Mid 19th century English blue floral decorated Parian Ware jug One of the nicest antique jugs I’ve seen. Having the original pewter lid. C.1860 H.20cm Dia.13cm
A delightful 19th century English, Gilt & Soft Blue Stoneware Jug. T & R Boote Patent Mosaic Neoclassical Female Figures with Floral Grapevine design With gold highlights to the shaped handle. C.1850 England H.21cm W.12cm D.17cm
Unusual Italian multicoloured decorative ceramic vase. Marked: 1595 Italy I love how different this piece is. Certainly resonates with me. H.22cm Dia.21cm
A fine pair of decorative European ceramic bookends of a giraffe loving her calf. H.16cm W.10.5cm D.10.5cm
A Rare Large 19th Century English Wedgewood Black Basalt Bowl Shining on an 18th century English Oak low dresser. Displaying attractive mandarins. 42×8.5cm
Decorative 19th Century Lilac English Salt Glaze Jug A wonderful antique English jug or pitcher from the mid 1800s. with a stippled lilac background, a wide spout, reeded handle, and grapes with vines and bows in relief on the surround. My best guess is Samuel Alcock of Cobridge, Staffordshire, whose pottery produced beautiful molded jugs. H.18cm W.11cm D.14cm Below is a wonderful article written and published by my beautiful friend Carolyn McDowell, passed away 2019. She created thecultureconceptcircle.com Jamie Allpress of Allpress Antiques at Malvern in Melbourne, enjoys collecting charming ceramic jugs, which were originally created to hold liquid. I share his passion, especially for well-shaped jugs that can be used to hold fresh flowers stylishly. See article here “Jamies Jugs”
Masons on Oak, Elm, Chestnut, Walnut, Fruitwoods & Country Furniture When dressing the 16th – 19th century English and European Oak, the first thing I think of is Masons Ironstone. They blend so well together. A lot blends with Country furniture, Japanese Imari, English or French Green Majolica, Pewter, Stoneware, Parian Ware, Antique and Contemporary Glass, Modern Ceramics, Australian Pottery, Treen etc. But, as I said, Masons are like wearing classic fashion items, they always look right. Like the Little Black Dress, Cashmere Jumper or Black Blazer, Single Breasted tailored Suit. Timeless.
Intricate Restoration of 19th century Italian terracotta Amphora. We recently restored this 19th century Italian terracotta amphora. They rest on the 31st floor and a freak wind gust broke one into pieces. Here’s a few after and during photos of our work. The first photos were taken once back in place. Restoring is certainly our bread and butter when it comes to business income. Seeing the smile on a customers face when delivering a finished piece can be more rewarding than the payment… BTW, the views from this outstanding building are the best I’ve seen in Melbourne.
A very cute 20th century ceramic cow milk jug. Something very cute entered my shop today. I may take her home to add to my large collection of unused interesting items… can’t help myself! H.8.5cm W.6.5cm D.4.5cm
Three attractive Australian pottery jugs. Nice as a group of three or will sell separately. 14 x 18cm 24 x 15cm 17.5 x 17cm Bendigo Pottery
VIDEO: Window display – Japanese Imari floor vase – decorative Imari chargers and plates. A contemporary Japanese Ginkgo leaf occasional table, with two 20th century Japanese export painted glass vases.
Late 19th Century European Majolica Jardinière-Vase Late 19th century European Majolica Jardinière-Vase. Stunning colours and design. Majolica originated 14th Century Italy, around 1370, Tuscany and Umbria. Over the years I have sold hundreds of English and French Green Majolica plates and the likes. Rarely have I stocked the more Italian style. Personally, I love this vase. This piece of art could sit on any surface, period to modern and oozing style. C.1900 23cm x 23cm A.F.
A Pencil Drawing of a Rare and Unusual Late 18th Century English Jug. A Pencil drawing of a rare and unusual late 18th Century English green and white tulip adorned pottery jug. (A.F.) I sold this jug on consignment a few years ago and have just traded with another jug I have for sale. Buying, Selling and Trading is all part of the business. Makes life interesting… My customer that has enjoyed the jug the past few years has drawn this. Beautiful, thanks Elizabeth. H. 17.5cm
JAMIE’S JUGS – ALLPRESS ANTIQUES, CHARMING CERAMIC WARES Written and Published by my beautiful friend Carolyn McDowell who runs thecultureconceptcircle.com Jamie Allpress of Allpress Antiques at Malvern in Melbourne, enjoys collecting charming ceramic jugs, which were originally created to hold liquid. I share his passion, especially for well-shaped jugs that can be used to hold fresh flowers stylishly. See article here “Jamies Jugs”