Spode's Filigree Pattern

Spode's Filigree pattern cheese stand c1825

An unusual cheese stand in the Filigree pattern by Spode with a central basket of flowers surrounded by a deep border of flower sprays and baskets. For more details see Premier Antiques

Rare Blue and White Patterns - Quadrupeds

Fifteen central animal studies by John Hall were subsequently used by Dimmock and Smith when Hall ceased to trade c1830. A fantastic series, very rarely seen. For more details of this lovely plate visit Premier Antiques

Dimmock and Smith 'Quadrupeds' Dinner Plate c1830

Wedgwood Ferrara

Wedgwood 'Ferrara' Helmet Shaped Jug c1890

Introduced by Wedgwood in 1832 and engraved by William Brookes, 'Ferrara' shows a busy harbour scene with sailing ships. For more details see Premier Antiques

Wedgwood 'Ferrara' Pedestal Bowl c1890

Early blue and white - Bell Vue Pottery 'Chinese Marine' Opaque China

Bell Vue Pottery 'Chinese Marine' Opaque China Dinner Plate c1830

A very attractive gadroon edged plate in this lovely pattern. First produced by Minton, this version has the initial 'G' attributed to Bell Vue Pottery, Hull because of shards found on the site of this old Yorkshire pottery. For more details see Premier Antiques 

Blue and white - The Philosopher

Staffordshire Pearlware Dinner Plate - The Philosopher c1820

An early dinner plate printed in medium blue with 'The Philosopher' - framed with a fine wild rose border. For more details see Premier Antiques

Early Blue and White - Don Pottery - Named Italian Views

Don Pottery 'Named Italian Views' Series Pearlware Soup Plate c1820

Printed in a medium blue this view depicts a group of travellers sketching and exploring the ancient ruined tomb of Theron. A rare one to find in this series, especially with the Don Pottery marks. For more details see Premier Antiques

Early Blue and White - Ridgway's Portland Basket

Ridgway's 'Portland Basket' c1830

A very pretty floral print on stone china with a central basket of flowers by John and William Ridgway produced on dessert wares in the 1830s. For more details see Premier Antiques

Early Blue and White Spode - Marble Pattern

A lovely sheet pattern based on the old Chinese design representing spring blossom falling on cracked ice. Introduced by Spode in 1821 and printed in medium blue with flowers in white against a line engraved background. Also called 'Mosaic' or 'Cracked Ice with Prunus'. Here we have a superb baking dish in excellent condition. For more details see Premier Antiques

Spode 'Marble' or 'Mosaic' Baking Dish c1825

John and William Ridgway 'India Temple' Pattern

A fine stone ware dish from Ridgways with a gadrooned edge showing a harbour scene with several junks and a pagoda-style temple. The pattern has an obvious Chinese influence rather than Indian; a curious and delightful mix. For more details see Premier Antiques

John and William Ridgway 'India Temple' Pattern c1825

Early Blue and White - Mason's Patent Ironstone China

Mainly known for the production of coloured ironstone wares, Mason's also produced blue printed wares which sometimes used the patent ironstone china body. For more Blue and White visit Premier Antiques

Mason's chinese landscape dish c1830

Mason's hydra jug c1835

George Jones Abbey Ware

First produced by William Adams in the 1840s, George Jones bought many of the Adams patterns in 1861, the Abbey pattern being one of them. It was later reissued in the early 1900s.and was popular until the war. Some shapes were produced as 'promotional' pieces for shredded wheat or hot chocolate. For a good selection of Abbey Ware visit Premier Antiques

Early Blue and White - Willow Pattern

Originally derived from the Chinese, by the early 1800s a standard pattern had emerged. It is generally accepted that the first engraving was produced by Thomas Minton when he worked at Caughley. He then produced some designs for Spode and by 1789 was working in Stoke as a freelance engraver. Early Willow pattern is seldom marked and it's been noted that more than twenty variations occur as most factories would have had their own version. For more Willow pattern see Premier Antiques

Willow pattern teardrop Custard Cups c1800

Willow pattern Pepper Pot c1840

Willow pattern Mustard Pot c1840