This rare jug bears the mark of Ellsmore and Forster which was used between 1850 and 1871. Due to the use of the pre-Victorian jug form, this piece can be dated to the earlier part of the mark's production period. The jug's name is based on its many hand-colored transfers with clear luster highlights depicting actors, dancers and clowns along with vignettes of plays, acts and theatrical characters of the day. The jug is in very good condition with the exception of honest wear to the dark overglaze and body of the rim consistent with its age. The height is 9 inches or 23 cm, the extreme diameter is 8 inches or 20.5 cm.

This beautiful pair of French porcelain vases was made between 1850-1900 in Louis XVI, late 18thC style. They are marked under the bases with a faux 18thC black Sevres mark with interlaced "L's" encircling the letters, "PP". The bodies and feet are cast in one piece. The ground color of the bodies is rose pompadour, named for Madame Pompadour. Each hand painted reserve features a vignette of a courting couple in a garden with a cherub. The surrounding ornamentation has a caryatid's head, a jeweled border and laurel garlands, all in two shades of coin gilding. The versos are decorated with masterfully painted fruit and flower groups. The bases are gilt bronze. The pair may have originally had lids, but there is no indication in the form of visible wear that this pair had them. The pair is in very good condition with light wear to the gilding consistent with their age. The vases measure 17 1/2 inches or 40.5 cm in height.

Talk about scrumptious! The transfer decoration of this piece was applied in three shades of blue, giving the "View of Greenwich" an unusual depth. Fine condition. Width - 15"

This is a truly beautiful set ca. 1890-1910 with a platter and twelve dinner plates marked, "Copeland Late Spode, England". It was designed for use when serving fowl, both wild and domestic. The twelve plates have eight different bird designs including woodcock, ducks, quail, partridge, pheasant and others. Very good condition. No known defects. Platter is 19 1/4" x 15", dinner plates are 10 3/4" in diameter.

"OMG!" (In Michigan that translates to "Oh, my gosh!"), I said to myself when this piece came in. It's a Huntley & Palmers field glasses case biscuit tin. It's in very good original condition with its original clasp and folding handle. The company marks on the bottom are pristine. There are scratches in the lithographed finish, but the finish is 85% to 95% intact and original. Very good condition. Height - 7" with handle up, Width - 7", Depth - 3 3/4"

The carver of this neat little piece of folk art knew first hand about things nautical. It dates between 1900 and 1920 and is carved from a single piece of varnished pine with heavy string and basting tape added for the rope and rope bindings. In pencil under the original varnish is, "S.S. John Remery, Detroit". Very good condition. Diameter - 4 1/4"

The carver of this neat little piece of folk art obviously spent a lot of time around big ships. In this case the lake freighters that came through Detroit, Michigan during the 1920's. The piece is varnished pine. The base and side fins are carved from one piece. The long shaft is doweled through and moves in a slot like the real thing. Very good condition. Height - 4"

This little folk art gem is no bigger than the palm of your hand. It was carved from a solid piece of pine, then varnished sometime between 1900 and 1920 in Detroit, Michigan. Very good condition. Length - 4 7/8"

This little folk art gem is no bigger than the palm of your hand. It was carved from a solid piece of pine, then varnished sometime between 1900 and 1920 in Detroit, Michigan. Very good condition. Length - 5 3/8"

This little folk art gem is no bigger than the palm of your hand. It was carved from a solid piece of pine, then varnished sometime between 1900 and 1920 in Detroit, Michigan. Very good condition. Length - 4 1/2"

Imagine the times this charger has survived! It came to America with a family who left Nazi Germany in 1938. From photos of their home's baronial interior, it was clear they collected early German pewter and ceramics. This exotic motif was based on the Chinese blue & white porcelains which entered the Netherlands in the 17th century. It was the affordable homegrown exotic ware of its day. Rim roughness, as typical, one rim hairline crack and moderate footing losses. Diameter - 14"

This handsome four part group of brown transfer decorated earthenware is marked, "Copeland" and features English Gothic ruins. The lid, ladle and tureen all match. The underplate is in the same pattern. Due to its size, we believe it is a platter, but it works and is quite presentable. The style and marks suggest mid 19th century production. Very good condition. Tureen height - 10 1/2", Tureen lid diameter - 13 3/4", Underplate - 13/ x 10 1/2", Ladle length - 11 1/2"