Name: A Rare and Unusual Parian Porcelain Cheese Keep in the Shape of a Straw Beehive 1840
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1117760
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

Sold 9 March 2025 · Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

This “Rare and Unusual Parian Porcelain Cheese Keep in the Shape of a Straw Beehive 1840” found a buyer.

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Description

A rather wonderful cheese dome or cheesekeep .

Made in Parian Porcelain which makes it really unusual , in great detail ....a beehive ..or bee skep...the woven straw housing covering the hive itself.

Covered in brambles and blackberries , on a raised rectangular base .the inside of the dome is glazed as in the round space to hold the cheese

In perfect condition

Physical Dimensions

Height

28.5cm (11.22")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Parian Porcelain Cheese Keep to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1117760

Description

A rather wonderful cheese dome or cheesekeep .

Made in Parian Porcelain which makes it really unusual , in great detail ....a beehive ..or bee skep...the woven straw housing covering the hive itself.

Covered in brambles and blackberries , on a raised rectangular base .the inside of the dome is glazed as in the round space to hold the cheese

In perfect condition

Physical Dimensions

Height

28.5cm (11.22")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Date of Manufacture

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Parian Porcelain Cheese Keep to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1117760

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Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

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141 Portobello Road
London
W11 2QB
United Kingdom

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ObjectTableware
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialParian Porcelain
ColourWhite
MotifsBeehive texture, Applied trailing foliage, Leaf and berry relief, Rustic branch feet
SizeH 28.5 cm (11 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Parian porcelain is a type of unglazed biscuit porcelain that closely resembles carved marble, developed in Britain during the 1840s by works such as Copeland and Minton for sculptural figures and decorative items.

Parian ware is composed of a fine feldspathic porcelain body that is slip-cast in multi-part moulds, allowing for exceptionally high-relief detail without requiring a glossy glaze finish.

Authentic pieces feature a matte, marble-like texture, crisp undercut moulding with botanical or figurative motifs, and often carry impressed maker marks or registration diamonds on the unglazed base.

Antique ceramics add texture and historical contrast when displayed on open shelving, sideboards, or glass cabinets alongside modern minimalist elements.

Unglazed parian should be cleaned gently using warm water, a soft brush, and mild soap to remove dust from the intricate relief work, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can stain the porous surface.