Home Decor: Porcelain & Pottery

Blue Willow pattern porcelain tea caddy made by Burgess and Leigh for Twining's Tea. This blue and white jar is decorated with motifs associated with the Willow pattern such as Chinese pavilions and willow trees. The ironstone jar has a tight fitting lid and an additional plastic cover under it to keep the tea inside fresh. Circa1950's or later. 5" diameter x 5-3/4" tall.

Majolica Tea Pot shaped like a plump, ripe orange made by Bordallo Pinheiro in Portugal. The teapot has orange -kin texture with molded leaves and stems. It is glazed bright orange with green leaves and beige-gray on the handles. Bordallo Pinheiro has been making majolica type pottery in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, since 1888. 9" x 6" x 5-3/4" tall. Circa 1980.

Vintage Blue Willow Condiments. Matching oil and vinegar cruets and salt and pepper shakers decorated with the traditional Blue Willow pattern. The shakers are barrel shaped and the cruets have lids. These pieces were probably made in Japan circa mid 20th Century. Cruets 4" x 3-1/4" x 5-1/2" tall Shakers 2-1/2" diameter x 3-1/4" tall

Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal's life-like paper bag vases have been a staple of the studio line since 1981. Rosenthal Studio Linie maker's mark on bottom. 3-1/4" x 2-1/8" x 4-1/8" tall.

Set of 6 Gustavsberg bone china botanical dinner plates with the image of an artichoke cut down the middle on each. The green artichoke design fills the plate and is accompanied by its botanical name, Cynara scolymus. Designed by Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg around 1970. Gustavsberg maker's mark in green on back of each plate, as shown. Made in Sweden, 1970s. 9-11/16" diameter x 1".

Pretty, springtime planter pot by designed by and made exclusively for Tiffany & Co. White porcelain decorated with colorful Rembrandt tulips. Made 1980's -90s. 6.75" x 6" tall.

Stunning modern pot created using Japanese raku firing techniques. The body of the pot is opalescent charcoal. The upper part has a free form area of white crackle glaze with random geometric elements (triangles and lines) either etched into applied onto the vessel. The shapes are glazed in different shades to create pops of color and texture. Signed on bottom. USA (?) mid to late 20th C. 11" diameter x 9" tall.

Lenox introduced the Autumn pattern in 1918 and it has been very popular ever since. It features fruit baskets with raised enamel dots, and pale blue foliate borders with reveals of flowers also with raised enamel. This octagonal serving bowl veggies, salad or side dishes was made in USA. Measures 8-1/8" diameter x 3-1/4" tall.

Chinese porcelain pot decorated with a gorgeous peacock presiding over a riot of colorful peonies. All hand painted and enhanced with gold. The markings on the bottom say "Inscribed by Jinwan Feng" according to Google Translate. Made in China, 20th C. 12" diameter x 14". The wood stand is included.

Herend Fruits and Flowers pattern teacup and saucer. Both pieces are beautifully hand painted with fruits including apple, plums, strawberries, gooseberries, raspberries, cherries and pears as well as flowers. Painted inside the cup are colorful beetles. Made in Hungary, 1960s. Cup measures 4-3/8" x 3-1/2" x 2-1/8" tall. Saucer 5-3/8" x 1".

Colorfully decorated ceramic garden seat features pheasants, peonies and other traditional Chinese motifs. A beautiful accent for your lanai or living room. 12" diameter x 16" tall.

Paprika Series vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekelby, Sweden. A highly collectible porcelain piece from mid 20th C. 10” tall.

Very pretty and decorative covered serving dish with lotus handles, glazed yellow with pink flowers and blue and white china pieces. 12” x 8” x 6 1/2” tall.

We know by the shape and size of this vessel that it was originally a foot bath. Now the pot seems awfully small for that purpose until you remember the Chinese penchant for bound feet. Anyway, we recommend filling this lovely, hand painted, centerpiece with orchids or silk flowers rather than feet. 16 .5” x 8.5”’x 7.25” tall.

Very fine Kangxi period style covered jar with horses on black background. In all our years this is the first time we've Chinese porcelain decorated with horses . 8” diameter x 10” tall.

Set of 6 mugs with Evesham fruit decorations. Five of the cups have oranges on one side and currants on the other. The sixth has a peach and blackberries (always a tasty combination). Each also has a gold rim and gold stripe down the handle.

Italian ceramic figurine of a West Highland Terrier, white Schnauzer or other breed of terrier. 8” x 3” x 9”

The Florentine pattern by Roseville Pottery was produced in 1924. It features swags of grapes, fruits and flowers between rough textured panels. 11" x 8.25"

Antique Majolica leaf plates glazed in brown, yellow and green. Five to Choose from. Ranging from 8” - 10” wide.

Great addition to your Gorman collection! "Noon" is a purple floor vase (just one) with two seated female Native American figures on it. Only their heads and hands painted. Signed RC Gorman. 26” tall 19” diameter

The picturesque houses along the canals of Amsterdam are captured in porcelain by Royal Goedewaagen, Holland. Hand painted. We have 3 different sets each with 6 houses.

9” diameter x 15” tall. Tom Phardel is an American artist born in Detroit to Sicilian immigrants. Some of his works and fine ceramics are owned by a number of important American institutions, including the Everson Museum in Syracuse, the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Dennos Museum Center.

Dainty footed teacup with saucer decorated with peaches, plums and gooseberries and accented with gold. Very decorative. Made in England. We have six.

"Blue Fluted" is a classic blue and white pattern reminiscent of Meissen Blue Onion. It adorns this very nice, large fine porcelain teapot from Royal Copenhagen. A great addition to your or a friend's teapot or blue and white china collection. Made in Denmark. 11" x 6.5" x 7" tall.

Antique or nearly antique porcelain tea caddy is glazed a happy yellow with flowers and hand painted on the long sides. 5” x 3” x 6” tall.

These four ceramic relief owls mounted on a natural wood slab look like the work of Mary and Tom Blakley. The Blakey's were prolific Florida ceramists working in the late 20th C. 12” x 52”.

Tall, square, yellow vase decorated with pink and teal dragons. 20” tall.

23” tall.

Stoneware pitcher with jug with low relief appliqué and silver rim. Around the middle of the pitcher, above and below a band of bacchants among grapes and grape leaves, is the motto, "Good is not good enough. The best is not too good." Made in England, circa 1880. 8.5” (handle to spout), 8.75” tall.

Patrick Lee Dougherty (1951-2023) said of his work, "Though I am inspired by the making of demanding forms on the potter’s wheel, the confrontation involved in successfully painting on those forms is what motivates and excites me." This vessel is a perfect expression of the master craftsman's art. Signed P. Dougherty. 13 3/4” diameter, 22” tall.

Big blue and white sunflowers, with a bumble bee, on a hexagonal plate. Tiffany and Co. 13” diameter

This stoneware baker can go into the oven, but the turquoise blue glaze is so ravishing you'll want to keep this piece out on display. Made in Denmark, signed Nils on bottom. 16.5” x 10” x 3.5”.

Graceful serving piece with lovely blue and white decoration for a space or gravy or pouring cream on fresh berries. Made in Denmark circa 1980. 6”x 2 1/2” x4” Tall.

Assorted pieces from Juliska's Pewter line, Portuguese made tableware with a gray, metallic finish.

Blue and white pottery is most associated with Chin and Holland, but ceramicists in Portugal have done some beautiful work with that classic palette too. 12” x 10.5 x 3” tall.

Something exciting and new for your table—Tourron has Black matte bodies and glossy mustard interiors with a discreet white rim. Each plate, bowl and mug is hand made and the glaze creates a unique texture for more individuality. Made in the Drôme region the South of France by Jars Ceramistes.

Belle-Ile by Gien is the perfect china pattern for seafood. The service is French faiance decorated with crabs, crawfish, mussels and lemon slices on a pale blue border. We have 8 each dinner plates, rimmed bowls and coup bowls plus a platter, serving bowl and gray boat. Made in France 1997-2005. Bowl as found.

Two piece porcelain set consisting of a pierced, octagonal bowl (9" x 9" x 5" tall) and a matching plate (10"). 9” Diameter x 5” Tall.

Modern pottery covered jar, artist signed. 5” diameter x 5.5” tall.

Japanese Imari style octagonal bowl will enhance any room. 9.5” diameter x 4” tall

Highly textured antique, English, majolica pitcher features primroses against a cobalt blue background of boards above a basket weave base. The handle is curved twig. Circa 1900, made in England. 5” diameter x 8” tall.

Artistically rustic hand built earthenware planter or wine cooler made of burlap textured fish scales with incised lines below. Artist signed and dated 1977. 6.25" x 7.5"

Porcelain Great Horned Owl looking very devilish in his red "Flambe Veined" finish 11” tall.

Very pretty ceramic vessel with cover painted in the Chinese manner with peonies and other flowers. Accented with brass ormolu. 9” x 7.5” x 10”.

Plique-a-jour (glimpse of day) is a type of translucent cloisonné made without a metal base of brass or copper. This set includes a covered bowl with pierced enamel top (3.5" diameter)and 2 miniature cloisonné ginger jars (1.75" diameter). in a padded presentation case.

The pottery of Bruno Gambone (Italy, 1909-1969) is prized for his interesting organic forms. These are ideal for accessorizing your Mid-Century Modern style room. 6” x 4” x 10-1/2”. White bottle SOLD.

We love Herend china from Hungary, especially their Rothschild Bird pattern with its colorful bugs and butterflies as well as cheerful birds. We have a quite numerous of pieces for serving as decorating in addition to this scalloped pin dish. 5-1/4” x 4” x 1/2”.

Porcelain crowing rooster by Royal Copenhagen. Made in Denmark. 5” x 2-1/2” x 8,” tall.

From Fusari in the city of Orvieto comes two pairs of colorfully hand painted, fish shaped plates for serving snacks. 13” x 6”

Italian soup tureen with a mound of colorful seashells on the top. A beautiful decorative piece when it's not serving fish stew. Made in Italy. 14”x10”.
