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An Early Derby Trio, Beautiful Colors
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A beautiful Derby coffee can and cover with a matching plate C 1830. Decorated in a palatte of gold, orange, lavander and white these pieces are unusual for Derby. Set on a ground of gold, orange cabbage roses surround the plate while a daylilly sits at the center. white is used as the accent color. the coffee can and coverf have the same palatte with smaller decoration. The condition is excellent and this is an elegant way to enjoy coffee and biscuit for one.
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An Antique Staffordshire Child's Mug, "Jane"
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Pre 1900 item# 473325
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Wonderful antique Staffordshire child's mug "Jane." Set on a creamware ground is a lovely cartouche in greys and black. The name Jane appears in the center, surrounded by flowers and scrolls. the rim of the mug is painted a deep rose and the handle is decorated also. the mug stands 2 3/4" tall and is C 1840 and perfect. These mugs were popular gifts for children and were given at Christenings, Birthdays, Holidays and as rewards for merit in school and church. They were sold at traveling fairs around the country during the 19th Century and also in better shops. They are very collectable and charming today.
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An Antique Octagonal Child's Plate "B Is For Ball"
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Pre 1900 item# 469289
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A 19th Century Staffordshire octagonal child's plate, "B Is For Ball." Set to the center is a brown transfer which has been hand painted. The letter B is shown along with a large ball, a bat, a basket, a bowl,and the word bless in the background. The entire plate is decorated with an impressed design which is shown in picture three. This is quite a rare plate, the condition is excellent and it is large as children's plates go, 8 1/2". It dates C 1840, these plates were used as teaching aids for 19th century children, and the alphabet is one of the many subjects found on these charming children's plates. A great addition to your collection.
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A Fine Pair of Chelsea Figures C 1770 Gold Mark
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A fine pair of Chelsea figures C 1770-90 bearing the gold anchor mark. Standing 6" tall they show a nobleman and woman in 18th Century dress and each holding a basket of fruit. Each is wearing a hat and true to the Chelsea potters they could almost be French courtiers at Versailles. The figures are seated on scroll gilt highlited bases which are profusely decorated with flowers. A soft palatte is used, however the figures are ornately decorated in keeping with the period. Clearly a matched pair and highly glazed the gold mark is on the back of each of the figures. The condition is excellent with no damage or chips.
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A Dresden Mirror With Cherub Decoration C 1900
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A Dresden oval mirror on stand decorated with flowers, garlands and cherubs C 1900. The mirror stands 9" tall and is 6" wide. Backed with its own stand it is a perfect vanity mirror, and could be fitted easily to be hung. Starting at thebottom center there is a very protty blue bow and cabbage roses above it. The mirror is decorated in tones of blue and white and the garlands of roses go up the sides from the center. The top at the center is decorated with two cherubs, with touches of yellow in their hair and on their wings. Each is holding a garland of flowers which sets off the center very nicely. The mirror is beveled which is one of the indicators of the age of the piece, that and the colors used in the decoration. The back is wood and the initals R is at the top of the mirror at the back. A beautiful and graceful piece for your vanity table or wall.
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A Fine 19th Century Cologne bottle , Coalport
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A 19th Century Coalport porcelain cologne bottle and matching stopper standing 7"tall C 1850. White porcelain ground and with painted floral all over decoration to the bottle and to the top. The flowers are cabbage roses, forget me nots, asters and clematis, all traditional English flowers, and the palatte is blue, shades of pink, green and touches of orange. 4 sided and with right angles to each corner this bottle is just beautiful and the condition is mint. These are so hard to find in this condition and with this detailed decoration. An outstanding piece.
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A Staffordshire Child's Plate Grandpa's Hat C 1820
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A Creamware polychrome decorated child's plate C 1820. Set to the center is a charming green transfer of a parlor scene with an adult and children. Dressed in 18th Century costume the boy is holding a walking stick and placing a hat on the head of a little girl obviously younger. Around the edges of the plate are raised flowers painted in reds and blues with green leaf decoration. The plate is 5" and the condition is excellent.
These plates were made to be given as gifts to children and they were often decorated by children. They were an upmarket item, sold at upscale shops and at fairs around the country. They were used as teaching aids, or simply decorated to amuse. Very desirable and collectable today.
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