CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE DISH, Circa 1765. The dish decorated with a leaf cartouche holding a peony subject, the border with bamboo and white tree blossoms.  More »

CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE DISH, Circa 1765. The dish decorated with a leaf cartouche holding a peony subject, the border with bamboo and white tree blossoms. Diameter: 12 1/2" Condition: perfect.   « Less

AN ENGLISH POTTERY TORTOISE SHELL PLATE, Whieldon-type, Circa 1775. The moulded plate with a border of shaped panels of trellis designs and basketweave is decorated to  More »

AN ENGLISH POTTERY TORTOISE SHELL PLATE, Whieldon-type, Circa 1775. The moulded plate with a border of shaped panels of trellis designs and basketweave is decorated to the front with coloured glazes of green, yellow and predominantly gray. ;The back with a brown tortoise-shell design. D: 9 1/4 inches   « Less

A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN CELEDON AND UNDERGLAZE-BLUE DISH, CIRCA 1750. ; ; ; ; ;The circular dish has an everted rim with molded key motif and a shallow well molded  More »

A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN CELEDON AND UNDERGLAZE-BLUE DISH, CIRCA 1750. ; ; ; ; ;The circular dish has an everted rim with molded key motif and a shallow well molded with cloud scrolls. ;The dish is glazed in celadon with five lobed reserves decorated in underglaze-blue. ;The central reserve depicts a figure fishing in a stream ;with trees near by. ;The side panels depict alternatively a riverscape, and bamboo with narcissus issuing from rockwork. Here longevity is symbolized in the bamboo, a plant which remains green throughout the winter. ;Good fortune is also represented by narcissus, the Chinese Water Fairy, which is believed to bring good fortune for twelve months if it blooms on the New Year. Diameter: 11 5/8" (29.5cm) Condition: Good   « Less

A SET OF SIX CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE PLATES, CIRCA 1760 The plates have a central reserve in the shape of a palm leaf that is outlined in an overglaze turquoise  More »

A SET OF SIX CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE PLATES, CIRCA 1760 The plates have a central reserve in the shape of a palm leaf that is outlined in an overglaze turquoise enamel. ;A large floral spring of rose-pink peonies and other flowers lie within the reserve. ;The border is painted with numerous branches and blossoms of white prunis and brown bamboo; all against ground of sepia swirls. ;Rimmed in ocher. ''The white enamel was an important element in the famille rose palette, for it made possible the mixing of shades of opaque colors through which three-dimensional effects of modeling in the Western style could be obtained.'' (Howard and Ayers, 152). Dimensions: 8 7/8 inches diameter (22.6 cm) References: Howard, David, and John Ayers. China for the West, Vol. 1. London: Sotheby Parke Bernet Publication, 1978. Nadler, Daniel. China to Order: Focusing on the XIXth Century and Surveying Polychrome Export Porcelain. pp. 66 for illustrated example.   « Less

A GOOD CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL LARGE DISH, CIRCA 1750, ARMS OF RAPER (sometimes Roper) impaling GROSVENOR. The plate is finely decorated in "famille-rose"  More »

A GOOD CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL LARGE DISH, CIRCA 1750, ARMS OF RAPER (sometimes Roper) impaling GROSVENOR. The plate is finely decorated in "famille-rose" enamels. ;In the center are two butterflies hovering above flowering peonies and a rock decorated en grisaille. ;This scene is within a gilt spearhead band at the cavetto. ;The sides of the rim are decorated with floral sprays heightened in gilding. ;On the top of the rim is a gold and blue antelope''s head crest. ;The bottom of the rim shows the blue and gold. Small glaze crack on rim. Diameter: 11 5/16 inches (28.8 cm.). Reference: ; ;A candlestick from this service is illustrated by Howard, p.502, no. P22; and a plate was in the collection of Francois Hervouet, sold at Sotheby''s in Monte Carlo on June 22, 1987, lot 1705. This second son was probably a son or nephew of Mathew Raper of London. ;This Raper family later lived in Abeeford & Langthorne in Yorkshire. ;A Mr. J. Raper was the junior super cargo on the "Harrison" at Canton in 1734 while Mathew Raper Junior was member of the Council at Canton from 1767 ( Chief in 1778 & 1779) and returned to England in 1781. Sir Thomas Grosvenor, the 3rd Baronet, had married in 1677, Mary Davis, an heiress of Ebuery and inherited vast estates in London. ;It is probably from one of his five sons that this Miss Grosvenor descended.   « Less

Davenport Orange-ground Porcelain Dessert Service, Circa 1845-55. The dessert service is decorated with lovely orange-ground panels overlaid with gold flowers and  More »

Davenport Orange-ground Porcelain Dessert Service, Circa 1845-55. The dessert service is decorated with lovely orange-ground panels overlaid with gold flowers and scroll-work with a central gilt design of leaves and a double roundal. ; ;The plates and dishes each with open-work on the border. ;Condition excellent. The service consists of ;the following eighteen pieces: Twelve plates (9 1/4 inches) Two footed oval dishes ( Length: 11 inches) Two footed rectangular dishes (Length: 11 inches) Two footed shell dishes (Length: 9 1/2 inches) Mark printed in puce: A crown with below: ;DAVENPORT LONGPORT STAFFORDSHIRE ;& in gold pattern # ;865   « Less

A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN SUPPER SET, Circa 1765. ; ; ; ; ;The rare complete supper set decorated in famille rose consists of a central shaped dish with eight  More »

A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN SUPPER SET, Circa 1765. ; ; ; ; ;The rare complete supper set decorated in famille rose consists of a central shaped dish with eight connecting dishes forming a circle. ;Each is decorated with figures of women and children playing. ;One small repair to rim of central dish. Diameter: 17 3/4 inches (45cm)   « Less

A Minton Tromp L''oeil Flower-Encrusted Dish. Circa 1830. Of circular form raised on four scroll feet, piled high in the center with a profusion of colorful flowers and  More »

A Minton Tromp L''oeil Flower-Encrusted Dish. Circa 1830. Of circular form raised on four scroll feet, piled high in the center with a profusion of colorful flowers and fruit within a pierced gilt-edged border. Typical minor losses and repair. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Diameter: 7 1/2 in (18.4 cm) ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;Diameter: 7 1/2"   « Less

A CHARMING SMALL SPODE PORCELAIN DESSERT SERVICE, Circa 1810. The service is simply decorated with undecorated moulded flower sprays intersperced with garlands and  More »

A CHARMING SMALL SPODE PORCELAIN DESSERT SERVICE, Circa 1810. The service is simply decorated with undecorated moulded flower sprays intersperced with garlands and bouquets of flowers. ; ; ; ; ;Condition: Good. ; ; ; ; ;Pattern Nos 2105 & 1918 The service comprises of 24 separate pieces. One Tazza (2015) Two sauce tureens, covers and stands (one of each pattern) Five dishes in two sizes (four from 2015) Twelve plates (six of each pattern) The difference between the two patterns is that on 2105 the flowers are on a swag. ;Every other element of the pattern and moulded designs are the same.   « Less

Choice Collection Of Five Large 19th C English Staffordshire Colorful Hens On Nest. We Are Actively Seeking For Future Purchase Thus Building A Private Collection Currently  More »

Choice Collection Of Five Large 19th C English Staffordshire Colorful Hens On Nest. We Are Actively Seeking For Future Purchase Thus Building A Private Collection Currently Of Well Over 650 Different Examples To Date. Please Contact Us If You Have One Or An Entire Collection In Excellent Condition To Sell. We Are Buying! Circa: 1860-1885   « Less