The Chelsea Porcelain Factory was established in London, England in 1743. It was one of the first porcelain factories in England, and it quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality, finely detailed porcelain. The factory was founded by Nicholas Sprimont, a Belgian silversmith, and was initially known for its soft-paste porcelain figurines and tableware.

In the 1750s, the factory began to produce hard-paste porcelain, which was more durable and of higher quality than the soft-paste porcelain it had been producing. The factory's reputation was further solidified by its production of ornate, hand-painted porcelain figures, many of which were based on popular 18th-century paintings.

Chelsea porcelain was highly prized by the wealthy and was often given as gifts to members of the royal family. The factory experienced various ownership changes throughout the 18th century, including a takeover by William Duesbury, who owned it from more...

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A rare and large Chelsea porcelain figure of Flora standing…

Large Chelsea Porcelain Figure of Flora with Urn, 1756

A rare and large Chelsea porcelain figure of Flora standing beside a large urn, probably modelled by Joseph Willems. English circa 1756/7, unmarked but red anchor period. Provenance: Robyn Robb London 11/06/1999 (7200 pounds). Robert Burke collection no…

A very unusual Chelsea porcelain twin-handled floral encrusted…

Chelsea porcelain twin-handled floral vase with birds, 1765

A very unusual Chelsea porcelain twin-handled floral encrusted and gilded vase and cover, painted in the manner of the James Giles atelier artists with birds in landscape. English circa 1765, gold anchor mark. Provenance: Robert and Judy Jones London…

A finely painted Chelsea porcelain squared mallet-form bottle…

Chelsea Porcelain Mallet-Form Bottle Vase with Floral Paintings

A finely painted Chelsea porcelain squared mallet-form bottle vase, painted with roses, tulips and other flowers, English circa 1755. Provenance: James A Lewis & Son Inc, New York City. The Lorenz B Knouff Collection. Robyn Robb England 16/3/1998 (10,500…

A Chelsea plate and an ironstone oriental pattern pitcher,…

Chelsea Plate and Oriental Pattern Pitcher, 18th-19th Century

A Chelsea plate and an ironstone oriental pattern pitcher, circa 1760 and early 19th century, a lobed plate with loose polychrome posies, sprigs and fancy birds to the rim, gold anchor mark underside, and; a baluster pitcher featuring a duck in a garden…

A rare Chelsea porcelain two handled bottle vase, 18th century,…

18th Century Chelsea Porcelain Bird Vase

A rare Chelsea porcelain two handled bottle vase, 18th century, blue ground, painted with alternating panels of exotics birds within gilt bordered reserves, flanked by scrolling handles, remnant BADA sticker to lower body, 30 cm high

Pair of Chelsea style gold anchor mark pot pourri vases &…

Gold Anchor Pot Pourri Vases with Exotic Birds

Pair of Chelsea style gold anchor mark pot pourri vases & covers of two handled campana shape, the domed lids with flowerhead finial, the bodies painted with exotic birds, 20 cm height

Chelsea porcelain handpainted vase decorated with hand painted…

Exotic Bird Hand-Painted Chelsea Porcelain Vase

Chelsea porcelain handpainted vase decorated with hand painted exotic birds and gilding

Rare Chelsea pot pouri vase of gold anchor period (1760's).…

Rare Chelsea Pot Pourri Vase with Gilt Birds

Rare Chelsea pot pouri vase of gold anchor period (1760's). Inverted pear shape with gilt birds on a mazarin blue ground. Pierced cover. 30 cm high. Ex. Moorabool Antique galleries.

18th century Chelsea 'Rivergods' vase, & cover. Gold anchor…

Chelsea Rivergods Vase with Blue Lapis Ground (Restored)

18th century Chelsea 'Rivergods' vase, & cover. Gold anchor period, wrythen moulded with blue lapis ground, C. 1760, height 37 cm (restoration)

Pair of rare Chelsea goat mask urns, gold anchor period…

Rare Chelsea Goat Mask Urns, Gold Anchor Period

Pair of rare Chelsea goat mask urns, gold anchor period (marked), ex: Moorabool Antique Galleries, some restoration, 20 cm high

A Chelsea garniture of three pierced floral encrusted spill…

Chelsea Floral Spill Vase Set, 1780

A Chelsea garniture of three pierced floral encrusted spill vases, circa 1780, the tallest 17 cm high

A pair of Chelsea gold anchor period two-handled Mazarin blue…

Chelsea Gold Anchor Bacchanalian Vases, circa 1770

A pair of Chelsea gold anchor period two-handled Mazarin blue and gilt bacchanalian bottle shaped vases, circa 1770. 25 cm high. Provenance: The Barry Byrne Collection, Christie's Sydney, 15 & 16 July 1992, lot 570. For a similar vase see the Victoria and…

New Chelsea blue ground vase decorated with blossoms and bird,…

Chelsea Blossom Vase with Bird Decoration

New Chelsea blue ground vase decorated with blossoms and bird, approx 16 cm high

A trio of Chelsea porcelain vases possibly 18th century two…

Chelsea Porcelain Trio Vases, 18th Century

A trio of Chelsea porcelain vases possibly 18th century two with repaired lugs, each with gold anchor mark to base, 18.5 cm high