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19th Century, French Glazed Earthenware Water Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
$290 Sale Price
42% Off
19th Century French Blue Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls
Materials
Terracotta
$1,157 Sale Price
50% Off
19th Century French Green Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
$350 Sale Price
45% Off
19th Century, French, Glazed Ceramic Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$385 Sale Price
43% Off
Antique Art Nouveau Figural Nymph on Gourd Porcelain Vase by Ernst Wahliss
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in San Diego, CA
6.5"W x 6.75"D x 8.5"H. The piece is signed and numbered on the underside. Gorgeous rare piece of
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Ridgways Semi Porcelain English Porridge Lidded Tureen
By John Ridgways
Located in Philadelphia, PA
black writing ” Porridge” on both the base and the lid, telling the diner what’s inside.
A rarer piece
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Soup Tureens
Materials
Ironstone
Green Glazed Shepherd
s Lunch Holder with Bowls and Handle , France 19th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
charm. A rare example of vernacular pottery, it embodies the ingenuity and craftsmanship of its time
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Jars
Materials
Terracotta
1940s Van Briggle Dog Lamp With Serena
Lily Shade
By Van Briggle
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare and wonderful Van Briggle Pottery lamp in blue with a sweet puppy dog. Lamp has been
Category
Vintage 1940s American Other Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Style Pink and Brown Ceramic Drip Glaze Candelabra by Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Glasgow, GB
structure and irregular lines make this a striking and rare example of Vallauris pottery.
Finished in a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
$547 Sale Price
53% Off
Architectural Ceramics Mid-Century Planter with Rim and Front Chip, Oakland , CA
By John Follis
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Architectural Ceramics of Oakland, CA, not to be confused with Architectural Pottery, produced rare
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
19th century French Biot Jar
Located in Seaford, GB
a large vintage French terracotta jar for sale in Sussex, this rare and authentic Biot pottery jar
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Terracotta
Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, Ca 1818
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and rare, large / very large ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the Fenton shape
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
Pair of Globular Form Flambe Vases by Palin Thorley
By Palin Thorley
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
them a rare and important example of American studio pottery.
John Palin Thorley (1892–1987) was born
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Chinese Porcelain Bowl Malay Market Bencharong Straits, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated bowl. Extremely well painted and rare.
Additional information:
Material
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
$2,903 Sale Price
20% Off
Georgian Masons Ironstone Desert Dish or Platter in School House Ptn, Ca 1818
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare ironstone pottery Desert Dish or Serving Platter, made by the Mason's factory at
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
Georgian Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, circa 1817
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and rare, ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the School House pattern, made by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
Mid-Century Orange Vase by Bay Keramik Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rare example of German 1970s pottery, vibrant colour. Stamped at the bottom.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in hand painted chinoiserie ptn, Ca 1815
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare, large ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the Fenton shape made by Mason's
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
Mid Century Modern White Ceramic Swan Planter by McCoy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic swan planter by McCoy Pottery. This rare piece will be a fabulous addition to any Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Large Vallauris Style Mid-Century Ceramic Vase Signed
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 1960's French ceramic vase with handles in the style of Vallauris pottery.
Rare model with
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$958 Sale Price
26% Off
Massive Handled Jug / Vase by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare MCM ceramiche / pottery handled jug / vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, circa 1820
By Mason
s Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and rare, large ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the Fenton shape made by Mason's
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
Extra Large Fat Lava Teak Table Light Base by Krösselbach Ceramic, Germany 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery in fat lava optic. Super rare in this complete multicolor
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Huge Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, C. 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Londi for Bitossi, circa 1968. A great piece of vintage, mid-century handmade Italian pottery. Very rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Large Contemporary Japanese Shigaraki Vessel Kohyama Yasuhisa
By Kohyama Yasuhisa
Located in Atlanta, GA
techniques render the surface of his pottery a rare tactile and shimmering quality. Coupled with the random
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
BITOSSI - Piastrelle Bicolore Series Lidded Ceramic Box - Italy - Circa 1960
s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chatham, ON
BITOSSI (Manufacturer) - ALDO LONDI (Designer) - PIASTRELLE BICOLORE (Series) - Rare Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Moriage Vase
Located in Charleston, SC
Wilmington Nc estate sale find. An outstanding rare piece of hand thrown pottery. vase moriage
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Signed, Italy, Circa 1950
s
By Bitossi
Located in Chatham, ON
Bitossi (Manufacturer) - Aldo Londi (Designer) - rare mid century studio pottery vase - hand made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
French Terracotta Water Pitcher
Gargoulette
, 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
French terracotta water pitcher (Gargoulette), 19th century. A wonderful and rare piece of pottery
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Terracotta
Ancient Hand-Crafted Portuguese Washbasin, Pot, Garden Elements, Rustic, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Washbasin from the 1940s. This style of pottery is very rare and has an incredibly charismatic patina to it
Category
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Rustic Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone
Staffordshire Figure of Male Triton John Flaxman by Wood Caldwell 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Rare Bronze Glazed Staffordshire Pottery Male Nude Figure of a Triton made by Wood and Caldwell
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
N.H. Governor John W. King Political Campaign Charger by Gerry Williams
By Gerry Williams
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare and unusual Studio Pottery charger by Gerry Williams, (1926-2014.) Stoneware with grey, blue
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse in Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region.
A beautiful large
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Clay, Paint
$30,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Oak Wood Desk with Antler Decorations by Rudolf Brix 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
pottery. A rare rustic furniture manufactured in Austria ca. 1900 by Rudolf Brix which highlights every
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Desks
Materials
Antler, Wood
$9,416 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century modern miniature vase "Castrol" by Swen Wejsfeldt, Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very rare handmade vintage miniature pottery vase known as "Castrol" made and signed by Swen
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rare pottery "Pink Parrot" by Eduard Klablena, ca. 1911
Located in Vienna, AT
pottery, pink and black glaze
Mark: monogram EK
Exhibited at: Winter Exhibition of the Austrian Museum
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Pottery
A Rare Saint Anthonys Pottery Horse
By Saint Anthony Pottery
Located in New York, NY
A rare English pearlware pottery (attributed to Saint Anthonys Pottery) figure of a standing horse
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Pottery
Materials
Pottery
A Rare Whieldon School Pottery Pierced Plate
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in New York, NY
A rare Whieldon school pottey pierced plate, press molded with diamond shaped cutouts, underglaze
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Pottery
Materials
Pottery
A Rare Whieldon School Pottery Figure Of A Lady
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in New York, NY
A rare English creamware pottery (Whieldon school) figure of a standing lady decorated in
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Rare English Solid Agate Pottery Silver Shape Footed Sauceboat
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in New York, NY
A rare English solid agate pottery silver shape footed sauceboat with skeletal fox handle and three
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Pottery
Materials
Pottery
A Rare English Pottery Hand Stirrup Cup
Located in New York, NY
A rare English creamware pottery hand stirrup cup decorated in underglaze colors
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Pottery
Materials
Pottery
A Rare Whieldon School Tea Caddy With Flora And Fuana
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in New York, NY
A rare English creamware (Whieldon school) tea caddy, press molded with flora and fauna and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Pottery
Materials
Pottery
A Rare English Creamware Pottery Pope And Devil Stirrup Cup
Located in New York, NY
A rare English creamware pottery pope and devil stirrup cup, "When the Pope frowns, the Devil
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Rare Jugendstil pottery "Sitting Woman" by Eduard Klablena
By Eduard Klablena
Located in Vienna, AT
Sitting Woman
White pottery, polychrome glaze
Marks: AUSTRIA, LANG/ENZERS/DORF, painter's
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Pottery
Deruta pottery stoup
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Very colourful and rare deruta pottery of northern Italy.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Pottery
Materials
Pottery
$3,520
Rare Jugendstil pottery "Lady with Face Mask" by Bertold Löffler
By Wiener Keramik Werkstätte, Berthold Löffler
Located in Vienna, AT
pottery, polychrome glaze
Mark: WK
Lit.: cf Elisabeth Frottier, Michael Powolny, Vienna 1990, ill. on
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Pottery
Staffordshire pottery recumbent cat, c. 1850.
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Rare and fine Staffordshire pottery cat, c. 1850. The recumbent cat, painted with large underglaze
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Pair Staffordshire pottery Spaniel window rests, c. 1850.
By Staffordshire
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A rare pair of Staffordshire pottery sash window rests, c. 1850. Modellers the heads of Spaniels
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Staffordshire pottery Greyhound, Thomas Parr factory, c. 1850.
By Thomas Parr I
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A rare Staffordshire pottery figure of a Greyhound, Thomas Parr factory, c. 1850. Whilst initially
Category
Antique 1850s Victorian Pottery
Materials
Pottery
English Irridescent Pottery Vase Aesthetic Persian Motif
Located in New York, NY
This a wonderful and rare English pottery vase in Persian motif mimicking an ancient glass vase
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Rare Pratt Flask
Located in New York, NY
A rare and fine English pearlware flask molded in relief with the Royal Sufferers and the Duke of
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pottery
Materials
Pottery
$2,750
Rare Palissy Single Beetle
By Charles-Jean Avisseau
Located in Milton, DE
Charles-Jean Avisseau recreted the "naturalist pottery of Palissey that sweep the science and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Rare Oddfellows Black Transferware Mug
Located in Scarsdale, NY
messages. Collectors know how rare it is to find a mug of this size.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Rare Lily Pad Pitcher
Located in Milton, DE
I cannot tell you that I know who made this beautiful rare lily pad pitcher. It is a remarkable
Category
Antique 1890s French Japonisme Pottery
Materials
Pottery
A Rare Prattware Wall Plaque
Located in New York, NY
A rare English pearlware wall plaque molded with a fox, hound and bird and decorated in underglaze
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pottery
Materials
Pottery
A Rare English Redware Tea Caddy
Located in New York, NY
A rare English redware pottery rectangular tea caddy, each panel with a scrolled background and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Duo of Ewe and Lamb English Pottery Pearlware Late 18th Century
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Dated: circa 1790 Yorkshire or Staffordshire England
A rare duo of English pottery figures of a
Category
Antique 1790s English Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pearlware, Pottery
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