18th Century and Earlier Bowls and Baskets

Kangxi/Yongzheng period, cafe au lait and Famille Rose. Lovely piece! Chinese café au lait porcelain is a type of Chinese porcelain that was made particulary in the 18th and 19th c...

These pudding molds are a set composed by three nice France pieces fine hand made in copper. One of these has a crown shape, very detailed. Suitable to be...

Description Sharing with you this very sweet and small teapot in imari palette. Flower scene. On 3 feet. Condition: Lid perfect. restoration to spout. Size: 9x6CM LengthxHeight C...

This lovely Plates, Very nicely decorated piece in Famille Verte Palette with good details. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 18t...

Exceptional Swedish birch burl Bowl ca 1750 It has an exquisite, silky smooth patina that can only be achieved through centuries of human touch. The almost mahogany depth in color ...

Lovely & High Quality Set of 2 Japanese Porcelain Imari plates. 24-10-18-1-7 Lovely & High Quality Japanese Porcelain Kakiemon plate. Additional information: Material: Porcelain Ty...

Interesting pieces with in Famille Rose Imari style. Fantastic scene of a water village landscape with flowers, fishermen, houses and trees. Condition dish 1 perfect, dish 2 and 3 ...

A very nicely decorated dish in unusual palette, flowers in overglaze blue. Qianlong/Jiaqing. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Polychr...

Small Swedish Root Bowl early 18th century A thinly carved wooden bowl with a rich patina and a beautifully patterned wood grain. Made out of birch burl wood. Height: 7.5 cm/5.1 i...

18th century Italian collectible antique painted majolica bowl, a large basin-shaped centerpiece, with vertical ribs, decorated with polychrome flowers. Small chips, felure and minor...

Made from Circa 1750s; Chinese export creamer with "Nunquam Non-Paratus" motto over crest or coat of arms. Creamer measures approx. 3 3/4" tall x 6" from spout to handle. The Arm of...

An exquisite and nicely shaped Worcester dish from the 18th century with a transfer printed design by Robert Hancock. Decorated with a version of the 'Tea Party' print. Robert Hanco...

Sharing with you this very nice example of 18th century Mandarin ware. Dating to around 1740. Absolutely top quality scene of the emperor and Falcon Hunt. The pictures show a round d...

Beautiful serving dish in blue and white with central a reverse decorated floral lotus scene, the walls with branches and the border with geometric design. The base has a six charact...

An exquisite nicely shaped and good sized Worcester plate with moon crest mark at base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Color: Blue & White Region...

18th Century unique small neat antique rustic wooden tray / serving bowl with untouched original paint in beautiful English red. The tray is dated...

Maiolica sugar bowl Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 3.54 x 4.52 x 3.54 in (9 x 11,5 x 9 cm) Weight: 0.394 lb (0.179 kg) State of conservation: small and slight chips on the edges. The small sugar bowl has a swollen and ribbed body resting on a flat base. The cap-shaped lid follows the rib of the container and is topped with a small knob in the shape of a two-colored fruit. The sugar bowl is painted “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) with the characteristic floral motif of bunches and isolated semis. An example which closely corresponds to this one is kept at the Civic Museum in Lodi (G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia, Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137). This decorative style represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and later introduced by Antonio Ferretti to Italy. The production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple. The Ferretti family started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces starting from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, was able to commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables, both with or without contour lines, as well as in purple or green monochrome. After efforts to introduce more industrial production techniques to the sector succeeded, even the Ferretti manufacture, in the last decade of the eighteenth century, started heading towards decline despite its attempts to adapt production to neoclassical tastes. In 1796 the Napoleonic battle for the conquest of the Lodi bridge over the Adda definitively compromised the furnaces. Production resumed, albeit in a rather stunted manner, until Antonio's death on 29 December 1810. (M. L. Gelmini, pp. 28-30, 38, 43 sgg., 130-136 (for Simpliciano); pp. 31 sgg., 45-47, 142-192 (for Antonio). Bibliography G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi Milano e Pavia Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137; C. Baroni, Storia delle ceramiche nel Lodigiano, in Archivio storico per la città e i comuni del circondario e della diocesi di Lodi, XXXIV (1915), pp. 118, 124, 142; XXXV (1916), pp. 5-8; C. Baroni, La maiolica antica di Lodi, in Archivio storico lombardo, LVIII (1931), pp. 453-455; L. Ciboldi, La maiolica lodigiana, in Archivio storico lodigiano, LXXX (1953), pp. 25 sgg.; S. Levy, Maioliche settecentesche lombarde e venete, Milano 1962, pp. 17 sgg.; A. Novasconi - S. Ferrari - S. Corvi, La ceramica lodigiana, Lodi 1964, ad Indicem; Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia (catal.), Milano 1964, p. 17; O. Ferrari - G. Scavizzi, Maioliche italiane del Seicento e del Settecento, Milano 1965, pp. 26 sgg.; G. C. Sciolla, Lodi. Museo civico, Bologna 1977, pp. 69-85 passim; G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981; M. Vitali, in Storia dell'arte ceramica...

Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a flowers. The rim beautifully painted. The base is blank. Unmarked at base Arita ware, also...

A fine antique Chinese plate, made during the Qianlong period. Fully decorated with flower. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: Chin...

Edo period, kakiemon style landscape scene. Rare type of plate of large size. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Arita Region of Origin: Japan Per...

A highly unusual and high quality Charger from the 18th century, Qianlonzg period. Very thinly potted. With a lovely scene of landscape. Additional information: Material: Porcelain ...

A Rare Porcelain Dish, Arita Kilns. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 17th century, 18th century Age: Pre-1800 Condition: Overall...

We were lucky enough and also proud to be able to buy this Chinese porcelain Famille Rose Large dish, decorated with the scene of the Yang Jia Jian Yanyi (generals of the Yang Family...

Small antique rustic primitive Folk art wooden bowl with handle manufactured in Jämtland in Sweden. In Swedish called "Kåsa" It has been used a...

Sharing with you this very nicely decorated bowl. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain dish from around 1710-1730. Later decorated in Holland Additional information: Material...

A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting. With landscape scene with trees, birds, rocks and flowers. W...

High quality Chinese export porcelain, chine de commande. Qianlong, c. 1740-1750 Of octagonal form; decorated in famille verte and famille rose enamels, bianco-sopra-bianco, and go...

A lovely Japanese porcelain ‘Kraak’ dish of larger size with decoration in strong underglaze blue. Exceptional quality. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanes...

A genuine antique wood trough dated 1789 and signed with ownermarks PPS OIS ,from Hälsingland Northern Sweden A nearly monumentaly large farmers ...

A fantastic very large scale 18th century Spanish dough bowl - or trough, carved from a single tree trunk. Perfect by a fireplace to house kindling, or filled with an assortment of c...

A set of five antique Dutch Delft dishes beautifully hand painted with manganese-based purple. The dishes show a peony plant in full bloom. The maker was Hugo Brouwer. Brouwer created the design, and each dish would have been hand-painted in his factory, The Dreye Porceleyne Flesschen, using a stencil of his design. Each dish is signed with Brouwer's H-B mark. Dimensions: diameter 9" Condition: Excellent Price: $500 for the 5 plates Background of Hugo Brouwer: Maker: Hugo Brouwer (active 1760–1788) at The Dreye Porceleyne Flesschen (The Thee Porcelain Bottles) factory. Ref: C.H. De Jonge...

17th century heavy copper bowls with ladle covered with tin, handmade fascinating, antique objects for collectors. The bowl is widely engraved by hand.

This is an antique decorative bowl. A Japanese, bronze censer from the Edo period, dating to the 18th century, circa 1750. Pleasingly decorative dish with animal and scroll detail D...

A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting. With landscape scene with trees, birds, rocks and flowers. W...

5 Pewter Chargers, Embossed with a “Crown over D” Antique English pewter plates, the front rim is engraved with a Crown over the Letter D, on the underside they all have the same tou...

Antique blue and white pearlware footed bowl with pebbled "terra tersia" band and white rope-twist handles. England, circa 1800. Dimensions: 8" handle to handle x 3.63" H; 6.75" dia...

A very nice and beautiful Bowl. The Nabeshima kilns were the earliest makers of porcelain in Japan and the clan's artisans have continued their excellence for nearly 400 years. Nabeshima ware...

This very nice edo period, 1680-1710, example. With a garden floral scene. Unmarked at the base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Arita, Kakiem...

Penciled and washed in blue with an European scene of figures, one leading a cow, on pontoons and small islands in a broad river, a city on the opposite back, the blue-washed rim wit...

The plates are decorated with ink-black enamel of an angel riding in a carriage in the clouds. Gilt on the mouth rim.   

K0464 A fine quality English George III, boat shaped mahogany fruit bowls or cheese coaster with carved pateraes to sides and 2 compartments, all retains original finish and excellen...

Sharing with you this large and highly unusual chinese porcelain charger. This interesting antique dish is decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels including red, green, pi...

Pre-Columbian Ancient Wide Mouth Vessel originating from Narino, Colombia. Circa 800 to 1200 CE. Faded black striped detailing on vessel body and etched "E Z".

Earthenware dish with a flat rim. Decorated in different shades of blue on a white tin glaze Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Europe Period: 1...

Rare Swedish Öland Limestone Spitting Cup from the Early 1800s Patina and wear is whats really build character in this piece. Time and stone truly come together in this remarkable i...

A German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century Origin and Function: These brass dishes were primarily made in Nuremberg, Germany, and were initially ...

Late 18th Century Small Limoges Enamel Salt Bowl, decorated with a pink ground with a yellow trellis pattern and hand-painted floral motifs (roses, blue flowers, green leaves), a met...

These Dutch pancake plates are adorned with a beautiful hand-painted scene in bold Imari colors of cobalt blue and iron red, enhanced by forest green and bright yellow, which replace...

Qianlong, 18th century,Famille Rose Famile rose in the best enamels possible on a export piece, insects. Superb Quality, most probably by James Giles. Additional information: Materi...

Description Sharing with you this very sweet and small Lidded pot or jug with a fantastic decoration in imari palette of flowers and birds. The blueish/greenish color on the central...

Large Italian marble vide-poche / inkstand. Rich red and buttery gold Sicilian marble calamaio/inkwell in a very clean and modern Louis XVI form with three wells and further shallow wells for writing implements and accessories. A very rare extremely sculptural period piece, perfect gift for the one with the big desk...

In China, the term qingci "青瓷" (literally meaning blue-green porcelain) is used to designate ceramic objects of gray-green color, with the first character representing blue or blue-green color "青". Various epithets were used to describe this color: "heavenly azure" "天青" (tian qing), "dusty blue" "粉青" (fen qing), or "after the rain passes, the sky becomes blue" - yu guo tian qing "雨過天青", which idiomatically means the arrival of good times after troubles. The characteristic gray-green color is obtained by adding iron oxide to the glaze. During the chemical reaction in reduction firing (i.e., without oxygen access) of the ceramics, the iron contained in the glaze acquires a blue, gray, or greenish hue. During the Song (宋), Yuan (元), and Ming (明) dynasties, the art of Chinese celadon ceramics...

Very unusual Chinese export porcelain bowl. It has bright colors with a lot of gold throughout. Height: 5 in, Width: 10 in, Base Width: 5.25 in

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) plate is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, painted in cobalt underglaze with a chrysanthemum blossom and sweeping brushstrokes. Dated to the 1...

Sharing with you this very nicely decorated plate. What you see is a Jingdezhen made porcelain dish from around 1720-1730. Later decorated with a Rare type of decoration in Red and G...

A fine antique Chantilly French porcelain low bowl. Decorated in an underglaze blue sprig pattern with additional cold painted iron-red leaves and ...

We are pleased to offer this pair of Dutch Delft blue and white chargers decorated in the center with an image of a delicate vase filled with chrysanthemums and peonies. The design in the center of the charger is derived from Chinese decoration, where auspicious flowers were put in bamboo baskets as attractive interior decorative elements. The border of the charger is adorned with four floral panels, which alternate with four cobalt blue panels with fish-net patterns. The edge of each charger is painted with orange slip...

Sharing with you this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a flowers. The rim beautifully painted, quite unusual. Unmarked at base. Arita ware, also k...

An excellent Queen Anne solid silver bleeding bowl / dish with a magnificent pierced handle. The bowl has a slightly bellied shape with a narrow straight...

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Tianqi Transitional China Plate Flowers, 17th Century A very nicely decorated plate. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plat...