Catalog (655)

This porcelain and sterling silver demitasse cup and saucer was produced in England by Wedgwood in the 1920s. The saucer has a diameter of 4 3/4 inches and the cup is 2 1/4 inches high. The set is made of fine, white bone china. The well of the saucer is indented so that the cup sits in it securely and will not slide off. This is known as a “trembleuse” cup and saucer. The set is decorated with silver lines in an art deco geometric pattern. Green leaves accent the design. The cup fits into a sterling silver holder that has cut outs echoing the pattern on the porcelain. The silver is marked with English hallmarks. It has a quirky, zigzag handle that gives it pizzazz. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in England by Doulton Burslem in the 1880s. The saucer measures 4 1/2 inches in diameter and the cup is 2 1/4 inches high. The set is made of fine bone china. Each piece has molded high relief designs in the porcelain. The cup has a unique shape. From the rim of the cup it puffs out and then tapers toward the bottom. The rims of the cup and saucer are slightly scalloped. The decoration on this set is truly a work of art. Each piece is divided into panels. They contain hand painted swags of fruits and flowers. The background colors are done in a matte finish. Any decoration or gilding is shiny enamel which stands out against the matte finish. There is also raised gilding and enamel beading accenting the decoration. The designs remind me of Aubusson carpets. The pattern is intricate and the subtle colors blend beautifully. Condition: Excellent. This set must have only been displayed.

This porcelain coffee cup and saucer was produced in Vienna in the 1880s. The beehive mark is under the glaze. The saucer has a diameter of 51/2 inches and the cup is 2 1/4 inches high. The ground color is a deep forest green. There is a reserve on the cup with a hand painted scene. It is artist signed “Horan” and the scene is entitled, “Amor am Pranger” or Love Contained. The goddess Diana has Cupid tied to a tree. The scene is framed in elaborate raised gilding. The gilding also surrounds the border of the saucer. A good portion of the interior of the cup is gilded in mirror finish gold. There is gilding on the handle and rims. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Berlin, Germany by the Royal Porcelain Manufacturer, known as KPM, in the 1890s. It has the under glaze blue scepter and over glaze red orb with the letters KPM. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/8 inches and is 1 1/4 inches deep. The cup is 2 1/8 inches high with a diameter of 2 3/4 inches. The hard paste porcelain is one of the finest quality ever produced. Both pieces have molded cartouches of rococo scrolls and leaves, painted in heavy gold that frames vignettes of lovers in gardens. The paintings are artistically rendered in fine detail and vivid colors. The remaining surfaces of both pieces have an aqua ground color overlaid with elaborate hand gilding. The effect is similar to a silk tapestry. The inner rim of the cup has a band of gold filigree. There is gold trim on the handle and rims. This is more than a cup and saucer. It is a rare and splendid work of art. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain basket was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in the late 19th century. It is 11 inches long, 8 1/4 inches wide and 2 1/4 inches high. The porcelain is hard paste of the highest quality. The sides of the basket are reticulated giving it a woven effect. There are two rococo style handles on each side. The center of the bowl is hand painted with a lovely spray of brightly colored flowers. They are realistically portrayed in the Meissen style. There is gold trim on the rim and handles. This exquisite piece may be used or displayed with pride. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain loving cup was produced in England by Royal Crown Derby in 1911. There is a date cipher that indicates this year. The cup is 4 1/2 inches high and is 5 inches across the handles. It is made of fine, white bone china. It has delicate handles and a pedestal base. The cup is beautifully hand painted with garlands of tiny roses and forget-me-nots. There is heavy raised gilding around the border of the cup, on the handles, and on the foot. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Austria by Ernst Wahliss around 1900. The saucer has a diameter of 6 inches and the cup is 2 1/4 inches high. The set is quatrefoil in shape. The porcelain is highly translucent. It is decorated with delicate gilding, matte gold and shiny gold, reminiscent of Russian enamel work. The gilded ornaments contain tiny flowers in pastel colored cartouches. It is a delight to the senses to touch and see such splendid artistry. Condition: Excellent

This pair of porcelain plates was produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1925. The date code indicates this year. The floral painting is signed by E. Phillips. The plates were produced especially for the retailer Ovington Brothers in New York. These plates measure 10 1/2 inches in diameter. They have a two inch crimson red border that is overlaid with elaborate raised gilding. Brilliantly colored flowers fill the centers of each plate. A cream colored border decorated with more raised gilding surrounds the floral center. The rims are trimmed with gold. No white shows on these plates. They were only meant for display. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain loving cup was produced in the Unites States by Ceramic Art Studio, later known as Lenox, between 1889 and 1906. There is an artist’s signature within the design. The cup is 8 1/2 inches high and the diameter of the opening is 5 inches. It has 3 handles and has molded designs on the foot and around the bottom of the cup. There are roses of various colors painted around the body of the cup. The ground color blends from green to plum. The interior of the cup has shades of salmon with just a suggestion of roses around the rim. The rim is trimmed with gold. This is a very unusual piece of very fine quality. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain plate was produced in the U.S.A. by Lenox between 1894 and 1906. The plate has a diameter of 9 inches. It was commissioned for the retailer Bailey, Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia. The plate is artist signed W.H. Mosley who was a prominent painter at Lenox. The plate has a soft cream colored ground. The center is hand painted in subtle colors in a rather “Impressionistic” manner. The birds are identified as “Rail”, a game bird living in marsh lands. They are painted in fine detail. The rim of the plate is trimmed with heavy, embossed gold. The foot ring on the back is also gilded showing that this was no ordinary plate. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain plate was produced in the U.S.A. by Lenox between 1894 and 1906. The plate has a diameter of 9 inches. It was commissioned for the retailer Bailey, Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia. The plate is artist signed W.H. Mosley who was a prominent painter at Lenox. The plate has a soft cream colored ground. The center is hand painted in subtle colors in a rather “Impressionistic” manner. The birds are identified as “Snipe” found in marsh lands. They are painted in fine detail. The rim of the plate is trimmed with heavy embossed gold. The foot ring on the back is also gilded showing that this was no ordinary plate. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain plate was produced in the U.S.A. by Lenox between 1894 and 1906. The plate has a diameter of 9 inches. It was commissioned for the retailer Bailey, Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia. The plate is artist signed W.H. Mosley who was a prominent painter at Lenox. The plate has a soft cream colored ground. The center is hand painted in subtle colors in a rather “Impressionistic” manner. The birds are identified as “Teal” which are colorful ducks. They are painted in fine detail. The rim of the plate is trimmed with heavy embossed gold. The foot ring on the back is also gilded showing that this was no ordinary plate. Condition: Excellent

This pair of porcelain plates was produced in France by Haviland Limoges in 1905. The two marks indicate this period. They measure 9 1/8 inches in diameter. The molded border has a crimped edge creating a pattern around the rim. The 1 5/8 inch cobalt blue border is ornately gilded. It is hand painted by the Haviland artist S. Armand. The scenes depict beautiful young women in garden landscapes. The expert artistry is evident in each minute detail. These were rare and expensive plates even for the time they were produced. The foot rings on the backs of the plates are gilded. Condition: Excellent

This porcelain ewer was produced in Germany by Royal Vienna in the 1870s. It is signed by the artist Dressel. There is a title written in German for each painted scene. It is 15 inches tall, 7 3/4 inches wide and 4 inches deep. The porcelain is quite substantial and heavy. There is a large twisted handle with which to pour wine. The ground color is royal blue. There are two reserves enclosed in ornately gilded cartouches. The scenes on each side are superbly hand painted. One scene depicts children fishing and hauling in an abundant catch. The other side has cherubs enjoying fruits of the vine, luxuriously lounging in the woods. The painting is done with exquisite detail. The neck of the ewer has a panorama encircling it. There are children frolicking in the landscape. Around and between these wonderful paintings are bands and borders of fancy raised gilding. This is a most striking and unusual piece. Condition: There is some wear to the gilding on the handle. There are no other defects.

This crystal vase was produced in Bohemia by Moser in the 1880s. It is 12 inches long and 9 inches high. The glass has a lead content and rings when tapped. It is hand blown and has applied glass features. It is formed in the shape of a cornucopia. The glass is dark, sea green. The entire body of the vase is covered with intricate enameled decoration. The flowers and ornamental swags in vivid raised enamels are completely done by hand. The vase is accented with profuse gilding. This is an extraordinary piece. Condition: Excellent. There is some slight rubbing to the gilding.

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in France by a Paris Porcelain decorator circa 1800. It is unmarked but there are some incised marks in the porcelain that you often find with Paris pieces. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/8 inches and it is 1 1/2 inches deep. The cup is 2 1/2 inches high. The set is decorated in the Sevres style. It has a band of pink and aqua with borders of leaves, berries and gilded flowers. There are wide, shiny bands of gold on the rims, and the inside of the cup is gilded. The gilding is very detailed and some of it is tooled. Condition: There is some very slight wear to the gold.

This porcelain trinket box was produced in Germany by Meissen in the mid-20th century. It is 2 1/2 inches in diameter and 1 1/2 inches high. It is made of superb quality hard paste porcelain. It is decorated with expertly hand painted flowers. They are realistic and very colorful. The rims are trimmed with gold. Condition: Excellent, first quality.

This porcelain German Shepherd figurine was produced in Germany by Rosenthal in the 1960s. It measures 11 1/2 inches high, 7 1/2 inches long and 3 3/4 inches wide. The dog is nicely modeled with specific attention to details of the breed. His coloring is by hand. He has a very attentive demeanor, seemingly waiting for his next command. Condition: Excellent