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The classical silhouette is complemented by a warm aged brass patina, rounded body, flared neck, and raised pedestal base. Originally intended for ecclesiastical use, the pair has an architectural presence that translates beautifully to a mantel, console, bookshelf, or collected display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"\u003e13.5\" H x 12\" W x 5\" D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"\u003eGood antique condition with expected age and patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44163120758871,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/1_f03bc735-a9b8-4899-aad4-1dc23e2ae2e2.jpg?v=1786670126"},{"product_id":"english-maple-games-box","title":"Maple Games Compendium","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCharming 19th-century English games compendium in warm honey-toned maple, retaining a wonderful collection of original games including chess, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebackgammon, and dominoes. 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. The box remains structurally sound and retains a wonderful amount of its original contents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44163287941207,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/Untitleddesign_63.jpg?v=1786674332"},{"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. 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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. 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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":"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-egina-luncheon-plate","title":"E. Challinor \u0026 Co. \"Egina\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA lovely \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware luncheon plate in the \u003cb\u003e“Egina” \u003c\/b\u003epattern by \u003cb\u003eE. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a romantic blue-and-white landscape of a grand castle or estate beside a tranquil body of water, framed by sweeping trees and figures strolling through the grounds. The softly printed scene has the atmospheric quality so characteristic of Victorian scenic transferware, with the distant mountains and dramatic rays of light adding a particularly beautiful sense of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Egina”\u003c\/b\u003e is the English spelling historically used for \u003cb\u003eAegina\u003c\/b\u003e, the Greek island in the Saronic Gulf, just southwest of Athens. The island was well known to European travelers for its picturesque landscape, ancient ruins, mountainous backdrop, and romantic associations with classical Greece. The pattern name belongs to the tradition of Staffordshire manufacturers drawing upon European geography and classical subjects as inspiration for scenic wares. The scene on this plate appears to be an \u003cb\u003eidealized landscape rather than a literal topographical view of Aegina\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eE. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e was a Staffordshire pottery manufacturer based at the Fenton Potteries in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent. The firm produced earthenware and transfer-printed wares during the mid-19th century, with documented production under the E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co. name during the \u003cb\u003e1850s and early 1860s\u003c\/b\u003e. Their scenic patterns are well represented in museum and transferware collections, including \u003ci\u003ePriory\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLozere\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEgina\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePanama\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNeva\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUnion\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe backstamp identifies both the maker and pattern as \u003cb\u003e“E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co. \/ Egina.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Egina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1850–1862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware \/ ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9\" 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":44196427792471,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/57_64661f97-ec95-41b1-986b-d82dace59a5d.jpg?v=1787701168"},{"product_id":"e-challinor-co-lozere-luncheon-plate","title":"E. Challinor \u0026 Co. \"Lozere\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware luncheon plate in the \u003cb\u003e“Lozere”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern by \u003cb\u003eE. Challinor\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a romantic landscape of a grand lakeside estate, distant architecture, towering trees, and a figure strolling through an elegantly landscaped setting. The softly rendered blue transfer gives the scene an atmospheric, almost dreamlike quality, while the elaborate border combines scrolling foliage, floral medallions, architectural vignettes, and fine crosshatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name \u003cb\u003e“Lozere” refers to Lozère\u003c\/b\u003e, a mountainous region of southern France in the Cévennes, named for \u003cb\u003eMont Lozère\u003c\/b\u003e. Historically part of the region of Gévaudan, Lozère is known for its dramatic mountains, wooded valleys, waterways, and picturesque countryside. The name is particularly fitting for this romantic scenic pattern, which evokes the cultivated landscapes and grand estates associated with the French countryside. The transferware scene appears to be an \u003cb\u003eidealized landscape rather than a documented view of a specific location in Lozère\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eE. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/b\u003e was a Staffordshire pottery firm producing transfer-printed earthenware and ironstone during the mid-19th century. Edward Challinor and his various partnerships were active in the Staffordshire Potteries during an important period of expansion in the production of transferware for both domestic and export markets. The firm is particularly associated with scenic patterns such as \u003ci\u003eLozere\u003c\/i\u003e, which were produced across a range of tableware forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mark on this example reads \u003cb\u003e“Lozere \/ Ironstone \/ E. Challinor,”\u003c\/b\u003e identifying both the pattern and manufacturer. The smaller luncheon-sized form showcases the scenic transfer beautifully, with the expansive landscape occupying much of the plate's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e E. Challinor \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Lozere\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840s–1860s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.75\" 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":44196446732375,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/81_37587e58-4f1c-4c02-ad5b-4d555c80d399.jpg?v=1787701215"},{"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-columbia-luncheon-plate-2","title":"W. Adams \u0026 Sons \"Columbia\" Luncheon Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware luncheon plate in \u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons’ “Columbia” \u003c\/b\u003epattern, featuring a romantic architectural landscape with a grand Gothic-style structure, water, trees, and elegantly dressed figures. The scene is framed by an elaborate border of scrolling foliage, floral sprays, and delicate linear ornament, creating the richly layered look that makes early Adams transferware so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Columbia\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a well-documented William Adams \u0026amp; Sons pattern, with examples dating to approximately \u003cb\u003e1840–1855\u003c\/b\u003e. The pattern was produced in multiple forms, including plates and smaller pieces, and is particularly recognizable for its picturesque architectural scenery and elaborate floral border. A museum example of an 8¾-inch \u003ci\u003eColumbia\u003c\/i\u003e plate is dated 1840–1855 and identified as transfer-printed earthenware made by Adams, William \u0026amp; Sons in Staffordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the important Staffordshire pottery firms of the early Victorian period. The Adams family had been involved in the Staffordshire Potteries for generations, and William Adams \u0026amp; Sons became particularly well known for its transfer-printed earthenware and ironstone wares. The \u003ci\u003eW. Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/i\u003e mark was used from approximately \u003cb\u003e1819–1864\u003c\/b\u003e, placing this example comfortably within the firm's early Victorian production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe smaller \u003cb\u003eluncheon-sized form\u003c\/b\u003e makes this especially charming for collecting and tablescapes, while the scenic subject and detailed border give it plenty of presence despite its more modest scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e William Adams \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Columbia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840–1855\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue 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.\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":44196531273815,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/132_5b29f2c1-a532-463b-82ee-f445108176fb.jpg?v=1787701890"},{"product_id":"j-heath-ontario-dinner-plate","title":"J. Heath \"Ontario\" Dinner Plate, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking \u003cb\u003emid-19th-century \u003c\/b\u003eStaffordshire transferware dinner plate in \u003cb\u003eJ. Heath’s “Ontario” \u003c\/b\u003epattern, featuring a romantic landscape of a castellated estate overlooking a lake, surrounded by towering trees, mountains, and figures gathered along the water. The softly rendered scene has the idealized, picturesque quality so characteristic of the Romantic-era Staffordshire landscapes produced for the American market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eOntario\u003c\/i\u003e view is part of the \u003cb\u003e“Ontario Lake Scenery”\u003c\/b\u003e series. Despite its Canadian title, the scene appears to be an \u003cb\u003eimaginary Romantic landscape\u003c\/b\u003e, combining a European-style castle, dramatic mountains, a lake, and what appear to be tents along the shore. The imagery may have been inspired by the work of English artist \u003cb\u003eWilliam Henry Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e, whose Canadian landscapes were published in \u003ci\u003eCanadian Scenery\u003c\/i\u003e in 1842.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. Heath\u003c\/b\u003e refers to \u003cb\u003eJoseph Heath\u003c\/b\u003e, a Staffordshire potter who operated in Tunstall from approximately \u003cb\u003e1845–1853\u003c\/b\u003e. Heath specialized in transfer-printed earthenware, with many of his scenic wares produced for export to the \u003cb\u003eNorth American market\u003c\/b\u003e. His printed marks are typically found with the maker's name alongside the pattern name, as seen on this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art holds another \u003ci\u003eOntario Lake Scenery\u003c\/i\u003e plate by Joseph Heath, dated circa 1845–1853, and identifies the material specifically as \u003cb\u003etransfer-printed earthenware\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph Heath\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Ontario \/ Ontario Lake Scenery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1845–1853\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.5\" 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":44196534648919,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/96_8af7e841-d7d5-419a-9f3b-aa5ccc095452.jpg?v=1787702260"},{"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":"davenport-friburg-dinner-plate","title":"Davenport \"Friburg\" Dinner Plate, c. 1852","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful example of \u003cb\u003e19th-century Staffordshire transferware\u003c\/b\u003e, this dinner plate features Davenport’s \u003cb\u003e“Friburg”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern in soft blue transfer on an ivory ground. The central scene depicts an elaborate Gothic-style architectural estate set within a romantic landscape, surrounded by mature trees, distant architecture, and water. An intricate border of scrolling vines, florals, and foliate motifs frames the scene beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFounded by \u003cb\u003eJohn Davenport in 1794\u003c\/b\u003e, Davenport became one of the most important Staffordshire potteries of the 19th century. Based in Longport, Staffordshire, the firm was particularly well known for its transfer-printed earthenware and ironstone and developed a substantial export trade, with its wares widely distributed throughout Britain, Europe, and North America. The firm remained in the Davenport family for much of its history and continued producing ceramics into the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e“Friburg”\u003c\/b\u003e pattern is characterized by its romantic architectural landscape and elaborate floral border and appears on a range of Davenport tableware, including dinner plates, smaller plates, bowls, and serving pieces. Surviving examples are generally associated with the \u003cb\u003emid-19th century\u003c\/b\u003e, making this an especially lovely example of the period's fascination with romantic European landscape imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eLongport, Staffordshire, England\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Friburg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1852–1856\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e10.5\" diameter\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\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":44196538220631,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/64_60c2ea81-f0ed-436f-a23c-dc4202f8483b.jpg?v=1787766676"},{"product_id":"j-wedgwood-geneva-tea-bowl-saucer","title":"J. 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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":"g-phillips-marino-pitcher","title":"G. 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The warm red transfer has the softly faded quality characteristic of early Victorian transferware, beautifully complementing the creamy ironstone ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Marino” was one of the registered ironstone patterns produced by George Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Staffordshire manufacturer based at the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Bridge Works in Longport\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pottery was established in 1822 by brothers \u003cstrong\u003eEdward and George Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Following Edward’s death in 1831, George continued the business independently, and the firm adopted the \u003cstrong\u003eG. Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e mark. George Phillips registered a number of ironstone shapes and printed patterns with the British Patent Office in \u003cstrong\u003e1845 and 1846\u003c\/strong\u003e, including “Marino,” making these pieces particularly interesting examples of his later production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phillips pottery was known for producing substantial quantities of innovative \u003cstrong\u003eearthenware and ironstone\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its romantic scenic wares finding a particularly strong market in America. Production ended following George Phillips’ death in \u003cstrong\u003e1847\u003c\/strong\u003e, after which the pottery’s furnishings, equipment, and remaining stock were auctioned in 1848. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its unusual form and richly scenic decoration, this pitcher makes a wonderful \u003cstrong\u003edecorative vessel for a kitchen shelf, open cupboard, or dining room\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also working beautifully filled with branches or seasonal flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staffordshire, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGeorge Phillips \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marino\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1840–1847\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 7\" L × 5.25\" W\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":44196801609815,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/21_b5c0c83a-588c-4c83-9da7-0072b6381fed.jpg?v=1787703456"},{"product_id":"davenport-cyprus-dessert-plate","title":"Davenport \"Cyprus\" Dessert Plate, c. 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003eSold individually. 3 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century\u003c\/strong\u003e English dessert plate by \u003cstrong\u003eDavenport\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated in the atmospheric \u003cstrong\u003e“Cyprus”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern with a picturesque architectural landscape surrounded by an elaborate floral and scrolling border.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFounded in Longport, Staffordshire, \u003cstrong\u003eDavenport was one of England’s important 19th-century pottery manufacturers\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing a wide range of earthenware and ironstone wares for the British and export markets. The firm became particularly well known for its finely detailed transfer-printed wares, including richly decorated scenic patterns such as “Cyprus.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central scene depicts a romantic architectural landscape, framed by an intricate border of flowers, scrolling foliage, and architectural vignettes. The decoration is rendered in a characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eflow transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the printed design softly bleeds into the surrounding ground, creating the hazy, painterly quality so desirable in antique flow transferware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003edessert-plate scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece is lovely for serving sweets or pastries, layering into a collected tablescape, or displaying alongside other transferware for a more collected look. The soft variation created by the transfer process makes each example feel particularly individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Davenport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyprus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1840–1850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flow mulberry transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, crazing, staining, and minor imperfections consistent with age. See photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique transferware naturally varies from piece to piece. \u003cstrong\u003eDifferences\u003c\/strong\u003e in the flow and intensity of the transfer, color saturation, pattern clarity, crazing, staining, discoloration, and other \u003cstrong\u003esigns of age are to be expected\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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":44196898799703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/168_9ea24cf4-f120-48ca-8390-101921b9ffc3.jpg?v=1787704230"},{"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. 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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. 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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 central vignette is framed by an elaborate border of scrolling foliage, flowers, geometric motifs, and additional scenic panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1849\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003ePeruvian\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern is a wonderful example of the romantic landscape transferware popular in Victorian England. The pattern is documented in several forms and colorways, with the mulberry version particularly beautiful for its softly graduated, painterly quality. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse bears the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eJ. Wedgwood\u003c\/strong\u003e mark and registration diamond. Importantly, this mark refers to \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Wedg Wood of Tunstall\u003c\/strong\u003e, not Josiah Wedgwood; John Wedg Wood operated from the 1840s through the 1850s and used several variations of the 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":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":"francis-morley-co-vista-miniature-tureen","title":"Francis Morley \u0026 Co \"Vista\" Dinner Miniature Tureen, c. 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA charming \u003cstrong\u003emid-19th-century miniature tureen\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eFrancis Morley \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated in the firm’s iconic \u003cstrong\u003e“Vista”\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern in monochrome transfer print.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe diminutive covered tureen features the romantic architectural landscape characteristic of \u003cstrong\u003eVista\u003c\/strong\u003e, with figures, trees, and buildings surrounding the body and an elaborate floral border decorating the lid. 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The scale and specialized range of forms make surviving examples particularly charming and collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful piece for a collection of antique children's wares, Staffordshire transferware, or miniature ceramics, and equally lovely displayed on a shelf or tucked into an antique cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStaffordshire,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEngland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Francis Morley \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vista\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monochrome\/black transfer print\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" L x 4\" H x 3\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with a flea bite on rim (pictured).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44198887587927,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/93_74d35841-086e-4427-9ff9-5a6596a2ce6a.jpg?v=1787753214"},{"product_id":"w-adams-sons-garden-sports-tea-bowls","title":"W. 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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. 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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":"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":"empire-bronze-three-light-ring-sconces","title":"Empire Three-Light Ring Sconces","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eElegant pair of Empire-style wall sconces, each formed with a circular ring supporting three candle bobeches and centered by an ornate floral medallion backplate. The architectural form, restrained classical ornament, fluted detailing, and warm finish are characteristic of the Empire taste, which favored strong geometric forms and classical decorative motifs. Comparable early French examples use this distinctive ring-shaped three-candle arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA particularly good shape for framing a mirror, artwork, or a fireplace, they would also be beautiful flanking a bed or console. The horizontal profile makes them especially useful where you want the impact of antique lighting without a lot of visual height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003eBrass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\" H x 8.5\" W  x 7\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Europe, 20th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213303083095,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/19_8249f0a5-a4c7-49d7-94e7-47f9c6013111.jpg?v=1788138096"},{"product_id":"porcelain-painting-of-christ-with-the-crown-of-thorns","title":"Porcelain Painting of Christ with the Crown of Thorns","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eStriking antique oval porcelain plaque depicting \u003cstrong\u003eChrist\u003c\/strong\u003e wearing the \u003cstrong\u003eCrown of Thorns\u003c\/strong\u003e, finely hand-painted with remarkably delicate modeling of the face and expression. The image is set within an ornate metal frame with a textured ivory-fabric surround, twisted edge, and a decorative bow with suspension ring at the top.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the long European tradition of painting religious subjects onto porcelain plaques, which became particularly popular during the 19th century. Images of Christ wearing the Crown of Thorns were especially common, with examples produced in Germany and elsewhere in Europe after celebrated Old Master paintings, including \u003cstrong\u003eGuido Reni's famous \u003cem\u003eChrist Crowned with Thorns\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small scale makes it particularly charming displayed among other miniature artwork, religious pieces, or collected curiosities, where the ornate frame and painted porcelain can be appreciated up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e19th century; continental Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted porcelain, metal frame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e5.25\" L x 4\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood antique condition with minor signs of age on backing and brass frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Europe, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213331722327,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/22_2d0f7663-a273-414d-b1a1-804205277140.jpg?v=1788138851"},{"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"},{"product_id":"dancing-maenad-engraving-by-camillo-paderni-filippo-morghen-1","title":"Dancing Maenad Engraving by Camillo Paderni \u0026 Filippo Morghen, Pag. 109","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautifully \u003cb\u003ehand-colored 18th-century copper engraving\u003c\/b\u003e depicting a \u003cb\u003edancing Maenad, or Bacchante, playing a tambourine\u003c\/b\u003e, after an ancient Roman wall painting excavated at \u003cb\u003eHerculaneum\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 documentation of 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 during the excavations at Herculaneum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis particular image, identified as \u003cb\u003epage 109\u003c\/b\u003e in the series, depicts a dancing Maenad holding a large \u003cb\u003etympanum, or tambourine\u003c\/b\u003e, above her head. She is shown in flowing classical drapery against the distinctive dark ground used in these plates, capturing the theatrical movement and sensuality of the ancient Roman fresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe inscription along the lower edge reads \u003cb\u003e“Camillo Paderni delin.”\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e“Filippo Morghen sculpi.”\u003c\/b\u003e, identifying Paderni as the draftsman and Morghen as the engraver. The plate retains its original engraved borders and hand-applied color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderful piece for a collector of \u003cb\u003eGrand Tour material, classical art, antiquarian prints, or Herculaneum and Pompeian archaeology\u003c\/b\u003e, 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":44213366194263,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/43_85893fbb-40b2-4cb6-bcac-a4b28d5a3536.jpg?v=1788140394"},{"product_id":"painted-tole-tray-with-exotic-birds","title":"Victorian Painted Tôle Tray with Exotic Birds","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking \u003cb\u003e19th-century Victorian toleware tray\u003c\/b\u003e, hand-painted in a dramatic black ground with an elaborate garden composition of \u003cb\u003eexotic long-tailed birds, a tiered classical fountain, and colorful flowers\u003c\/b\u003e, surrounded by a richly decorated gilt foliate border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe tray is constructed of \u003cb\u003epainted japanned metal\u003c\/b\u003e, characteristic of Victorian toleware. Toleware refers to decorated sheet metal—often tin-plated iron or steel—that was painted and repeatedly lacquered, or “japanned,” to create the durable, lustrous black surfaces so closely associated with 19th-century decorative metalwork. The technique developed from the European fascination with East Asian lacquer and became particularly important in the British decorative arts industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example is especially appealing for its \u003cb\u003ehighly pictorial decoration\u003c\/b\u003e. Rather than a simple floral pattern, the central composition combines exotic birds with a classical fountain and luxuriant flowering plants, creating the effect of a miniature romantic garden scene. Comparable Victorian trays with fountain-and-bird compositions are documented in the antique market, including examples described as mid-19th-century English toleware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1840s–1870s; England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Painted and japanned metal, toleware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 29\" L x 22\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear to the painted and gilt decoration, including areas of rubbing, surface wear, and minor losses consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213376909399,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/54_bee366be-ea92-4167-88d8-9cf1d066b072.jpg?v=1788140769"},{"product_id":"botanical-rose-engraving-rosen-ii-by-franz-theobald-horny","title":"Botanical Rose Engraving “Rosen II” After Franz Theobald","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBeautiful early 19th-century botanical engraving depicting roses in bloom, delicately hand colored in shades of yellow, pink, and green. The plate is titled \u003cstrong\u003e“Rosen II”\u003c\/strong\u003e and depicts several rose varieties with detailed foliage, blossoms, and developing buds. The lower margin bears the inscription \u003cstrong\u003e“Nach d. Nat. gezeichn. v. Horny,”\u003c\/strong\u003e meaning “drawn from nature by Horny.” Presented in an antique giltwood frame with warm, aged patina.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eEarly 19th century; Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-colored engraving on paper, antique giltwood frame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e14\" L x 12\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with expected age-related toning, foxing, and scattered spotting to the paper. Frame displays age-related wear and patina consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Germany, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213433565271,"sku":null,"price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/93_325ad92c-f02b-4fe3-8477-608192708a00.jpg?v=1788152346"},{"product_id":"botanical-rose-engraving-rosen-iii-after-franz-theobald","title":"Botanical Rose Engraving “Rosen III” After Franz Theobald","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBeautiful early 19th-century botanical engraving depicting roses in bloom, delicately hand colored in soft pink, ivory, and green. The plate is titled \u003cstrong\u003e“Rosen III”\u003c\/strong\u003e and depicts roses at various stages of flowering alongside detailed foliage and developing buds. Presented in an vintage wood frame with warm, aged patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eEarly 19th century; Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-colored engraving on paper, antique giltwood frame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e14\" L x 12\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with expected age-related toning, foxing, and scattered spotting to the paper. Frame displays age-related wear and patina consistent with age and use. Please see photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Germany, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213437988951,"sku":null,"price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/96_0806249c-2fa1-4703-bd0e-7f68d11ecc52.jpg?v=1788152371"},{"product_id":"chinese-wooden-grain-rice-bucket","title":"Wooden Rice Grain Bucket, Late Qing \/ Early Republic Period","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/b\u003eSold individually. 2 available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntique Chinese wooden grain rice bucket with a distinctive barrel-shaped form and warm reddish-brown finish. The vessel features raised horizontal bands around the body, ventilation holes, and Chinese characters painted in black on the exterior. Traditionally used for storing grain or rice, this substantial wooden vessel makes a striking decorative accent with plenty of authentic age and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful displayed as an architectural object, planter, or decorative storage piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLate 19th–Early 20th Century; China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e10.75\" Diameter x 12.75\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with expected signs of age and use throughout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213472591959,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/71_56fce814-498d-4a8f-b79d-8ddb9959ff9f.jpg?v=1788152502"},{"product_id":"burnt-bamboo-footstool","title":"Burnt Bamboo Footstool","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCharming antique burnt bamboo footstool or low stand with a beautifully aged, warm brown finish. The piece features a slatted bamboo top, geometric openwork sides, and distinctive wrapped bamboo construction details. Its compact scale makes it wonderfully versatile as a footstool, plant stand, or low decorative stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe naturally irregular bamboo, darkened patina, and visible age give this piece loads of character. A particularly lovely example of the decorative bamboo furniture popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/b\u003eBamboo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\" L x 8.5\" W x 13.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition with expected age-related wear, surface marks, and patina throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213624635479,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/49_5f8c6d59-dcac-4aa8-a4e9-89d36767c9ac.jpg?v=1788152671"},{"product_id":"edwardian-oak-pedestal-bowl-monogrammed-g","title":"Edwardian Oak Pedestal Bowl, Monogrammed \"G\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderful \u003cstrong\u003eturn-of-the-century English oak serving bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining richly figured oak with a polished electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) rim and decorative shield cartouche. The rounded, coopered oak body rises from a substantial circular pedestal, while the silver-plated rim adds just the right amount of formality. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe shield bears an elaborately engraved \u003cstrong\u003eG monogram\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a personalized touch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned with the removable ceramic insert between the food and the oak, making it considerably more practical for serving while protecting the timber from moisture and staining. Finding one still with its original liner is increasingly desirable. The combination of dark, warm oak and bright silver plate would be especially lovely on a dining table, sideboard, or kitchen island, filled simply with fruit or left empty as part of a collection of English tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBase has been repaired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1900; England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak, EPNS (electroplated nickel silver), ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5\" Diameter x 5.75\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with expected age-related wear. The oak has several open splits where the joined sections have separated slightly, consistent with age and movement in the wood; the original ceramic liner remains present and fits within the bowl. The liner has some age-related spotting and discoloration to the interior. The EPNS rim is secure and has scattered areas of wear to the plating. Pedestal is lose and has a chip on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44222663163991,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/9_4617cbe1-7e69-4616-966c-71f4920f1225.jpg?v=1788448385"},{"product_id":"christofle-louis-xv-rococo-two-light-candelabras","title":"Christofle Louis XV Rococo Two-Light Candelabras","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking pair of late 19th-century French candelabra by \u003cstrong\u003eChristofle\u003c\/strong\u003e, modeled in the exuberant Louis XV Rococo revival style with dramatically twisting foliate stems, scrolling arms, acanthus-like leaves, molded candle cups, and richly ornamented circular bases. The asymmetrical, organic composition is characteristic of the Rococo tradition, while the elaborate cast decoration reflects the 19th-century fascination with reviving and reinterpreting the decorative arts of the ancien régime.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Paris in 1830 by \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Christofle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the firm became one of France's most important names in silver and silver-plated metalwork after acquiring the patents for electrolytic silver plating in 1842. The technology allowed Christofle to produce finely modeled decorative objects on a much larger scale than would have been practical in solid silver, helping establish the company as a leading producer of luxury tableware and objets d'art. Christofle's work was embraced by French royalty and the imperial court, including commissions for Louis-Philippe and Napoleon III, and the firm became known for combining industrial innovation with highly sophisticated historicist design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe undersides retain \u003cstrong\u003eChristofle's period silver-plating marks\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the CHRISTOFLE cartouche, the CC responsibility mark, and the numerical grammage mark indicating the silver used in the plating process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful example of Christofle's ability to translate the lavish vocabulary of 18th-century French Rococo into a sophisticated turn-of-the-centruy  decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th century - early 20th century; France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-plated metal, warm tone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\" H x 8\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear and areas of silver-plating loss revealing the warmer-toned metal beneath, along with surface patina and minor oxidation consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"France, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44222725816407,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/41_f0188ab0-af9f-487b-8c18-bb9fc70ed078.jpg?v=1788448340"},{"product_id":"soft-paste-porcelain-clover-floral-sprig-plates-c-1835-1850","title":"Soft-Paste Porcelain Clover \u0026 Floral Sprig Plates, c. 1835–1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePair of antique \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish soft-paste porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e plates decorated in the delicate sprig style that became so characteristic of English tea wares during the second quarter of the 19th century. Scattered green clover or shamrock-like motifs are paired with tiny pink floral sprays and accents, while scalloped gilt edges and molded gilt foliate details lend the otherwise restrained decoration a touch of formality.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \u003cstrong\u003e“sprig” was used in the period itself\u003c\/strong\u003e for this type of small-scale painted decoration. By the early 1830s, English manufacturers were introducing tea patterns that used very little color and relatively few brushstrokes, making them considerably faster and less expensive to produce than the elaborate floral porcelains of the preceding generation. An 1831 advertisement is the earliest known reference to “printed and sprigged tea china,” while “Sprig Teas” appear in an 1841 American importer's invoice. Sprig painting became especially widespread on English whitewares from around 1835 through the beginning of the Civil War. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plates are a particularly charming example of that transition toward lighter, more economical decoration while still retaining the elegant forms and gilding associated with the Victorian tea table. 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A small green handle projects from one side, adding to its wonderfully ornamental character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe underside bears the distinctive \u003cb\u003eblue crowned “D” mark associated with Helena Wolfsohn’s Dresden decorating workshop\u003c\/b\u003e. Wolfsohn's studio was active in Dresden beginning in 1843 and was known for decorating porcelain blanks acquired from other manufacturers in elaborate Meissen-inspired styles. The crowned-D mark is documented on Wolfsohn pieces from the 19th century, including examples dated to the mid-to-late 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe additional number on the underside appears to be an \u003cb\u003einventory, shape, or pattern number rather than a date\u003c\/b\u003e, so I would not use it to date the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyling:\u003c\/b\u003e Originally intended as a writing-desk accessory, this little inkwell is particularly fun \u003cb\u003eoutside its original purpose\u003c\/b\u003e. It would make an excellent \u003cb\u003ematch holder\u003c\/b\u003e on a coffee table, mantel, bedside table, or bar cart, with the covered form keeping matches contained while the porcelain reads as a decorative object in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-late 19th century; Dresden, Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecorator:\u003c\/b\u003e Helena Wolfsohn porcelain-decorating workshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Porcelain, gilt decoration, enamel, metal fittings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Germany, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44229247795287,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/63_e3aa4c3e-04cb-46a1-a063-d93ed5310d18.jpg?v=1788457801"},{"product_id":"cut-crystal-bronze-floral-ashtray","title":"Cut Crystal \u0026 Bronze Floral Ashtray","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn exceptionally decorative French crystal ashtray embellished with richly detailed bronze floral mounts. The clear crystal is deeply cut in a geometric diamond pattern, giving the surface a wonderful play of light, while applied bronze flowers, leaves, and curling stems wrap around the edges in a distinctly botanical arrangement.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarked \u003cstrong\u003e“Made in France”\u003c\/strong\u003e to the base, the ashtray dates to the mid-20th century and reflects the period's love of luxurious, highly decorative smoking accessories. French crystal-and-metal smoking pieces from the 1950s and 1960s were designed to be displayed on coffee tables, bars, desks, and smoking tables rather than hidden away as purely utilitarian objects. Comparable French crystal ashtrays from the period are valued for their substantial crystal construction and sculptural decorative qualities. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floral bronze work gives this piece an almost garden-like quality, making it especially easy to incorporate into a room even if it is never used as an ashtray. It works beautifully as a \u003cstrong\u003esmall decorative bowl or catchall\u003c\/strong\u003e on a coffee table, bar cart, vanity, or bedside table, and would pair naturally with antique silver, crystal, brass, or other French decorative objects\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMid-20th century, likely c. 1950–1960; France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut crystal glass, bronze\/brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with expected age-related wear and patina\/oxidation to the bronze\/brass surfaces. Crystal presents beautifully with minor signs of age and use. \u003cstrong\u003eLighter mechanism and flint should be replaced or serviced before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"France, 20th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44247610130519,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/52_0b8da2e5-ee49-4529-943b-c103484e674a.jpg?v=1788448750"}],"url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/collections\/editors-picks-september.oembed?page=3","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}