The wind flower, or anemone, in pink and purple decorates this cream pitcher and sugar bowl made in the Dainty shape by Shelley Potteries in England, circa 1945. Both pieces of the set are in mint condition with no chips, cracks, stains, repairs or signs of wear. The sugar bowl measures 2 inches in height and 3-1/2 inches in diameter; and cream pitcher or jug measures 2-1/2 inches in height and 3 inches in diameter at its most bulbous.
This Blue Daisy chintz teacup and saucer is in the Ripon shape, made by Shelley China in England circa 1950. The chintz covers the entire saucer and the exterior of the cup, excluding the scrolled handle and foot. The chintz and gilding are in mint condition with no signs of wear, and neither of the two pieces has chips, cracks or stains. The cup measures 3 inches in height and 3-1/4 inches in diameter across the top excluding the handle, and the saucer measures 5-5/8 inches in diameter.
A novelty decorative plate with molded fish face, tail and fins, hand-painted, with a gentleman holding a line in the center of the plate. The plate was made in France at Henriot in Quimper, most likely before the 1940s but possibly later. The exuberance of the form and decoration suggests a prosperous time. It measures about 9-3/4 inches from the fish face to the tail and about 9-1/2 inches from fin to fin. The plate is in mint condition.
Brightly colored hand-painted 6-inch tea plate made in France at the Henriot pottery in the 1930s. The colors are rich and deep and the motif suggests plump oranges hanging from a tree. I have two plates, identical and in excellent condition. The listed price is for one plate only (double for both).
The teacup and saucer set was made in England by Shelley China in the 1940s or 1950s. Primrose is one of the single flower patterns with hand-painted pale green handle and rims. Ludlow is a fluted shape, not seen as often as the Dainty shape. The set is in mint condition and both pieces ring true. Measurements for the cup are 3-1/2 inches in diameter across the top and 2-1/4 inches in height, and the saucer is 5-3/4 inches in diameter.
The pitcher measures 10 inches tall to the top of the open-mouthed fish (a trout, I think) and is in mint condition. The molding is crisp and the placement of the different colored glazes is appropriate. There is no maker's mark. The mustard colored base is a little unstable due to shrinkage in the kiln; otherwise there are no flaws - no chips, cracks, hairlines or stains.
A 19thc majolica pitcher in a shape I've never seen: the rounded top is symmetrical rather than coming to a point to form a spout opposite the handle. The flat sides and off-white background color set off the molded and glazed iris motif very well. There is no manufacturer's mark. The piece is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and very little sign of wear - only the mauve interior is slightly discolored from some long-ago evaporated liquid. Measurements are 7 inches high, ...click for details
An 8-inch plate in the majolica pattern known as bamboo, made near Philadelphia by the American manufacturers Griffen, Smith & Company (known by their GSH trademark, incorporating the "H" initial of the partner who left the company). The plate is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, stains, crazing or repairs. The molding is crisp; the glazing is a little sloppy with some missed spots and two tiny dabs of pink from dipping the brush in the wrong paint pot. The plate dat ...click for details
In perfect condition, a 3-inch tall cream pitcher made in England by TG Green circa 1930. This is the smallest size of the dreadnought jugs, named for their shaped handles.
A 40-ounce (British Imperial quart) pitcher made in England by TG Green circa 1930, with markings in the interior for half pint, pint, pint & half, and quart. The jug or pitcher is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, stains or crazing. There is a tiny bit of kiln debris in the interior that can be seen in the photo. The jug measures 5-3/4 inches tall and nearly 5-1/2 inches in diameter across the top excluding the spout.
