This is a set of nine 20th Century Dresden flower rimmed soup bowls, each handpainted with a different bouquet of Deutsche blumen within lovely shaped gilt rims, marked "Dresden" under an 8-pointed star (the mid-century mark of Adolf Hamann). Condition: excellent condition (only very slight gilt wear on some rims); Measurement: 9 _" dia.
Large three-legged stoneware dish of asymmetrical shape with a carved and enameled non-figural motif in yellow, blue, red and green on white. The three legs articulated in white against a black background. 1950's, unsigned, in the style of Kostanda, Rivier, Fidler or Derval. Width "12/ 30 cm, height "2¾/ 7 cm. Condition: two of the legs restuck (cf. last photo).
Green, gray and yellow glazed ceramic pendant with a radiating sun-like motif. The back signed Vallauris, the postwar French experimental art pottery center where artists like Picasso used to work in the 1950’s and 60’s. Unusual. Height "2¾/ 7 cm. Condition: fine
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
This porcelain covered box was produced in Germany by Meissen in the mid 20th century. Is has a diameter of 3 1/2 inches and is 2 1/2 inches high. The porcelain is the finest quality ever made. It is beautifully hand painted with a spray of colorful and realistic flowers. There are sprigs of flowers dotting the lower half of the box. The rims are trimmed with heavy gilding.
Condition: Excellent. This is a first quality piece.
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.
This silver overlay vase was produced in Germany by Friedrich Spar & Company around 1930. Except for a number 21 in red it is not signed but we are certain of its origin. The vase measures 7 inches in diameter. The art deco design is Asian inspired with pink flowers and branches spreading around the porcelain. The ground color is medium blue which contrasts so beautifully with the pink blossoms. The silver work is elaborate.
Condition: Excellent
This is a really great Antique Curio Five Finger Vase made by McCoy in 1962. This Vase has a white matte finish with grapes and leaves on the front side. It measures 8 1/4 inches high X 10 1/4 inches wide at the widest part. It is in very good condition with no cracks, but does have a 1/4 inch chip on the bottom back corner. The Vase has some natural crazing from age, but does not take away from this wonderful piece. It is signed McCOY USA. We guarantee all items to be as described...
This important and fantastic example of Farsta pieces designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg measures 8 5/8" (22cm). On the underside of the base is incised KÅGE, and I.9. Impressed is Gustavsberg, the Studio hand insignia, and Farsta (five times). This extraordinary piece, a supreme example of Kåge's inventiveness, was created in 1959. Mint condition.
These Blue Ridge "Ridge Daisy" bread and butter plates are 6 1/4" in diameter. There are 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...
French Limoges porcelain set comprising covered marmalade dish with plate. Hand painted by "Le Tallec a Paris". Vibrant flower bouquets are depicted within gilded decorations.Circa 1940. Marks on the back "Dessinee et peint entierement a la main par Le Tallec a Paris.
Le Tallec: This is a decorating studio located in Paris that has been around since 1930's, and was purchased in 1993 by Tiffany & Company.
Company specializes in mainly dinnerware and giftware items...
An earthenware terracotta bottle vase and stopper. The vase is decorated with transfer printed "famille rose" enamels depicting flowers birds and marine life. This item was made by Watcombe pottery, Torquay, which was operational from 1869 to 1883. The base carries the impressed date mark for October 1878. Condition - very good - there is a small chip to the footrim (please view enlargements) and a tiny chip to the underside of the cover; there are also minor losses to the enamels...
Eva Zeisel ceramic covered casserole for Schramberg, Germany
1930
This rare and large service item measures 11" across x 6" tall
In excellent and very clean vintage condition with two small areas of restoration [pictured]
Marked underneath
Double-handled bowl or serving pot, c 1960, painted in green and brown over white crackle glaze, and with a Greek fret or wave sgraffitto border. Marks for Robert Picault. Width "5½/ 14 cm, height "2¼/ 5,5 cm. Condition: fine.
This beautiful tankard and cup set is marked, JPL, Limoges for Jean Pouyat. It dates from the late 19th century up until 1932. The gilded grapes are beautifully executed against a cobalt blue ground. Perfect condition.
Small bottle-shape vase by Dean Mullavey (Canadian, born in New Hampshire, USA, in 1927), in excellent condition. This small stoneware bottle measures 4 1/4" in height. Incised signature and chop. It was created around 1960-1961 while the artist was a member of the Clay Art Center in Port Chester, NY (all information courtesy of the artist). From a North Carolina estate. One of four early works by this artist currently available.
Reference: Collector's Encyclopedia of Stangl Artware, Lamps,& Birds, by Robert C. Runge, Jr , Collector books 2002 p103