The Belleek porcelain factory was founded in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland about 1849, after landowner John Caldwell Bloomfield inherited his father's estate, and undertaking a geological survey, discovered the area was rich in minerals.

Bloomfield went into partnership with a London architect and a Dublin merchant and set up a pottery business to provide work for the tenant farmers whose lives had been decimated by the Irish potato famine.

The construction of the pottery commenced in 1858, and it included a railway line to the works, so coal could be delivered for the kilns.

The company commenced producing domestic wares, but it wasn't until 1863 that small quantities of the translucent ivory-looking porcelain for which Belleek is famous, were produced.

Belleek was popular with Queen Victoria and was displayed at the great 19th century exhibitions, and enjoyed a large export market.

Typical Belleek items include figures, more...

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Belleek "Clytie" Parian and Glazed Bust, 28 cm Height

A Belleek "Clytie" parian and glazed bust, height 28 cm

Belleek rare antique Irish porcelain serving plate with spider…

Belleek 19th Century Spider Web Pattern Serving Plate, 23.5cm

Belleek rare antique Irish porcelain serving plate with spider web pattern, 19th century, black factory mark to base, with diamond registration, 23.5 cm wide

Belleek Irish porcelain jug with applied floral decoration,…

Belleek Irish Porcelain Jug with Floral Decoration, 20th Century

Belleek Irish porcelain jug with applied floral decoration, 20th century, brown factory mark to base, 22.5 cm high

A pair of Belleek star shaped floral & gilt detail

Belleek Star Floral Gilt Detail Pair - Exquisite Collectibles

A pair of Belleek star shaped floral & gilt detail

Belleek antique Irish porcelain platter, 19th century, black…

19th Century Belleek Irish Porcelain Platter, Black Factory Mark

Belleek antique Irish porcelain platter, 19th century, black factory mark to base, 43.5 cm wide

A pair of Belleek hippocamp form vases, length 13.5 cm One with…

Belleek hippocamp vases pair, black and green stamp, 13.5cm

A pair of Belleek hippocamp form vases, length 13.5 cm One with black stamp, one with green stamp,

A Belleek, Ireland jug with rose detail, height 20 cm

Belleek Rose Jug, 20cm

A Belleek, Ireland jug with rose detail, height 20 cm

Belleek Irish porcelain shamrock vase and a thistle vase, 20th…

Belleek Shamrock and Thistle Vases

Belleek Irish porcelain shamrock vase and a thistle vase, 20th century, green factory mark to bases, 14.5 cm and 13.5 cm high

A Belleek, Ireland porcelain demitasse cup & saucer depicting…

Belleek Shamrock Demitasse Cup & Saucer

A Belleek, Ireland porcelain demitasse cup & saucer depicting Shamrock detail

Belleek Irish porcelain teapot, 20th century, green factory…

Belleek Irish Porcelain Teapot, 20th Century, Green Mark

Belleek Irish porcelain teapot, 20th century, green factory mark to base, 16 cm high

Belleek tri footed in relief floral vase second black mark…

Belleek Floral Relief Vase - Second Black Mark Period

Belleek tri footed in relief floral vase second black mark period to base, height 12 cm.

Belleek in relief floral vase third black mark period to base,…

Belleek Relief Floral Vase - 3rd Black Mark, 11cm Height

Belleek in relief floral vase third black mark period to base, height 11 cm.

Belleek Irish porcelain jug, two vases and three teacups,19th…

Belleek Irish Porcelain Jug, Vases, and Teacups Set

Belleek Irish porcelain jug, two vases and three teacups,19th and 20th century, (6 items), black, brown and green marks, the largest 16 cm high

Belleek Irish porcelain tea ware, (12 items), black, green and…

Belleek Irish Porcelain Tea Set with 12 Items

Belleek Irish porcelain tea ware, (12 items), black, green and brown factory marks, the plate 20 cm diameter

Belleek two antique Irish porcelain shell jugs, 19th century,…

Antique Belleek Irish Porcelain Shell Jugs (19th Century)

Belleek two antique Irish porcelain shell jugs, 19th century, early black factory mark to bases, 14 cm high

Belleek Irish porcelain owl vase, 20th century, brown factory…

Belleek Irish Porcelain Owl Vase, 21 cm High

Belleek Irish porcelain owl vase, 20th century, brown factory mark to base, 21 cm high

Belleek Irish porcelain teapot, 19th century, early black…

19th Century Belleek Irish Porcelain Teapot with Black Stamp

Belleek Irish porcelain teapot, 19th century, early black factory stamp, 14 cm high, 23 cm wide

Large flower encrusted Belleek vase green mark

Belleek Vase with Flower Embellishments

Large flower encrusted Belleek vase green mark

Belleek 'Tree Stump' ceramic vase shamrock decorated, brown…

Shamrock Belleek Ceramic Vase, 16.5 cm Height

Belleek 'Tree Stump' ceramic vase shamrock decorated, brown mark to base, height 16.5 cm.

Belleek porcelain 'Butterfly' vase, brown factory mark to base,…

Belleek Butterfly Vase (20cm) from Sydney Estate

Belleek porcelain 'Butterfly' vase, brown factory mark to base, height 20 cm. Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.

Belleek porcelain vase, of tapering form, decorated with floral…

Belleek Floral Relief Vase - 19cm Height

Belleek porcelain vase, of tapering form, decorated with floral design in relief, with lobed foot, height 19 cm

Belleek teapot, iris porcelain decorated with shells and coral…

Iris Shell Teapot in Belleek Porcelain

Belleek teapot, iris porcelain decorated with shells and coral in yellow and cream tones

Belleek 'Floral treasures' cat figurine

Floral Feline Belleek Figurine

Belleek 'Floral treasures' cat figurine

Belleek green mark lily vase fluted tapering form, with lilies…

Belleek Lily Vase with Fluted Form and Relief Design

Belleek green mark lily vase fluted tapering form, with lilies in relief and large leaves 24 cm high

Belleek 'Bloomfield' anniversary vase 28 cm height

Belleek Bloomfield Anniversary Vase - 28cm

Belleek 'Bloomfield' anniversary vase 28 cm height

Large Belleek coloured floral encrusted jug brown mark to base,…

Belleek Floral Encrusted Jug with Brown Mark, 22.5 cm

Large Belleek coloured floral encrusted jug brown mark to base, height 22.5 cm

Belleek lidded sugar pot and jug both with clover decoration,…

Belleek Clover Sugar Pot and Jug with Black Mark

Belleek lidded sugar pot and jug both with clover decoration, and second black mark to bases

Belleek 1st period crested plate 21 cm diameter

Belleek Crested Plate - 21cm Diameter

Belleek 1st period crested plate 21 cm diameter

Large Belleek floral encrusted jug green mark to base, height…

Belleek Floral Encrusted Jug - 23cm Height (Green Mark)

Large Belleek floral encrusted jug green mark to base, height 23 cm

Irish Belleek black mark tureen and cover

Black Mark Belleek Tureen & Cover

Irish Belleek black mark tureen and cover

A Belleek large vase featuring flowers, height 20 cm

Belleek Flower Vase, 20cm Height

A Belleek large vase featuring flowers, height 20 cm

Good Belleek decorative vase applied blossom decoration,…

Belleek Blossom Vase with Pierced Border

Good Belleek decorative vase applied blossom decoration, pierced border to top, green mark to base, height 9 cm

Good Belleek decorative mantle vase applied blossom decoration,…

Belleek Blossom Mantle Vase (8 words)

Good Belleek decorative mantle vase applied blossom decoration, green mark to base, height 23 cm

A Belleek porcelain ribbon vase, c.1930, known as a ribbon vase,…

Belleek Porcelain Ribbon Vase with Floral Motif

A Belleek porcelain ribbon vase, c.1930, known as a ribbon vase, the classical form, moulded with a ribbon motif, adorned with highly detailed flowers & lustre glaze over porcelain, a few small chips & a repair to rim, height 20 cm

Good Belleek ceramic vase applied leaf decoration, second green…

Belleek Ceramic Vase with Applied Leaf Decoration

Good Belleek ceramic vase applied leaf decoration, second green mark to base, small petal losses, height 27 cm approx.

Good antique Belleek floral encrusted jug extensive floral…

Belleek Floral Encrusted Jug, 1900

Good antique Belleek floral encrusted jug extensive floral encrusted decoration, black mark to base and Rg No 0857, circa 1900, height 23 cm.

Belleek porcelain vase with applied flowers (second black mark)

Belleek Vase with Applied Flowers

Belleek porcelain vase with applied flowers (second black mark)

A rare Belleek first period 'Blue thorn' teapot, circa 1870 the…

Rare Belleek Blue Thorn Teapot (1870)

A rare Belleek first period 'Blue thorn' teapot, circa 1870 the lobed body and branch handle picked out with a rich turquoise blue glaze, first period black mark to the base 14.5 cm high

An Irish Belleek 'Aberdeen ' jug with rose and daisy detail, c…

Irish Belleek Aberdeen Jug (c. 1900) with Floral Detail

An Irish Belleek 'Aberdeen ' jug with rose and daisy detail, c 1900

Four Belleek teacups & saucers second version green marks to…

Green Mark Belleek Teacups & Saucers Set

Four Belleek teacups & saucers second version green marks to bases.

Belleek porcelain vase with shamrock decorations (green mark)

Shamrock Belleek Porcelain Vase (Green Mark)

Belleek porcelain vase with shamrock decorations (green mark)

Belleek porcelain teapot with shamrock decorations (green mark)

Shamrock-decorated Belleek porcelain teapot (green mark)

Belleek porcelain teapot with shamrock decorations (green mark)

Three various Belleek tableware pieces including shell form…

Belleek Coffee Cup, Saucer, and Posy Vases Set

Three various Belleek tableware pieces including shell form coffee cup & saucer; and 2 various posy vases, height 10 cm & 15 cm each vase)

A Belleek black mark cone shell vase, the tall vase in white…

Belleek Coral Cone Vase

A Belleek black mark cone shell vase, the tall vase in white glaze with pink rim supported upon its pointed end by three pink coral sections. Height 22.5 cm.

A large and unusual hand painted Belleek ceramic platter, circa…

Hand-painted Belleek platter, 1879

A large and unusual hand painted Belleek ceramic platter, circa 1879 41 cm diameter

A Belleek 'Neptune' trio, 1891-1926, Second black mark period,…

Belleek Neptune Trio with Lustre Glazes

A Belleek 'Neptune' trio, 1891-1926, Second black mark period, the cup delicately modelled with shell feet and a coral handle, all items with fine lustre glazes and edged in light green colours; with printed marks underside, diameter 15 cm, and 13.5 cm,…

A Belleek 'Prince Arthur' vase, 1891-1926, Second black mark…

Belleek 'Prince Arthur' vase with encrusted flora

A Belleek 'Prince Arthur' vase, 1891-1926, Second black mark period, of typical form with a trumpet neck and boat shaped body with scrolling integral handles upon a moulded pedestal foot, in a cream pearl finish with moulded decorations throughout and…

A Belleek shell jug with a blue coral handle, 1863-1890, first…

Belleek Shell Jug with Blue Coral Handle

A Belleek shell jug with a blue coral handle, 1863-1890, first black mark period, a ribbed nautilus shell in a pearl lustre finish having a naturalistic bright blue coral handle upon a shell and coral base; printed marks underside, height 14 cm

A large Belleek shell vase Upon a green base, 1891-1926, Second…

Belleek Shell Vase on Green Coral Base

A large Belleek shell vase Upon a green base, 1891-1926, Second black mark period, a well modelled drill shell vase supported upon a tripod grass green coral base, in a pearlised finish with green tints to the lips; printed mark to one foot, height 23 cm

A novelty Belleek fish spill vase, 1863-1890, first black mark…

Belleek Fish Spill Vase with Pearl Lustre Finish

A novelty Belleek fish spill vase, 1863-1890, first black mark period and registration pad, an upright open-mouthed fish rising out of the waves, with fine scales in relief and a magnificent set of fins, with a pearl lustre finish to the head, fins and…

Belleek porcelain vase, with shaped neck and woven body,…

Clover-decorated Belleek porcelain vase

Belleek porcelain vase, with shaped neck and woven body, decorated with clover, height 21.5 cm

A Belleek teapot, cream and lemon lustre finish, in the form of…

Belleek Bamboo Teapot with Lustre Finish

A Belleek teapot, cream and lemon lustre finish, in the form of bamboo sticks, first black mark to base.

Large Belleek floral encrusted jug, brown mark to base, height…

Belleek Floral Jug with Brown Mark, 22.5cm Height

Large Belleek floral encrusted jug, brown mark to base, height 22.5 cm approx

A Belleek green mark nautilus shell vase, raised on tapered…

Belleek Nautilus Shell Vase with Lustre Highlights

A Belleek green mark nautilus shell vase, raised on tapered stand with scrolling leaves, yellow lustre highlights. Height 20 cm

A Belleek four-piece tea set, squat circular pine cone form,…

Belleek Pine Cone Tea Set

A Belleek four-piece tea set, squat circular pine cone form, moulded bodies with twig handles with soft pink tinting, comprising: kettle, teapot, milk and sugar. Black mark.

Antique Belleek cornflower spill vase, first black mark to base,…

Belleek Cornflower Spill Vase with Black Mark, 13cm Height

Antique Belleek cornflower spill vase, first black mark to base, height 13 cm

Three Belleek porcelain jugs, including jug, shamrock decorated,…

Belleek Porcelain Shamrock Jug and Two Others

Three Belleek porcelain jugs, including jug, shamrock decorated, & another 2 jugs. Each with black second version mark to bases. Height 10 cm (tallest).

A Belleek black mark tea pot with silver lid, 8.5 cm high

Belleek Black Mark Tea Pot with Silver Lid

A Belleek black mark tea pot with silver lid, 8.5 cm high

Belleek porcelain jug, of tapering form, decorated with…

Belleek Porcelain Garlands Jug

Belleek porcelain jug, of tapering form, decorated with garlands in tones of pale blue on ivory ground, height 14 cm

Belleek porcelain vase, with spreading lip and baluster body,…

Grapevine Belleek Porcelain Vase

Belleek porcelain vase, with spreading lip and baluster body, decorated with grape vine motifs in yellow on a white ground, green mark, height 17.5 cm

Belleek porcelain lidded jar and cover, of cylindrical form,…

Belleek Porcelain Clover Jar with Woven Pattern - 11cm

Belleek porcelain lidded jar and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with woven patterning to body and sprays of green clover, green mark, height 11 cm

Belleek twin handled vase, with crenulated lip above a baluster…

Belleek Dolphin Handled Shell Vase

Belleek twin handled vase, with crenulated lip above a baluster body, decorated with shell motifs and flanked by classical dolphin handles, black mark, height 15.5 cm

Belleek porcelain vase, with scalloped lip, above lobbed body,…

Scalloped Belleek Porcelain Vase with Shell Motifs

Belleek porcelain vase, with scalloped lip, above lobbed body, decorated with shell motifs in a pink tint on circular foot, brown mark, height 19.5 cm

Early Belleek (black label) tea service for four people in the…

Belleek Shell Tea Set for Four (Black Label)

Early Belleek (black label) tea service for four people in the 'Shell' pattern

Two various vintage jugs, including Empire Ware 'Poppy' pattern,…

Vintage Poppy and Belleek Jugs, Hairline Crack on Belleek

Two various vintage jugs, including Empire Ware 'Poppy' pattern, and Belleek jug, 2nd black mark (as inspected: hairline crack to base). Height 10.5 cm and 15 cm

Four Belleek tea wares, mid 1950s, one item with fourth green…

Belleek Tea Set in Limpet Pattern, Mid 1950s

Four Belleek tea wares, mid 1950s, one item with fourth green mark, three items with fifth green mark, in 'Limpet' pattern and comprising a cup and associated saucer and two side plates of graduating size; backstamps underside and registration number 0857…

Belleek 'Rose Isle' vase ivory-glazed with a scalloped rim…

Belleek Floral Vase with Scalloped Rim and Handles

Belleek 'Rose Isle' vase ivory-glazed with a scalloped rim tapering to an urn-form body flanked by scrolled handles extending to floral decorations applied to body, on one side a bouquet of roses and on the other a spray of carnations, over a…

Belleek 'Daisy' vase having raised floral detail & painted with…

Belleek Daisy Vase with Shamrocks - 22.5 cm

Belleek 'Daisy' vase having raised floral detail & painted with shamrocks. Height 22.5 cm

Belleek 'Shamrock' harp figurine and a vase, height 21.5 cm…

Belleek Shamrock Harp Figurine & Vase Set

Belleek 'Shamrock' harp figurine and a vase, height 21.5 cm approx (tallest)

Large Belleek twin handle vase, with raised floral decoration,…

Belleek Floral Twin Handle Vase, 32cm Height

Large Belleek twin handle vase, with raised floral decoration, height 32 cm

Belleek porcelain jug, with sparrow beak neck and baluster body,…

Belleek Porcelain Floral Jug with Twist Handles

Belleek porcelain jug, with sparrow beak neck and baluster body, decorated with flowers and twist handles accented in pint, Belleek black mark to base,a/f, height 9 cm

Belleek Shamrock pattern 24pce teaset

Belleek 24pc Shamrock Teaset

Belleek Shamrock pattern 24pce teaset

Belleek shamrock cake plate, green factory mark, 24.5 cm…

Green Belleek Shamrock Cake Plate - 24.5 cm Diameter

Belleek shamrock cake plate, green factory mark, 24.5 cm diameter approx.

Two pairs of Belleek vases, a flower pair and an owl pair,…

Belleek Owl and Flower Vases Pair

Two pairs of Belleek vases, a flower pair and an owl pair, 1965-1980, 6th period mark or 3rd green mark (flower pair); and 1980-1992, 7th period brown mark (owl pair), the vases in matching pearlised cream and lemon colours comprising a pair of scalloped…

Belleek green mark jug with applied floral design

Belleek Floral Jug with Green Mark

Belleek green mark jug with applied floral design

A Belleek teapot and vase each with black mark.

Belleek Teapot and Vase with Black Mark Set

A Belleek teapot and vase each with black mark.

Belleek tree form porcelain vase 16 cm high approx.

Belleek Porcelain Tree Vase - 16cm Height

Belleek tree form porcelain vase 16 cm high approx.

Belleek jug in the form of a swan - green mark

Green Mark Belleek Swan Jug

Belleek jug in the form of a swan - green mark

Belleek small jug with shamrocks - black mark

Belleek Shamrock Jug - Black Mark

Belleek small jug with shamrocks - black mark

Belleek vase - green mark

Green Mark Belleek Vase

Belleek vase - green mark

Belleek vase with applied floral decoration - green mark

Belleek Vase with Applied Floral Decoration - Green Mark

Belleek vase with applied floral decoration - green mark

Belleek two trumpet vase on a floral base surrounded by a…

Belleek Floral Base Vase with Musical Instruments

Belleek two trumpet vase on a floral base surrounded by a Bodhrán, a whistle & a pan flute. First mark black stamp to the base. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 20 cm

Belleek 'Neptune' part teaset with textured body raised on two…

Belleek Neptune Teaset with Periwinkle Shell Feet

Belleek 'Neptune' part teaset with textured body raised on two periwinkle shell feet, complete with original teapot cover with a finial moulded as a periwinkle shell also. Black stamp to the base. Condition good, minor expected age related wear. Height of…

Belleek vase with applied flowers, green mark

Belleek Vase with Applied Flowers and Green Mark

Belleek vase with applied flowers, green mark

Belleek milk and sugar 'Shamrocks', green mark

Green Mark Belleek Shamrocks Milk and Sugar Set

Belleek milk and sugar 'Shamrocks', green mark

Belleek milk and sugar, green mark

Green Mark Belleek Milk and Sugar Set

Belleek milk and sugar, green mark

An Irish Belleek, mythical dolphin and shell vase, late 19th /…

Belleek Dolphin and Shell Vase

An Irish Belleek, mythical dolphin and shell vase, late 19th / early 20th century, with printed factory mark 1891-1926. Height 19.2 cm

Belleek floral decorative jug green mark to base, height 18 cm…

Belleek Floral Decorative Jug - Green Mark, 18cm

Belleek floral decorative jug green mark to base, height 18 cm approx

Belleek plate (black mark)

Black Mark Belleek Plate

Belleek plate (black mark)

A fine Belleek shell and coral cream jug, circa 1863-90, with…

Belleek Shell and Coral Cream Jug

A fine Belleek shell and coral cream jug, circa 1863-90, with first period black mark. a delicate cream shell with a lustrous interior, with a naturalistic matte pink coral handle and raised base; backstamp underside. Height 10 cm. Width 14 cm

Belleek shell cup on small legs with saucer (green mark)

Green Mark Belleek Shell Cup and Saucer on Legs

Belleek shell cup on small legs with saucer (green mark)

Belleek cornucopia (green mark)

Green Mark Belleek Cornucopia

Belleek cornucopia (green mark)

Belleek small jar with rose (black mark) small firing fault

Belleek Rose Jar with Firing Fault (Black Mark)

Belleek small jar with rose (black mark) small firing fault

Belleek clover mustard jar and lid (black mark)

Belleek Clover Mustard Jar with Lid (Black Mark)

Belleek clover mustard jar and lid (black mark)

Small white Belleek jug (black mark)

White Belleek Jug with Black Mark

Small white Belleek jug (black mark)