Late 1960s early 1970s ELC marked "Roke's Drift" red and blue glazed Zulu plate with a raku tupe glaze , the body seems to have some animal hair mixed in the clay body. A nice piece with beautiful colors and texture. There is a chip at the edge as seen in pictures. D 7.2" h 1.3"
The ELC Art and Craft Centre were started in 1962 by Peder and Ulla Gowenius. This arose out of a committee formed in 1961 in Stockholm, Sweden, for the advancement of African art and craft...
Royal Doulton Gentleman from Williamsburg HN 2227
This stately gentleman from Williamsburg
takes a moment to relax.
Issued 1960-83
6 1/4" Tall
15.9 cm.
Excellent Condition
Retail $275
A small size coffee pot by Herend, Hungary, with figural rose bud finial, and gilded tendril scroll handle. Size: 6.75 in. ht. Excellent condition. Bachelor's single serving size. Exquisite item.
This Precious Moments 40th anniversary figurine is in excellent condition.
English Coalport Spode "Italian" Transferware Blue and White notched corner shape Plate, 1980's, 8 1/2" diameter, Cows in the river with farmers in front of Castle. The condition is good.
Oversize salt fired bowl by Cynthia Bringle (legendary American studio potter, born 1939), circa 1970-1980, fresh from a Charlotte NC estate. In excellent original condition. Signed with full incised signature "Cynthia Bringle". Almost 16" across, 9" high. Bringle's works are in the collections of the High Museum of Art, the Mint Museum of Art, the Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, the Craft and Folk Museum in Los Angeles...
This 2 handle Royal Doulton hug a mug mug is in the albion shape.
A lovely signed "Hand Made in Greece Ikaros Pottery B420" with a small 4 at the bottom. In excellent condition though the rim has a slight imperfection original to the piece that is not noticeable except to the touch. The piece measures 8" (h) x 7" (w).
The Ikaros factory was located in Rhodes,Greece and ceased production in 1988.
English Bone China Hammersley & Co. Demitasse Cup, 1932-present, 2 1/4" wide include handle, 2 1/4" high, floral design, "Bone China, Hammersley & Co. Made in England" mark in green on the bottom. The condition is good.
Large, signed vase from the 1980s by Raymond Gallucci (USA, PA, 1923-2005). 10 1/2" tall. 7" across. Works by this artist are in the collections of the Smithsonian, the Philadelphia Museum of art, and the Michener Museum.
The size of Bowl : 6 1/8" Dia x 2 3/4" H.
This is Vintage Lenox China Symphony Sculptured Bowl Gold. It is never been used in original Lenox carton. It is very handsome Sculptured Bowl with 24 Karat Gold Decoration. It came with label on the bottom of Bowl.
It said Hand decorated w/24K Gold. The condition of Bowl mint condition, as photographed. No chip, no cracked and no hairline. Please note the edge of box side has deterioration as the photo with bowl showing...
I visited the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC a little more than a year ago and saw some really creative ceramics with leather incorporated into the composition among related, sculptural works. It did make a spontaneous and lasting impression that led me to recognize and purchase a wonderful and unusual work by the same hand found in an antiques and collectibles market.
Featured here is a monumental mixed media salt glazed pottery charger...
There are no chips, no cracks, no hairlines, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.
These "Liberty Blue" bread and butter plates are 5 7/8" in diameter. They have a blue and white floral rim with a scene of Monticello in the center. They are in excellent condition.
A finely sculpted bust of a young man with exceptional patina of finely blended earth and bronze pigments. Physical condition is superb, but a small amount of finish has worn around the left eye and on the top of the head exposing a green substrate, yet harmonious with the earthen finish. Signed on the back of the neck. We have been unable to decipher the signature; yet the work speaks well for the unidentified artist.
Dimension: 13" h
Pretty set of eight bone china coasters by Royal Worcester. Each has a hand painted transfer-printed floral bouquet design. The outer edges are ridged and the rims are gilt. In addition to their original purpose, the coasters could also be used for nut dishes or even butter pats.
Origin: England, ca. 1970. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks. Size: 3-9/16" diameter.
Two(2) Portuguese Azores Ceramic Tiles, 5 5/8" wide, 3 7/8" high, 3/8" deep, "Charola Madeira" & Carro De Bois, Madeira", raised figures and cows design, purchased in Madeira in Portugal in 1980, the condition is good.
In fine condition this figurine measures 4.5" x 3.25". No box.Incised marks along with the Lladro imprinted logo.
Serving tray with four compartments for vegetables or pickles, by Poole Pottery, England. Déco design with wave shaped handles. matted white glaze and hand painted decoration of stylized flowers and birds. Stamped mark for c 1970 and painter’s signature. Measures: "13/ 33 cm and "8¼/ 21 cm. Condition: fine.
This porcelain figurine was produced in Denmark by Bing & Grondahl before 1980. It has a model number 2406. The bird is 5 inches high. It is a true to life nuthatch you might find at your bird feeder. He is perched on a tree stump facing down. They always walk facing down on trees. The modeling has fine detail with attention to feathers and texture. The bird is hand painted and very natural. This porcelain captures the character of the nuthatch with his alertness and precise pose...
A Herend Printemps hand painted oblong trinket or cigarette box with floral decoration and gold trim. This 6-3/4 x 3-1/2" box stands 1-1/2" tall and it is probably one of the many Printemps pieces which all have similar and slightly variant floral designs. It has the later Herend mark with a 7987 form number and a BT pattern code with a 1 or I below. It also has an impressed 7981 26 on the bottom...
Lovely Royal Copenhagen vase with blacberries. This
vase is in perfect condition with no chips, cracks or
repairs. It measures 6" tall x 7" diameter.
Height 17.8 cm (7"). Discontinued 1983.
There are no chips, no cracks, no hairlines, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.
Fine Large Glazed Stoneware Jar - Malcolm Pepper
This impressive stoneware jar was made by Malcolm Pepper (1937 - 1980) during the 1970s. It is "heavily-potted" and very attractively decorated as our detailed images show; no further description is needed!
Height 24 cm (9.5 inches), diameter 31 cm (12.25 inches). It is in perfect condition.
For information: the founder of this business, Brian Page (1937 - 2018), was a personal friend of Malcolm Pepper...
Czechoslovakian(modern Czech Republic) Porcelain underglaze Blue Onion pattern Meat Hammer, Meat Tenderizer, Meat Mallet, 11 1/2" long, with wooden handle, the condition is good.
Interesting plate or dish, diameter 10 7/8", about one inch deep, with "WADE 333 Calif-U.S.A." on the bottom. I am a fine art dealer so pottery, china and ceramics are not my specialty, but Wade of California it seems was a mid century operation in Southern California---a part of the rich tradition of California pottery. Condition is excellent with no chips...
Beautiful lobed Kutani yaki dish in Yoshidaya style, modern. Decoration of camellia in white, aubergine, green, speckled yellow and gilt. The back with a character in gilt, possibly Qiu, meaning Autumn. It is also defined by Graesse in his classical work about pottery and porcelain marks as from the village of Shinomine in Arita. Diameter "6 ¼ / 16 cm, height "1 ¼ / 3 cm. Condition: fine.
These "Liberty Blue" fruit / dessert/ sauce bowls are 5" in diameter. They have a blue and white floral rim with a scene of Betsy Ross in the center. They are in excellent condition.
Dark blue Japanese Kutani moriage waving cat. Signed on the bottom, it is in excellent condition, no chips, no cracks, etc. and measures 10.5" high. Dates mid 20th century.
Standing on sweeping foot, the blue bowl is decorated in the round with classical figural and objective motifs. Excellent condition save for a couple of stains in the bowl.
Dimension: 8" d
This masterpiece bowl was produced by the master himself, Peter Anderson, founder of the renowned Shearwater Pottery, in the waning years of his 56 year illustrious career.
This unassuming low, broad-shouldered bowl represents the accumulation of over 50 years of expertise and wisdom at the craft of hand thrown pottery, a form Anderson called a rose bowl. It is decorated in stony blue glaze...
A green glazed hand thrown pottery vase signed on the bottom, “W N/OWEN” (Walter Nelson Owen 1895- 1981) with the original retail paper label reading, “Hand Made For/PETER MURPHEY/HWY. 191 . P. O...
These "Liberty Blue" cup and saucer sets are 2 5/8". They have a blue and white floral rim . The scene in the saucer is that of the Old North Church. The scene on the cup is that of the Paul Revere riding through town. They are in excellent condition.
A work of studio pottery, found in Southern California, the color a rich earthy brown, the vessel pierced intentionally by the artist to create naturalistic openings, similar to the distinctive style of Peter Voulkos (1924-2002). The piece measures 7 1/2" high by 5" diameter. The piece is signed on the bottom "Balvin 79". Surprisingly I do not see a studio potter by this name, but the artist was obviously talented and also familiar with Voulkos' acclaimed work.
This perfume bottle with stopper was produced in Hungary by Herend in 1976. It has a commemorative mark for the 150th year of the company’s existence. The bottle is 7 1/2 inches tall with the stopper. There are two amazing features of this bottle. One is the double walled reticulated porcelain it is made of. Second is the amazing stopper with 5 inch dauber. The front of the bottle has a reserve of Rothchild birds in a tree. The rest of the bottle is entirely covered by the swirling flow...
This covered dish was produced in Hungary by Herend between 1950 and 1970. It measures 4 inches long, 3 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches high. The porcelain is finely pierced or reticulated. The handle and roses on the lid are applied. The dish is hand painted in brilliant colors and amply gilded. It would be used as a pot-pourri dispenser. It is a lovely accent piece of delicate quality.
Condition: Excellent