Leaves and tendrils cover the surface of this 8-1/2 inch diameter earthenware plate with a green majolica glaze. The underlying ground of the plate is speckled, characteristic of Brameld wares made at Rockingham pottery, although the plate is unmarked. Made in England in the mid-19th century and in perfect condition, with some oxidation of the glaze. I have two identical plates, with the listed price for one.
Dresden Spray was the most popular pattern designed by Susie Cooper, an English ceramicist of the Art Deco era. The handled bowl was her design and would have been used for trifle or other pudding desserts, but also could be used for cereal or soup. The underplate, or liner, has the floral motif in the well where the bowl fits snugly. Both pieces are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, stains or repairs but with the usual crazing under the honey glaze typically found on ceramics mad ...click for details
In the Dainty shape, a bone china snack set made by Shelley China in England in the Stocks pattern, with hand-painted pink handle and rims. These two-piece sets are also known as tennis sets, useful when taking refreshments away from a table while watching a sports event. The cup fits snugly in the well of the plate so both can be held in one hand. Both pieces are in perfect condition with no chips, cracks, stains or repairs. The cup measures 2-1/2 inches in height and the plate measures 9-1/ ...click for details
Shelley manufactured Art Deco inspired teaware in the 1930s, following the lead (and popularity) of Clarice Cliff and others. Their Vogue shape, a simple cone on a sloped base with a solid triangular handle, was their most extreme example. Not many were made - there were complaints that the handle was hard to hold onto - and the remaining sets are considered highly collectible. The cup and saucer are both in mint condition and ring beautifully. The cup measures about 2-1/2 inches in height a ...click for details
The Lynton shape coffee cup (or can) is rather dramatic and perfectly displays the sinuous quality of Aurea, one of Cliff's designs. This hand-painted set was made between 1935 and 1937 in Cliff's workshop at Wilkinson's pottery in England. Both pieces are in mint condition with no structural damage or wear to the paint. The cup measures 3 inches in height and 2-1/8 inches in diameter across the top; the saucer is 4-5/8 inches in diameter.
Tulips was one of Clarice Cliff's designs for her own Deco ceramics, molded and hand-painted at Wilkinson's in England in 1935. The shape of this particular piece is known as "Greek" with the accompanying number 563, also designed by Cliff. The jug or ewer is in mint condition with no flaws in the body or the painting. It measures 9-1/2 inches in height and 3-1/2 inches in diameter at the base. The ribbed surface was one of Cliff's innovative designs giving the impressi ...click for details
A vintage Cornish Ware storage jar labeled "Prunes" made in England by TG Green circa 1950. The jar has the black shield backstamp for Cornish Ware, and is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, stains, repairs or crazing. Measurements are about 5-3/4 inches in height and 4-1/2 inches in diameter.
A vintage blue and white Cornish Ware Tea storage jar made in England circa 1940 by TG Green. The jar has the black shield mark and is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or repairs and only very minor signs of use. The lid fits perfectly and is original to this jar. Measurements are 5-1/2 inches in height and 4-1/2 inches in diameter.
A vintage Coffee storage jar with the black shield Cornish Ware backstamp, made in England by TG Green circa 1940. The jar is in excellent condition, with minor signs of use but no chips, cracks or repairs. The lid fits perfectly and is original to this jar. Measurements are about 5-3/4 inches in height and 4-1/2 inches in diameter.
A drinking mug made by the Henriot pottery in France circa 1900, hand-painted with the typical florals and a petit Breton. In this case the gentleman is holding a pipe in one hand, and his other hand was not painted (or is missing). The cup is roughly molded of red clay with fairly crude painting but remarkably no chips, cracks or repairs. Measurements are 4-1/4 inches in height, 3-1/2 inches in diameter across the top and 2-1/4 inches in diameter at the bottom.
