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The classical silhouette is complemented by a warm aged brass patina, rounded body, flared neck, and raised pedestal base. 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The elaborate openwork surround is richly ornamented with scrolling foliage, shields, crossed weapons, and finely worked foliate details, centered around an elongated Gothic-form interior. 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The fitted box features delicate inlaid borders and a classical figural motif to the lid, opening to reveal its original compartments, game boards, and playing pieces. A particularly charming example of the beautifully made games and boxes produced for Victorian-era homes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFull \u003cstrong\u003e42\u003c\/strong\u003e domino set with bone inlay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30\u003c\/strong\u003e of 32 chess pieces present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e29\u003c\/strong\u003e of 30 backgammon set present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early-mid 19th century; England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maple with bone inlay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e10.5\" L x 8.5\" W x 4.5\" H.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFair antique condition with age-appropriate wear. The case exhibits scattered surface scratches, abrasions, and splitting on lid consistent with age and use. Some loss to inlaid corners. The interior and original game pieces show varying signs of wear. 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Four substantial brass cornerpieces feature raised bosses and engraved decoration, while two original clasp fittings remain along the fore-edge. The spine retains its original raised bands and leather covering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe binding is characteristic of substantial European book bindings of the late 18th century, when books were often constructed with sturdy boards and embellished with decorative tooling, brass furniture, and clasp hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original text block is no longer present; this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe surviving binding and covers only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Fragments of early printed material remain attached to the interior, including portions of blackletter text associated with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsalterium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding another fascinating layer to its history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe binding shows considerable age and wear throughout, including losses and tears to the leather, worn tooling, surface wear, and deterioration to the interior coverings, all consistent with its considerable age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and highly decorative piece of book history, equally compelling displayed as a historic artifact, incorporated into a library or study, or used as an unusual decorative object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 1795.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leather, wood, brass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 19\" L x 15\" W.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique condition with extensive age-related wear, losses and tears to the leather, worn tooling, losses to portions of the brass furniture and clasps, and deterioration to the interior coverings. Please see photographs carefully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo interior pages or complete text block are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While the construction and decorative elements are consistent with European book bindings of the late 18th century, the original contents of the volume cannot be definitively identified from the surviving binding alone. The remaining printed fragments appear to be associated with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsalterium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but the surviving material is insufficient to establish the original edition or publication details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Europe, 18th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44163527409751,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/66_d003135c-94d1-4953-8a23-5400f0ac3b49.jpg?v=1786679019"},{"product_id":"beechwood-millinery-hat-block","title":"Beechwood Millinery Hat Block","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully timeworn wooden hatmaker’s block, retaining its original crown form and accompanying brim piece. Traditionally used by milliners to shape hats from felt, straw, and other pliable materials, wooden blocks were made in specific forms and sizes to create the desired silhouette of a finished hat. Separate crown and brim blocks were often used together in the traditional blocking process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has a wonderfully sculptural form, with a rounded crown and broad, gently curved brim. The underside retains its original metal mounting hardware, while the wood has developed a rich, warm patina from decades of handling and use. The block is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“6 3\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along with additional numerical markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corresponding to the hat size. Comparable surviving hat blocks are frequently marked with both size and identification numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly desirable as a complete example retaining its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrim piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a wonderful piece of traditional millinery equipment for a collector, textile enthusiast, or anyone drawn to beautifully worn utilitarian objects. Equally compelling displayed simply as a sculptural object, it brings a wonderful sense of craft and history to a shelf or dressing room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEarly 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beechwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e11.5\" L x 10\" W x 6.5\" H.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good antique condition with substantial age-related wear, surface checking, splits, scratches, dents, and discoloration throughout. The wood retains a beautiful, naturally developed patina consistent with its former working life. Please see photographs for additional detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44181215117399,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/21_4e3fa48c-2dee-486a-9f96-9189113d73ff.jpg?v=1787266429"},{"product_id":"art-nouveau-brass-copper-vase","title":"Art Nouveau Brass \u0026 Copper Vase","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA striking vintage Imperial Russian hand-forged brass and copper double-handled ewer or vase, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century. The distinctive tapered, conical body rises to a dramatically flared bifurcate mouth, framed by two elegant arched handles. Hand-hammered construction and a beautifully aged surface give the piece wonderful warmth and character, while its fluid silhouette reflects the organic styling of the Art Nouveau period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA beautiful sculptural piece displayed on its own, or filled with tall branches, dried grasses, or seasonal foliage. Its warm metallic tones pair especially well with dark woods, antique ceramics, and other collected objects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate 19th–early 20th century; Russia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-forged brass and copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e8.5\" W (hand to handle) x 8.5\" H; 6\" W (base)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with an aged patina, surface marks, minor dents, and natural variations consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44181224489047,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/C310EAE7-6001-41DA-BC6E-54E64F1D3054.jpg?v=1791315481"},{"product_id":"exotic-hardwood-mortar-pestle","title":"Exotic Hardwood Mortar \u0026 Pestle","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderful antique \u003cstrong\u003eturned exotic hardwood mortar and pestle\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinguished by its exceptionally dramatic, naturally patterned grain. Undulating bands of warm honey, amber, and deep brown wrap around the body, creating an almost striped, sculptural effect. The mortar has a beautifully shaped waisted form with raised borders at the top and base, complemented by a substantial turned pestle with a rounded handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful styled on an open kitchen shelf, tucked among antique pottery and wooden vessels, or displayed on a countertop with cookbooks, cutting boards, and other collected kitchen objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eEarly 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exotic hardwood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.25\" W x 6\" H (mortar); 9\" L (pestle).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, surface marks, variations in the wood, and imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for additional detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44181332656215,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/1F6A78D7-71A5-40D8-AA9F-FDB1EB1B41A2.jpg?v=1791315481"},{"product_id":"turned-tropical-hardwood-mortar-pestle","title":"Turned Hardwood Mortar \u0026 Pestle","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA handsome antique turned wooden mortar and pestle, crafted from a dense tropical hardwood with a deep, richly varied brown grain. Particularly beautiful is the natural variation in the wood grain across the front of the bowl, creating a distinctive, almost birthmark-like marking that makes this piece wonderfully unique. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe sculptural form and striking natural grain make this a particularly decorative example, equally at home as a functional kitchen object or simply displayed among collected pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eEarly 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical exotic hardwood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\" W x 5\" H (mortar); 7.25\" L (pestle).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, surface marks, variations in the wood, and imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for additional detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44181370011735,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/34_362313ef-2f2c-46f8-a58b-2acd12b59fad.jpg?v=1787268851"},{"product_id":"c-1795-1815-new-hall-porcelain-coffee-cans-set-of-4","title":"Georgian New Hall Porcelain Coffee Cans, Set of 4","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA lovely set of four antique English porcelain coffee cans attributed to \u003cstrong\u003eNew Hall, Staffordshire\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the late Georgian\/early Regency period, circa \u003cstrong\u003e1795–1815\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cylindrical white porcelain coffee can is decorated with delicate \u003cstrong\u003eblack hand-painted floral and foliate sprigs\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a simple black-lined rim and distinctive loop handles. The varied floral arrangements give the set a wonderfully informal, hand-decorated character typical of early English porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coffee can was a particularly popular form in Georgian England, intended for serving coffee and generally smaller and taller than a conventional teacup. New Hall produced numerous patterns of coffee cans during this period, many of them unmarked, making attribution dependent on the form, porcelain body, decoration, and handle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ec. 1795–1815; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStaffordshire,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEngland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNew Hall Porcelain Factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.25\" W x 2.5\" H\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with light age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 18th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44181384265815,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/77_53ddb335-6cca-4233-b1bd-ba3300fa1dee.jpg?v=1787270393"},{"product_id":"olive-wood-micro-mosaic-puzzle-box","title":"Olive Wood Micro-Mosaic Puzzle Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA charming late 19th-century Italian Sorrento puzzle box, finely crafted from richly figured \u003cstrong\u003eolive wood\u003c\/strong\u003e and decorated with intricate marquetry and geometric micro-mosaic inlay.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular box features a beautifully figured lid decorated with \u003cstrong\u003ethree birds in flight\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed by a striking diagonal band of geometric mosaic inlay. The warm, highly figured olive wood is characteristic of the fine decorative boxes produced in \u003cstrong\u003eSorrento, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e, where skilled craftsmen became renowned for elaborate inlaid woodwork during the Grand Tour era. Sorrento's historic marquetry tradition employed hundreds of small pieces of differently colored woods to create intricate pictorial and geometric designs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box incorporates a \u003cstrong\u003epuzzle or secret-opening mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding both ingenuity and charm to what was originally a decorative souvenir object. Sorrento puzzle boxes of this type were popular with travelers and were produced from the later 19th century into the early 20th century. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid retains its original hinged construction, while the interior opens to reveal a divided storage compartment. Beautifully aged with the warm patina and natural figuring of antique olive wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLate 19th to early 20th century; Sorrento, Italy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOlive wood, marquetry, and micro-mosaic inlay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e8\" L x 5\" W x 3.5\" H.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with light age-related wear. 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The rectangular mirror is held within a substantial molded frame and supported by shaped uprights with turned finials, rising from the serpentine base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe platform features a graceful undulating front and rests on four turned bun feet, giving the piece an unusually sculptural silhouette. The warm, highly figured mahogany and restrained form make this a particularly charming example of 19th-century English small furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderful piece for bringing character to a bedroom, dressing area, or bath. Style atop a chest or console with perfume bottles, jewelry, books, or a small lamp, or allow the serpentine platform and figured mahogany to stand alone as a decorative focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid 19th century c. 1850-1860; England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Mahogany, glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e14.25\" L x 6.5\" W x 17\" H.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition. The mahogany retains a beautiful warm patina with visible figuring throughout, along with scattered surface marks, scratches, and minor areas water ring marks. Minor separations and imperfections to the finish are present as expected of an antique piece, with a loss to the veneer in the back corner (pictured).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44181525200983,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/97_11fde98c-4701-4b5a-9318-7ba3b074d117.jpg?v=1787276633"},{"product_id":"hand-painted-rug-pattern","title":"Hand-Painted Rug Design Study, Geometric \u0026 Floral","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA unique \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted rug design sample\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to approximately the 1920s, depicting a richly colored geometric and floral pattern in shades of rust, aqua, blue, cream, taupe, and muted brown. The carefully rendered grid gives the impression of individual stitches or woven elements, illustrating how the proposed design and color palette would translate into a finished rug.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese small-scale design studies were used in the \u003cstrong\u003eplanning and presentation of custom rugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing designers and clients to review proposed patterns, motifs, and color combinations before a finished rug was produced. The detailed hand-painted work offers a fascinating glimpse into the design process behind bespoke floor coverings. The study is presented beneath a wide mat and housed in a beautifully figured tiger maple frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century, c. 1920s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted paper, mat, glass, tiger maple frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5\" L x 9.5\" W.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition. The paper displays minor age-related fading, toning, surface wear, and imperfections consistent with its age. The mat and frame show scattered signs of age and wear, including minor marks and nicks. Glazing is retained. Frame in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44181535162455,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/15_223d4054-86b2-4608-9d6f-d3ba8de057bb.jpg?v=1787278237"},{"product_id":"turned-wood-barley-twist-candlestick","title":"Burled Wood Barley Twist Candlestick","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA handsome turned wood candlestick, featuring a dramatic barley-twist column and an exceptionally rich, figured wood grain. The warm brown surface is filled with swirling variations, darker knots, and organic figuring characteristic of burl wood, giving the piece a wonderfully sculptural quality. The tall spiral-turned stem rises from a substantial flared base and terminates in a beautifully shaped candle cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarley-twist turning became especially popular in European furniture and treen during the Victorian period and continued into the early 20th century. Comparable English examples date to the late 19th century, including Victorian treen candlesticks with similarly turned spiral stems. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful piece for a mantel, bookshelf, bedside table, or collected vignette. 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The pattern has an atmospheric landscape character, with architectural forms and foliage emerging through the characteristic “flow” of the blue pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe creamer has a particularly lovely \u003cb\u003eVictorian form\u003c\/b\u003e, with a shaped rim, gracefully curved handle, gently waisted body, and raised footed base. The contrast between the deep cobalt decoration and areas of lighter, almost misty blue gives the piece wonderful depth and variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA versatile little piece for a traditional table setting, or simply displayed alongside other antique blue and white ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1850–1880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5\" W x 5.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196257169495,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/17_c2dd88f3-8568-4efa-9da9-127adc38ea64.jpg?v=1787699356"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-creamer","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Creamer","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue \u003c\/b\u003ecreamer, featuring the distinctive Chinoiserie landscape of figures, flowering foliage, water, and East Asian-inspired architecture. The rich cobalt blue transfer has the soft, atmospheric quality characteristic of flow blue, with beautifully varied areas of color and diffusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern takes its name from \u003cb\u003eAmoy (present-day Xiamen), China\u003c\/b\u003e, a historic trading port whose name became associated with the 19th-century Western fascination with Chinese art, textiles, and decorative motifs. Davenport’s interpretation pairs this Chinoiserie imagery with an ornate floral and scrolling border, creating a particularly decorative example of early Victorian transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA lovely piece for serving cream at the table, or simply displaying as part of a collection of antique blue and white ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 6\" L x 5\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Flea bite present on lip (picture). Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196257759319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/26_bc369cb7-2c66-4438-bc59-a2a0d4c63741.jpg?v=1787699418"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-bowl","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/b\u003eSold individually. 2 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue shallow bowl\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the charming Chinoiserie scene associated with the “Amoy” pattern, depicting figures beneath a parasol surrounded by flowering foliage, water, and East Asian-inspired architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRendered in rich cobalt blue, the design has the characteristic \u003cb\u003esoft, diffused quality of flow blue\u003c\/b\u003e, giving the landscape an atmospheric, almost watercolor-like appearance. The shallow form sits between a plate and a traditional bowl, making it especially versatile for serving, display, or layering with other antique transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern takes its name from \u003cb\u003eAmoy (present-day Xiamen), China\u003c\/b\u003e, a historic trading port whose name became associated with the 19th-century Western fascination with Chinese art and decorative motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the \u003cb\u003eflow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age\u003c\/b\u003e are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196258414679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/121_4eb9f1a4-11bf-40a2-bd84-df3312b43bef.jpg?v=1787699517"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-serving-dish","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Octagonal Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue \u003c\/b\u003eserving dish, featuring a charming Chinoiserie scene of figures beneath a parasol, surrounded by flowering foliage and water. The design is rendered in rich cobalt blue, with the characteristic soft, diffused quality of flow blue that gives the pattern its wonderfully atmospheric appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern takes its name from \u003cb\u003eAmoy (present-day Xiamen), China\u003c\/b\u003e, a historic port associated with Western trade and the exchange of Chinese goods. Chinoiserie patterns such as this reflected the strong 19th-century fascination with East Asian art and decorative motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example is formed as a \u003cb\u003edistinctive octagonal bowl\u003c\/b\u003e, with clipped corners and a wide decorative border of scrolling foliage, florals, and geometric detailing. The deeper form adds dimension to the pattern and makes it especially useful for serving or displaying, while also pairing beautifully with other pieces in the Davenport \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\" L x 6\" W x 1.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196259758167,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/41_93d3ea72-a7d2-4bd5-8380-5b4b3de4b075.jpg?v=1787699625"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-dish","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Octagonal Dish","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue \u003c\/b\u003eserving\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003edish, featuring a charming Chinoiserie scene of figures beneath a parasol, surrounded by flowering foliage and water. The design is rendered in rich cobalt blue, with the characteristic soft, diffused quality of flow blue that gives the pattern its wonderfully atmospheric appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern takes its name from \u003cb\u003eAmoy (present-day Xiamen), China\u003c\/b\u003e, a historic port associated with Western trade and the exchange of Chinese goods. Chinoiserie patterns such as this reflected the strong 19th-century fascination with East Asian art and decorative motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example is an especially lovely \u003cb\u003eelongated octagonal form\u003c\/b\u003e, with clipped corners and a wide, elaborately decorated border of scrolling foliage, florals, and geometric detailing. The compact form makes it a particularly versatile piece for serving, displaying, or styling with other pieces of antique transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\" L x 6\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196260380759,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/37_5a42a9e2-93f0-4eff-9268-1bfc8a5a1510.jpg?v=1787699718"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-round-platter","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Round Platter, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue \u003c\/b\u003eserving\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eplate, featuring a charming Chinoiserie scene of figures beneath a parasol, surrounded by flowering foliage and water. The design is rendered in rich cobalt blue, with the characteristic soft, diffused quality of flow blue that gives the pattern its wonderfully atmospheric appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern takes its name from \u003cb\u003eAmoy (present-day Xiamen), China\u003c\/b\u003e, a historic port associated with Western trade and the exchange of Chinese goods. Chinoiserie patterns such as this reflected the strong 19th-century fascination with East Asian art and decorative motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.5 diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196260642903,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/30_47af5ebd-d391-4729-9056-0b45cbc2b977.jpg?v=1787699795"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-tea-bowls","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Tea Bowls, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003epair of antique Davenport “Amoy” flow blue tea bowls\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring richly saturated cobalt-blue Chinoiserie decoration. The pattern depicts an East Asian-inspired landscape with architectural details, foliage, and water, rendered in the wonderfully atmospheric, softly blurred style characteristic of early flow blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern takes its name from Amoy, the historical Western name for \u003cb\u003eXiamen, China\u003c\/b\u003e, an important port and center of international trade in the 19th century. Chinese-inspired patterns like this were enormously popular with British ceramic manufacturers as Western interest in East Asian art and design grew during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese tea bowls have a particularly lovely \u003cb\u003epaneled form\u003c\/b\u003e, with each vertical panel carrying portions of the transfer that flow together beautifully across the surface. The cobalt is wonderfully intense, with areas of deep blue bleeding into the white ground and creating that almost painterly quality that makes early flow blue so desirable. The bases are marked \u003cb\u003e“Amoy.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5\" W x 2.75\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196261396567,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/128_6136ef89-6782-4632-8fef-9af5ff30eeb0.jpg?v=1787699862"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-saucers","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Saucers, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair of 2. Two pairs available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful pair of antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue saucers\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a richly saturated cobalt-blue Chinoiserie landscape. The design centers on an atmospheric Eastern-inspired scene surrounded by the characteristic blurred, flowing transfer that gives these pieces their wonderful depth and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is one of \u003cb\u003eDavenport’s\u003c\/b\u003e well-known Chinoiserie designs, depicting an exotic landscape with architecture, trees, and water. The pattern was produced in a variety of forms during the mid-19th century, including tea wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese saucers have a particularly \u003cb\u003edramatic flow blue effect\u003c\/b\u003e, with areas of deep cobalt bleeding into the white ground and creating almost painterly variation around the rim and central transfer. They pair beautifully with the matching Davenport \u003cb\u003eAmoy\u003c\/b\u003e tea bowls also available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the \u003cb\u003eflow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age\u003c\/b\u003e are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196266606679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/08.28TransferwareLiveSale_1.jpg?v=1787752328"},{"product_id":"davenport-amoy-flow-blue-fluted-tea-bowls","title":"Davenport \"Amoy\" Flow Blue Fluted Tea Bowls, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair of 2. Three pairs available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charming pair of antique \u003cb\u003eDavenport “Amoy” flow blue tea bowls\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring richly blurred cobalt-blue transfer on a white earthenware ground. The bowls have an elegant \u003cb\u003efluted, footed form with a dramatically flared rim\u003c\/b\u003e, making them especially pretty pieces for an antique tea collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Amoy”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is a \u003cb\u003eChinoiserie-inspired landscape\u003c\/b\u003e with Eastern-style architecture, figures, foliage, and other decorative elements. \u003cb\u003eDavenport\u003c\/b\u003e, one of Staffordshire’s important ceramic manufacturers, produced \u003cb\u003eAmoy\u003c\/b\u003e in a variety of table and tea wares during the 19th century. The characteristic bleeding of the cobalt transfer into the surrounding glaze gives these pieces their beautifully atmospheric flow blue appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese are \u003cb\u003etea bowls rather than handled teacups\u003c\/b\u003e, reflecting an earlier style of tea service. The variation in the intensity and movement of the blue transfer is particularly lovely on these examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Amoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5\" W x 2.75\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the \u003cb\u003eflow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age\u003c\/b\u003e are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196268212311,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/239_fc755102-4749-4aa9-acd9-6e729b16355a.jpg?v=1787700399"},{"product_id":"p-w-co-corean-dessert-plate","title":"P.W. \u0026 Co. \"Corean\" Dessert Plate, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003eearly Victorian \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware dessert plate in the \u003cb\u003e“Corean”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern by \u003cb\u003ePodmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e, printed in a rich \u003cb\u003eflow black \/ mulberry transfer\u003c\/b\u003e. The exotic central scene features an elaborate Oriental-style pavilion surrounded by tropical palms, smaller buildings, lush vegetation, and a distant boat. The ornate border continues the Chinoiserie influence with scrolling ornament and floral decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Corean” \u003c\/b\u003epattern is a documented \u003cb\u003ePodmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e design dating to \u003cb\u003e1834–1859\u003c\/b\u003e and was produced in both blue and mulberry\/flow-black versions. A surviving example in the Printed British Pottery \u0026amp; Porcelain database identifies the pattern as an Asian\/exotic theme and notes that examples were produced specifically for the \u003cb\u003eAmerican market\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePodmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e was a Staffordshire pottery firm based in \u003cb\u003eTunstall\u003c\/b\u003e, operating from 1834 through 1859. The company was known for its \u003cb\u003ePearl Stone Ware\u003c\/b\u003e, a durable earthenware\/stoneware body decorated with transfer-printed designs. Their extensive range of patterns included \u003ci\u003eCorean\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWashington Vase\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVenus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTemple\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eManilla\u003c\/i\u003e. The firm's wares were exported extensively, particularly to North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name \u003ci\u003e“Corean”\u003c\/i\u003e reflects the period's fascination with imagined Eastern landscapes and architecture. The design itself is best understood as \u003cb\u003eChinoiserie\u003c\/b\u003e, rather than a literal depiction of Korea: pagoda-like architecture, tropical palms, ornamental gardens, and exotic landscapes were common motifs in Staffordshire's 19th-century transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe deep, almost black-purple coloration is characteristic of \u003cb\u003eflow black\/mulberry transferware\u003c\/b\u003e, in which the printed decoration softened and blurred during firing, creating the atmospheric quality seen here. Examples of \u003ci\u003eCorean\u003c\/i\u003e are documented specifically in mulberry as well as blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eTunstall, Staffordshire, England\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Podmore, Walker \u0026amp; Co. (P. W. \u0026amp; Co.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Corean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1834–1859\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow black \/ mulberry transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e7.75\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196279550039,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/45_1696d1a6-6509-4af6-851c-3a36b13913ea.jpg?v=1787700804"},{"product_id":"davenport-cyprus-luncheon-plate","title":"Davenport \"Cyprus\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century Staffordshire ironstone transferware luncheon plate\u003c\/b\u003e in Davenport’s \u003ci\u003e“Cyprus”\u003c\/i\u003e pattern, decorated in a rich \u003cb\u003eflowing mulberry transfer\u003c\/b\u003e. The exotic central scene depicts an elaborate Oriental-style pavilion surrounded by tropical foliage, palms, water, and smaller architectural structures, while the highly ornamental border is filled with large florals, scrolling foliage, and intricate cartouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Cyprus”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is a documented Davenport pattern and is known in several forms, including dinnerware, serving pieces, and luncheon-sized plates. Contemporary examples are generally described as \u003cb\u003eflow mulberry transferware\u003c\/b\u003e, with production examples dating to approximately the \u003cb\u003e1840s–1850s\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavenport\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the important Staffordshire pottery manufacturers of the 19th century. Based at \u003cb\u003eLongport, Staffordshire\u003c\/b\u003e, the firm produced earthenware and ironstone wares from the late 18th century into the 19th century and was particularly prolific in transfer-printed tablewares. Davenport's printed marks frequently incorporated both the \u003cb\u003eDavenport name and pattern names\u003c\/b\u003e, as seen on this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eCyprus\u003c\/i\u003e pattern is particularly appealing for its \u003cb\u003eChinoiserie-inspired landscape\u003c\/b\u003e, reflecting the 19th-century British fascination with imagined Eastern landscapes and architecture. The rich mulberry coloration and characteristic \"flow\" of the transfer give these pieces an especially atmospheric quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Cyprus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Flow mulberry transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196317167703,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/48_cc2efdec-7843-4101-9169-a51352f7a3e0.jpg?v=1787700873"},{"product_id":"e-challinor-co-panama-luncheon-plate","title":"E. Challinor \u0026 Co. \"Panama\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware luncheon plate in the \u003cb\u003e“Panama” \u003c\/b\u003epattern by \u003cb\u003eE. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a romantic landscape printed in \u003cb\u003emulberry transfer\u003c\/b\u003e. The central scene depicts figures strolling through a wooded landscape, with a grand architectural structure, bridge, and water beyond. The elaborate border is equally wonderful, incorporating scrolling foliage, floral ornament, architectural cartouches, and small scenic medallions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe pattern is especially charming in this softly aged example, where the mulberry transfer has developed a lovely variation in intensity and some areas of natural transfer flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eE. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e was a Staffordshire earthenware manufacturer operating at the \u003cb\u003eFenton Potteries in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent\u003c\/b\u003e, from approximately \u003cb\u003e1853 to 1862\u003c\/b\u003e. The firm produced earthenware and transfer-printed tablewares, including pieces made for the important American and other export markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Challinor name continued in Staffordshire pottery after this partnership. In \u003cb\u003e1862, E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co. became E. \u0026amp; C. Challinor\u003c\/b\u003e, the partnership of Edward and Charles Challinor, which continued production at Fenton through 1891. This makes the \u003ci\u003ePanama\u003c\/i\u003e plate a piece from the \u003cb\u003eearlier E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co. period\u003c\/b\u003e, before the firm's better-known E. \u0026amp; C. Challinor mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Panama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1853–1862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Mulberry\/black transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.75\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196409475159,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/54_b4d3e909-c0ff-40b4-b24c-95adcf00abe2.jpg?v=1787701129"},{"product_id":"t-j-j-mayer-rhone-scenery-luncheon-plate","title":"T. J. \u0026 J. Mayer \"Rhone Scenery\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1843","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware luncheon plate in \u003cb\u003eT. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer’s “Rhone Scenery” \u003c\/b\u003epattern, featuring a romantic continental landscape of an elaborate riverside estate, architectural towers, a bridge, water, and towering trees. The detailed \u003cb\u003eblack transfer\u003c\/b\u003e gives the scene a particularly atmospheric quality, while the scrolling floral border adds an elegant contrast around the central landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eRhone Scenery\u003c\/i\u003e series is one of the better-known scenic patterns produced by \u003cb\u003eT. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer\u003c\/b\u003e during the firm's important period at the \u003cb\u003eDale Hall Pottery in Longport, Staffordshire\u003c\/b\u003e. Examples of the series are documented from approximately \u003cb\u003e1843–1855\u003c\/b\u003e, and the pattern was produced in a variety of forms and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eT. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer\u003c\/b\u003e refers to \u003cb\u003eThomas, John, and Joseph Mayer\u003c\/b\u003e, who operated the Dale Hall Pottery in Longport. The firm was a significant Staffordshire manufacturer during the mid-19th century and exhibited at the \u003cb\u003eGreat Exhibition of 1851\u003c\/b\u003e, where the company received recognition for its wares. Their production included transferware, ironstone, and Parian ware, with scenic transferware forming an important part of their output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eRhone Scenery\u003c\/i\u003e pattern is particularly appealing for collectors of early Staffordshire scenic wares because of the \u003cb\u003evariety of architectural and landscape views\u003c\/b\u003e used throughout the series. This smaller form is catalogued by Replacements as a \u003cb\u003e7½-inch salad plate\u003c\/b\u003e, making the luncheon designation appropriate for this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Longport, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e T. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Rhone Scenery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1843–1855\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Black transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.75\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196521377879,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/106_ff8d9ebe-c41d-4679-8d2d-9bf92c954f6c.jpg?v=1787701529"},{"product_id":"w-adams-sons-isola-bella-round-dinner-plate","title":"W. Adams \u0026 Sons \"Isola Bella\" Round Dinner Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/b\u003eSold individually. 3 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful example of \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware, this round dinner plate features \u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons’\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e“Isola Bella”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern in soft blue transfer on an ivory ground. The romantic central scene depicts an elegant Italianate garden or lakeside landscape, with classical architecture, statuary, water, and figures strolling through the grounds. A delicate floral border of densely printed blossoms and scrolling foliage surrounds the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe reverse bears the \u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/b\u003e mark, with the pattern name \u003cb\u003e“Isola Bella.”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eIsola Bella\u003c\/i\u003e refers to the famous island in \u003cb\u003eLake Maggiore, Italy\u003c\/b\u003e, renowned for its elaborate Baroque gardens and palazzo, making the subject particularly fitting for the romantic landscape style of the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the longstanding Staffordshire pottery firms, with the Adams family involved in ceramics in Staffordshire for generations. The firm produced a wide range of transfer-printed earthenwares and stone china, and its wares were widely exported, particularly to the American market. The \u003cb\u003e“Isola Bella”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is documented among the firm's blue transferwares from around \u003cb\u003e1850\u003c\/b\u003e, placing this example within the firm's important mid-century production period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Tunstall, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e W. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Isola Bella\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1850s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, discoloration, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. Differences in the flow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other signs of age are to be expected. These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and each piece will have its own individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196536614999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/179_3e70deea-993d-493c-9743-0c798d88fbc1.jpg?v=1787777135"},{"product_id":"j-wedgwood-geneva-tea-bowl-saucer","title":"J. Wedgwood \"Geneva\" Tea Bowl \u0026 Saucer, c. 1847","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA charming \u003cstrong\u003emid-19th-century English tea bowl and saucer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the romantic \u003cstrong\u003e“Geneva”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Wedg Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated in rich red transfer with an atmospheric landscape of exotic architecture, water, trees, and figures.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is surrounded by an elaborate border of scrolling foliage and flowers, with the softly diffused quality characteristic of early \u003cstrong\u003ered transferware\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tea bowl is particularly lovely for its compact scale and richly decorated exterior, while the matching saucer carries the same scenic design and ornate border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the familiar-looking name, this was \u003cstrong\u003enot the Wedgwood pottery of Josiah Wedgwood\u003c\/strong\u003e. The mark “J. WEDGWOOD” was used by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Wedg Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Staffordshire potter and descendant of the Wood pottery family. He occupied the Woodland Works in Tunstall from \u003cstrong\u003e1845 until his death in 1857\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing ironstone and earthenware wares with a significant portion of his production intended for the American export market. Archaeological excavations at the Woodland Works have recovered John Wedg Wood examples of \u003cstrong\u003e“Geneva,” “Marble,” and “Peruvian”\u003c\/strong\u003e transferware, with registration marks dating examples to \u003cstrong\u003e1847–1850\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 17, 1847 registration date\u003c\/strong\u003e on this example places its production squarely within John Wedg Wood’s early period at the Woodland Works. Registration marks are particularly useful for dating 19th-century British transferware, as they were applied to many patterns registered with the British Patent Office during this period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of early Victorian transferware, equally suited to \u003cstrong\u003eafternoon tea, a collected tablescape, or display alongside other antique ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Wedgwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geneva\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 17, 1847\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\/\"pink\" transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" W x 2.5\" H (tea bowl); 6\" diameter (saucer).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, crazing, staining, and minor imperfections consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196664639575,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/08.28TransferwareLiveSale_4d6a2dca-1e89-4858-aa2a-7b5dfd751749.jpg?v=1787787330"},{"product_id":"t-j-j-mayer-rhone-scenery-dessert-plate","title":"T. J. \u0026 J Mayer \"Rhone Scenery\" Dessert Plate, c. 1843","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003eSold individually. 3 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking \u003cstrong\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/strong\u003eStaffordshire black transferware dessert plate by \u003cstrong\u003eT. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated in the romantic \u003cstrong\u003e“Rhone Scenery”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central scene depicts a dramatic Gothic architectural monument set within a picturesque landscape, with figures gathered along the water and distant architecture visible through the trees. An elaborate border of scrolling foliage, floral sprays, and fine linear ornament surrounds the scene, creating a wonderfully rich and atmospheric composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration is executed in \u003cstrong\u003eblack transfer on an ivory earthenware ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the dark transfer softening naturally across the surface to create beautiful tonal variation. The warm crazing, subtle discoloration, and age-related surface wear further enhance its antique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eThomas, John \u0026amp; Joseph Mayer\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong\u003eDale Hall Pottery in Longport, Staffordshire\u003c\/strong\u003e, the firm operated under this name from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1843–1855\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e“Rhone Scenery”\u003c\/strong\u003e is among the patterns documented from the pottery during this period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly handsome example of \u003cstrong\u003eearly Victorian black transferware\u003c\/strong\u003e, equally lovely incorporated into an antique tablescape, layered with other transferware, or displayed individually for its picturesque architectural scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e T. J. \u0026amp; J. 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These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and no two pieces will be exactly alike. Please review the individual photographs for the specific condition and character of each piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196900503639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/183_37deb358-cdb7-4faa-8e77-763661987863.jpg?v=1787704431"},{"product_id":"b-d-geneva-dessert-plate","title":"B. \u0026 D. \"Geneva\" Dessert Plate, c. 1857","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually. 4 available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century \u003c\/strong\u003eStaffordshire blue transferware dessert plate in the romantic \u003cstrong\u003e“Geneva”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, featuring a picturesque architectural landscape surrounded by an elaborate ornamental border.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central scene depicts a grand castellated estate nestled among mature trees, with figures and horses gathered in the foreground. The scene is framed by an intricate border of scrolling foliage, floral sprays, and fine linear decoration, creating the richly detailed appearance characteristic of early Victorian Staffordshire transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is decorated in \u003cstrong\u003eblue transfer on an ivory earthenware ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the softly faded transfer, warm crazing, and gentle surface wear giving the piece a wonderful sense of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse bears the \u003cstrong\u003e“B \u0026amp; D”\u003c\/strong\u003e mark. This mark has been attributed to \u003cstrong\u003eBlackhurst \u0026amp; Dunning of Tunstall, Staffordshire\u003c\/strong\u003e, a pottery firm active under this name during 1857-1867 until Mr. Dunnings death. Blackhurst \u0026amp; Dunning is documented among the Tunstall manufacturers in the 1868 \u003cem\u003eStaffordshire Potteries Directory\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish blue and white transferware\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for an antique tablescape, layered with other dessert plates, or displayed as part of a collection of romantic Staffordshire landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStaffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackhurst \u0026amp; Dunning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geneva\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1857-1867\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e7.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, crazing, staining, and minor imperfections consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196901158999,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/212_d02eea93-73e0-4319-8b29-81cf42b0bea5.jpg?v=1787704612"},{"product_id":"w-adams-sons-columbia-berry-bowls","title":"W. Adams \u0026 Sons \"Columbia\" Berry Bowls, Pair","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charming pair of \u003cstrong\u003eearly Victorian \u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish transferware berry bowls by \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated in the romantic \u003cstrong\u003e“Columbia”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bowl features a picturesque architectural landscape surrounded by an elaborate border of scrolling foliage, floral sprays, and ornamental cartouches. The softly printed \u003cstrong\u003elight blue transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the pair a particularly delicate, atmospheric quality, characteristic of Staffordshire wares produced during the first half of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e“Columbia”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern was produced by several Staffordshire manufacturers, with Adams \u0026amp; Sons examples dating to the mid-19th century. This pale blue version is especially pretty for its open white ground and finely detailed border. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely pair for serving berries, fruit, or desserts, or for incorporating into an antique tablescape alongside other pieces of blue and white transferware. They also make beautiful decorative pieces when layered with larger plates or displayed on open shelving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1835–1855\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, crazing, staining, and minor imperfections consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196902338647,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/08.28TransferwareLiveSale_2.jpg?v=1787752284"},{"product_id":"t-j-j-mayer-rhone-scenery-berry-bowls","title":"T. J. \u0026 J Mayer \"Rhone Scenery\" Berry Bowls, Pair","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charming pair of \u003cstrong\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/strong\u003eStaffordshire transferware berry bowls by \u003cstrong\u003eT. J. \u0026amp; J. Mayer\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated in the romantic \u003cstrong\u003e“Rhone Scenery”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowls feature an atmospheric architectural landscape with a picturesque bridge, figures, trees, and distant buildings, surrounded by an elaborate border of scrolling foliage and floral ornament. The dark \u003cstrong\u003eblack transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e decoration has softened beautifully with age, creating the wonderfully muted charcoal-and-ivory palette characteristic of antique black transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced at the \u003cstrong\u003eDale Hall Pottery in Longport, Staffordshire\u003c\/strong\u003e, by \u003cstrong\u003eThomas, John \u0026amp; Joseph Mayer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the firm operated under this name from \u003cstrong\u003e1843–1855\u003c\/strong\u003e. The “Rhone Scenery” series is documented to this period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smaller size makes these especially versatile for both collecting and styling. Use them as traditional berry or dessert bowls, or incorporate them into a tablescape for small servings, condiments, or as charming decorative pieces layered with other antique transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful pair for the collector of early Staffordshire ceramics, or anyone drawn to the atmospheric quality of \u003cstrong\u003eblack transferware and romantic landscape patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e T. J. \u0026amp; J. 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The softly aged blue transfer has developed a wonderful depth and patina against the warm ivory ironstone ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLozere\u003c\/em\u003e pattern takes its name from \u003cstrong\u003eLozère, a region of southern France\u003c\/strong\u003e, and was produced by \u003cstrong\u003eE. Challinor\u003c\/strong\u003e during the mid-19th century. Examples are known in multiple colorways, including blue, brown, mulberry, and flow blue. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese petite \u003cstrong\u003epreserve bowls\u003c\/strong\u003e were part of the specialized serving pieces found within Victorian table services, likely intended for preserves, jams, or other accompaniments at the table. Their smaller scale makes them particularly charming today, whether displayed with other transferware or used as individual trinket dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e E. 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These variations are part of the character and beauty of antique ceramics, and no two pieces will be exactly alike. Please review the individual photographs for the specific condition and character of each piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44198852853847,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/08.28TransferwareLiveSale_3.jpg?v=1787752607"},{"product_id":"w-adams-sons-garden-sports-tea-bowls","title":"W. Adams \u0026 Sons \"Garden Sports\" Tea Bowl \u0026 Saucer, c. 1830","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold individually. Three sets available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA charming set of three \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century \u003c\/strong\u003eStaffordshire transferware\u003cstrong\u003e tea bowls\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Adams \u0026amp; Sons’ \"Garden Sports\"\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, beautifully decorated in a warm red\/\"pink\" transfer print.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern centers on a wonderfully detailed pastoral scene of a young couple enjoying the garden, with a girl seated in a wheelbarrow as a boy pushes her along, accompanied by two playful dogs. The scene is framed by an elaborate floral and geometric border with scrolling ornament, giving the bowls an especially pretty and decorative quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Adams IV \u0026amp; Sons of Stoke-on-Trent\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGarden Sports\u003c\/strong\u003e is a documented mid-19th-century pattern and is known in this distinctive red\/pink transfer coloration. Examples of the pattern are recorded as teabowls and saucers, as well as individual bowls. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea bowls were traditionally used without handles for drinking tea, particularly in the early 19th century, before handled teacups became more commonplace. Today, these petite bowls are equally lovely displayed in a collection, stacked on an open shelf, or paired with other antique transferware for an eclectic tablescape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoke-on-Trent, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Sports\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1830-1840\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\/\"Pink\" transfer print\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" W x 2.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with light crazing and discoloration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44198937329751,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/08.28TransferwareLiveSale_1_81ccd3ec-679e-4b24-a602-d406523e9af4.jpg?v=1787787638"},{"product_id":"j-wedgwood-columbia-luncheon-plate","title":"J. Wedgwood \"Columbia\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1848","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003eSold individually. 2 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful early Victorian \u003cstrong\u003eJ. Wedgwood “Columbia” luncheon plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, transfer-printed in a warm red\/\"pink\" tone over an ironstone body and dating to \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 23, 1848 \u003c\/strong\u003e(as marked on the reverse).\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate features a romantic landscape scene at center, with figures gathered along a terrace overlooking a river, surrounded by distant mountains, classical architecture, and dramatic trees. The scenic center is framed by an elaborate border of \u003cstrong\u003efloral garlands, architectural vignettes, and scrolling ornament\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the plate a wonderfully detailed and distinctly Victorian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eColumbia\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern was produced by Wedgwood beginning around 1848, making this an especially early example of the pattern. The transfer decoration is executed in \u003cstrong\u003eunderglaze red\u003c\/strong\u003e, a form of colored transfer printing that is often described by collectors simply as red transferware. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful piece for a transferware collection or for display layered into an antique cupboard, plate rack, or dining room wall. The romantic landscape and rich red coloring also make it particularly lovely mixed with blue-and-white transferware, ironstone, and other early Staffordshire pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStaffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Wedgwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 23, 1848\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRed\/\"Pink\" transfer print\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.75\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with light crazing on back (pictured).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44199017807959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/155_499874d8-04eb-4867-a264-49eabf1c9a0c.jpg?v=1787754867"},{"product_id":"j-wedgwood-columbia-dinner-plate","title":"J. Wedgwood \"Columbia\" Dinner Plate, c. 1848","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful early Victorian \u003cstrong\u003eJ. Wedgwood “Columbia” dinner plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, transfer-printed in a warm red\/\"pink\" tone over an ironstone body and dating to \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 23, 1848 \u003c\/strong\u003e(as marked on the reverse).\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate features a romantic landscape scene at center, with figures gathered along a terrace overlooking a river, surrounded by distant mountains, classical architecture, and dramatic trees. The scenic center is framed by an elaborate border of \u003cstrong\u003efloral garlands, architectural vignettes, and scrolling ornament\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the plate a wonderfully detailed and distinctly Victorian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eColumbia\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern was produced by Wedgwood beginning around 1848, making this an especially early example of the pattern. The transfer decoration is executed in \u003cstrong\u003eunderglaze red\u003c\/strong\u003e, a form of colored transfer printing that is often described by collectors simply as red transferware. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful piece for a transferware collection or for display layered into an antique cupboard, plate rack, or dining room wall. The romantic landscape and rich red coloring also make it particularly lovely mixed with blue-and-white transferware, ironstone, and other early Staffordshire pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStaffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Wedgwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 23, 1848\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRed\/\"Pink\" transfer print\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with light crazing on back (pictured).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44199022559319,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/102_37bd6453-72d6-47fc-bc7a-928d48118b46.jpg?v=1787754918"},{"product_id":"minton-genevese-covered-waste-bowl","title":"Minton \"Genevese\" Covered Waste Bowl, c. 1880","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully unusual \u003cstrong\u003eMinton Genevese transferware slop pail liner and fitted lid\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to \u003cstrong\u003e1880\u003c\/strong\u003e. Decorated in Minton's romantic \u003cstrong\u003eGenevese\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, the piece features picturesque alpine landscapes surrounded by an elaborate floral and scrolling border, rendered in rich blue transfer against a warm cream ground. Genevese is one of Minton's best-known scenic patterns, originally produced in the 19th century and later reintroduced in darker blue versions around 1900. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally made as the \u003cstrong\u003eremovable ceramic liner for a household slop pail\u003c\/strong\u003e, this was a practical but essential vessel in the Victorian home. Slop pails could be used in the kitchen to collect \u003cstrong\u003efood scraps, peelings, bones, and other organic household waste after meals\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as part of a bedroom washstand for collecting the \u003cstrong\u003edirty water left after washing and shaving\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ceramic liner provided a washable interior while the larger outer pail made the contents easy to carry and empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Minton Genevese slop pails are \u003cstrong\u003eunusual surviving pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, with documented examples retaining their original cane-handled outer pail and ceramic liner. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The survival of this \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal liner and matching lid together\u003c\/strong\u003e, even without its outer pail, makes it an especially interesting and uncommon form of Minton transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the piece is far removed from its humble original purpose and makes a beautiful decorative object in its own right. Display it on a \u003cstrong\u003ewashstand, dresser, bathroom shelf, or open shelving\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the unusual form and richly detailed Genevese scenery can be appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOrigin: Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genevese\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.25\" W x 5.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44199061487703,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/231_88c3a994-31d3-45be-8da0-60b5ec48a6f1.jpg?v=1787777468"},{"product_id":"jacob-furnival-co-coral-covered-tureen","title":"Jacob Furnival \u0026 Co. \"Coral\" Covered Tureen","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderful early Staffordshire ironstone covered serving dish in the \u003cstrong\u003e“Coral” pattern by Jacob Furnival \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to circa 1845–1870. The substantial octagonal form sits on a raised pedestal foot and is finished with a domed, finial-topped lid.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is particularly charming: a dense \u003cstrong\u003eblack coral-like border\u003c\/strong\u003e encircles the body and lid, while the center features a colorful arrangement of seashells and marine forms in shades of purple, green, turquoise, yellow, and pink. The combination of the graphic black border and hand-painted color makes this a particularly unusual example of early polychrome Staffordshire transferware. The pattern is documented by the Transferware Collectors Club as \u003cstrong\u003e“Coral”\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eJacob Furnival \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered serving pieces like this are wonderful displayed as much as used. Leave the lid on and let the silhouette and pattern do the work, or use it as a centerpiece for a dining table, sideboard, or kitchen shelf. It would also be lovely filled with fruit or seasonal flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobridge, Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacob Furnival \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e C. 1845–1870\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" Diameter x 8.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear, interior crazing, and minor imperfections consistent with age (pictured). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213279391831,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/10_00aa8062-82b5-43c3-8ccb-43f432868872.jpg?v=1788152264"},{"product_id":"dancing-maenad-engraving-by-camillo-paderni-filippo-morghen","title":"Dancing Maenad Engraving by Camillo Paderni \u0026 Filippo Morghen, Pag. 129","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautifully \u003cb\u003ehand-colored 18th-century copper engraving\u003c\/b\u003e depicting a \u003cb\u003edancing Maenad\u003c\/b\u003e, after an ancient Roman wall painting excavated in the area of \u003cb\u003eHerculaneum and Pompeii\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe plate was drawn by \u003cb\u003eCamillo Paderni\u003c\/b\u003e and engraved by \u003cb\u003eFilippo Morghen\u003c\/b\u003e, two artists closely associated with the Bourbon archaeological excavations in Naples. It belongs to the celebrated series \u003ci\u003eLe Antichità di Ercolano Esposte\u003c\/i\u003e, published in Naples beginning in 1757 to document the ancient paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts uncovered at Herculaneum and surrounding sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis particular image, listed as \u003cb\u003e“Menade danzante con tralcio e scettro”\u003c\/b\u003e (Dancing Maenad with branch and scepter), is identified as \u003cb\u003epage 129\u003c\/b\u003e in the series. The figure is shown in flowing classical drapery with a branch extended in one hand and a long staff or scepter in the other, set dramatically against a dark ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe inscription along the lower edge reads \u003cb\u003e“Camillo Paderni deli.”\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e“Filippo Morghen sculpi”\u003c\/b\u003e, identifying Paderni as the draftsman and Morghen as the engraver. Comparable examples of these plates are documented as hand-colored copper engravings from the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderful piece for a collector of Grand Tour material, classical art, or antiquarian prints, and especially effective displayed among other works of classical art or layered into a collected gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003e\"Antichita di Ercolano Esposte\"\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eNaples, 1757-1792; Naples, Italy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-colored copper engraving on paper, framed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 20\" L x 16.5\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition with age-appropriate toning, foxing, and minor imperfections to the paper. Housed in a later frame with fabric mat. Please see photographs for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollectibility:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eLe Antichità di Ercolano Esposte\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most important antiquarian publications of the 18th century and is highly regarded for its role in introducing the art and decorative vocabulary of Herculaneum to European audiences. Published in Naples between 1757 and 1792, the monumental series comprised hundreds of engraved plates documenting the discoveries at Herculaneum and became an influential source for the development of the \u003cb\u003eNeoclassical and “Pompeian” taste\u003c\/b\u003e that spread throughout Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe original publication was not broadly offered for commercial sale; copies were primarily presented by the Neapolitan court to selected individuals and institutions, making complete original sets particularly scarce today. Major auction houses continue to describe complete examples as rare and highly important works of antiquarian publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italian, 18th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213345714263,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/37_648d404a-b9fd-433d-a56f-cf907135c9b6.jpg?v=1788140169"}],"url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/collections\/editors-picks-october.oembed?page=3","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}