This is a large antique pair of late 19th century Scottish figures, with nicely detailed costumes and holding spill vases. The vases held paper spills to use when lighting the fire. Minor wear with a hairlineContinue reading
Category: European Porcelain
English late 19th Century Staffordshire Porcelain Dogs
The largest antique pair of Staffordshire dogs that we have owned, at 13″ height. A “left and right” pair, these can rest on the mantle as well as the hearth. Each white glazed porcelain dog is trimmedContinue reading
French Porcelain Urn
Handsome on a mantle or sideboard, this French porcelain or “Old Paris” urn is an elegant example. This would be an excellent example to use with neoclassical or Empire furniture. The polychrome floral design is bound byContinue reading
Worcester Porcelain
Early Worcester porcelain was a great competitor to the Chinese imports of the 18th century. The English factories worked hard to find this fine glaze and develop high temperature kilns to produce a quality that would compete withContinue reading
French Faience Shaving Bowl
A popular French faience form in the 18th century, a shaving bowl. The old repair at the lower left does not detract from the delicate floral design, called the “Bourbon Sprig” pattern. H.3″ w.11.25″ d.8.5″Continue reading