This porcelain covered box was produced in France by Tressemann and Vogt Limoges around 1900. The box was sold white-ware and painted by a studio artist. It measures 7 inches in diameter and is 3 1/2 inches high. There is a portrait of a lady in a fancy hat, surrounded by pink roses and raised gilding. A row of turquoise beads accents the rim of the lid. The bottom half is colored forest green. It has a lovely, Victorian appearance. Condition: Excellent

This covered vegetable dish was produced in France by Pouyat Limoges around 1900. It is 11 1/4 inches long, 8 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high. The porcelain has molded poppies and scrolled edges and handles. It is decorated with art nouveau chrysanthemums. Heavy gilding is profusely used on the rims and handles. Delicate gilding is used to accent the design and to trim the borders. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain bowl was produced in France by Pouyat Limoges around 1900. The bowl measures 7 inches in diameter and 3 1/2 inches high. The bowl has a puffy, blown-out shape, and three fancy gold feet. The decoration is in art nouveau style. It is a transfer design of baskets of flowers spilling over the edge. There are also roses and ribbons in the design. The rim is trimmed with gold and lacy gilding on the inside rim. Condition: There is just a tiny bit of wear to some of the gold on the top edge of the rim. It is hardly noticeable.

These porcelain fish plates were produced in England by Royal Doulton in the late 19th century. They were made especially for Higgins & Seiter, an upscale retailer of that time. The plates are signed by the renowned English porcelain painter, James Birbeck, Sr., whose life-like portrayals of birds and fish are sought after by collectors around the world. These plates are 9 inches in diameter. They are made of fine white bone china. Each plate has a different fish which is named on the back of the plate. They are shown in their watery domains. This artist had the amazing ability to give depth and realism to his subjects. The entire plate is painted with no white showing. There is beaded and embossed gold trim on each piece. These plates are works of art on porcelain. Condition: Excellent

This set of 6 porcelain dessert plates was produced in Germany by KPM Royal Berlin in 1918. The black cross denotes this specific year. The plates have a diameter of 8 3/4 inches. They have a reticulated border with rococo style rims. Each plate has a delicate spray of exquisitely hand painted flowers in shades of rose, green and gray. The borders and rims of these plates are accented with mint green and rose. The brush strokes look like tiny feathers. All of the plates are different. Condition: Excellent

These 6 porcelain demitasse cups and saucers were produced in Germany at the Royal Porcelain Manufacturer, Berlin in the early 20th century. The saucers are 3 3/4 inches in diameter and the cups are 1 3/4 inches high. They are can shaped with deep saucers. There is raised gold trim on all of the pieces. The colors are exciting and vibrant. They would make an elegant addition to your table. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain bust was produced in Austria in the late 19th century. It is unmarked but is unmistakably an Amphora porcelain. There are impressed numbers on the base. The piece is approximately 11 inches high and 8 1/2 inches across the shoulders. The bust is of a beautiful young woman in elaborate dress. She is modeled with fine detail in the art nouveau style. There is use of shiny hand painted enamels accenting her dress. The lace on her head dress is reticulated. It is a stunning piece. Condition: There are some minor chips on the fragile edges. They are difficult to see in the abundant ruffles.

This porcelain tea bowl was produced in Germany at the Meissen Porcelain Manufactor between 1730 and 1740. The marking is underglaze crossed swords, first quality. It is 3 inches in diameter and 2 inches high. The hand painted decoration inside the cup is in the Batavia Chinese export style. The painting is done in cobalt blue paint on a white ground. There is a wide band of porcelain on the inside that has ribbed texture. The outside of the cup is colored chocolate brown. Condition: There is a chip on the rim with a hairline crack connected to it about 1 1/2 inches. It is barely visible on the inside of the cup. This is such a rare, early example of Meissen that some exceptions can be made for its condition.

This ceramic vase was produced in what was then known as Bohemia at the Turn-Teplitz factory in 1906-07. The artist is identified as Paul Dachel, shown in plate 514, in the book “House of Amphora”. This vase is 6 1/2 inches high and the diameter is 5 3/4 inches. It has four handles connecting the double gourd shape. There are gilded knobs sprouting around the top. A band of metallic gilding contains large enameled flowers and foliage. The body of the vase has a dark bronze-like coloring and matte finish. There are subtle colors and textures combined with a unique shape that makes this vase most attractive. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain oil lamp was produced in England by the Copeland Factory in the late 18th or early 19th century. There are no markings on this piece but we have seen the exact design on other items identified from the Copeland factory. It measures 4 3/4 inches from the handle to the spout and is 1 1/2 inches high. The porcelain appears to be ironstone china. The shape of the lamp is taken from the ancient Greeks. There is a scene with figures done in high relief on the top. The sides of the lamp have an ornately hand painted Imari style design with intricate gilding. They used moss green, cobalt blue, rust red and salmon pink in the decoration. The rims and handle are trimmed with heavy gilding. Condition: There is slight gold wear around the edge of the lamp, spout and handle. It is a wonderful and rare object deserving of your consideration.

This porcelain basket was produced in France by Haviland & Co. Limoges in the late 19th century. There are double markings, green underglaze and a red overglaze stamp. This indicates that the porcelain and the decoration were both done in the factory. It measures 12 1/2 inches long, 6 1/2 inches high and 8 1/2 inches wide. The porcelain is molded in ornate, rococo style. The basket is decorated with a transfer design of large red cabbage roses and foliage. The roses spill into the interior of the basket and ring the outer rim. Rich, heavy gilding adorns the rim and handle. We have never seen such a large piece so well decorated in over 30 years. This is a rare and exquisite example of Haviland & Co. Limoges any collector would be proud to own. Condition: Excellent

This pair of porcelain cake stands was produced in Germany by Carl Thieme Dresden in the late 19th century. They have a diameter of 10 inches and are 4 inches high. The borders and feet have ornate reticulated designs. They are hand painted with brilliantly colored flowers. There are gilded cartouches containing bouquets and lacy gilded accents throughout. The rims and feet are trimmed with gold. Condition: Excellent