast bronze icon of the Mother of God of Smolensk Smolenskaya Hodigitria or Patron of the Wayfarers. The Virgin gazes either into the distance or at the viewer, holding the child Christ seated on her left arm while she gestures towards him with her right hand. The breasts of the Virgin and the Christ are adorned with Tsata.

CONDITION: Showing signs of usage and wear with a dark old patina.

MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm x 5 cm (2.17 inches ...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1049651 (stock #1615)
An Attractive Pearlware Bowl Hand Painted with Pratt Colors. English, circa 1800. Dimensions; 10.25" diameter, 4" high. Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1180397 (stock #SR8014)

C. 1760, RED ANCHOR MARK, GOLD ANCHOR PERIOD, with glaze crack, 8 3/4" dia. Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1180794 (stock #SR2100)

Worcester, Dr. Wall period, Blue Scale soft paste porcelain leaf dish with a mock Chinese mark, circa 1770. .

Condition: excellent Height: 9 inches Width: 8.25 inches
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1369260 (stock #G590)
Judith Ravnitzky
$1,195.00
This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in England by Worcester between 1755 and 1770. It is a First Period product under the ownership of Dr. Wall. It has an open crescent marking. The saucer measures 5 3/8 inches and is 1 1/8 inches deep. The cup is 2 inches high and the diameter of the opening is 3 inches. The porcelain of both pieces is fluted and has scalloped edges. Bands of cobalt blue trim the borders. There are sprays of hand painted flowers scattered around both pieces. ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #367453
Global Ceramics
$150.00
An English blue and white tea bowl and saucer, transfer printed with Chinoiserie scenes in four compartments, a variation of the Willow pattern, c 1800. Height of cup: 2" / 5 cm, diam. of saucer: 5 1/4" / 13 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1443871 (stock #zp953)
An exceptional and uncommon William Reid porcelain coffee cup, with an oriental figure beside a table, flanked by a dragonfly and birds flying over a leafless tree, the whole painted in bright colors. The handle is of the angular loop type.

The condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks, fading, paint loss, or restoration. Height is 2 3/8" with a diameter of 2 1/8".

NOTES: 1. Because the factory was in business for so short a period (1756-1761), and its output was quite limited, porcela...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1452096 (stock #zp957)
Leslie Antiques Ltd.
Price on Request
A beautiful Chelsea Porcelain Factory coffee cup and saucer in the highly uncommon and sought after spiral molded scolopendrium pattern form. Specifically, the cup has an iron-red undulating rim , and a spiral molded tapering body. The handle is of a notched scroll type with a raised central ridge, clearly influenced by Nicholas Sprimont (the first director of the Chelsea factory) and his prior experience as a silversmith. The body of the cup is fulsomely decorated with a variety of blooming flo...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #367447
Global Ceramics
$190.00
Blue and white handleless cup with early transfer printed decoration of butterfly and flowers, the Three flowers pattern. Crescent mark for Worcester, c 1780. Height: 1 3/4" / 4,5 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #1407475
Global Ceramics
$140.00
Creamware plate, lobed and moulded, with pierced border of flower heads. Probably made in Staffordshire around 1780. Diameter "8 1/3 / 21 cm. Condition: a few glaze flaws, caused in the fabrication process.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1438130 (stock #BNJmeisCameo)
June Hastings
$975.00
Dating from the early 1700s before Meissen starting using their cross swords logo is this very rare Meissen porcelain cameo vase. The applied bisque cameo features the goddess Venus looking into a mirror. In very good antique condition, the only evidence of age is wear to the gold gilt. We have not attempted to clean the vase. Measures 9 inches high, about 4.5" diameter at widest.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1372635 (stock #TBD00228)
A very well modeled porcelain teacup with a delicate loop handle hand painted with a red bodied bird perched on a branch in a fanciful landscape with a fence in the background. Hand painted puce flowers on either side of the handle and in the bottom of the cup. Unmarked but the porcelain and the bird décor are characteristically Ansbach circa 1780. 4 inches (10 cm) across the handle, 3 ¼ inches (8 cm) diameter, 2 inches (5 cm) height.

Condition: No chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs. The ...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1212534 (stock #G295)
This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen around 1725. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches and the cup is 1 3/4 inches high. The decoration of this cup is inspired by the Chinese. The ground color is pale yellow. The cup has two reserves containing hand painted flowers. There are flowers scattered around the saucer. There are tiny flowers painted on the applied handle. There is a single blossom in the bottom the cup. Condition: The saucer has a fille...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1227697 (stock #zp941)
An extremely rare and striking Derby chocolate cup and saucer of very unusual form. The bell-shaped cup has an undulating rim and a flat ear-shaped pierced handle. It is painted in famille verte enamels with leaves and flowers positioned in compartments bordered in an iron red. The saucer is decorated in a similar fashion.

As rare as the cup is, according to several sources the saucer is much more so, and has rarely been offered at auction. A cup alone has appeared a very few times in the la...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #1180341 (stock #SR8088)

c. 1790, 8"H. Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1409035 (stock #zp726)
A delicately potted and painted Vauxhall porcelain tea bowl with an outcurving lip, and depicting rockwork, trees, and an oriental pavilion. The interior with 3 dots and the bottom with a label from the Marie Evans collection.

The diameter is 2 7/8" and the height is 1 5/8". Condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks, restoration, or paint loss. Please note that any dark lines in the photos are shadows from the display stand.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1384225 (stock #zp710)
A spectacular First Period Worcester porcelain dish decorated by James Giles. The dish is quite large, at 9 1/4" in diameter, and is molded with an undulating border, wide fluting running from the edges to the recessed central scalloped area. The overall form is that of a soup dish, but it appears to be overly large for that. That area is decorated with three beautiful butterflies around a central flower sprig. The entire plate is fulsomely decorated with sprigs and bunches of a variety of flowe...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pottery : Pre 1800 item #396004 (stock #p983)
These wonderful painted (some outlining is printed) plaques were done in the Staffordshire area of England in the late 18th century. They are 6 1/2" long and 4 1/2" wide. Each depicts a classical head in profile. It is uncommon to find a pair, especially in such wonderful condition. There are no chips, cracks or repairs of any kind, and the painting is vibrant and unscratched.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1036788 (stock #F140 a-b)
These porcelain plates were produced in Germany by Meissen around 1750. They have the blue underglaze crossed swords mark from this period. The plates have a diameter of 9 1/2 inches. The rims are scalloped and there is a molded basket-weave type border. The plates are about 1 1/2 inches deep. They are hand painted with colorful fruits and flowers. There are butterflies and flower buds dotting each piece. Lacy gilding trims the rims. They are priced individually. Condition: There is ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1432243 (stock #p991)
An uncommon and fine Chaffers saucer and teabowl in the "Two Men on an Island" pattern. A workman's mark of three dots is on the reverse on the saucer.

This finely potted blue and while porcelain is in superb condition, with no chips, cracks, staining, or restoration. Any apparent paint losses in the photos are due to reflections. The saucer is 4 7/8" in diameter and the cup has a 2 3/4" diameter at the rim and is 1 1/2" tall.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #936282
From our European Porcelain Collection, an exceptionally well-painted 18th century Meissen coffee pot from the so-called "Dot Period" (1732-1773), probably 1740-1760, depicting a serenade or courtship scene with what is either two musicians or perhaps two suitors, attempting to curry the favor of a Lady, all executed in puce with gilt highlights upon a very white, hard paste porcelain body. Meissen crossed swords with dot in blue on the base.

What is interesting for collectors of both Chin...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #745398 (stock #zp672)
A wonderful and very desirable example of an 8-sided Lowestoft tea caddy, or canister. Painted with a flower bouquet and sprays beneath a border of flowerheads and foliate scrolls, the top having flowers and leaves.

The caddy is 3 1/2 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter, and is in superb condition, with no cracks, chips, or restoration. The only tiny blemish of any type is a 3/16" long glaze split at the top of the rim, clearly occurring during manufacture. Please note that what appear...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1463842 (stock #zp711)
A wonderful and uncommon Worcester Scratch Cross period high-footed silver form sauce boat of desirable small size. This charming piece has a scroll handle with an upturned thumb rest, the body molded with scroll panels painted with "strutting birds" near a triangular fence and flowering rocks.

The length, including the handle, is 6 1/2 ", the width is 3 1/4", and the height is 2 1/2". Superb condition with vibrant colors and no flaws.