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Porcelain Collection (page 88)

"Unveiling the Timeless Elegance: Porcelain

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Borgfeldt Department Store, New York

Borgfeldt Department Store, New York
Geo. Borgfeldt Co. New York. Interior of George Borgfeldt & Co. store, with row after row of shelves filled with porcelain and pottery, including cups & saucers, vases and tablewa

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Selfridges, London - China Section

Selfridges, London - China Section

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Pottery Merchants

Pottery Merchants
A pottery merchant and customer stand between wares piled high in a large wicker backpack and engage in tense negotiation

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Bruce Bairnsfather Ware pottery

Bruce Bairnsfather Ware pottery
A selection of pottery manufactured by the firm Grimwades of Staffordshire, featuring the designs of Bruce Bairnsfather, the artist whose cartoons featured in The Bystander during World War I

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Aladdin Poster

Aladdin Poster. A lady in the role of pantomime character Aladdin seated atop a willow pattern plate holds the magic lamp aloft

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Queen Annes Bath, London, 1859

Queen Annes Bath, London, 1859
Engraving showing Queen Annes Bath in the basement of a tenement house in Endell Street, London, 1859. When built, lined with Dutch porcelain tiles, this represented a fairly luxurious bath

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Nanjing Tower

Nanjing Tower
The porcelain tower at Nanjing (formerly Nanking) : it was largely destroyed by Taeping rebels in the 1850s but is currently under reconstruction

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Tower at Sou-Tcheou-Fou

Tower at Sou-Tcheou-Fou
Leaning pagoda of Sou-Tcheou- Fou, near Shanghai : as is customary with Chinese pagodas, it is covered with porcelain

Background imagePorcelain Collection: France Limoges

France Limoges
Located on the Vienne river in west central France, Limoges is celebrated for its porcelain

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Fashions for 1916

Fashions for 1916
Three women wearing the latest elegant Parisian fashions enjoy a girls night in admiring their friends porcelain figurine collection!

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Key Buildings 1850 / World

Key Buildings 1850 / World
A comparative view of the principle buildings of the World in 1850 including the High Level Bridge - St Peters Rome - The Great Pyramid - The Porcelain Pagoda in Nanjing

Background imagePorcelain Collection: German Porcelain Bowl

German Porcelain Bowl
A tour-de-force of porcelain work from Berlin, neither beautiful nor useful (you could just use it for sweeties) but one has to marvel at the craftsmanship

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Chinese, Jap Porcelain

Chinese, Jap Porcelain
Porcelain from the East : a Chinese beaker and teapot, and a Japanese vase and dishes

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Sevres Porcelain Vase

Sevres Porcelain Vase
A Porcelain vase from Sevres, France, in the traditional over-the-top French style

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Chinese Porcelain - 5

Chinese Porcelain - 5
Chinese porcelain : two dishes, decors famille rose from the 5th epoch

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Owen Jones Chinese 59

Owen Jones Chinese 59
Designs from porcelain and from paintings

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Owen Jones Chinese 60

Owen Jones Chinese 60
Designs from porcelain, paintings, woven fabrics and wooden boxes

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Owen Jones Chinese 62

Owen Jones Chinese 62
Conventional renderings of flowers and fruit, painted on porcelain

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Camera Accessories / 1884

Camera Accessories / 1884
A selection of low-cost accessories, including filters, chemicals, zinc & porcelain bowls, funnels and paper

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Porcelain manufacture

Porcelain manufacture
Kilns for large-scale porcelain manufacture

Background imagePorcelain Collection: World famous porcelain collection in the Zwinger, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

World famous porcelain collection in the Zwinger, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Ceramic ware for sale, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Ceramic ware for sale, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Cleaning a household domestic toilet with a toilet cleaning brush

Cleaning a household domestic toilet with a toilet cleaning brush
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Water free urinals in a gents toilet for saving water

Water free urinals in a gents toilet for saving water
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Owen Jones Chinese 61

Owen Jones Chinese 61
Designs from paintings on wood, paintings on porcelain, woven fabrics and from a picture

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Crystal Palace / Meissen

Crystal Palace / Meissen
A stand at the Great Exhibition displaying a group of objects in glass and porcelain from the royal manufactory at Meissen

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Four Nice Moths

Four Nice Moths
White Plumed Moth Linnaeus Glyphipteryx Dark Porcelain Moth Many-Plumed Moth (Really Stunning !)

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Porcelain Tower Nanking

Porcelain Tower Nanking
NANKING PAGODA, the porcelain tower known also as the temple of Pau Lin Shi. Inside the temple are over 10, 000 images made of plaster, some of them are over 6 feet high. Date: 1653 - 1670

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Flower Arranging 1929

Flower Arranging 1929
A young woman, in her orientally inspired boudoir arranges Physalis / Chinese Lantern in a porcelain vase. Date: 1929

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Glazing Porcelain

Glazing Porcelain
The glazing process in porcelain manufacture

Background imagePorcelain Collection: Madrid / Palace Retiro

Madrid / Palace Retiro
PALACE OF BUEN RETIRO The Porcelain Room, lined with porcelain created by Italian craftsmen who were installed in the palace grounds




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"Unveiling the Timeless Elegance: Porcelain, a Tale of Beauty and Craftsmanship" Step into a world of refined sophistication as we explore the enchanting realm of porcelain. From delicate tea cups adorned with intricate patterns to exquisite jugs showcasing timeless elegance, it has captivated hearts for centuries. Transport yourself back to 1890, where English newspaper advertisements proudly showcased Phillips Wedgwood China. The allure of these tea cups was irresistible, beckoning connoisseurs to indulge in their luxurious charm. Fast forward to 1931, and Shelley Vogue China steals the spotlight with its alluring advert. This fine china collection effortlessly combines grace and modernity, leaving admirers enchanted by its contemporary allure. Venture eastward towards Hoi An lanterns that illuminate ancient streets with their ethereal glow. These delicate porcelain lanterns embody the essence of Vietnamese craftsmanship and add a touch of magic to any setting. Journeying through time once more, we encounter the iconic Wedgwood Jasperware covered jug—a true testament to enduring beauty. Its smooth curves and classical motifs serve as an embodiment of timeless design. Nature's masterpiece awaits atop Mt. Huangshan in Anhui, China—majestic peaks shrouded in mist provide inspiration for countless porcelain creations throughout history. Each piece captures the awe-inspiring grandeur found within this breathtaking landscape. In 1933, an advertisement for Radiation New World Gas Cooker showcases how even everyday objects can be elevated by porcelain's touch. A harmonious blend between functionality and aesthetic appeal is achieved through this elegant cooker design. Witness nature's spectacle as Koi carps engage in a feeding frenzy at TongLi in JiangSu province—porcelain artistry takes on new life as it immortalizes this captivating scene forevermore. Coffee or tea? Indulge your senses with a stunning coffee and tea set from "When It Comes to People" collection in 1968.