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An English delftware Popish Plot tile, circa 1680-1700Painted in manganese with 'Coleman writeing a declaration and letters to la Chess', Edward Coleman seated at his desk, composing a letter to Francois de la Chaise, a man on horseback, possibly Titus Oates, hurrying off to deliver the message to France, 12.8cm squareFootnotes:ProvenanceFelton House, North SomersetThe Eight of Hearts playing card is the source for this tile.Edward Coleman (or Colman) was a Catholic courtier and secretary to Mary of Modena, the wife of James, Duke of York, while Francois de la Chaise was Louis XIV's confessor. Titus Oates claimed that he had delivered a letter from Coleman to La Chaise in November 1677. Oates also claimed to have seen the reply in which La Chaise offered £10,000 to finance King Charles' assassination. By an extraordinary stroke of good luck on Oates' part (and bad luck on the part of the accused) Coleman's papers were ordered to be searched. No evidence of a plot of rebellion or regicide was found, but Coleman had advocated for the dissolution of Parliament in his letters. This was enough for the jury, who found Coleman guilty of treason. He was hung, drawn and quartered on 3 December 1678 and his journey to Tyburn is illustrated on another of Barlow's playing cards, the Six of Hearts.A tile almost identical to the present lot was sold by Bonhams on 3 March 2004, lot 17. Care has been taken to follow the composition of the playing card exactly, including the arrangement of items on Coleman's desk.The Felton House Tiles: Important English delftware tiles depicting the Popish Plot, circa 1680-1700The 'discovery' of the Popish Plot in the autumn of 1678 and the subsequent trials, political upheaval and mass hysteria that erupted in England, reads like a modern-day soap opera. The supposed Catholic conspiracy to assassinate King Charles II, replace him with his papist brother James, Duke of York, and overthrow the Protestant establishment turned out to be the invention of a disreputable priest named Titus Oates, whose many lies and inventions appealed to the anti-Catholic sentiment of the time. Oates was eventually convicted of perjury, but not before over a dozen innocent men were executed and others imprisoned, as the flames of anti-Catholic hatred and suspicion were fanned throughout the country.A set of playing cards depicting various scenes from the plot, printed from engravings by Francis Barlow, was first advertised in the newspaper True Domestick Intelligence in December 1679. A complete set of these Popish Plot playing cards is in the British Museum (inv. no.1896,0501.915.1-52). These designs were subsequently copied onto some of the earliest delftware tiles produced in England. The timing of the plot coincides with a warrant granted to the Dutch potter, Jan Ariens van Hamme, who had come to London'to exercise his trade and calling of making Tiles...after the way practised in Holland...whichhath not been practised in this our kingdome'.Several distinct versions of Popish Plot tiles were produced. One of these is painted in blue and the scenes are reserved in circular panels. These blue and white tiles have corner motifs and include inscriptions copied directly from the playing cards. See Frank Britton, London Delftware (1987), p.176 where three such tiles are illustrated. Anthony Ray suggests that these blue painted tiles were probably made at Vauxhall by van Hamme, who died in 1680, see English Delftware Tiles (1973), p.35. When found in manganese, each scene fills the available space save for a rectangular reserve at the bottom of each tile. An extremely rare set of twenty-one manganese Popish Plot tiles, matching the Felton House Tiles, was sold by Sotheby's on 15 March 1971, lot 21. A single tile depicting 'The Consult at Somerset House' was sold by Bonhams on 21 May 2014, lot 21. It has been suggested that the manganese examples were made a few years after their blue counterparts. However, the discovery of the Felton House Tiles adds weight to the argument that these were produced much closer to 1680, whilst the satirical playing cards were still topical. Indeed, close examination of the tiles show that they were copied from a deck of the Popish Plot playing cards and not from the blue and white versions.Felton House in North Somerset is a late 17th century house, confirmed by a date stone for 1684. Recent restoration of the building involved the removal of a mid-18th century fireplace which revealed an earlier fireplace behind, retaining the remains of other Popish Plot tiles from this set. The seven tiles included in this sale were removed from the fireplace in the 1950s and were recently discovered tucked away in a box. Presumably they were installed around 1684 - the date inscribed on the datestone - when the furore of the plot was still fresh in the country's consciousness. King Charles II died just a year later and the fear upon which the fictitious plot was based came to be realised; Charles II was succeeded by his brother who became king James II of England and James VI of Scotland, a Catholic monarch.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Two Longton Hall bowls, circa 1755-60One of small size and painted in blue with the 'Folly' pattern, a man walking amongst sponged trees and bulrushes, an imposing obelisk nearby, 14.5cm diam, workman's mark '5' inside footrim, the larger bowl painted with the 'Wind-Swept' pattern, preposterous trees punctuating a sparse landscape, 24.2cm diam (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceWatney Collection, Phillips, 10 May 2000, lot 515 (Folly)With Klaber & Klaber (Wind-Swept)The unusually large 'Wind-Swept' bowl was presumably intended as a punch bowl. A saucer is illustrated alongside several glazed sherds of the same pattern excavated at the factory site, see Dr Bernard Watney, Excavations at the Longton Hall Porcelain Manufactory, Post-Mediaeval Archaeology, Vol.27 (1993), p.72, pl.4. The influence of English delftware can be seen in the striking trees featured in both patterns.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare and large English delftware tea canister or tobacco jar and a cover, circa 1760Probably Liverpool, of tall rectangular shape and square profile with canted edges, a large rectangular aperture on top, painted in blue on three sides with elaborate Chinese garden scenes, including buildings, long-tailed birds, flowering plants and insects, the fourth side with a large peony spray, within a scrolling border, the replacement Chinese porcelain cover with metal mount, 16.5cm high (2)Footnotes:The comma-like scroll border is found on a Liverpool twin-handled sauceboat in the Glaisher Collection, illustrated by Michael Archer, Delftware in the Fitzwilliam Museum (2013), p.281, no.G.15. Also in the Glaisher Collection is a canister similar to the present lot but of slightly smaller proportions and with the more traditional central nozzle expected of a tea canister. Both examples seem unusually large in comparison with contemporary tobacco jars or tea canisters. This might be explained by Liverpool's booming trade of both tobacco and tea in the mid-17th century.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare English delftware puzzle jug, circa 1760-70Probably Bristol, of spherical shape, the narrow neck pierced to form intersecting circles and diamonds, the hollow rim with three nozzles and another hole secreted to the underside of the handle, painted in blue with chrysanthemum sprays, the neck picked out in a cell or 'fish-roe' border, 19.7cm highFootnotes:The majority of English delftware puzzle jugs would appear to have been made in Liverpool. Distinctive features of the present lot including the slender neck formed of interlocking circles, the fine handle and the slightly concave base, wiped clean of glaze, point to a Bristol attribution. Two puzzle jugs of similar form are illustrated by Frank Britton, English Delftware in the Bristol Collection (1982), p.91, no.6.19 and p.284, no.18.20. The first mentioned of these jugs has the same 'fish-roe' decoration to the pierced neck.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Dutch Delftware tea caddy and cover, 19th c, moulded to each side with a Macaroni figure, 12.5cm h Cover broken and re-stuck

Two late 18th century polychrome English delftware plates, circa 1770, the first painted with a cornucopia issuing red flower sprays, within a swagged red and manganese border, the second with red flowersprays radiating from a blue leaf, with blue scroll border, 22.5cm diam. 

A blue and white willow pattern tureen; a Delftware baluster vase and cover; a pair of glazed pottery horse ornaments; various porcelain figures; decorative plates; Doulton Art Nouveau pattern tobacco jar etc.

RAY (Anthony) English Delftware Tiles, VAN LEMMEN (Hans) Delftware Tiles, together with other various volumes relating to Delft tiles.

A Lambeth delftware bowl, 18th century, the well decorated with a flower within a diaper border, the exterior with a powdered manganese ground, dia.23cm

A large 18th Century Delftware charger with blue and white decoration depicting an unusual scene, the central tower house with smoking chimney beside a bridge with a figure fishing in the foreground - Bristol or London - a/f

An 18th Century English delftware plate with painted blue decoration depicting an exotic bird amongst foliage - sold with a Delft tile and a Cantagalli dish - a/f

An 18th Century Delftware candle sconce with blue painted decoration depicting cavorting putti with birds and floral sprays - a/f

Red Star Line, a salad bowl, blue-white delftware decor, for the Second Class restaurant. Late 19th C.Dimensions:(D:21,5 x W:21,5 x H:11 cm)

A Box of Various Blue and White China to Comprise Delftware, Royal Copenhagen etc

A Delftware five piece garniture, boldly decorated in underglaze blue, the largest 36cm high (5)

A pair of Delftware chargers, boldly decorated in underglaze blue with flowers, 34.5cm diameter; others similar, various sizes (6)

A quantity of Delftware blue and white tiles, predominantly decorated in the traditional manner with architectural landscapes, approximately 13cm square

A set of three Delftware chargers, boldly decorated in underglaze blue with flowers, 30.5cm diameter; others similar, various sizes (6)

A pair of 18th-century English delftware polychrome plates, 23cm

An 18th century English delftware polychrome charger, 31cm

An 18th century Delftware charger, 35cm diameter

Five boxes of assorted books to include: Sotheby's, antique books to include English Delftware, The Victorian Country House, Art Deco Figures, The Dictionary of British Artists 1880-1940, Art Deco furniture etc. (5) (B.P. 21% + VAT)  Additional images added.

Four Dutch Delftware manganese tiles, decorated with religious scenes, 12.5cm x 12.5cm.

A group of 18thC and later Delftware blue and white tiles, decorated with windmills, houses, figures, birds, and animals. (a quantity)

18th Century English delftware polychrome charger, painted with a flower vase within geometric and floral meander borders, 35cm diameter

Mid-18th Century English delftware plate, painted with sunflower and bamboo in a garden and three other English delftware plates, each decorated with floral centre and border, 22cm diameter and smaller (4)

Two mid-18th Century Chinoiserie influence English delftware plates, one painted with Chinese type figures in a garden with blossom, the other with stylised flowers, fencing and rockwork, 23cm diameter and smaller

18th Century English delftware bowl, decorated with a waterside cottage, exotic plants, and islands, unmarked, 26cm diameter x 11cm high

A collection of Delftware including plates, a pair of vases, etc

Two 18th century Delftware plates, having Oriental designs of pagodas and lakes.

A group of Chinese cloisonné, including two vases, 20th century; together with assorted items including a Delftware slip decorated tankard, with pewter lid, probably 18th century (cracked), an 18th century pewter drum mustard, etc. (a lot)

Assorted blue and white ceramics, including a Cauldon chestnut basket, decorated with a Classical scene, a similar baluster vase, a small Delftware jug and a Chinese vase, circa 1900 (4)

An assortment of items comprising of one blue Wedgwood pot; a Paragon teacup and saucer; six various coloured and shaped pieces of Scandinavian glassware; one pottery owl; and one blue and white Delftware lidded vaseQty: 11All used and decent condition.

A Pair of 18th Century English Peacock Pattern Delftware Drug Jars, English, probably Southwark, London, Early/Mid 18th Century, each with domed shoulder and turned foot, painted in cobalt and manganese with the Peacock design, a basket of fruit, cherub head, labels inscribed C. CARYOPHII and E. DIASATYR: height 19cmCondition: both with typical loss to the tin glaze, small chips to edges, both with holes in bases and some hairlines as shown in the images, no restorationCaryophyllene, a prominent constituent found in various essential oils, particularly clove oil, has a long history of medical uses. It belongs to the class of compounds known as sesquiterpenes and exhibits remarkable therapeutic properties. Caryophyllene has been widely recognized for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant effects. It interacts with the body's endocannabinoid system, specifically targeting CB2 receptors, which play a crucial role in regulating inflammation and pain. Its historical use traces back to traditional medicine, where it was employed for its analgesic and antiseptic properties.Diasatyr, probably a compound of Satyrion, also known as Satyrion root or Orchis mascula, has a rich history of medical uses. This perennial plant, native to Europe and Asia, has been valued for its potential therapeutic properties for centuries. In traditional medicine, Satyrion was believed to possess aphrodisiac qualities and was used to address sexual dysfunction and enhance libido. It was also utilized to alleviate symptoms associated with menopause and promote hormonal balance. Additionally, Satyrion was thought to have diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects, making it beneficial for conditions like urinary tract infections and joint pain.

A collection of Delftware including plates, a pair of vases, etc

A large Delftware charger painted with flowers in blue, English, mid-18th century, a/f., 13 1/2" diameter x 2 1/4" deep.

A DELFTWARE PLATE painted with a Chinese landscape, 23cm diam

A GROUP OF NAUTICAL CLOCKS AND WALL PLATES, comprising a Kevin Hughes ship's wall cock and barometer, a model ship 'HMS Bounty', a Swiss brass Swiza gimble clock stamped on the back 200939, a small terracotta German style girl figurine (bracken and reglued), a battery operated carriage clock and five Delftware wall plates decorated with nautical scenes (13) (Condition Report: fair condition, obvious damage mentioned)

An 18th century English delftware bowl, dia.27cm (a/f)

An English delftware side plate, probably Bristol, sponge decorated in manganese, dia.17cm (a/f)

A group of 19thC and later Delftware pottery, to include animal figures, pigs, lion, ram, an oval dish, with a pierced outer border and moulded female figures, internally painted with flowers, 22cm wide.

An 18thC English polychrome Delftware dish, painted centrally with birds and flowers, within a repeating floral borders, 32.5cm wide, together with a Qing dynasty blue and white porcelain tureen, painted with flowers and scrolls, 29cm wide. (AF, 2)

A collection of ceramics, to include Staffordshire dogs, Delftware, glass vases and others

A delftware bin label, c.1770-80, of coathanger form, painted in black with 'HOLLANDS', 14cm across.

A delftware punch bowl, c.1730, possibly Vauxhall, painted in blue, red and green with stylized flower sprigs and a geometric border, rim crack, 21.5cm dia.

A delftware vase, 18th century, the ovoid form painted in the Chinese manner with two figures carrying vases beneath pine and willow trees, the shoulder and foot with formal bands of stiff leaves and ruyi heads, painter's numeral 3 to the base, a little chipping, the cover lacking, 21.5cm.

Four delftware plates, c.1720-50, of pancake shape, variously painted with central flower sprays of geometric swirls within foliate borders, some damages, 22.7cm max. (4)

Four Liverpool delftware plates, c.1750-75, all painted in blue, one with a bird perched on flowering peony, one with a Chinaman standing in a garden with another visible in a window, another with flowering branches within a panelled border, the last of small size and painted with a censer of flowers, some damages, 22.3cm max. (4)

Three Bristol delftware chargers, c.1720-50, one painted in the Kraak manner with confronting cockerels within a floral panelled border, another in red monochrome with a basket of flowers on a powdered manganese ground, the last with a hut beside rockwork, and a Bristol delftware plate painted with a Chinese figure beside a low table, damages and repairs, 34.3cm max. (4)

Two early delftware dishes, c.1680-1700, variously painted in blue with differing Chinese figures seated in a garden landscape, damages, 21.4cm max. (2)

Two Lancaster or Liverpool delftware plates, c.1760, one painted in blue with a pagoda in an island landscape, the other with bamboo and peony issuing from holey rootwork, the former broken and riveted, 22.3cm max. (2)Cf. Barbara Blenkinship and Matthew S Hobson, Lancaster Delftware, p.69 and p.77 for similar plates.

A large delftware punch bowl, c.1770, painted in blue with formal foliate scrolls, and a delftware charger, painted in blue, yellow and manganese with a central flowerhead within a panel on a cracked ice ground, damages and repairs, 33.7cm max. (2)

A delftware plate, c.1760, painted in blue with two Chinese figures communicating between rocky ledges, the rim with a bianco-sopra-bianco border, a Delft charger painted with a peacock beside flowering plants, and a delftware tile, painted in manganese with a European figure feeding chickens, the corners with carnation motifs, some damages, 30.7cm max. (3)

A fluted delftware charger, c.1690, painted in blue, black and yellow with a Chinese figure seated in a garden, the wide rim with further figures in landscapes, a rim crack, 34.5cm.

A London delftware commemorative plate, c.1785, painted in green and manganese with a hot air balloon in flight above a building, trees and an ornamental fence painted in blue, the rim with a flower garland border, 19.6cm.The plate depicts the balloon ascent of the Italian aeronaut Vincenzo Lunardi, whose first British flight took place in 1784. Lunardi executed several flights between 1784 and 1785, including at least one that took off from Southwark, near the delftware potteries.

A delftware charger, c.1700, of deep shape, painted in blue with a geometric design of a central spiral within concentric circles and a chainlink border, broken and restuck, 33.5cm.

A rare delftware plate, late 17th century, painted in yellow and manganese with a Chinese figure in a landscape, the rim with further figures, rocks and trees, 22cm.

A delftware plate, c.1740, possibly Liverpool, painted in polychrome enamels with two swans swimming before low buildings and three trees, the rim with a berried border, 22.8cm.

A rare delftware plate, c.1760-70, probably Bristol, painted in blue, green, red and yellow with a central sun with a face, the cavetto and rim with stylized scroll borders, some rim chipping, 22.2cm.

A large Liverpool delftware soup plate, mid 18th century, the well painted in blue with flowering plants, the rim with three birds in flight between leaf sprigs, some glaze chipping, 25.5cm.Paper label for the Warner Collection.