Rare Antique Ceramics | Porcelain, Pottery and Earthenware

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Pair of large Japanese Imari porcelain vases with floral patterns, circa 1875, from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Close-up of intricate floral gold and orange patterns on a Japanese Imari porcelain vase by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases
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Pair of large Chinese porcelain jardinieres with floral medallions and geometric patterns on wooden bases by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of large antique Chinese porcelain jardinieres with floral medallions on ebonised bases by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Large Chinese Porcelain Jardinieres
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Pair of Chinese powder blue porcelain vases with covers, late Qing period circa 1880, from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Qing Dynasty powder blue porcelain vases with lids by Nicholas Wells Antiques, circa 1880, cobalt glaze finish.
Pair of Chinese Powder Blue Vases
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Large Famille Rose Canton porcelain vase with cover on carved wooden stand by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Detailed famille rose Canton porcelain vase scene of palace life with birds and florals from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Large Famille Rose Chinese Canton Porcelain Vase and Cover
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Rare 19th century Sèvres porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with floral panels by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Rare 19th century Sèvres Porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with floral panels by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Sèvres Porcelain Blue Celeste Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock
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Ormolu mounted and jewelled porcelain clock garniture by Nicholas Wells Antiques with intricate blue and gold detailing
Ormolu mounted jewelled porcelain clock garniture by Nicholas Wells Antiques with floral design circa 1870
Ormolu Mounted and Jewelled Porcelain Clock Garniture
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19th century Napoleon III porcelain clock garniture with ormolu and marble by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Close-up of Napoleon III porcelain clock face with gold hands and floral enamel details by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Napoleon III Porcelain Clock Garniture
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Large Paris Porcelain green glazed floral and gold vase with gilt handles by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1840
Large Paris porcelain vase with green glaze, floral painting, and gold gilt handles by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Large Paris Porcelain Green Glazed, Floral and Gold Vase
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Chinoiserie Rococo Blanc de Chine mantel clock with porcelain figures and floral design by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Chinoiserie Rococo Blanc de Chine mantel clock with porcelain flowers and figures by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Chinoiserie Rococo Blanc de Chine Mantel Clock
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Napoleon III Sevres and ormolu clock with painted courting couple and krater vase by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Napoleon III Sevres and ormolu clock with courting couple scene by Nicholas Wells Antiques circa 1870
A Napoleon III Sevres And Ormolu Clock
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Samson Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp with intricate blue and red floral and bird patterns on a wooden base.
Samson Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp featuring intricate blue and red bird floral patterns on ceramic porcelain.
Samson Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp
Collection CK40
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Qajar pottery Vase mounted as a Lamp with blue floral geometric patterns on a glazed biscuit base circa 1850.
Qajar pottery Vase mounted as a Lamp with blue floral geometric patterns on a glazed biscuit base circa 1850.
Qajar pottery Vase mounted as a Lamp
Collection EE10
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Pair of Staffordshire Vases Mounted as Table Lamps turquoise porcelain with hand-painted floral and bird designs circa 1950
Pair of Staffordshire Vases Mounted as Table Lamps, turquoise porcelain with floral and bird motifs, circa 1950 England.
Pair of Staffordshire Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Collection EE10
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Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars as Lamps with floral patterns and one fitted with a beige lampshade.
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars as Lamps with intricate floral and swirl patterns circa 1900.
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars as Lamps
Collection EE10
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Chinese Monochrome Blue Table Lamp with 19th century large blue vase base and pleated white lampshade.
Chinese Monochrome Blue Table Lamp with 19th century bulbous vase base and large pleated cream lampshade
Chinese Monochrome Blue Table Lamp
Collection EE20
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🏺 Rare Antique Ceramics

Nicholas Wells Antiques Collection

This collection presents a rich cross-section of historic ceramics from diverse cultural traditions and centuries of artistic innovation. Highlights include works by distinguished European manufacturers—Wedgwood, Meissen, Sèvres, and Limoges—alongside vibrant examples of Delftware, majolica, and Staffordshire pottery.

Complementing these Western traditions are pieces of ancient Greek and Roman pottery, prized for their formal simplicity and mythological decoration, and a notable selection of Chinese and Japanese ceramics, including boldly decorated Imari ware, celebrated for its contrasting palette of cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt embellishments.

From utilitarian forms to ceremonial wares, each object reflects the aesthetic values, technical mastery, and cultural narratives of its time. Whether porcelain, earthenware, or stoneware, these ceramics bear witness to centuries of exchange, innovation, and symbolism—offering insight into both artisanal traditions and the societies they served.
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