Catalog: Antiques: Decorative Art (537)

This porcelain breakfast cup and biscuit tray was produced in France in the mid 19th century. It has an impressed and printed mark with location in Paris. The tray measures 9 1/2 inches long and 5 3/4 inches wide. The cup has a diameter of 4 5/8 inches and is 2 1/4 inches high. The set is decorated with a factory transfer that is hand colored and has enamel accents. There is a garland of muted pink flowers and gray foliage and branches encircling each piece. An elegant Victorian monogram graces the tray. The rims and handle are trimmed with gold. This is a cup you won’t have to re-fill. Condition: Excellent

This demitasse set, consisting of a pot with lid, covered sugar bowl, cream pitcher and tray was produced in France by Legrand Limoges in the late 19th century. The set has an under glaze and stamped mark indicating that it was decorated in the factory. The tray measures 12 1/2 inches long and 9 3/4 inches wide. The pot is 6 inches high and 7 inches from spout to handle. The set is hand painted in cobalt blue, raised white enamel and profuse gilding. The design covers the entire surface of the pot, sugar and creamer. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Europe in the mid 19th century. It is marked under glaze but we have been unable to identify it. The shape is similar to some used by KPM. The saucer has a diameter of 5 3/4 inches and the cup is 3 inches high, without the handle. The porcelain is quite substantial, similar to the weight of Paris porcelains. There is a reserve on the front of the cup with a scene of buildings in a European city. It is expertly hand painted with great detail and very fine perspective. The ground color is beige and there is gold trim on the rims and handle. This is a wonderful collector’s item. Condition: The gilded ring inside the well of the saucer has minor wear. It is unavoidable with the cup sitting on it for possibly 150 years.

This porcelain gravy boat with attached under plate was produced in Germany by the KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufacturer in 1913. It measures 10 1/4 inches long, 7 1/4 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches high. It is made of fine, substantial porcelain that has molded basket weave borders. There are Meissen style hand painted flowers on the upper part and on the under plate. Delicate, lacy gilding trims the rims and handles. It would be a beautiful addittion to any table setting. Condition: Excellent

These 11 porcelain plates were produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. They have first quality crossed swords markings under glaze. The plates measure 9 3/4 inches in diameter. The plates are deep with scalloped rims. Each plate is hand painted with sprays of colorful flowers and bugs. No two plates are alike. There is delicate gilding trimming the rims. Only one plate is pictured, but the set includes 11 plates. Condition: There is some very light surface wear the light scratches from use. It is minor and is barely visible.

This set of 6 porcelain plates were made in France in the mid 19th century. The may have been made by a Paris porcelain decorator. The plates have a diameter of 9 5/8 inches. They are made of fine hard paste porcelain. The rims are scalloped. They are decorated in the Sevres style and have the crossed L’s under glaze. The decoration is completely hand painted. There is bright royal blue trim and ornaments. Garlands of peach colored roses encircle the plate. There are gilded medallions around the rims. These plates are quite special and wonderfully decorative. Only one plate is pictured but the set includes 6 plates. Condition: There is light surface wear and some stacking wear. The gilding is all intact and they are very good for their age. Pd VOT

This porcelain plate was produced in England by Doulton Burslem in the late 19th century. It is artist signed by W. Slater It has a diameter of 8 3/4 inches. The plate is made of fine, white bone china. The edges are scalloped and there is a pattern of hollowed out sections around the border of the plate. It is painted in the most delicate, exquisite art nouveau style. There are broad, multi-colored leaves and Queen Anne’s lace covering the plate. The veins and edges of the leaves are accented with raised gold. The Queen Anne’s lace is painted with raised enamel. There are shadows and depth in the composition. It is a wonderful work of art on porcelain. Condition: Excellent

These porcelain plates were produced in England in the first half of the 19th century. We attribute them to Coalport. They are 9 3/8 inches in diameter. The decoration is copied from French Sevres factory. There are two types of hummingbirds that are beautifully hand painted. The representation is true to the species of hummingbird. Each plate has a wide, celeste blue enameled border. There is ornate raised gold trim with enamel jeweled accents. These are splendid cabinet plates to treasure for generations. They may be purchased separately. Just choose A or B. A is the plate on the left and B is on the right of the first photo. Condition: There is slight wear to gilding on the rims and high points on the plates. It is not visible looking straight at the plates.

I have the most wonderful little porcelain garden of place card holders I have ever seen. All the flowers are spring-summer blooms of different varieties. They were made by Carl Thieme, Potschappel Dresden c. 1900. They measure approximately 2 1/4 inches long and 2 inches high, although they may vary slightly from flower to flower. They are all hand made in the fashion of Meissen. All are perfect. They were lovingly stored in a partitioned box with cotton for decades. It’s the perfect time to bring a spring garden to your table. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in France by the Samson studio in the late 19th century. The saucer has a diameter of 5 3/8 inches and the cup is 2 1/8 inches high. The set is made of fine translucent porcelain. It is elaborately hand decorated and gilded. There are colorful birds of paradise surrounded by greenery. Elegant scrolled borders encircle the rims of the cup and saucer. There are gilded accents on the rims and handle. It is a delight to see. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain cup and saucer was produced in England by Copeland between 1851 and 1875. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/2 inches and the cup is 2 5/8 inches high. The set is made of fine, white bone china. It is decorated with a vibrantly colored, elaborate Imari style pattern. It is completely hand painted and gilded. It has rust red, cobalt blue, green and purple in the design. The entire space on both pieces is covered with fancy gilding or decoration. The handle and rims are trimmed with gold. This is a wonderful cup and saucer to use or display. Condition: The bottom of the cup has light crazing and slight discoloration around the foot ring. These do not affect the beauty or quality of this cup and saucer.

These 5 ceramic cups and saucers were produced in France by Creil, c.1820. The factory was founded in 1797 and continues today. The Victoria & Albert Museum has examples of Creil cream ware on exhibit. The saucers measure 4 3/4 inches in diameter and 1 1/4 inches deep. They would be a coffee size. The cups are 2 1/4 inches high. They have an ivory hue to the ceramic. They are decorated with factory transfers in black creating a striking contrast. The decorations have astrological significance. There are portraits of Greek Gods and Goddesses representing the seasons on the front of each cup. Landscapes decorate the interiors of the saucers. These cups and saucers are quite rare and desirable. Condition: One cup has a minor chip on the rim. The other pieces are in excellent condition.

This porcelain serving platter was produced in France by Coiffe Limoges in the late 19th century. It measures 12 1/2 inches across the handles. The porcelain was purchased white ware to be painted by a studio artist. There is a signature on the back. The ground color has a slightly creamy hue. The flowing pink roses and foliage tumble down the middle of the platter. They are realistically hand painted in shades of pink and green. The rim and handles are trimmed with gold. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain dish was produced in France in the late 19th century by William Guerin Limoges. The porcelain dish was sold white wear to a studio decorator. It is signed by the artist. The dish measures 11 inches long, 6 3/4 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches deep. The porcelain has molded decoration and a flower form handle. The painting is beautifully done. The roses have delicate shades of pink on a green ground that shades from light to darker green. Condition: Excellent

This glass vase was produced in Bohemia 1870-1880 by Harrach. The vase is 8 inches high and the widest point has a diameter of 4 inches. The glass has a layer of pink glass over white opaline glass. It has three applied ball feet. It is hand enameled with a bird on a branch surrounded by flowers. The enameling is beautifully detailed with vibrant colors. There is a sprig of flowers on the back on the vase. The rim is trimmed with gilding that has black enamel accents. The feet are trimmed with gold. Condition: The gilding on the rim and feet has minor wear that is not distracting from the beauty of the vase.

This porcelain sugar bowl and cream pitcher was produced in France by Haviland Limoges around 1900. The sugar bowl measures 6 1/2 inches across the handles and is 5 inches high. The cream pitcher is 4 3/4 inches from spout to handle and 4 1/4 inches high. The porcelain was sold white ware and decorated by a studio artist. There is a signature in the decoration. The ground color is light cream. It is decorated with pink wild roses that spill down the sides of both pieces. All of the coloring is done in soft pastels. The rims and handles are trimmed with gold. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain dish was produced in France by Pouyat Limoges around 1900. It is 9 inches in diameter and 1 1/2 inches deep. The porcelain is molded into three separate sections with a handle in the center. The decoration is a factory transfer of geraniums and foliage. They flow around the dish in an art nouveau style. There is lacy gold trim and heavy gilding around the rim and on the handle. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain coffee cup and saucer was produced in England by Copeland, c. 1850. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches and the cup is 2 5/8 inches high. The set is made of fine translucent bone china. Both pieces have decorations molded in the porcelain. These decorations are accented with ornate gilding. There are hand painted garlands of tiny flowers and foliage. The flowers are so life-like, only in miniature. There are cream colored borders trimmed with elaborate gilding. The rims and distinctive handle are trimmed with gold. This is truly a Victorian delight. Condition: The saucer has clean, light crazing. It is not distracting. It is otherwise in excellent condition.