{"title":"Antiques - Blue \u0026 White","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"blue-thing","title":"English Delftware Blue \u0026 White Salt Cellar, c.1750 – 18th Century Hand Painted Octagonal Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming mid-18th century English Delft blue and white salt cellar, dating to around 1750.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf octagonal form with gently raised sides, the interior is hand painted with a delicate floral spray in soft cobalt blue. The rim is edged with a repeating zig-zag border, while the exterior continues the foliate decoration — a lovely example of provincial English Delftware of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tin-glazed earthenware body has that slightly creamy tone and soft glaze pooling typical of early English Delft, giving it real warmth and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a small chip to the base, entirely commensurate with age and honest use. It does not detract from display and is consistent with 18th century examples of this type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully decorative and collectible early table piece — perfect for a Delftware collection or as part of an 18th century tablescape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: c.1750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delftware)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good antique condition with small base chip as noted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5cm x 9cm x 3.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deja Vu St Leonards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52700300575056,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/4132\/3600\/files\/English_Delftware_Blue_White_Salt_Cellar_c.1750_18th_Century_Hand_Painted_Octagonal_Dish_1.jpg?v=1771328595"},{"product_id":"19th-century-french-faience-blue-white-vide-poche-dish-fretted-c-1850","title":"19th Century French Faience Blue \u0026 White Vide-Poche Dish (fretted) c.1850","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eA charming 19th-century French faience vide-poche, decorated in classic blue and white with a pastoral figure beneath a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eThe moulded scalloped rim and small side handle give it that unmistakable French country character. The scene is transfer printed, surrounded by delicate floral sprays, with a simple painted decorator’s mark to the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eDating to around 1850–1880, this piece was likely used as a small sweetmeat dish or dressing table tray. Today it works beautifully as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e– A jewellery dish\u003cbr data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e– An entryway key tray\u003cbr data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"690\"\u003e– A bedside trinket plate\u003cbr data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e– A decorative accent layered with other blue \u0026amp; white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eThe glaze shows gentle age-related wear consistent with the period, adding to its charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eA lovely, affordable piece of antique French ceramic — decorative, practical and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16cm x 15cm x 3cm\u003cbr data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1850–1880\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deja Vu St Leonards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52700398879056,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/4132\/3600\/files\/19th_Century_French_Faience_Blue_White_Vide-Poche_Dish_fretted_c.1850.jpg?v=1771425375"}],"url":"https:\/\/dejavustleonards.com\/collections\/antiques-blue-white.oembed","provider":"Deja Vu St Leonards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}