A rare and just beautiful Royal Vienna portrait plate in pink. She must be one of the court ladies in Vienna home of the Hapsburg Empire in the 18th & 19th centuries. Jewelled effect along the border. Hand painted and signed by the artist. The shield mark in underglazed blue of the genuine Royal manufactury. About 100-150 years. I guarantee this to be genuine Royal Vienna.
A simply beautiful plate of the English aethestic movement period borrowing from the best of the Japanese Kutani styles. The hand painted mauve pink blossom appear to float in the air amidst the gold dust clouds. The petals are outlined in gold thread which often stand out in relief. Old mark of Doulton Burslem as shown.
9.2"" diameter. Very good condition no chips hairlines or cracks. Enamel & ...click for details
A fine pair of antique rose medallion vases with applied foo dogs and gekkos at the shoulders. The rims are scalloped. Matching courtyard scenes with numerous figures on the body as well as the large neck. Alternating panels of florals, birds, insects, butterflies and fruits. The hand painted details are very fine. No marks whatsoever on the bottom, a little sand from the kiln. Dates from 1870-1890s.
A lovely pair of Paris porcelain plates with pink borders and a fun griffin armorial. Plate has the original Paris store address, Rue de la Paix, on the back, most likely near the Louvres. Dates to the 19th century, Empire period.
10" diameter; fine condition with no chips cracks or repairs. Elegant and lovely.
A beautiful pair of antique rose medallion vases with applied foo lions or dogs and gekkos at the shoulders. The rims are scalloped. Matching courtyard scenes with numerous figures on the body as well as the large neck. I like best the scene of the woman warrior dualing with the general of the long feathers. Probably a scene from a famous Peking opera. Alternating panels of florals, birds, insects, butterflies and fruits. The hand painted details are very fine. No marks whatsoever on the bottom, ...click for details
A nicely fitted set of 9 rose canton or rose medallion sweet trays. They align well inside a wooden tray. All nicely detailed hand painted butterflies, fruits and flowers. Painting around the sides as well. Unglazed bottoms with no marks except for some Chinese numerals. About 100 to 120 years old with nice orange peel effect.
The assembly is 16" by 16" with no chips or hairlines.
This is a wonderful circa 1850 antique China Trade fan which shows a large gathering of 25 little figures on one side, and a bird and floral scene flanked by two smaller medallion painted scenes. Faces of the figures are of ivory, and in this fan, there are many individual expressions. The lacquered sticks are also painted in gold, and show further scenes of people with equally pains-taking detail. And of course the ends are very elaborately painted in gold. The folded fan goes in a fitted lacqu ...click for details
A fine 19th century Chinese export canton finialed cover for a rectangular veggie. Well painted water scene and good porcelain. Big pinneaple finial. About 8.3 by 7.2 inches with cut corners. Very good condition with no chips or hairlines. (Can see kiln imperfections and black sand grit)
Sorry this is just the cover, but then I've looked for ones in the past and it is a joy to find when you need it.
A fine and large Chinese export blue and white canton platter circa 1830 out of a fine New Bedford estate together with a few other old export items. Good orange peel effect, medium blue, beautiful!
14.6" by 11.6" in very good condition with no chips hairlines or repairs. Only a few rim frits hardly noticeable but signs of good age (see detail pic).
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Cauldon has some of the most gorgeous floral transfer patterns ever. This is a lovely large antique 15" x 12.5" serving platter in a stunning red & pink palette. Back stamp (pic) and impressed Cauldon England. About 100 years.
Teeny rubbing to rim enamel. Minimal signs of wear. Very good condition with no chips or hairlines or repairs. If you are looking for a large antique English platter or a ...click for details
