Porcelain was first founded by the Chinese in the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). Known for its durability, versatility, and visual appeal, porcelain has endured through many centuries, many countries and many forms. It has three distinct types: hard paste, soft paste, and bone china. To arrive at a finished product, all ceramics are made by heating their constituent materials in a kiln at temperatures between 1,200 and 1,400 C. They also must contain kaolin which is a soft white clay. It is the temperatures which will determine which category the porcelain will become. Porcelain ceramics are notable for their strength as the hardness stems from the process. Porcelain is impermeable, hard, highly resistant to thermal and chemical shocks, translucent (depending on thickness) and very strong.
We have a very diverse stock of porcelain and pottery ranging from lovely English, vibrant Chinese Export and exquisite Continental merchandise. Using antique porcelain for everyday use is a great way to add warmth and history to any interior as well as enjoying your lovely pieces. Wyler Antiques is an invaluable source for designers, collectors and antique lovers who are looking for something exquisite from an era of superb taste and craftsmanship as well as individuals who are just starting to learn about porcelain and pottery. Our inventory is always changing, but our commitment to offering you fine quality and beauty remains constant.
A wonderful vibrant green colored 20th century Hungarian Pottery Flask. The workmanship on this piece is quite intricate as well as interesting and it resonates throughout the piece. Hungarian writing is on 1 side of the flask telling a fable and a floral design is …
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A lovely Antique English Porcelain Soup Plate that is decorated with a wonderful bouquet of hand – painted pink and blue flowers with green leaves set on a white background. Butterflies which are interspersed near the flowers, makes this a striking piece. Even though the …
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A lovely pair of Antique English Saucers that are hand painted in brilliant Imari colors. They have vivid tones of orange, cobalt blue, red and gilt set on a white background. A double border in gilt completes the design and gives the saucers a luxurious …
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For those of you who would like to know more about Ironstone, the first thing to know is it is not porcelain. Although the name is Ironstone, there is no iron in its composition. It is porous earthenware, made of clay mixed with feldspar. Ironstone …
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A charming early 20th century French Pottery Pitcher. There is a floral motif consisting of blue, yellow and pink flowers with green leaves interspersed amongst them. All of this is set on a black background. There is a yellow border at the top of the …
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Bing & Grondahl was a famous and popular Danish porcelain manufacturer. The company was founded in 1853 by a sculptor named Frederick Vilhelm Grondahl and merchant brothers Meyer Hermann Bing and Jacob Herman Bing. The brothers made their fortune as art and book dealers and …
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A lovely example of a mid 20th century Danish Bing & Grondahl Porcelain Figurine. It features a pair of children residing on a round base. The older child, a girl, has her arm around the younger child who is a boy. They are looking upwards …
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An exquisite Antique English Porcelain Dessert Plate. The workmanship is exceptional and although there is no mark on the back, it was probably made from one of the better manufacturers in England. English Plates like this were inspired by Japanese Imari designs, which were very …
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A waste or slop bowl (as it would have been called at that time) is part of a traditional tea set as it held the used tea leaves. A Lovely Antique English Porcelain Spode hand painted Waste Bowl that has a gilt design interspersed with …
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A very attractive Hungarian Porcelain Pitcher made by the Zsolnay Porcelain Company. For people who are not familiar with the company, they began making porcelain in Pecs, Hungary in 1853. They became quite popular and developed a stellar reputation very quickly. Thus they became one …
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A lovely early 19th century Antique English Derby Small Porcelain Platter. Hand-painted with vibrant cobalt blue and orange colors with the addition of gilt, makes this an interesting piece. With 1 oval panel in the center surrounded by 4 round circles, this makes for an …
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In Europe, a waste bowl or slop bowl is one of the components of a traditional tea set. Most waste bowls were in porcelain, but some were also made in silver. In the 18th century, they typically held about half a pint, with some room …
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A lovely pair of English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain pair of Miniature Vases in the Imari pattern. Adorned with the exquisite and popular pattern 1128 which showcases Japanese influence, each vase has vibrant gold, cobalt blue and iron red tones. On the bottom of the …
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A pair of Antique English Porcelain Dessert Plates that are quite elegant. Decorated with gorgeous summer flowers that are hand painted in bright polychrome enamels, this pair of Antique English Porcelain 19th century Plates are quite vibrant. The central bouquet features orange, wine colored, blue …
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Perfect for dog lovers and collectors alike, a Staffordshire Dog is sure to bring a smile to your face. It also will liven up any room where it is placed. Fashions ebb and flow but, as man’s best friend, a dog always has a special …
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Creamware, named after its ivory color, is a type of fine earthenware pottery. It was made from a combination of white clay and calcined flint, and was produced in England and Europe during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. There were several versions of creamware …
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French Faience, or tin-glazed and enamelled earthenware, emerged in France during the end of the sixteenth century. Reaching widespread usage among elite patrons, Faience continued through all of the eighteenth century. While Faience can be created from a wide mixture of clays, it is distinguished …
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The popularity of Staffordshire’s porcelain and pottery is a testament to their beautiful craftsmanship. This is exemplified in our Antique 19th century English Staffordshire Zebra. Their figures have always been captivating even from the very beginning when they originated in the 18th century in Staffordshire, …
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The Chinese produced many different articles in porcelain. Replicas of fruit was one of the many types of porcelain which they made. These were used as offerings in their temples and were placed on the altars. Each fruit represented a different symbolic wish, such as …
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The earliest examples of majolica – brightly colored earthenware – first emerged in the 1400s amid the Italian Renaissance. The use of a colorful tin glaze on ceramics was an innovation that Italian ceramic artists adapted from techniques that they observed on Spanish imports. One …
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A waste or slop bowl (as it would have been called at that time) is part of a traditional tea set. It was used for emptying out the cold tea and remaining tea leaves before refilling the cup. This lovely Antique English Waste Bowl is …
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A beautiful pair of Antique English Derby Round Plates that are in the color combination of the “King’s” pattern. These plates are decorated with flowers, leaves, foliage and scrolls in traditional vibrant “Imari” colors of cobalt blue and rust. Hand painted and set on a …
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Creamware is earthenware pottery made from a combination of white clay and calcined flint. It is marked by a distinct cream color, almost like light butter, and was first produced in England around 1740. Creamware is also linked to countries such as France, Italy, and …
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Highly sought after as decorative accents for any fine interior, Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Altar Fruit are extremely collectable. These were produced in the late 19th century/early 20th century and were used as offerings at temples in the Chinese culture. When the fruits were out …
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Davenport and Company (1794 – 1887) has a long history and great success due to the varied and engaging pieces that they produced. The company was founded by John Davenport in 1794, and around 1800, began producing porcelain tableware and vases. By 1810, Davenport was …
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Majolica has been around for several centuries beginning in the 1400s during the Italian Renaissance. The process of making majolica includes applying a tin enamel to a fired piece of earthenware forming a white opaque surface on which a design is painted. Color is then …
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A charming 19th century Antique Chinese Covered Sugar Bowl in the highly desirable Rose Mandarin pattern. Actually Rose Mandarin is a more formalized pattern that depicts Chinese figures pursuing leisurely activities. The figural panels are often surrounded by a fanciful border of scrolling foliage and …
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Josiah Spode I started working in the English pottery business around 1760. By 1776, he had purchased a factory. Soon after this, he persuaded Thomas Lucas, an engraver, and James Richards, a printer, to leave the Caughley Works where they were employed and join his …
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Mason’s Ironstone Jugs/Pitchers are always a favorite with collectors, admirers, and enthusiasts of English Porcelain and Ironstone. These Jugs/Pitchers were used for a variety of liquids. The sizes can vary from the smallest being approximately 1 3/4 inches to as large as 13 inches in …
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For over 250 years, Spode Ironstone China has graced the tables of England, Europe as well as the United States. In approximately 1822, Spode introduced an adapted stone china called “New Stone”. This type of porcelain focused predominately more on occidental designs. It continued in …
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A wonderful Antique Chinese Rose Medallion octagonal (8 sided) Creamer. It is vibrantly hued with wonderful tones of pinks, yellows, greens, oranges and blues. This creamer is extremely interesting and unusual in design. There are three and 1/2 sides that have a wonderful floral design …
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A very sweet 19th century Antique Chinese Rose Mandarin Creamer. One of the attributes that makes this piece quite special is that the creamer has a snout nose which is what the pouring section is called. Due to the shape of the creamer and the …
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Job Ridgway (& Sons) is considered one of the most important family dynasties. They manufactured English porcelain and earthenware from the late 1790’s to the late 20th century. Initially, the company started with Job (1759 – 1813) and his younger brother, George who worked together …
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A wonderful 18th century Antique Chinese Teapot Stand with exquisite decoration. The detail work on this piece is exceptional showing a charming scene of two women. With background details of a house and a garden, it appears that they are enjoying a glorious day. Lovely …
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Faience is a type of earthenware of high quality, which is made to look like Chinese porcelain with its opaque white glaze. Faience is tin-glazed earthenware which is made in France, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia. It is distinguished from tin-glazed earthenware made in Italy, which …
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A beautiful 18th century Antique Chinese Imari Plate. Originating in Japan – the word Imari refers to a port in Japan where porcelain was produced and shipped from. It was then sent to the Dutch East India Company where it was disbursed to Europe and …
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The Ridgway family was a significant dynasty in the production of English Staffordshire pottery from the 1790’s to the 20th century. It was first produced by the brothers Job and George Ridgway in 1792 in North Staffordshire, England. Despite family tensions, the Ridgways continued to …
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A lovely decorated Antique Chinese 19th century Brush Pot in the Rose Mandarin pattern. Brush pots were used by the literati – these were educated men in China dating back centuries. Called the literati, they spent their days engaged in writing, painting, calligraphy as well …
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Drabware was originally made by Wedgwood circa 1810. The rich color of drabware is because each piece is created using dark clay, rather than white clay which is then glazed. This clear glaze over dark clay produces drabware’s naturally rich, saturated look. The shades of …
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An exquisite set of 4 Antique English Worcester Dessert Plates that are quite stunning with their exceptional design. This consists of a wonderful color combination of very vibrant tones of purple grapes and green leaves that are set on a white background. These 4 lovely …
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Staffordshire makers may have been inspired to create these zebras after seeing them in zoos and circuses. The first zebra arrived in England in 1762 and was kept at Buckingham House (now called Buckingham Palace) prior to being moved to the Tower of London. Staffordshire …
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Our pair of Antique English 19th century Porcelain Plates are exceptional quality. They are made in the early 19th century and consist of a lively palette of peach, burnt orange, and royal blue. In the center of each plate, there is a geometric floral design …
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Copeland Spode China and Pottery began with Josiah Spode apprenticing as a potter in the mid 1700’s. He eventually started his own pottery business making cream colored earthenware and whiteware. After developing transferware printing, he opened up a shop in London in 1778 with William …
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A compote can be described as a dish or bowl that resides on a pedestal or a footed stand. Quite often they are used as a centerpiece. Other uses pertain to meals such as to hold desserts like cookies or other small delicacies if it …
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Take your dining experience to the next level with this stunning set of 12 Silver Plate Steak Knives with Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Handles in their colorful old Imari “1128” pattern. This elaborate and vivacious Old Imari “1128” pattern, embodies many Japanese and Oriental influences …
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Mason’s is a renowned English pottery company with a long history of producing high-quality china and ceramics. The company, originally known as “Mason’s Ironstone,” was founded by Miles Mason in 1813. Mason was a Staffordshire pottery merchant, and he played an instrumental role in the …
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Coalport was one of the leading manufacturers in the 19th century in Staffordshire. They produced a staggering range of porcelain products of all shapes and styles. They worked alongside other great manufacturers at that time such as Chamberlain Worcester, Davenport, Derby, and Minton. When we …
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This Antique Continental Pottery Container is wonderful with it’s vibrant colors. Flowers are decorated on this container in mustard yellow, brown and blue shades. Also, there are green leaves attached to the flowers as well as scattered around the piece. The two handles on this …
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Ironstone is a type of stoneware pottery known for its durability and strength. In general, it tends to be heavier than other types of pottery. It was first developed in the 19th century as an alternative to porcelain, which was highly sought after but also …
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A wonderful set of 6 Antique English Dinner Plates that are from the Regency period. The color combination on these plates is wonderful as brown, black and gilt create a very elegant and sophisticated look set on a white background. The colors are quite vibrant …
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A wonderful Antique English Dessert Service comprising of 6 Wedgwood Dessert Plates and a matching Shaped Dish. Vibrant tones of pinks, yellows, greens and reds resonate in a Chinoiserie design throughout each piece. This lovely Antique English Wedgwood Dessert Service is set on a white …
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A lovely Antique Chinese 19th century Vase that has been made into a Lamp. It is set on a rosewood base and has a custom made shade that was designed for it. The lamp is brightly colored with bold and vibrant colors of pink, yellow, …
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A wonderful and exquisite Antique 18th century Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Sauce Boat. An abundance of gilt painting is used quite often throughout this piece. A wide border of a wonderful shade of raspberry colored grapes accompanied with gilt leaves is at the top of …
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A Ridgway Jug/Pitcher – often made from ceramic, porcelain and stoneware – can elevate any home. Many designers have produced jugs over the years, but those crafted by Minton and William Ridgway are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The Ridgway family was …
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For anyone who likes to travel, learn about history and see breathtaking sights around the world, these superb and rare Set of 4 Antique English Dessert Plates are for you. In all the years that we have been in business, we have never seen a …
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The Coalport Porcelain Company was established in Coalport, Shropshire, England in 1795. It gained recognition and notoriety for its high-quality and beautifully crafted porcelain pieces in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Coalport porcelain is highly regarded for its fine craftsmanship, delicate designs, and …
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An exceptional Antique English Well and Tree Platter made by the English pottery and porcelain company, Davenport. It is wonderful in detail with its Oriental floral design as the colors are quite vibrant. There is a wonderful color combination of rust, teal, peach, green and …
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The Ginori Porcelain company, at Doccia, was founded in 1735 by Carlo Ginori. In 1896 the name of the business was changed to Richard – Ginori. It has remained the most important Italian porcelain factory ever since. In the 18th Century, the factory used the …
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An exquisite set of 4 Antique French Plates that are quite striking in appearance. With its lovely chartreuse and white border framed on either side by gilt, the interior section carries forth this chartreuse color with pink flowers on a white background. This set of …
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A wonderful pair of 18th century Chinese Famille Rose Plates. Decorated in a floral motif with insects featured around the border. It is not common to find insects on this type of porcelain and therefore these may only have been for the nobility and the …
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For collectors of ceramics who enjoy the thrill (or perhaps the frustration) of the chase, there can be no better challenge than to find and identify an item of pottery and porcelain made at the Samuel Alcock company in Cobridge, Staffordshire. This is because Alcock’s …
View Item >Royal Copenhagen is the oldest and most respected manufacturer of porcelain in Denmark. This company has been making porcelain since 1775. The factory was actually founded by a chemist, Franz Heinrich Muller. He imported a chrysanthemum motif from China and developed it in Denmark. The …
View Item >A fine stoneware, called Ironstone China, was introduced in England in the early 19th century. It was patented by Charles James Mason (1791-1856) under the name “Mason’s Patent Ironstone China”. There is no iron in ironstone, and it is not porcelain or made in China. …
View Item >Shell Dishes, named as such for taking the shape of a shell, were used in Dessert Sets. These dishes were used to hold dessert and the handle made it convenient to pass around a table. A 19th century Antique English Shell Shaped Dish that is …
View Item >Mason’s Ironstone Jugs are always a favorite with the collectors, admirers, and enthusiasts of English Porcelain and Ironstone. These Jugs/Pitchers were used for milk, water and beer. The sizes can vary from the smallest being approximately 1 3/4 inches in height to as large as …
View Item >An elegant pair of 19th century Chinese Export Wine Cups. The difference between a Chinese tea bowl/cup and a Chinese wine cup is the height and the width which defines their use. Wine cups are deeper and wider. Set on a white background, with brown …
View Item >A charming and delightful 19th century Antique Chinese Rose Canton Porcelain Dish with Cover. It is oval in shape and has a wonderful floral scene with vibrant colors and shades of pinks, blues, oranges, yellows and greens. Within this floral scene which resonates throughout the …
View Item >A lovely 19th century Antique Oval Shaped Leaf Dish in the highly collectible Rose Medallion pattern. Actually the rose in Rose Medallion refers to the color, and the actual flower depicted in the pattern is a peony – the national flower of China. Rose Medallion …
View Item >A charming Antique miniature 19th century Chinese Teapot in royal colors and designs that is a must for any lover of porcelain!! Yellow is the color that is predominately used in this teapot. Pink flowers and green swirls add to the design. Yellow is regarded …
View Item >A lovely antique 19th century Chinese Rose Mandarin Creamer. Wonderful figural scenes of various courtyard conversations are viewed by a woman sitting at her window as she is looking out. The inside rim of the creamer is decorated with peonies, daisies, birds and insects as …
View Item >Duxer Porzellanmanufaktur, or Dux Porcelain Manufactory, was started in 1860 by Edward Eichler in what was then Duchov, Bohemia. The high quality pottery and porcelain figures produced there are now generally referred to by the abbreviated name, “Royal Dux”. At this time, their main wares …
View Item >The term Famille Rose refers to porcelain glazed with enamels in a predominantly pink, yellow, green and blue color palette. This coloring is created by adding collodial gold, which are tiny fragments of gold suspended in water, to the glaze. The technique was introduced to …
View Item >Antique Biscuit Barrels (better known as biscuit boxes) have always been quite popular. Biscuit Barrels are an elegant way to serve cookies and other small desserts. The first biscuit barrels appeared in England around 1860 and quickly became “en vogue” as an essential serving piece …
View Item >Staffordshire refers to a type of pottery that originated in Staffordshire, England in the 17th century. This area became a major center for ceramic production. By the 19th century, Staffordshire was home to hundreds of pottery manufacturers producing a wide range of English Staffordshire Dogs. …
View Item >Pottery pitchers come in many colors, shapes, and sizes. In previous generations, no matter what their size was, pitchers were used for holding various types of liquids. Today, only large pitchers are brought to a table and used whereas small pitchers have acquired a different …
View Item >A charming pair of 19th century Rose Medallion Vases that are truly rare to find in this condition. Rose Medallion is a distinctive design with four or more panels of decoration. This is usually shown in that half of these panels have people in different …
View Item >A wonderful example of an early antique 19th century Chinese Rose Mandarin Vase. The painting on this piece is exceptional – both in pictorial scenes of people as well as floral and fauna. One panel depicts a scene of several men and women conversing in …
View Item >A highly decorative and colorful Antique 19th century English Centerpiece that is truly spectacular. This piece is quite appealing with its intricate white and gilt base design extending up through the underside with its vibrant colors and culminating in the colorful bowl. Flowers in orange …
View Item >An exquisite Antique Chinese Export Famille Rose Enamel Decorated Bowl. Famille Rose is a type of Chinese porcelain that was developed in the 18th century. It is exemplified by the use of pink color overglaze enamel. During the Kangxi reign (1654 – 1722) it was …
View Item >Antique Rose Canton Porcelain was introduced in China possibly around 1720. As implied by its name Rose, pink was the predominant color. By the 19th century, Rose Canton Porcelain had become very popular. More colors were introduced and many more shades of pink were used …
View Item >A Barber’s Bowl is a shaving dish which is usually made in ceramic but can also be in silver. It was used by barbers in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. By the 19th century, barbers were commonly using this semi-circular bowl to not only …
View Item >A beautiful and extensive Antique English Coalport Dessert Service. It comprises of 18 pieces including 12 dessert plates, several different shaped dishes and a compote. The background is a beautiful wine color and helps show off the flowers, butterflies, and insects. Gilding completes the wonderful …
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