How were apothecary jars used?

Apothecary jars held dried herbs, medicinal syrups, and dry pills within European dispensaries and shops. Their labelled fronts kept remedies sorted for quick access. Over time, these vessels transitioned into decorative objects displayed within domestic spaces for their striking cobalt painted designs.

What is a Delft charger?

Delft chargers functioned primarily as decorative wall plates or large serving vessels in Dutch and English homes. Their broad surfaces displayed painted birds, floral sprays, or pictorial narratives. Displaying these chargers on dressers or walls allowed households to showcase imported Asian aesthetic themes executed in local tin-glazed earthenware.

How do I care for tin-glazed earthenware?

Tin-glazed earthenware requires gentle handling due to the softer nature of the ceramic body and glaze. Hand washing in tepid water with mild soap preserves the historic surface. Keeping these pieces away from rapid temperature changes and harsh abrasives protects the glaze from crazing and chipping over decades of display.

How do I distinguish soft-paste porcelain?

Soft-paste porcelain often displays a warmer, slightly creamy translucent body when held to a strong light source. The glaze tends to feel softer to the touch compared to hard-paste equivalents. Examining the base where the glaze was wiped clean reveals the distinct texture of the unglazed footrim characteristic of eighteenth-century English factories.

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These pieces gather under 18th century blue white, bringing together tin-glazed earthenware, porcelain, and pottery painted in cobalt pigment.

First Period Worcester Porcelain Fisherman Tea Bowl & Saucer C.1785

18th century

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First Period Worcester Porcelain Fisherman Tea Bowl & Saucer C.1785

From The Fancy Fox

£145

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French Sèvres Soft-paste Porcelain Dinner Plate by Ambroise Michel, 1777

18th century

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French Sèvres Soft-paste Porcelain Dinner Plate by Ambroise Michel, 1777

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£1,200

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18th century

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18th C Delft Bowl

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£395

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18th century

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Rare 18th C Delft Marriage Plate

From Timberhill Gallery

£2,200

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19th century

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Small Pair of 18th/19th Century Tin-glazed Delftware Jugs - Blue & White Floral Decoration

From Deja Vu St Leonards

£165

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Lovely Quality Antique Dutch Delft Inkstand

19th century

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Lovely Quality Antique Dutch Delft Inkstand

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£345

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Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Saucer with Blue Ribbon Border C. 1774–1814

18th century

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Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Saucer with Blue Ribbon Border C. 1774–1814

From Ritas Bazaar

£200

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First Period Worcester Blue & White Porcelain Sauce Boat the Rose C.1770

18th century

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First Period Worcester Blue & White Porcelain Sauce Boat the Rose C.1770

From The Fancy Fox

£265

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18th century

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18th Century English Porcelain Trio

From Carse Antiques

£100

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First Period Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup Chinese Figures / Mandarin Pattern C.1770

18th century

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First Period Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup Chinese Figures / Mandarin Pattern C.1770

From The Fancy Fox

£185

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Listings feature tin-glazed earthenware, soft-paste porcelain, and hard-paste porcelain decorated with cobalt pigment across eighteenth-century periods.

18th century

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An Early 18th Century Delft Charger.

From Youngs Antiques

£120

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Fine First Period Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup the Chinese Family C.1770 Mandarin Chinoiserie

18th century

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Fine First Period Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup the Chinese Family C.1770 Mandarin Chinoiserie

From The Fancy Fox

£185

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Rare First Period Worcester Large Porcelain Pickle Dish, Pickle Leaf Daisy Pattern, C.1760

18th century

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Rare First Period Worcester Large Porcelain Pickle Dish, Pickle Leaf Daisy Pattern, C.1760

From The Fancy Fox

£265

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18th century

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Pair of 18th C Delft Jars

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£885

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18th century

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Quality Pair of 18th Century Chinese Plates

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£465

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Large (14.1cm)first Period Worcester Porcelain Mug 'La Promenade Chinoise' / 'La Peche' (Pillement) England, C1770

18th century

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Large (14.1cm)first Period Worcester Porcelain Mug 'La Promenade Chinoise' / 'La Peche' (Pillement) England, C1770

From Lee Sherman Antiques

£225

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18th Century Blue White

First Period Worcester Porcelain Fisherman Tea Bowl & Saucer C.1785

French Sèvres Soft-paste Porcelain Dinner Plate by Ambroise Michel, 1777

18th C Delft Bowl

Rare 18th C Delft Marriage Plate

Small Pair of 18th/19th Century Tin-glazed Delftware Jugs - Blue & White Floral Decoration

Lovely Quality Antique Dutch Delft Inkstand

Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Saucer with Blue Ribbon Border C. 1774–1814

First Period Worcester Blue & White Porcelain Sauce Boat the Rose C.1770

18th Century English Porcelain Trio

First Period Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup Chinese Figures / Mandarin Pattern C.1770

An Early 18th Century Delft Charger.

Fine First Period Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup the Chinese Family C.1770 Mandarin Chinoiserie

Rare First Period Worcester Large Porcelain Pickle Dish, Pickle Leaf Daisy Pattern, C.1760

Pair of 18th C Delft Jars

Quality Pair of 18th Century Chinese Plates

Large (14.1cm)first Period Worcester Porcelain Mug 'La Promenade Chinoise' / 'La Peche' (Pillement) England, C1770

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