The term ceramic refers to items made of clay which are hardened by heat. There are three types of ceramics and fall under the names of porcelain, earthenware and stoneware. Ceramics have been used for at least 26,000 years and, surprisingly, the earliest examples found are those of figurines rather than pots. Reference: Wikipedia
Below are some examples and price guides of ceramic antiques including a Majolica butterfly and orchid dressing table tray and a Doulton Lambeth stoneware oil lamp.
George Jones Majolica Butterfly and Orchid Dressing Table Oval Tray
Circa 1874
Impressed GJ monogram mark, B6 and 6 raised registry diamond (18-U-A-8) for 18 December 1874, black painted x
Naturalistically molded with two outstretched swallowtail butterflies and flowering white orchids. Length 11 inches.
Part of an eight-piece dressing table set.
Sold for $4,095 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2021
20th Century Chinese ceramic vase in with a textured / sgraffito periwinkle blue with butterfly and floral details, marked Made in China on bottom, measures 8 1/8 inches high.
Sold for US$475 at Blackwell Auctions in 2022
Purple Clay Handled Pot with Golden Flowers and Butterflies Design.
Dimensions
9 x 15 cm
Sold for US$1,600 at Top Notch Collections in 2022
Doulton Lambeth Mark V Marshall Stoneware Oil Lamp
Antique 19th century ceramic relief body decorated with owls and butterflies mounted on metal stand.
Doulton Lambeth marks, artist’s monograms.
Sold for US$600 at Lion and Unicorn in 2022
