Pinxton porcelain, made in Englland 1796 - 1813

Pinxton porcelain was produced in Pinxton, Derbyshire, England from 1796 to 1813. The factory was established by John Coke, who had lived in Dresden, Saxony, with the help of William Billingsley, who had worked as a painter at Derby.

Coke had discovered a fine, white clay on his estate at Brookhill Park, and he was determined to use it to produce porcelain. He recruited Billingsley, who was one of the most skilled porcelain painters in England. Billingsley developed a new formula for bone china, which was stronger and more translucent than traditional porcelain.

Pinxton porcelain quickly became known for its high quality and its elegant designs. The factory produced a wide range of wares, including tea sets, dinner sets, and ornamental pieces. Many of the pieces were decorated with floral patterns, landscapes, and scenes from classical mythology.

The Pinxton factory was plagued by financial problems throughout its existence and in more...

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A panoramic urn vase with cover, in the Pinxton manner, early…

Panoramic Urn Vase with Landscape Painting

A panoramic urn vase with cover, in the Pinxton manner, early 19th century, also a known Coalport shape, of simple campagna form with gilded bands, pointed loop handles and a domed pierced lid, finely painted with a continuous landscape of two cottages…

Three scenic coffee cans, in the manner of New Hall and Pinxton,…

Scenic Coffee Cans in New Hall Style, Circa 1800

Three scenic coffee cans, in the manner of New Hall and Pinxton, circa 1800, a New Hall style can with an oval ring handle decorated with two medallions with bat printed coloured transfers of landscapes within gilded surrounds, and two cans with loop…

A neoclassical Pinxton teapot and stand, circa 1800, pattern…

Neoclassical Pinxton Teapot and Stand, 1800

A neoclassical Pinxton teapot and stand, circa 1800, pattern 301, boat shaped with a distinctive angular bracket handle, a well and conical finial to the lid, decorated with undulate bands in iron red, green, lemon and purple colours enriched with gilt,…

Early 19th century Pinxton porcelain teapot, the teapot…

Pinxton Porcelain Teapot with Trafford Hall Scene

Early 19th century Pinxton porcelain teapot, the teapot (Derbyshire) with painted Trafford Hall scene to one side and countryside to the other, 26 cm wide, Excellent condition with only couple of spots of gilt loss.