Ceramics

Two ceramics collections are under the spotlight at Albert Amor this summer.

In its day, the Parisian porcelain manufacture founded by the Austrian born Jean Népomucène Hermann Nast in 1783 was regarded as a worthy competitor to Sèvres.

The summer exhibition from European porcelain specialist Serhat Ahmet runs at his Cecil Court, London, gallery until June 28.

Whether captivated by exquisite jewellery or the clean lines and tactile allure of British studio pottery, the V&A’s two summer exhibitions are not to be missed

Meissen decoration linked to mining is not a rare sight but a cachepot with cavern scene is sought after

Sword linked to former emperor is one of the highlights at London sale held by maritime specialist

A rare Iznik pottery tile made for the Çini li Hamam bathhouse during the reign of Suleyman the Magnificent sold for £195,000 at Lyon & Turnbull.

What is touted as the UK’s largest private collection of antique apothecary objects will be sold by the Cotswold Auction Company as part of a sale in Cirencester on June 24-25.

Doulton designs consigned by a descendant demonstrate the ceramicist’s great glaze achievement

Recently, I decided to retire from the antiques trade, though I remain connected – much like Peter Cameron said in a recent issue of ATG: “true antiques dealers don’t truly leave the trade". I still subscribe to Antiques Trade Gazette and occasionally consider online purchases.

Some ‘prisoner of war’ productions are now thought to have been made by skilled craftsmen

Vanessa Bell submitted two designs for the 1934 Modern Art for the Table exhibition at Harrods.

The historic collection of pottery manufacturer Moorcroft could soon be heading to auction following the collapse of the company.