J. & W. Ridgway "Beauties of America" Series »

Circa 1820s-1830s: Dark blue historical Staffordshire transferware with American scenes are the most collected and desirable of the English transferware made for the American market, and smaller plates, such as this lovely 8 1/4" plate depicting the Philadelphia library are more difficult to find than their larger counterparts. This example from the Beauties of America series features Ridgway's floral border and is in excellent condition

For Sale: $495

Early Staffordshire Transferware Cup with Kangaroos

Wild Animals: Kangaroos and Rabbits

Wild Animal scenes on antique staffordshire transferware are highly coveted by collectors. This unusual scene with kangaroos and wild hares and extra bands of decoration is a delight.

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Antique Mochaware Earthworm Pearlware Bowl »

Brilliant blue ground is stunning with rich black striping

This mochaware footed bowl features gorgeous slip decoration, and its whopping 11 inch diameter makes it a very rare find. This bowl is incredilbly eye catching and could serve as the centerpiece in any collection of early decorated slipware.

For Sale: $1,495

Early Pepper Pot with Unusual Blue Tulip Decoration »

Circa 1820-1850: This wonderful early 4 7/8" tall earthenware pepper pot features lovely tulip decoration and is in excellent condition with one small chip near the top. Almost certainly made in England for the American market, this neat pepper pot will fit in with any fine collection of mochaware, early ceramics, or antique country primitives. Pepper pots were heavily used and are highly desirable when they are found in this condition.

For Sale: $225

Canaryware Pitcher with Patriotic Americana Eagle
and Classical Relief Figures »

Circa1820: Measuring just over 5" in height and 6 1/2" in width, this superb canaryware pitcher is decorated with a silver lustreware border and cold painted with yellow leaf and vine decoration, but more importantly is lined with classical figures and a patriotic American eagle so typical in the late Federal period after the War of 1812 when British potteries were trying to market their wares to the fervantly nationalistic population of the fledgling United States. this pitcher is in excellent condition with only some minor flaws typical of this extremely scarce 190-year-old utilitarian pottery made for the American market. This is a fabulous piece of patriotic Americana and will be at home in any collection of early ceramics or patriotic items.

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Canaryware Pitcher with Greek Key Border
and Grapevine Decoration »

Circa1820: Measuring 6" in height and 7 1/2" in width, this beautiful and rare canaryware pitcher is highly decorated on the outside and even has more hand painted silver on the inside rim.

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Rare Canaryware Child's Mug with Floral Decoration »

Circa 1820: Canaryware is hard to find and highly sought after, and children's mugs, because of their heavy and not so gentle use, are extreme rarities. Measuring a mere hair under 2 inches in length and 2 1/2" in width including its tiny hand applied handle, this beautiful mug featureshand painted silver horizontal flower, leaf, and vine decoration and will make a super addition to any advanced collection of canaryware or early children's ceramics.

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1820 Canaryware Child's Mug
Vertical Leaf And Vine Decoration »

Circa1820: Measuring a scant 2" in height and 2 1/2" in width (including the hand applied handle), this handsome canary child's mug covered in vertical hand painted decoration is a rare find indeed. Condition is excellent with one short and tight hairline at the rim and a bit of glaze loss on the bottom of the mug. These mugs were heavily and not so gently used, and most child's canaryware was broken by their youthful and and exuberant owners. We are lucky to have this early 19th century child's mug to offer in such nice shape!

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Antique Stoneware Doorstop »

Great Surface and Classic Charm of the Spaniel Form

The very idea of using a piece of stoneware as a doorstop eludes me. Imagining this dignified Spaniel taking a beating by my heavy oak door makes me shudder and appreciate the nice condition this piece is still in. Gone is the brown glaze, but full of character this piece has great presence.

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Stick Spatter Rabbits Playing Baseball Plate »

Wonderful freehand painting and cobalt blue stick spatter decoration on this hand painted rabbitware plate.
circa 1905: Smith Paterson, Company, Boston

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Hudson River | Bakers Falls »

Hudson Valley River scene historical black transferware plate. Historical Staffordshire Pictorial Views

For Sale: $150

Early Staffordshire Mochaware Bowl with Earthworm Decoration »

Pearlware Bowl with Tri-Color Decoration. This lovely mochaware bowl features blue and white earthworm decoration on a blue-green ground and is bordered on top and bottom with dark brown-black stripes.

For Sale: $750

Winter View, Pittsfield, Mass | Historical Staffordshire »

Circa 1826-1834 | James & Ralph Clews.

For Sale: $650

Park Theatre, New York | Historical Staffordshire »

Dark blue Historical Staffordshire ten inch dinner plate with acorn border from Stevenson and Williams.

For Sale: $550

Rare Sign Language Alphabet Plate »

Sign language ABC plates are notoriously scarce. This flawless example depicts five wooden dolls surrounded by the sign language alphabet.

For Sale: $350

Childs Staffordshire Transferware Soft Paste Mugs »

Hand Painted 19th century childs cups. ABC and Franklins Maxim and Punch and Judy Character Mugs.

For Sale: $250 each

16 1/2" Historical Staffordshire Platter:
Cape Coast Castle on the Gold Coast Africa »

Circa 1820-1840: This stunning Enoch Woods historical Staffordshire platter in the highly desirable dark blue transfer with classic shell border depicts ships anchored just off Cape Coast Castle, which was used in the early 19th century transatlantic slave trade that delivered slaves from Africa's Gold Coast to American shores .It is difficult to find early items related to the American slave trade, and this platter is an important representation of how the labor force that helped build our cities and plant our fields came to America.

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Gaudy Dutch Single Rose Plate »

19th Century Pottery in Excellent Condition

Very lovely, early Gaudy Dutch plate with great hand painted decoration in brilliant color.

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Antique 18th Century Bow Porcelain Figure of Female Musician »

Desirable Hard Paste, Anchor Mark, Circa 1770-1776

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Very Early Chalkware Poodle »

Wonderful Polychromatic paint decoration

This lovely early chalkware poodle has great original painted surface and a very pleasing look.

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