All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1960 item #1479743 (stock #P19)
Fine Michael Cardew Large Stoneware Coffee Jug, Abuja Pottery

This impressive stoneware jug was made by Michael Cardew during his time at the Abuja Pottery, Nigeria. The photos speak for themselves! It has the impressed MC and Abuja Pottery seals.

Height 31 cm...

All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pre 1980 item #1454686
Large pair of Jugtown ware thrown candlesticks, vintage, in black glossy glaze. Measure 13 1/2" high, 5" in diameter at base...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Spanish : Pre 1900 item #1454685
Large and well decorated lebrillo or basin, in classic blue and white Fajalauza pottery from Granada, with floral, foliate and curved designs, 19th century, possibly 18th. Measures 11 1/2" in diameter and is 3 3/8" deep with sloped sides. The foot measures 8 1/4" in diameter. From the early 16th century, tin glazed wares have been crafted in Granada, with a creamy white slip glaze over terracotta pottery, decorated in blue and green glazes...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #1436370
A finely cast and rare caneware terrine or covered game dish, mid 19th century, England or possibly French or German. Measures 6 3/4" high and is 7 1/4" in diameter. Signed on lid, looks like C S, possibly another letter and the number 9...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Low Countries : Pre 1950 item #1434996
Striking pair of large vases by Gouda Pottery of Holland. They each measure 12" high and roughly 7" wide. Each marked on bottom, with both impressed and inscribed marks. Impressed numbers include 2144 and P 503, and in addition to the Gouda Holland marks written, the number 2144 is at the top, with KL 503 and what are likely the artist's initials in a rectangular cartouche JVS. The design is not written on either, and it seems to represent a floral element withing a rather geometric format...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pre 1900 item #1432846
2 gallon stoneware crock or churn by Julius Norton of Bennington Vt, 1859 - 1861. Measures 11 1/4" high and 8 1/2" diameter at base. Stamped at shoulder and neck with Julius Norton's name and location, the #2 below the stamp. This form is sometimes considered a churn, but can function as a crock also. Decorated with the double bird design, very rare and desirable. Very vivid cobalt decoration, with blue highlights over the stamped name, location, and size. Applied slip handles. Salt glaz...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1930 item #1428270 (stock #40H51-124)
A scarce French art pottery small size vase by BACS, founded by Jean Barol (1873-1966). Circa 1913-1927. Size: 6 inches ht. Excellent condition. Painted with an impressionistic landscape in slightly raised metallic glazes. Impressed 'BACS' near base, and impressed on the underside BACS Cannes-Eden, Cote d'Azur. No chips or damage. Jean Barol founded the BACS pottery studio in about 1913, together with three other potters: Marius Alexandre, Jean Carle, and Francois Sicard...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Scandinavian : Pre 1900 item #1427815
12 pieces of Blue Flower by Royal Copenhagen, comprised of 11 luncheon plates and one serving platter. The platter measures 14" wide, 11" deep, and 2" high. The plates measure 7 7/8". All the designs are hand painted, and show variation in the floral designs...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #1424476 (stock #39B16-167)
A pair of unusually tall HB Quimper, France pottery candlesticks or vases, painted with male and female peasant figures in Decore Riche decoration.. Size: 17.2 inches ht. Circa 1930s.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #1423392 (stock #40H19-1194B)
A grouping of Imari pattern Ironstone china by G.L. Ashworth Bros. English. Circa 1862-1891. Included are six dinner plates (10 in.), two soup plates (10 in.), and a large 19 in. oval serving platter. These total 9 pieces. The decoration is hand colored, and the two soup plates have a different coloring to the central design than the other pieces. The platter measures 15 in. x 19 in.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pre 1900 item #1422548 (stock #39B16-214)
A large ovoid stoneware antique crock in a honey colored glaze, with painted cobalt markings at handle ends. Three-gallon capacity. Early 19th century. Size: 14 in. ht. x 11 in. diameter. Three chips to top rim.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : American : Pre 1837 VR item #1422546 (stock #39B16-207)
An American stoneware ovoid jug with painted cobalt blue accents at top and base of the handle. Circa 1830. Size: 14 in. Ht. x 10 in. diameter. Nice condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1970 item #1421563 (stock #11AC20-400)
A Royal Crown Derby, English porcelain teapot in the popular #2451 Japan pattern. Size: 5 inches Ht. x 9.5 inches lg. Mid 20th century. Excellent condition. An array of coffee cups and saucers also available separately between $30-45 each.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1900 item #1408574
Of unusual size and scenic subject matter, this albarello is Italian, dated 1772, and measures 8 1/8" tall and 7" wide. The painted scene depicts a town or village, with a round castle turret, several other buildings, and a church or basilica, along with trees, foliage, and a draped design at the top. This is a classic form of a dry pharmaceutical jar, or apothecary, and is exceptionally wide. Of earthenware with a cream colored slip, it is painted in a soft blue, some areas with thicker glaz...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1900 item #1404927
Gorgeous pair of porcelain figures by A. W. Fr. Kister of Scheibe-Alsbach in Germany. 16" high (one slightly shorter), with bases of 6" in diameter. The mark of KPM with the crossed swords is from the Kister period, from 1863 to 1905. One figure is signed R. Moller (1855-1902), who was an important designer who worked for various German porcelain companies in the late 19th century. He was an instructor at the Industry Porcelain School in the area...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Eastern Europe : Pre 1950 item #1403534
This rare Herend tea service is for twelve, an unusually large service, with a teapot that is also a large size (12 inches from spout to handle, and 7" high). The pattern is Petit Bouquet de Rose, and is decorated in all green, which is rare, as the roses generally are pink or yellow. The mark is that used between 1939 and 1948, and most of the pieces also are impressed with the Herend stamp and a number identifying the particular piece...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1920 item #1401684
Large in size at 10 1/4" high and roughly 5 1/2" in diameter (3 3/8" diameter across base). The design is Pomegranate, and was created by William Moorcroft in 1910. As an early design by him, it is desirable and hard to find, especially in larger pieces...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1940 item #1401683
10 Dinner plates by Black Knight porcelain company, Selb Bavaria, Germany. The pattern number is BLK 37 and depicts floral swags between a framed cartouche with floral bouquet...