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An Arts
Crafts Hand Painted Decorative Lustre Plate by W H Grindley
By W. H. Grindley
Co.
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts hand-painted decorative lustre plate by W H Grindley.
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-century Cypress pattern silver flatware set for 12 by Georg Jensen
By Tias Eckhoff, Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
Stylish and comprehensive canteen of Cypress pattern sterling silver cutlery designed by Tias Eckhoff in 1953 for Georg Jensen. Eckhoff was the first-prize winner in a competition a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Antique French Sevres Oval Porcelain Dish Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a decorative antique French Sevres oval porcelain dish, dating from Circa 1880.
The oval pierced borderwith gilt highlights with a striking Bleu Royal inner border, the cent...
Category
1880s French Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Sterling Silver Champagne Coupes Glasses Stuart Devlin 1970 / 71
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
A set of vintage Sterling Silver Champagne Coupes by Stuart Devin in his iconic style. These Champagne Glasses have textured Parcel Gilt Stems and bases and Hammered Polished Silver ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Blue
White Chinese Porcelain Ball
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful vintage decorative Chinese porcelain blue and white ball, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see phot...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Arts
Crafts Wrought Iron Dinner Gong with Brass Plate, Wheatsheaf Design
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts wrought iron dinner gong, the circular brass centre plate finely tooled with a wheatsheaf motif, set within a scrolling geometric frame.
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Iron
A 1960s Val Saint lambert crystal and glit ice bucket
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, GB
A 1960s Val Saint lambert cut crystal and gilt metal ice bucket with handle
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Beldray. An Arts and Crafts copper crumb tray with impressed floral decoration
By Beldray (Bradley
Co.)
Located in London, GB
Beldray. An Arts and Crafts copper crumb tray with impressed floral decoration which also forms and incorporates strength into its shape. Stamped makers mark to the base.
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
Vintage 1960s Cobalt Blue Holmegaard Glasværk "Viking" Carafe Flask Decanter
By Ole Winther, Holmegaard
Located in London, England
A wonderful deep-coloured cobalt blue carafe, flask or decanter from Danish glassmaker - Holmegaard Glasværk's "Viking" series. The glass around the neck is iridescent in colour. D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Oversized Antique Irish Georgian Silver Lidded Tankard Beer Mug 1783 Dublin
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Irish Silver Tankard in a classic baluster shape with a substantial domed lid. The Lidded Beer Tankard has a large crest engraved opposite the equally large scr...
Category
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
$13,220 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Export Silver Box
By Hung Chong
Co.
Located in London, GB
This large Chinese silver box is chased with chrysanthemum blooms on a finely grained background. Marked Hung Chong for the retailer, and with a maker's mark of "華"（Hua). Hung Chong ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Rare Antique Victorian Silver Duck Claret Jug Wine Decanter London 1892 Novelty
By Frederick Edmonds 1
Located in London, GB
A Rare Antique Victorian Novelty Claret Jug in the shape of a Duck. The Head, Neck, Webbed Feet and Tail are naturalistically modelled in Sterling Silver with a fine attention to det...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Victorian silver plated fruit basket, circa 1860 in date.
The oval shaped body features fabulous engrave ...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Robert
David Hennell George III Sterling Silver Tea Set hallmarked 1799
By Robert Hennell
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1799 by Robert & David Hennell this impressive George III sterling silver four-piece tea set is a fine example of Neoclassical design. The individual pieces, ...
Category
1790s English George III Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Porcelain Urns 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and rare antique pair of French porcelain ormolu mounted twin handled urns in the Sevres manner, dating from Circa 1860.
The decorative twin handle vases are super...
Category
1860s French Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Honey Pots
Located in London, GB
Two English sterling silver and glass honey pots with matching spoons, each fitted with a silver cover surmounted by a bee finial, hallmarked London 2003 and 2006 by Braybrook & Brit...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
$2,065
Vintage Set 12 Beautiful Silver Plated Under Plates Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite set of twelve decorative silver plated under plates, mid 20th Century in date.
Each plate is beautifully decorated with bunches of grapes and leafy vines aroun...
Category
Mid-20th Century London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Superb Victorian Sterling Silver
Glass Claret Jug by Rawlings
Sumner, 1838
By Charles Reily
George Storer
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1838 by Charles Reily & George Storer this superb Victorian antique sterling silver and glass claret jug is of a baluster form with cut-glass decoration to th...
Category
1830s English Victorian Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
WMF. A set of six Art Nouveau silver plated desert spoons in unused condition.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
WMF. A set of six Art Nouveau silver-plated desert spoons in almost unused condition.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Two cut glass soda siphons
Located in London, GB
Two cut glass soda siphons one flashed red and one flashed green, French, circa 1890.
provenance The Keith Skeel Collection Lot 254 Lyon and Turnbull 1st June 2007.
30cm by 10cm by...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Elegant Victorian Cased Silver
Mother of Pearl Cake Serving Set, 1897
By Martin Hall
Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1897 by Martin, Hall
Co. this elegant Victorian antique sterling silver and mother of pearl cake serving set is presented in a fitted case. The set f...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Caughley Dish, Harlequin Pattern in Style of Donegall Service, ca 1793
By Chamberlains Worcester, Caughley Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and intriguing porcelain dish made by Caughley and decorated at Chamberlains Worcester in or shortly after 1793. The dish has a "harlequin" pattern with six diffe...
Category
1790s English Neoclassical Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Classic Set of 12 Sterling Silver Coasters by Carrington
Co., 1937
By Carrington
Co
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1937 by Carrington
Co. this classic George VI sterling silver set of 12 wine glass coasters is of a plain, circular form with a polished surface and a s...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elegant Cased Sterling Silver
Mother of Pearl Dessert Set, Elkington, 1904
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1904 by Elkington
Co. this elegant Edwardian antique sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert set is of a classic design, presented in a fitted w...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Pair Dresden Lidded Porcelain Vases
Covers Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of Dresden lidded vases and covers, circa 1900 in date.
Superbly painted with panels of figural scenes of courting couples and flowers on a yellow and gilt ground, with underglaze blue Dresden marks to the bases.
They are beautiful objects which will look fabulous in most surroundings.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no chips, cracks or signs of repair, and only very minor signs of wear comensurate with age and use, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 32 x Width 20 x Depth 20
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 1 inch x Width 8 inches x Depth 8 inches
Dresden porcelain - A King's Obsession
In the early 1700s, King Augustus II, prince elector of Saxony, held goldsmith Johann Bottger prisoner and commissioned him to create gold. Bottger instead discovered the method of creating porcelain, a favored and valuable item in the king's eyes.
The king announced to Europe in 1710 that he would open a porcelain manufactory in Dresden. He instead opened one at nearby Albrechtsburg castle. Espionage was rampant, and the king guarded his porcelain secret, even though it meant imprisoning workers within the castle walls.
By 1720, the secret was leaked and porcelain producers popped up in Vienna and Venice. Dresden porcelain adopted Saxon crossed swords in under-glaze blue as its distinguishing mark.
In 1736, the porcelain manufactory produced the "Swan Service...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of Circular Sterling Silver Coasters, Birmingham, 1972 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of Elizabeth II sterling silver coasters, bearing the makers mark of J B Chatterley & Sons Ltd, and hallmarked for Birmingham, 1972.
Of circular waisted form with reed...
Category
1970s English Vintage London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Antique George I Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug London England 1726
Located in London, GB
A magnificent early 18th Century George I Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard with a classic plain straight sided form. This early Georgian Tankard has an impressive domed lid and substan...
Category
Early 18th Century English George I Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Set of Goblets, Christopher Nigel Lawrence London 1976
By Christopher Lawrence, Christopher Lawrence
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Christopher Lawrence, this very stylish set of 8 Sterling Silver Goblets, feature cast stems and gilt interiors. Each goblet measures 6.,5"(16.5cm) ta...
Category
1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handcrafted Turned London Plane Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned London Plane tree bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques.
Fi...
Category
2010s English Modern London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Hardwood
Rathbone Porcelain Sucrier
Cover, Cobalt Blue Gilt Artichoke, "Blue V", ca1825
By Rathbone
Located in London, GB
This is an boldly decorated sucrier with cover made by Rathbone in about 1825 and decorated in the famous pattern 1088, which was a pattern done by a factory often called the "Blue V...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique George III Old Sheffield Silver Plated 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite English antique old Sheffield plate salver, circa 1780 in date.
The elegant raised pie crust border shaped salver featu...
Category
1780s English George III Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Derby Coffee Cup, Monochrome Sepia Landscapes Zachariah Boreman, ca 1785
By Derby, Crown Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a very rare and stunning coffee cup and saucer made by Derby in about 1785. The set has a white ground with graceful gilding, and two stunning little landscapes painted by Za...
Category
1780s English Romantic Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Impressive George III Armorial Sterling Silver Salvers by Hannam
Crouch, 1804
By Hannam
Crouch
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1804 by Hannam
Crouch this impressive George III antique sterling silver pair of oval salvers has a plain surface, a heavy reeded border, and stands on ...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Elizabeth II Cased Sterling Silver Goblets by E.H. Parkin, 1975
By E.H. Parkin
Co
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1975 by E. H. Parkin
Co. this modernist Elizabeth II sterling silver set of 6 goblets, presented in its original fitted case, is of a sleek design wi...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French "Japonesque" Porcelain dish by Louis Pierre Malpass 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fabulous antique French "Japonesque" ormolu mounted porcelain tripod dish, late 19th century in date.
It bears the signature of Louis-Pierre Malpass, one of th...
Category
1890s French Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ormolu
A Japanese Carp Charger
Located in London, GB
A fine late nineteenth century Japanese charger, with swimming decorative carp with whiskers and painted scales, swimming amongst blue reeds on a white ground.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$2,093 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Set 4 Regency Period Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive set of 4 of antique George III Old Sheffield plate wine bottle coasters, circa 1820 in date.
The set are of circular form with a beaded edge decorated w...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Flight Barr
Barr Dessert Service, Brown Vines and Berries, 1815-1820
By Flight, Barr
Barr Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and very rare dessert service made by Flight, Barr & Barr between 1815 and 1820. The service consists of a central comport, two sauce tureens with covers, a squar...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Porcelain Plate Pucher Deroche, Paris
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique shaped circular Sevres style porcelain cabinet plate, circa 1880 in date.
The centre is superbly hand-painted with a Continental village, the rim with th...
Category
1880s French Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Bowl, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely porcelain bowl, mid-20th century in date.
The shaped oval bowl features a pair of gilt handles and is beautifully painted with a cream ground and brightly colour...
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
An Arts
Crafts copper tray with repousse butterfly decoration
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts copper tray with repousse butterfly decoration.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
Antique Pair English Old Sheffield Silver Plated Sauce Boats 1830 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a elegant pair of Old Sheffield silver plated sauce boats, circa 1830 in date.
The sauce boats feature oval shape bodys with beaut...
Category
1830s English Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Pair of George III Drinking Mugs, Chester, 1765 by Richard Richardson II
Located in London, GB
CHESTER - AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE PAIR OF EARLY GEORGE III DRINKING MUGS MADE IN CHESTER IN 1765 BY RICHARD RICHARDSON II.
The Mugs are modelled in a style which is seldom seen from...
Category
1760s English George III Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Ceramic Vase with Black and White Glaze by John Ward
By John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large stoneware glazed bowl in a rare leaf form by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa last quarter of the 20th century. The impressive, oversized bowl features a dis...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Oval Place Card Holders Set of 8, London 2000
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 2000 by Marlow Brothers, this set of 8 Elizabeth II, sterling silver place card holders are oval in shape and of a simple yet elegant design. Each measures 1....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
W W Harrison
Co. An Aesthetic Movement silver-plated tea pot
By William Wheatcroft Harrison
Co. 1
Located in London, GB
W W Harrison & Co (William Wheatcroft Harrison). An Aesthetic Movement silver-plated tea pot.
Stamped underneath
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Sugar Caster William Batt
Sons 1860, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A large beautiful Victorian silver plated sugar caster made by William Batt & Sons Ltd, circa 1860 in date.
It features typical baluster form and is embossed with lavish decorati...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Antique Chester Sterling Silver Beaker / Cup 1785 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A Rare Antique Silver Beaker with a flared straight sided design with a subtle banded trim on the rim and foot. The understated elegance coupled with the rare Chester mark makes this...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Cut Glass Crystal Jug Ewer, Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A thoroughly delightful vintage cut glass jug from the mid-20th century.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
...
Category
1950s English Vintage London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Prattware. A Gothic Revival terracotta jug with gilded line decoration.
Located in London, GB
Prattware. A Gothic Revival terracotta jug with gilded line decoration. Circa 1880. Impressed mark F & R PRATT & CO. 24.
Category
1880s English Gothic Revival Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Chelsea Plate, Feather Moulded with Flowers, Red Anchor Mark, ca 1755
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful plate made by Chelsea in circa 1755, which is known as the "Red Anchor" period of the factory.
Chelsea was one of the very early adopters of porcelain in the British china industry. Founded in 1744 the Chelsea pottery was for about 40 years the leading maker of fine chinaware, excelling in their sense of style, perfection and constant innovation and inspiring many following generations of china makers.
The company was started by French silversmith Nicholas Sprimont and you can see the influence of the French style of silverware...
Category
1750s English George II Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Ornate Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Edward
John Barnard, 1861
By Edward
John Barnard
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1861 by Edward
John Barnard this stunning Victorian antique sterling silver christening mug is of a tapering form with an elaborate cast scroll handle a...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Pietra Dura Mounted Brass and Alabaster Comport Dish, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality antique Italian Pietra Dura mounted, gilt brass and alabaster table-centre comport dish, dating from the late 19th century.
With striking pierced Neo-Gothic chased brass mounts this splendid alabaster dish is set with six highly decorative pietra dura roundels depicting various floral decoration.
It is raised on a sturdy circular brass base.
It is a sumptuous piece which will make a great statement in any special room.
Condition:
In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 8 x width 29 x depth 29
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3.1 x width 11.4 x depth 11.4
Pietra Dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art.
Pietre dure is an Italian plural meaning "hard rocks" or hardstones; the singular pietra dura is also encountered in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone, normally from a single piece, for example in Chinese jade.
The traditional convention in English has been to use the singular pietra dura just to denote multi-colored inlay work. However, in recent years there has been a trend to use pietre dure as a term for the same thing, but not for all of the techniques it covers, in Italian.
But the title of a 2008 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe used the full Italian sense of the term, probably because they thought that it had greater brand recognition. The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)"
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both versions on its website, but uses pietra dura. "A method of inlaying colored marbles or semi-precious stones into a stone base, often in geometric or flower patterns...."
Giovanni Montelatici...
Category
1890s Italian Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Silver Plated Wine Champagne Pourer by Mappin
Webb, 19th Century
By Mappin
Webb
Located in London, GB
A very good quality late Victorian silver plated wine or Champagne pourer by Mappin & Webb, circa 1880 in date.
It features an extendable handle and butterfly clip locking mechani...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Huge Antique Victorian Solid Silver Shell Basin Dish / Bowl 40cm+ Hunt
Roskell
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to have acquired and offer this magnificent and substantial Victorian solid sterling silver shell basin, made by John Samuel Hunt (Hunt and Roskell), London, 1846.
...
Category
19th Century Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of French Ormolu
Glass Ewers, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb decorative antique pair of ormolu glass ewers, circa 1870 in date.
The hinged covers with cabouchon semi precious stone finials and scrolling mythical beast handles. The faceted baluster glass...
Category
1870s French Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ormolu
Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures, Arlecchino and Columbina, Rococo ca 1758
By Bow Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful pair of figures of Arlecchino and Columbina, made by the Bow Porcelain factory in about 1758. These figures formed part of a series of the Commedia dell'Arte, a very popular series of theatrical figures that served as decoration at the dinner table in the 18th Century.
The Bow Porcelain Factory was one of the first potteries in Britain to make soft paste porcelain, and most probably the very first to use bone ash, which later got perfected by Josiah Spode to what is now the universally used "bone china". Bow was the main competitor of the Chelsea Porcelain Factory, but where Chelsea made very fine slipcast porcelain, Bow made a different soft paste porcelain that tended to be softer and could be pressed into moulds. Bow served a larger public generally at lower prices. The factory was only in operation between 1743 and 1774, after which the tradition got incorporated into some of the later famous potteries such as Worcester and Derby.
These figures were used to adorn the dinner table when dessert was served; groups of figures served to express something about the host, the guests, or to direct the conversation. The Italian Commedia Dell'Arte, a comical form of masked theatre, was very popular in those days and Bow copied many figures of the German Meissen series that were brought out in the decades before.
This pair dates from about 1758, which was at the height of Bow's ability to make beautiful figurines often copied from Chelsea or Meissen. The pair is modelled after a Meissen pair by Kaendler. The porcelain is translucent with a beautiful milky glaze - Bow was probably the first pottery using bone in its porcelain recipe. Arlecchino (Harlequin) is playing the bagpipes, dressed in an odd costume of mismatched chintz and playing cards and wearing a funny black trumpet...
Category
1750s English Rococo Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Rare set of 6 sterling silver napkin rings
matching napkin clips made in 1925
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1925 by Docker & Burn, this handsome and rare to find set of 6 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings and matching Napkin Clips, are engraved 1-6, and are presented...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rococo revival antique silver cream jug made in London in 1878
By Henry Wilkinson
Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1878 by Henry Wilkinson & Co., this attractive, Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Cream Jug, features wonderful chased decoration throughout. The cream jug ...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Samuel Alcock Potpourri Vase, Green, Double Cover, Landscape, Flowers, ca 1835
By Samuel Alcock
Co.
Located in London, GB
A potpourri vase with double cover, pale yellow/beige ground with apple green details, Rococo shape with fruit finial and scroll handles and foot; a flower reserve on one side and a ...
Category
1830s English Rococo Revival Antique London - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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