We are mainly drawn to ancient European ceramics
Welcome to our collection of European ceramics. You will find a selection of our large stock in the images below.
We find ourselves drawn to ceramics as opposed to porcelain because we like the hefty look and feel of clay and go for the varied surface structure produced by runny glazes.
We have started, some time ago, to carry antique Delft tiles of the 18th and 19th century. They have proved to be very popular so we have decided to provide some general information here. Thankfully, Dutch minds are orderly and have been already in the 18th century. That means that the tiles are always the same size, namely 13 cm x 13 cm (without grouching).
Because there are no factories for 18th century tiles they come from old houses, i.e. we have painstakingly collected different patterns over the years in order to offer whole square meters.
If you are interested in any of the tile patterns below please enquire as to the numbers available (the numbers change with sales and purchases).
Hispano Moresque Charger
Age: ca. 1700
Origin: Manises, Spain
Size: 38 cm in diameter
Info: A very fine Hispano Moresque lusterware.
Hispano Moresque Charger
Age: ca. 1700
Origin: Manises, Spain
Size: 37 cm in diameter
Info: A very fine Hispano Moresque lusterware.
Hispano Moresque Charger
Age: ca. 1700
Origin: Manises, Spain
Size: 29 cm in diameter
Info: A more coppery tone in the design of the lustre.
Hispano Moresque Charger
Age: ca. 1700
Origin: Manises, Spain
Size: 29,5 cm in diameter
Info: A paler version of a Hispano Moresque lusterware charger.
Hispano Moresque Charger
Age: ca. 1700
Origin: Manises, Spain
Size: 19 cm in diameter
Info: A more humble version of a well known design.
Hispano Moresque Charger
Age: ca. 1700
Origin: Manises, Spain
Size: 37,5 cm in diameter
Info: A lively flock of birds milling around on this charger.
Large Delft Serving Dish
Age: 18th century
Origin: Netherlands
Size: 35 cm
Info: very nice condition, in the Chinoiserie style.
Set of five delft vases
ID: 16608
Age: 19th century
Origin: Netherlands
Size: 39 cm
Info: colourful impressive set
Set of 18th Century Delft Tiles
Age: 18th century
Origin: Holland
Size: 13 cm x 13 cm each
Info: This pattern is called Frisian Flower, the delicate flowers vary from tile to tile. At the moment we carry 78 tiles with this pattern.
Set of 18th Century Manganese Delft Tiles
Age: 18th century
Origin: Holland
Size: 13 cm x 13 cm each
Info: This is our largest set, at the moment we carry 227 tiles with the Flower Pot pattern in manganese.
Delft vase
ID: 15825
Age: ca 1800
Origin: Delft, Netherlands
Size: 37 cm
Info:
Delft Charger, Peacock Design
Age: 18th century
Origin: Netherlands
Size: 36 cm
Info: very good condition, intriguingly different rendition of the peacock pattern
Portuguese set of tiles with grotesque creature
ID: 16309
Age: 17th century
Origin: Portugal
Size: 28 cm x 28 cm
Info:
Delft Charger, Peacock Design
Age: 18th century
Origin: Holland
Size: 36 cm
Info: Very nice condition
Delft Charger, Possibly with a Peacock Design
Age: 18th century
Origin: Netherlands
Size: 36 cm
Info: very nice condition, possibly another rendition of the peacock pattern.
Large Delft Plate, Possibly a Barber’s Bowl
Age: 18th century
Origin: Netherlands
Size: 36 cm
Info: very nice condition, possibly used as a barber’s bowl.
Image 1: this shows the front room of our gallery dominated by a pair of heraldic lions from Italy. They are rare 17.century pieces. They have a silly grin on their faces turning these grim sentinels into loveable creatures Image 2: We love Delft! The fresh blue and white patterns and traditional shapes match most woods and furniture styles Image 3: If I had a country house kitchen, this combination of dresser and plates would be a must have!
We are an international gallery that exhibits regularly in London and the USA. Our warehouse focuses on antique textiles, antique rugs, European and Asian sculptures, ceramics and other artifacts.
