Producers of the finest in Danish porcelain, Royal Copenhagen is a company steeped in tradition. Its celebrated blue-and-white china patterns as well as its famed hallmark depicting the royal crown and three waves — symbolizing the monarch who founded the company and the three major waterways of Denmark — are emblems of master craftsmanship.
Royal Copenhagen was founded in 1775 by Queen Juliane Marie. Years earlier, after the death of her husband, King Frederick V, Juliane’s stepson ascended the throne. Shortly into his reign, he went insane, and the Queen became the head of Denmark and its small empire. She sought to improve Denmark’s economy and founded factories around the country to promote domestic growth and international trade. Royal Copenhagen was one of the first of these. Royal Copenhagen first made dinnerware and vases with blue-and-white motifs inspired by Chinese porcelain, then the rage in aristocratic Europe. Many of these designs are still made today.
Apart from its classic patterns, Royal Copenhagen has adapted to the changing styles of time and appeals to many different tastes. Their prolific body of work includes Rococo-style porcelain statues that incorporate stylistic floral patterns in an Art Nouveau style, as well as modern vases by such noted 20th century Danish ceramists as Axel Salto. Whether used for special occasions or displayed as part of a design collection, Royal Copenhagen pieces represent a legacy of the highest quality.
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Set of Twelve Hand-Painted Lenox Porcelain Fish Plates signed William Morley
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in New York, NY
This remarkably beautiful Set of Twelve Hand-Painted Lenox Porcelain Plates signed William Morley Depicting Fish originates from the United Stat...
Porcelain
$6,220 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 8.67 in
Set of Antique Coalport Porcelain Dinner Plates Depicting English Fish
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Set of antique coalport porcelain dinner plates depicting English fish. English, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 2cm, diameter 22cm ...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Fauna Danica fish plate. Hand-painted fish motif.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Fauna Danica fish plate. Hand-painted fish motif with gold decoration. Approximately from the 1930s. Model number: 1212/3002. Marked. Perfect condition. First facto...
Porcelain
Set of Twelve English Porcelain Fish Plates, Royal Doulton, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Each fish identified on the verso. Signed by the artist Joseph Birbeck Sr.
Porcelain
$3,800 / set
H 0.5 in Dm 9 in
Set of 12 Doulton Burslem Hand-Painted Artist Signed Fish Plates, 19th Century
By Doulton Burslem
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Doulton Burslem plates dates from the 1890s and are decorated in the Aesthetic Movement style. Each plate is uniquely hand painted...
Ceramic
Antique Set Eight Hand-Painted Minton Plates Depicting Fish Signed A. Holland
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and beautifully made set of Eight Hand-Painted Minton Porcelain Plates Depicting Fish signed A. Holland originate from England, Circa 1900. The border of each plate f...
Porcelain
$4,200 / set
H 1.25 in Dm 16 in
Minton Hand Painted Artist Signed Fish Service with Platter, 12 Plates and Gravy
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This a complete Minton fish service that is hand painted and Artist-signed consisting of 12 plates which measure 9.75" in diameter, a sauce tureen and unde...
Porcelain
$24,881 / set
H 1.97 in W 23.63 in D 9.45 in
Royal Copenhagen Ichthyological Porcelain Part Dinner 'Fish-Service'
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
A Royal Copenhagen Ichthyological porcelain part dinner 'fish-service' Danish, 20th century Plates: height 2cm, diameter 24cm Long dish: height 5cm, width 60cm, depth 24cm Cons...
Porcelain
Set of 16 Wedgwood Hand Painted Artist Signed Cobalt Gilt Fish Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a large set of 16 hand painted and artist signed A. Holland, one of Wedgwood's famous and iconic artists. These fish plates are decorated with an unusual border incorporating...
Porcelain
Set of Twelve Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plates
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
Set of Twelve Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plates Danish, 20th Century Height 3cm, Diameter 23cm (each) This fine set of twelve Royal Copenhagen porcelain dessert plates fr...
Porcelain
Magnificent Set of 12 Orchid Presentation Plates, Ornate and Elaborately Gilded
By Royal Doulton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
One of the prettiest sets of Antique English plates custom, from Royal Doulton. These feature their Classic shaped edge, raised gilding on the sh...
24k Gold
Herend Queen Victoria Pattern Large Platter Vintage Vibrant Hand Painting
By Herend
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
One of the most beloved and recognized patterns since London’s first world’s expo, the Great Exhibition of 1851. This signature Herend pattern received Queen Victoria’s admiration. S...
Gold, Enamel
Set of 12 Dinner Plates, Royal Worcester England All Over Gold Decorated
By Royal Worcester
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of 24 karat all over gold embossed design dinner or presentation plates by the storied English firm of Royal Worcester. We featured a single plate for the main picture...
Gold
12 Antique Limoges Floral & Gilt Shaped Dessert Plates. Circa 1890
By Jean Pouyat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pretty set of first course or dessert plates by the re known Limoges firm of Jean Pouyat from the turn of the last century. A very versatile size and a great shaped plate accented ...
Gold, Enamel
12 Copeland Spode England Blue Willow Plates, Gilt Trimmed Circa 1880
By Copeland Spode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic and elegant pattern of all over blue on Copeland Spode's crisp white porcelain. A Blue Willow scene throughout in nice detail. They also feature 24 karat gold rims which re...
Gold, Enamel
12 Minton England French Enamel Custom Dinner Plates T Goode London Circa 1950's
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of 12 dinner plates from the re known porcelain factory Minton England and custom ordered through London's premier table top retailer T Goode & ...
Gold, Enamel
