Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on three sides of children playing, cats & a duck. Tiny chip on rim, normal wear from age & use, but overall in superb condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 5 inches across & 3 inches high.
A rare art deco shallow bowl by the designer Wilhelm Kage (1889-1960) who trained under Henri Matisse. This item was probably produced during the 1940s as part of the "Argenta" range by Gustavsberg, Sweden. Condition -there is surface wear to the silver overlay and there is a chip next to one of the handles and associated light hairline (please see enlargements 6 and 7). 23.5cm (9.25 inches)diameter.
A Vieux (Old) Paris Large Breakfast or Cafe' au Lait Porcelain Cup & Saucer. Decorated with florals on a blue and gilt background. Dimensions; cup 3.5" x 4.5", plate 7" diameter. 19th century and other than minor gilt wear, it is in excellent condition
Delightful Hermes ring/trinket dish from the Art de la Table line. The dish features an Elephant balancing on a ball, a wide gold band and a thin blue band circle the rim of the dish. The dish is footed, and has a backing of suede. The dish is marked on the back with the pattern name "CIRCUS" and the Hermes back stamp, embossed into the suede. Dish measures 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter and stands about 1 inch (2.54 cm) deep. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1997...
Vintage covered terrine from France in a beautiful provencal soft yellow color. In wonderful shape with only a small chip on the underside of the handle, does not detract at all from the charm of this piece. Crazing & wear throughout from age & use. Measures approx. 8 inches long, 5-1/2 inches wide & 4-1/2 inches high to top of handle. Stamped on the bottom with the number "6" & the letter "D" and on the underside of the cover with a "0".
An Oval Dish with gilt Border and a Floral Design with Decorative Swags. Limoges; 19th century. Dimensions 12.5" long x 5.5" wide.
A rare Staffordshire "Prattware" tea caddy, unusually with original cover. On each side are moulded caricatures of Georgian "society" figures with their servants/attendants. This item was made during the last quarter of the 18th Century, circa 1780-1790. Condition - there are chips to the under side of the cover and the finial has been re-glued. There are some minor surface glaze losses to the edges and the figures. There are no cracks and there has been no restoration. 6.5 inches (16.5cm) high