The Meissen porcelain factory is one of the most famous porcelain manufacturers in Europe: Meissen was founded in 1710 at Albrechtsburg castle in the town of Meissen at the instruction of Augustus the Strong, Elector Prince of Saxony and King of Poland. He established the factory after the discovery of hard-paste porcelain in the early … Continue reading Magnificent Meissen: A Serpent-Handled Vase from the Famed European Workshop
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Turkish Delight: Iznik Pottery
Turkish design has been a source of inspiration in Western Europe for centuries--everything from furniture, textiles, and ceramics have been highly valued for its fine quality and intricate decoration. Today we are taking a closer look at a type of ceramics known as Iznik ware. Iznik pottery takes its name from a town in Anatolia, … Continue reading Turkish Delight: Iznik Pottery
Lamps, Lamps, & More Lamps
It may be summer, which means long days and shorter nights, but that doesn't mean you aren't in need of lamps, lamps, and more lamps. We have just published our latest online lamps catalogue, which you can read on our website here, or at the bottom of this post. Here are some lamps from the … Continue reading Lamps, Lamps, & More Lamps
Craqueluring the Code: What is Craquelure?
It is no secret that we are a fan of ceramic and porcelain lamps (for proof, see here and here). One term that often comes up when discussing ceramics is the term craquelure. So what does it mean? Craquelure is the fine pattern of cracking on the surface of materials, and in the case of … Continue reading Craqueluring the Code: What is Craquelure?
A Selection of Antique & Modern Lamps
We are delighted to present an online catalogue of lamps from our collection. With a mix of both antique and modern vases, each of these lamps has been selected for its fine quality and decorative appeal. You can read the catalogue here: http://issuu.com/mackinnonfineart/docs/mackinnon_lamps_catalogue_winter_20_2209298fdd782d?e=25624079/58758226 Below we are highlighting a few examples from the catalogue. The ceramic … Continue reading A Selection of Antique & Modern Lamps
Bright Idea! Lighting with Canton Vases
We aren't the first, and we certainly won't be the last... for decades, antique dealers have been converting porcelain vases into lamps. These lamps give new life to the vases and they fit in seamlessly with so many different interiors whether traditional or modern. Today, we are going to look into the history of a … Continue reading Bright Idea! Lighting with Canton Vases
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