Description
It is white with green vines and I think lemons. It has a gold dragon as a handle. The cups have a glaze inside of them. I think it might be considered a cocoa set.
Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
porcelain?
Distinguishing marks
Belleek Willets with a snake in the middle
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
1 pitcher, 1 tray, 6 cups
Date Period
1880?
History
My grandmother gave the set to me. I'm sure it was given to her by her mother.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Gift
For Sale?
No
Photos
Re: Belleek Willets Pitcher Set
Doesn't anyone have a comment??? Please help....
Re: Belleek Willets Pitcher Set
Could you please post image(s) of the hallmark ?
Re: Belleek Willets Pitcher Set
Thats off the pitcher...the tray has another mark on it...I'll work on gettin that one up..thanks!!
Re: Belleek Willets Pitcher Set
Anyone that could help I'd greatly appreciate it!!
Re: Belleek Willets Pitcher Set
Three brothers, Joseph, Daniel, and Edmund Willets founded Willets Manufacturing Company of Trenton, New Jersey, the company was in business from 1879 until at least 1909. Willets began making Belleek in 1887. Its successor, New Jersey China Pottery Co., made Belleek marked with the Willets name until c.1914. Willets also made white ware that was decorated by others.
This appears to be a tankard. The red, brown, or black marks may be found on factory decorated pieces, but the brown and black marks also appear on non-factory decorated objects. If it is hand painted and signed by the artist it is worth more. The handle is a Serpent.
Re: Belleek Willets Pitcher Set
Thanks so much for the info!! Do you have any idea what it might be worth??