A Very Rare Collection of Irish Pearl Ware Porcelain, by James Donovan Dublin Ireland, early Nineteenth Century. Hand decorated in colours depicting Waterlilies and other Summer flowers.
Large Storage Jar.
Condition: Very good condition.
Height: 9" (23cm).
Medium Storage Jar.
Condition: Very good condition.
Height: 7.5" (19cm).
Octagonal Shaped Side Plate.
Condition: Very good condition.
Diameter: 7.5" (19cm). ALL ITEMS SOLD
James Donovan & Son Retailers & Decorators of porcelain (earned the nickname "The Emperor of China") had shop premises at George's Quay in Dublin. They imported "blanks" from English Staffordshire Potteries - Spode, Minton etc. and decorated them in Dublin. The last reference entry in local directories is for the year 1829.