A large brown transfer platter in Ridgway's "Oriental'" pattern features a lush Mediterranean seaside garden. In the center scene, two lady tourists accompanied by a man following on a camel set about exploring a landscape studded with lush palm trees and other vegetation as well as exotic pavilions, all set against a distant mountainous backdrop. This platter has a gently scalloped edge and is a medium weight ironstone-type body...

Lovely hand painted violets adorn this chocolate or coffee dessert service. Marked on bottom Haviland, Limoges, the artist's signature is on the front painted in gold and very small (see enlarged photo #6). Trimmed in gold, the set includes 4 dessert plates, coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl with lid, and 4 cups and saucers...

A large decorative 19th C French majolica asparagus serving dish. The asparagus cradle and platter is one piece and finished in the vibrant glazes. It is unmarked which is typical of the period. Condition: the legs detached from the platter and was repaired/reattached. Otherwise in excellent antique condition. General measurements are 11.5" long X 9" wide x 3.75".

Hand painted Art Nouveau Limoges France porcelain vase. Skillfully painted by a talented American artist in soft and delicate colors are two scenes with pairs of birds perched on pink cherry blossom branches. The scenes are framed in Art Nouveau style with the ground being a rich and vibrant purple with gold gilt trim. In excellent condition, this vase is a magnificent statement piece appealing to both the collector and the decorator...

Rare in style and uniqueness is this set of 6 porcelain seashell plates with gold rims delicately hand painted in soft pastels. Each plate has a different scene of shells and marine life with a translucent blue/green ocean. Painted in the early 20th century and signed Lindsay, the plates are marked on the back "Thomas" and "BAVARIA". These palates would look lovely hung on a wall or displayed on a hutch or china cabinet.

A petite 19th century majolica pitcher with yellow banding and a yellow bow above the pink flowers. In excellent antique conditions, ie crazing along with discoloration appropriate for age, this beauty measures 4.75" high with the body about 3" diameter.

An lovely English majolica pitcher with flowers and a hummingbird on a basket weave background. The cherry tree blossoms reflect a Japanese influence. In excellent antique condition. No cracks or hairlines. Anything that looks like a crack in the photos is actually crazing of the glaze, exactly what you want to see in a 150 year old piece of majolica. Measures 6" high. Mid to late 1800s.

A very unusual English majolica dish with an applied white fern. Detailing is excellent. Comprised of 3 colors: turquoise, green, and white. Some wear to the high points of the fern and some expected chipping around the edges. Measures 7" by 7". Mid to late 1800s.

A richly glazed majolica begonia leaf dish. The glaze almost flawless with no or little micro abrasions. There is some very minor wear around the edges with a small chip at one of the points, see last photo (enlarged). This stunning dish measures measures 7.5" long, 6" wide, and 1.5" high. You won't be disappointed.

A most unusual blanc de chine rhyton cup of hard paste German porcelain of the 18th century. The features and details are simply amazing as the discerning collector will observe hand cut details in the scrolling tendrils that flank the sides, as well as the hand molded mane of the backside of the rams head. Every detail is hand accented, evidenced by the slight imperfections that only an artisan would leave behind...