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Davenport Longport Staffordshire

SIX Davenport Porcelain Plates Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, Circa 1870
SIX Davenport Porcelain Plates Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, Circa 1870

SIX Davenport Porcelain Plates Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, Circa 1870

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The bases of the plates are unmarked but we attribute these plates with some certainty to Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire, England, dating to Circa 1870.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

William IV Early Davenport Chine Serving Dish 19th Century
William IV Early Davenport Chine Serving Dish 19th Century

William IV Early Davenport Chine Serving Dish 19th Century

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

Marked on the underside with the purple Davenport Longport Staffordshire mark. English, Circa 1835 Diameter 19 cm In very good antique condition.

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Davenport Imari Square Tapered Vase c.1880
Davenport Imari Square Tapered Vase c.1880

Davenport Imari Square Tapered Vase c.1880

Located in Worcester, GB

Davenport Imari Tapered Square Vase c.1880 A finely hand-painted square porcelain vase by Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire, dating to circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1810-1820 Pair of Stone China Soup Plates by Davenport
Circa 1810-1820 Pair of Stone China Soup Plates by Davenport

Circa 1810-1820 Pair of Stone China Soup Plates by Davenport

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1810-20 Pair of Soup Plates, Stone China by Davenport. Marked Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire Stone China.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

An Early 19th century English  porcelain  hand painted  porcelain davenport dish
An Early 19th century English  porcelain  hand painted  porcelain davenport dish

An Early 19th century English porcelain hand painted porcelain davenport dish

Located in Central England, GB

Marked on the underside with the purple Davenport Longport Staffordshire mark. English, Circa 1835, in perfect condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter, Stork Pattern, Circa 1815, 34cm
Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter, Stork Pattern, Circa 1815, 34cm

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter, Stork Pattern, Circa 1815, 34cm

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a finely hand painted large and rare early Stone China (Ironstone) plate / stand or platter which dates to the George 111 period, circa 1815. Made by the DAVENPORT factory of...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Early Davenport Blue & White Transferware Soup Plates, set of four
Early Davenport Blue & White Transferware Soup Plates, set of four

Early Davenport Blue & White Transferware Soup Plates, set of four

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of four Chinoiserie patterned Cornflower blue on white earthenware transfer printed soup plates, William Davenport & Company, Longport, Staffordshire England, circa 1830-1840.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Georgian PAIR Davenport Dinner Plates Ironstone Pattern 659, Circa 1815
Georgian PAIR Davenport Dinner Plates Ironstone Pattern 659, Circa 1815

Georgian PAIR Davenport Dinner Plates Ironstone Pattern 659, Circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good early PAIR of dinner plates, hand painted ironstone (stone china ) made by William Davenport and Co., Longport, Staffordshire potteries, England, George 111rd period, ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815
Georgian Davenport Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815

Georgian Davenport Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a mid size repaired Hydra jug or Pitcher made by the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire, England in the late Georgian period, circa 1805-1820, made of Ironstone pot...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

Davenport Porcelain Lidded Bowl in Chinoiserie Pattern 2829, English 1860
Davenport Porcelain Lidded Bowl in Chinoiserie Pattern 2829, English 1860

Davenport Porcelain Lidded Bowl in Chinoiserie Pattern 2829, English 1860

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good porcelain covered bowl, complete with lid, having a very decorative chinoiserie pattern, number 2829 made by Davenport & Co. of Longport, Staffordshire, England, ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Davenport small Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815
Georgian Davenport small Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815

Georgian Davenport small Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a small size antique Hydra jug or Pitcher made by the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire, England in the late Georgian period, circa 1805-1820, made of Ironstone po...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Large Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815
Georgian Davenport Large Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815

Georgian Davenport Large Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good mid to large size Hydra jug or Pitcher made by the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire, England in the late Georgian period, circa 1805-1820, made of Iro...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

Early Davenport Ironstone Mug Hand Painted Chinoiserie Pattern 659, circa 1815
Early Davenport Ironstone Mug Hand Painted Chinoiserie Pattern 659, circa 1815

Early Davenport Ironstone Mug Hand Painted Chinoiserie Pattern 659, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a rare and early stone China (Ironstone) mug which dates to the George 111 period, circa 1815 made by the Davenport factory of Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Saucer Dish or Plate Ironstone in Pattern 659, circa 1815
Georgian Davenport Saucer Dish or Plate Ironstone in Pattern 659, circa 1815

Georgian Davenport Saucer Dish or Plate Ironstone in Pattern 659, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good early hand painted ironstone (stone china) saucer dish or plate, made by William Davenport and Co., Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, George 111rd period, ci...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport PAIR of Side Plates in Stork Ptn No 24 Ironstone, circa 1815
Georgian Davenport PAIR of Side Plates in Stork Ptn No 24 Ironstone, circa 1815

Georgian Davenport PAIR of Side Plates in Stork Ptn No 24 Ironstone, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a finely hand painted PAIR of early Stone China (Ironstone) Side or Desert Plates, which date to the George 111 period, circa 1815. Made by the DAVENPORT factory of Longport,...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Ironstone

Recent Sales

Set Of 18 Davenport Floral Dessert Plates
Set Of 18 Davenport Floral Dessert Plates

Set Of 18 Davenport Floral Dessert Plates

Unavailable

H 9.25 in Dm 9.25 in

Set Of 18 Davenport Floral Dessert Plates

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Baltimore, MD

A set of 19thC English Davenport Longport Staffordshire Floral Dessert Plates

Category

Antique 19th Century British Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Davenport, Longport Staffordshire, Antique Tea Service for Eight People
Davenport, Longport Staffordshire, Antique Tea Service for Eight People

Davenport, Longport Staffordshire, Antique Tea Service for Eight People

Located in København, Copenhagen

Davenport, Longport Staffordshire. Antique tea service for eight people in hand painted porcelain.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

An Unusual Davenport English Porcelain Dessert Service with Geraniums.
An Unusual Davenport English Porcelain Dessert Service with Geraniums.

An Unusual Davenport English Porcelain Dessert Service with Geraniums.

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

This species of geranium was called "Cheerfulness." Mark: DAVENPORT/LONGPORT/STAFFORDSHIRE & pattern # 1693 From New and rare beautiful-leaved plants : containing illustration...

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Porcelain

Davenport Porcelain Orange-ground Dessert Service, mid-19th century.

Davenport Porcelain Orange-ground Dessert Service, mid-19th century.

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

Mark printed in puce: A crown with below/ Davenport/LONGPORT/STAFFORDSHIRE and in gold pattern # 865.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve Davenport Porcelain Japan-Pattern Plates and Soup Plates
Set of Twelve Davenport Porcelain Japan-Pattern Plates and Soup Plates

Set of Twelve Davenport Porcelain Japan-Pattern Plates and Soup Plates

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

Marks: Each piece impressed DAVENPORT and printed with iron-red crown and below DAVENPORT/ LONGPORT/STAFFORDSHIRE also has written pattern # 20134.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Country Dinner Plates

Circa 1810-20 Stone China Soup Plate by Davenport
Circa 1810-20 Stone China Soup Plate by Davenport

Circa 1810-20 Stone China Soup Plate by Davenport

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A Circa 1810-20 Soup Plate, Stone China by Davenport, English. Marked Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire Stone China.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Davenport Imari Porcelain Tapered Vase, England, circa 1880
Victorian Davenport Imari Porcelain Tapered Vase, England, circa 1880

Victorian Davenport Imari Porcelain Tapered Vase, England, circa 1880

Located in Worcester, GB

Victorian Davenport Imari Porcelain Tapered Vase, England, circa 1880 A fine quality late 19th century English porcelain vase by Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1810-20 English Pair of Stone China Soup Plates by Davenport
Circa 1810-20 English Pair of Stone China Soup Plates by Davenport

Circa 1810-20 English Pair of Stone China Soup Plates by Davenport

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1810-20 Pair of Soup Plates, Stone China by Davenport. Marked Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire Stone China.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Pattern 135, circa 1815
Georgian Davenport Ironstone Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Pattern 135, circa 1815

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Pattern 135, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This a good large dinner plate made by William Davenport & Co., Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, circa 1810-1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Set of Six Blue and White English Plates
Set of Six Blue and White English Plates

Set of Six Blue and White English Plates

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Assembled set of six blue willow and white Davenport Longport Staffordshire plates with gilt rim in the "Two Temples" pattern.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Davenport Porcelain Plate Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, England Circa 1875
Davenport Porcelain Plate Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, England Circa 1875

Davenport Porcelain Plate Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, England Circa 1875

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a striking porcelain octagonal plate, hand painted and gilded, from the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, dating to the 19th century, Victorian...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

English Staffordshire Purple Transferware Dinner Plates, Mixed Set of 6
English Staffordshire Purple Transferware Dinner Plates, Mixed Set of 6

English Staffordshire Purple Transferware Dinner Plates, Mixed Set of 6

By Various Ceramic Factories

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rhenish Views – Maker: Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire – circa 1830-1887.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Davenport English Staffordshire Floral Vases Transferware Platter
19th Century Davenport English Staffordshire Floral Vases Transferware Platter

19th Century Davenport English Staffordshire Floral Vases Transferware Platter

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Davenport pottery, Longport, Staffordshire, England, an oversize earthenware, underglaze tissue printed platter, in the “Vase with Medallions of Flowers” pattern.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Davenport Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Pattern, circa 1815
Davenport Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Pattern, circa 1815

Davenport Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Pattern, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good Hydra jug or Pitcher made by the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire, England in the late Georgian period, circa 1805-1820, made of Ironstone pottery, wh...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter in Pattern 659, circa 1815
Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter in Pattern 659, circa 1815

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter in Pattern 659, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good early hand painted ironstone (stone china) platter or serving dish, made by William Davenport and Co., Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, George 111rd period,...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian, DAVENPORT TRIO of JUGS, English IronStone   ca.1805-20
Georgian, DAVENPORT TRIO of JUGS, English IronStone   ca.1805-20

Georgian, DAVENPORT TRIO of JUGS, English IronStone ca.1805-20

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a superb TRIO of Graduated Hydra Jugs made by the DAVENPORT Co. of LONGPORT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND in the late GEORGIAN period, circa 1805-20, .

Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Ceramics

Early Davenport Ironstone Hydra Jug Jardinière Pattern, English, circa 1815
Early Davenport Ironstone Hydra Jug Jardinière Pattern, English, circa 1815

Early Davenport Ironstone Hydra Jug Jardinière Pattern, English, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good Hydra jug or pitcher made by the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire, England in the late Georgian period, circa 1805-1820, made of Ironstone pottery, which D...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Pattern 136, circa 1815
Georgian Davenport Ironstone Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Pattern 136, circa 1815

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Pattern 136, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This a good large dinner plate made by William Davenport & Co., Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, circa 1810-1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Trio Davenport Jugs or Pitchers English Ironstone Jardinière Pattern
Georgian Trio Davenport Jugs or Pitchers English Ironstone Jardinière Pattern

Georgian Trio Davenport Jugs or Pitchers English Ironstone Jardinière Pattern

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good trio of Graduated Hydra Jugs or Pitchers made by the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire, England in the late Georgian period, circa 1805-1820, All the jugs a...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Lemon Yellow Creamware Butter Tub by Davenport, England, Circa 1810
Antique Lemon Yellow Creamware Butter Tub by Davenport, England, Circa 1810

Antique Lemon Yellow Creamware Butter Tub by Davenport, England, Circa 1810

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

This lovely creamware butter tub, complete with its matching cover and underplate, was crafted by the renowned Davenport factory in Longport, Staffordshire, England, around 1810.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Creamware

Rare, Georgian DAVENPORT Ironstone Mug, Chinoiserie "Stork" Pattern, Ca 1815
Rare, Georgian DAVENPORT Ironstone Mug, Chinoiserie "Stork" Pattern, Ca 1815

Rare, Georgian DAVENPORT Ironstone Mug, Chinoiserie "Stork" Pattern, Ca 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a rare and early Stone China (Ironstone) MUG which dates to the George 111 period, c.1815. made by the DAVENPORT factory of Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Dinner Plate Hand Painted Pattern 27, Circa 1810
Georgian Davenport Ironstone Dinner Plate Hand Painted Pattern 27, Circa 1810

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Dinner Plate Hand Painted Pattern 27, Circa 1810

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This a very good dinner plate made by William Davenport & Co., Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, circa 1810.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pottery

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Platter Ironstone Hand Painted Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1815
Georgian Davenport Platter Ironstone Hand Painted Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1815

Georgian Davenport Platter Ironstone Hand Painted Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good, large, hand painted ironstone (stone china) Platter, made by William Davenport and Co., Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, circa 1815.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Platter, Ironstone Hand Painted Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1820
Georgian Davenport Platter, Ironstone Hand Painted Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1820

Georgian Davenport Platter, Ironstone Hand Painted Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1820

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good hand painted ironstone (stone china) Platter, made by William Davenport and Co., Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, circa 1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter in the Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1820
Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter in the Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1820

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter in the Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1820

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good hand painted ironstone ( stone china) platter, made by William Davenport and Co., Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, circa 1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Platter Ironstone Hand Painted Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1815
Georgian Davenport Platter Ironstone Hand Painted Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1815

Georgian Davenport Platter Ironstone Hand Painted Flying Bird Ptn, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good, hand painted ironstone (stone china) Platter, made by William Davenport and Co., Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, circa 1815.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Desert Plate Ironstone in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1820
Georgian Davenport Desert Plate Ironstone in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1820

Georgian Davenport Desert Plate Ironstone in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1820

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good early hand painted ironstone (stone china) Desert Plate, made by William Davenport and Co., Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, George 111rd period, circa 1815.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Davenport Large Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815
Georgian Davenport Large Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815

Georgian Davenport Large Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good mid to large size Hydra jug or Pitcher made by the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire, England in the late Georgian period, circa 1805-1820, made of Iro...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pitchers

Materials

Ironstone

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Davenport Longport Staffordshire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic davenport longport staffordshire available at 1stDibs. A davenport longport staffordshire — often made from ceramic, ironstone and stoneware — can elevate any home. Each davenport longport staffordshire bearing Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one davenport longport staffordshire that is appealing in its simplicity, but Davenport Porcelain produced versions that are worth a look.

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