What is antique crested porcelain?

Antique crested porcelain consists of ceramic plates, bowls, and tea services painted with specific family coats of arms, crests, or armorial devices. Commissioned by nobility and landed families, these pieces served dining and display functions while recording personal lineage.

How do I identify the family crest?

Identifying the crest involves examining the heraldic motifs, mottoes, and supporters painted alongside the main shield. Reference books on British and European armory help match these symbols to historical families. Makers often inscribed family names or titles directly onto the reverse or alongside the crest.

How should I display these pieces?

Plates and chargers look best mounted securely in wall-hanging brackets or displayed upright on plate stands within cabinets. Fully glazed bowls and vases suit open shelving where their painted decoration remains visible from multiple angles.

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Antique Crested Porcelain

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Antique crested porcelain comprises armorial plates, bowls and tea wares bearing hand-painted family crests and coats of arms, prized for their direct link to historical lineages.