Bone China Collection

Tea and biscuits

Vase known as a potpourri, festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234434 Vase known as a potpourri, festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase known as a potpourri for the mantelpiece)

Chinese artists painting porcelain plates to be fired in a low-temperature oven
FLO4727859 Chinese artists painting porcelain plates to be fired in a low-temperature oven. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der

Chinese potter firing a porcelain plate in a furnace to fix the glaze on it
FLO4727841 Chinese potter firing a porcelain plate in a furnace to fix the glaze on it. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte

The Ceramics and Glass Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1730189 The Ceramics and Glass Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris, 1937 : the pavilion of ceramic and glass)

Earthenware, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1937 (earthenware)
7145550 Earthenware, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1937 (earthenware) by C.T. Maling & Sons, Ltd. (19th-20th century); 19x14.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Earthenware, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1937 (earthenware)
7145555 Earthenware, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1937 (earthenware) by C.T. Maling & Sons, Ltd. (19th-20th century); 19x14.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Flowers in a Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Bowl with a Red Admiral Butterfly on a Wooden Ledge (oil on panel)
7088877 Flowers in a Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Bowl with a Red Admiral Butterfly on a Wooden Ledge (oil on panel) by Habert

Column for the mantelpiece in the rockery style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234460 Column for the mantelpiece in the rockery style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Salt cellar and fancy case for pins or jewelry, festoon style, R, 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234439 Salt cellar and fancy case for pins or jewelry, festoon style, R, 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Quarter section of a long octagonal platter, festoon style, Roue, 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234431 Quarter section of a long octagonal platter, festoon style, Roue, 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pyriform sugar box in blue camaieu, festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234423 Pyriform sugar box in blue camaieu, festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyriform sugar box in blue camaieu)

Sugar bowl and mustard pot in the festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234413 Sugar bowl and mustard pot in the festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fancy chest of drawers in the rockery style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234461 Fancy chest of drawers in the rockery style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy chest of drawers in the rockery style)

Terrestrial sphere, furniture for a hall or library, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234448 Terrestrial sphere, furniture for a hall or library, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrestrial sphere)

Hexagonal table centerpiece with Venus and satyrs, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234442 Hexagonal table centerpiece with Venus and satyrs, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Round plate with cupids in central rosette, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234441 Round plate with cupids in central rosette, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Round plate with cupids in central rosette)

Round plate with coat of arms in central rosette, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234440 Round plate with coat of arms in central rosette, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Platter border motifs in blue and red festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234436 Platter border motifs in blue and red festoon style, Rouen.1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Part of a salad bowl in blue and red, festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234430 Part of a salad bowl in blue and red, festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of a salad bowl in blue and red)

Square platter in blue and red, festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234429 Square platter in blue and red, festoon style, Rouen.1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Square platter in blue and red, festoon style)

Large colourful vase with central image of Jesus, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234416 Large colourful vase with central image of Jesus, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate with figures in the Italo-Nivernais style, Rouen, circa 16, 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234411 Plate with figures in the Italo-Nivernais style, Rouen, circa 16, 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Early plate manufactured by Edme Poterat, Rouen, 1647. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234409 Early plate manufactured by Edme Poterat, Rouen, 1647.1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Paving tile with the initials of Constable Anne de Montmorency. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234408 Paving tile with the initials of Constable Anne de Montmorency.1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Platter with figures in the rockery style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234459 Platter with figures in the rockery style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Platter with figures in the rockery style)

Church lamp in the rockery style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234458 Church lamp in the rockery style, Rouen.1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church lamp in the rockery style, Rouen)

Octagonal oblong platter with polychrome design, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234455 Octagonal oblong platter with polychrome design, Rouen.1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soup-tureen lid and sugar box, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234454 Soup-tureen lid and sugar box, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Round soup-tureen lid with serpent handle, and sugar box)

Ornamental plaque of a lady playing a harpsichord, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234446 Ornamental plaque of a lady playing a harpsichord, Rouen.1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Polychrome plate depicting the four seasons, Rouen, 1738. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234444 Polychrome plate depicting the four seasons, Rouen, 1738.1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate border motifs in festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234437 Plate border motifs in festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate border motifs in blue)

Vase with eight flattened sides, festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234432 Vase with eight flattened sides, festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase with eight flattened sides, flame top)

Cylindrical vase for a mantelpiece ornament, festoon style, Roue, 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234427 Cylindrical vase for a mantelpiece ornament, festoon style, Roue, 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beginnings of the festoon style, Rouen, early 18th century. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234417 Beginnings of the festoon style, Rouen, early 18th century.1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beginnings of the festoon style)

Pitcher (broken) with complex design, Rouen, 1708. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234415 Pitcher (broken) with complex design, Rouen, 1708. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitcher (broken) with complex design, Rouen

Octagonal platter on a pedestal, lacquer ground, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234466 Octagonal platter on a pedestal, lacquer ground, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Octagonal platter on a pedestal)

Grand platter for the table, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234465 Grand platter for the table, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand platter for the table)

Square planter with partition, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234464 Square planter with partition, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Square planter with partition)

Fruit bowl in the rockery style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234462 Fruit bowl in the rockery style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit bowl in the rockery style)

Types of plate borders is polychrome design, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234457 Types of plate borders is polychrome design, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of plate borders is polychrome design)

Details of the border of a polychrome plate, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234452 Details of the border of a polychrome plate, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Details of the border of a polychrome plate)

Polychrome plate with figures of Venus and Adonis, Rouen, 1736. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234445 Polychrome plate with figures of Venus and Adonis, Rouen, 1736.1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wall-mounted fountain, blue and red festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234435 Wall-mounted fountain, blue and red festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wall-mounted fountain)

Part of an octagonaol platter on a pedestal, festoon style, Roue, 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234433 Part of an octagonaol platter on a pedestal, festoon style, Roue, 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of a round soup tureen, festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234428 Cover of a round soup tureen, festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of a round soup tureen)

Cruet set in blue camaieu, festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234424 Cruet set in blue camaieu, festoon style, Rouen.1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cruet set in blue camaieu, festoon style)

Plate in blue camaieu, festoon style, Rouen. 1870 (chromolithograph)
7234418 Plate in blue camaieu, festoon style, Rouen.1870 (chromolithograph) by Pottier, Emilie (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate in blue camaieu, festoon style)

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Bone china is a delicate and exquisite form of porcelain that has captivated tea enthusiasts and art lovers alike for centuries. Originating in Germany's thriving earthenware industry during the 1930s, bone china quickly gained popularity as the perfect vessel for enjoying a cup of tea accompanied by delectable biscuits. In black and white photographs from this era, we catch glimpses of an earthenware factory bustling with activity. Skilled painters meticulously adorn each piece with intricate designs, showcasing their talent and dedication to their craft. These timeless images transport us back to a time when German industry was at its peak. The Ceramics and Glass Pavilion at the Paris World Fair in 1937 further solidified bone china's reputation as a symbol of elegance and sophistication. The monochrome snapshots capture the grandeur of this event, where bone china pieces were displayed alongside other masterpieces from around the world. One notable example is the commemorative earthenware created to celebrate the Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1937. These regal pieces feature stunning motifs that pay homage to this historic occasion, serving as cherished mementos for years to come. Artistic depictions also showcase bone china's beauty beyond its functional use. A still life painting portrays vibrant flowers arranged delicately in a blue and white Chinese porcelain bowl, while a majestic Red Admiral butterfly perches on a wooden ledge nearby. This artwork highlights how they are elevate even everyday objects into works of art. Looking further back in history, chromolithographs from Rouen depict various decorative items crafted using festoon style techniques during 1870. From column mantelpieces inspired by rockery aesthetics to salt cellars adorned with intricate patterns fit for royalty, these illustrations demonstrate how bone china has long been associated with opulence and refinement. Whether it be sugar boxes or mustard pots designed in festoon style or quarter sections of long octagonal platters displaying ornate patterns, it has consistently showcased its versatility and timeless appeal.