Wedgwood Ivanhoe Series, Polychrome Plate – Rebecca repelling the Templar.
This Aesthetic Movement transferware plate reflects a scene from Sir Walter Scott's IVANHOE novel. Innovative printing processes and the ability to use inks in brilliant colors were introduced in the early 20th Century. Although the original designs by Thomas Allen were introduced in 1881, Wedgwood continued to use the border cartouches of rabbits, geese, ducks, turkeys and other animals in a number of designs.
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Ivanhoe and Rowena are key characters in Sir Walter Scott's novel, Ivanhoe.
This transferware plate depicts Ivanhoe and Rowena. Innovative printing processes and the ability to use inks in brilliant colors enabled the production of these plates designed by Thomas Allen. Although the original designs by Thomas Allen were introduced in 1881, Wedgwood continued to use the border cartouches of rabbits, geese, ducks, turkeys and other animals in a number of designs.
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LARGE AESTHETIC TURQUOISE TILE OF WATERBIRDS IN THE GRASSES, made by Maw & Co., c. 1900
This large tile is in a gorgeous monochromatic turquoise color. The tile is molded in relief which intensifies the turquoise in those areas where the glaze has pooled. It is the English tradition of deep respect for nature and the two waterbirds are meticulously designed. The birds stand in the water grasses, seemingly alert to possible danger. This may have been part of a series on a hunting theme. ...click for details
VICTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT PLATTER, DEVONSHIRE Pattern, c.1884.
DEVONSHIRE has an Anglo-Japanese deep brown transfer pattern with birds and daisies and is a multi-motif pattern. The platter is an unusual elongated octagonal shape. The platter measures 16.25 inches x 12 inches. The marks on the bottom of the plate include the stamping of RIDGWAYS and DEVONSHIRE (the pattern name) as well as Rd. No. 2302 and a printed 29. The trademark quiver and bow are also printed. The pattern was firs ...click for details
TWO AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BRASS AND COPPER CANDLESTICKS in the style of Christopher Dresser, c. 1880s
The brass chambersticks integrate geometric forms with a relationship to a botanical flower form. This includes a brass conical base and copper center ball shaped form consisting of two hemispheres made up of “petals”, plus a repeat of the petalled hemisphere done in brass containing the brass candle holder. The wood handle with brass fittings is positioned parallel to the wall of the cone base ...click for details
Two Aesthetic Movement Doulton Bowls with Birds, Blossoms and Zig Zag Design – NIPON pattern
The asymmetrical placement of a wide geometric folded ribbon (or zig zag), in which the bird cartouche rests, plus wild turkeys among bamboo, blossoms and geometrical motifs reflect Japanese influences during the Aesthetic Movement period. The transfer which decorates the shallow bowls is black. The hand painted colors are rust red, brown, and rich cobalt blue, with gilded accents. Very definitely ...click for details
AN OLD HALL EARTHENWARE CO. LTD. PINK AND BROWN GROUND AND DRAGON-HANDLED EWER
This late Victorian ewer in the Japanese style is notable for the sinuous gilded dragon which is draped around the long neck of the ewer and comes to rest mid-section of the bulbous lower portion. The lower body is printed allover with a simplified and flattened design of apple blossoms and leaves, painted in enamel of various shades of pink plus green leaves on the coffee brown background. The small swirls of t ...click for details
Hand Chased Silver Plated Water Pitcher with Sea Dragon, made by Derby Silver Company of Derby, Connecticut, c. 1880s.
This extremely rare design very strongly reflects Japanese style, with the depiction of dragons and sea monster as well as well as the rolling waves and tentacle-like crests at the tips of the waves. The handle mimics the water theme, and is almost like a breaking wave, with shape of the handle separating into two splayed tentacle-like arms at the base of the pitcher. It has a ...click for details
Burgess & Leigh, Hill Pottery, Large Transferware Platter, 18” x 13”
The RUSTIC pattern was first introduced by Burgess & Leigh at the Hill Pottery in 1886. The RUSTIC pattern reflects the English countryside with several planes of perspective which draw the viewer’s eye. The brown transfer design is executed on a cream colored body.
It is rare to find this pattern in this huge size. The platter is 18" x 13" and in excellent condition. There are no cracks, chips, ...click for details
Victorian Painting of Christmas Roses on Terra Cotta Plaque, Watcombe, c. 1880s. Beveled Period Frame.
The painting of the white Christmas roses is on a gray background, and set in a custom made round frame with a high beveled curve. The painting has no signature but the quality of the brush work is clearly professional. WATCOMBE in Torquay is a company for which Christopher Dresser designed many items, mainly jugs in an angular style. The back of the plaque has impressed marks reading WATC ...click for details
