Blue and white patterns became popular in China in the early 14th century during the Ming Dynasty and were hand painted.

The majority of the blue and white ware found and collected today in Australia is of English and European origin and dates from the late 18th century onwards, when the development of transfer-printing led to a huge expansion in production.

Chinese scenes, floral motifs, scenes incorporating classical architecture and pastoral themes are prevalent.

Blue and white ware was not made by a single maker, but was produced by many factories, with Spode and Wedgwood being the most prolific. Much blue and white ware was made by Staffordshire factories and is unmarked.

Plates are probably the most widely collected form as the surface shows the pattern to its best advantage. Platters and dishes are also popular for the same reason, but are larger and take up more display space more...

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Set of 12 framed Dutch tiles, depicting biblical scenes in blue…

18th Century Dutch Biblical Tile Set

Set of 12 framed Dutch tiles, depicting biblical scenes in blue and white. Dutch circa early 18th century. 64 x 55 cm

A Persian Tabriz wool carpet, mid 20th century featuring a blue…

Persian Tabriz Carpet with Blue and Red Motifs

A Persian Tabriz wool carpet, mid 20th century featuring a blue and white shaped medallion upon a bright red field populated with a geometric arrangement of floral, cross, tree of life and other motifs, serrated edges to white spandrels and enclosed by a…

A pair of blue and white lidded apothecary jars

Blue and White Apothecary Jar Set

A pair of blue and white lidded apothecary jars

A Claremont stone china blue and white two handled footbath…

Blue and White Stone China Footbath with Handles

A Claremont stone china blue and white two handled footbath height 21 x 47 x 31 cm

A Persian Kashan wool rug, mid 20th century with a shaped…

Persian Kashan Wool Rug with Floral Medallion Design

A Persian Kashan wool rug, mid 20th century with a shaped medallion upon a red field profusely embellished with flora, inky blue and white spandrels of conforming design enclosed by a main border with lotus devices and narrow bands in cream and mid blue.…

Antique celadon glazed bowl and teacups, green footed bowl with…

Antique celadon glazed bowl and teacups, green footed bowl with concave ribbed internal shaping grouped with two light blue and white glazed teacups, diameter 16 cm, height 4 cm

An early English blue and white porcelain tankard, 18th century,…

18th Century English Blue and White Porcelain Tankard

An early English blue and white porcelain tankard, 18th century, 13 cm high

A blue and white porcelain lidded jar with painted warrior and…

Blue and White Warrior Jar

A blue and white porcelain lidded jar with painted warrior and landscape scenes, height 30.5 cm

Antique French blue and white wash sink / basin, 43 cm high, 32…

Antique French Blue Wash Basin - 43x32 cm

Antique French blue and white wash sink / basin, 43 cm high, 32 cm wide

Two 19th century Jasperware teapots, the largest c.1870, in…

Pair of 19th Century Jasperware Teapots

Two 19th century Jasperware teapots, the largest c.1870, in dark blue and white, a/f (to teapot lid seating), height 12 cm, the smaller c.1900, in light blue and white, height 11 cm (2)

18C English chestnut basket, early English blue and white…

English Blue & White Chestnut Basket with Pagoda Scene

18C English chestnut basket, early English blue and white pagoda scene pierced chestnut twin handled basket weave

A large 19th century blue and white porcelain wall plaque. 46…

19th Century Blue & White Porcelain Wall Plaque

A large 19th century blue and white porcelain wall plaque. 46 cm diameter.

Two early antique blue and white tin glazed plaques, decorated…

Antique Blue & White Biblical Plaques (Signed)

Two early antique blue and white tin glazed plaques, decorated with classical biblical scenes, one signed. Approx 43 cm x 31 cm

Petrus Regout & Co. Maastricht Dutch blue and white porcelain…

Blue & Gold Porcelain Jardiniere by Petrus Regout & Co

Petrus Regout & Co. Maastricht Dutch blue and white porcelain jardiniere with gilded highlights, 19th century, stamped 'Petrus Regout & Co Maastricht, Struis', 19 cm high, 24 cm wide

An antique blue and white ceramic bowl, 17th/18th century, 6.5…

17th/18th Century Blue and White Ceramic Bowl

An antique blue and white ceramic bowl, 17th/18th century, 6.5 cm high, 12.5 cm diameter

18th century blue & white coffee can blue and white blossom and…

18th Century Blue & White Coffee Can with Garden Decoration

18th century blue & white coffee can blue and white blossom and garden decoration, height 6 cm

Three English blue and white transfer square bowls, one…

English Blue and White Transfer Square Bowls (8 Words)

Three English blue and white transfer square bowls, one decorated in 'Game Keeper' pattern with underglaze pattern name, maker unknown, circa 1815, one with applied handles, decorated in 'Rural Village' pattern. Underglaze pattern name to base, maker…

A pair of large blue and white covered jars with foliate…

Blue and White Foliate Covered Jars, 82 cm Height

A pair of large blue and white covered jars with foliate decoration. One A/F. Height 82 cm

A Georgian blue and white Staffordshire mazarin tray, decorated…

Blue and White Georgian Staffordshire Mazarin Tray

A Georgian blue and white Staffordshire mazarin tray, decorated with a pastoral scene. Length 34 cm.

Booth 'Real Old Willow' pattern blue and white six-person…

Blue and white porcelain dinner set, Real Old Willow pattern

Booth 'Real Old Willow' pattern blue and white six-person twenty-piece porcelain dinner set

Large blue/white lidded ginger jar, Eastern

Blue & White Eastern Ginger Jar with Lid

Large blue/white lidded ginger jar, Eastern

Victorian miniature tea set, blue and white, cup missing

Blue and white Victorian mini tea set, missing cup

Victorian miniature tea set, blue and white, cup missing

Three snuff bottles, the largest in pale green jade of…

Jade, Porcelain, and Quartz Snuff Bottles

Three snuff bottles, the largest in pale green jade of flattened bottle shape with a rose quartz set stopper, a blue and white porcelain bottle (missing stopper), and the smallest in white jade with a blue quartz set stopper. Length 8 cm and smaller

Antique blue and white willow pattern egg stand

Blue Willow Egg Stand

Antique blue and white willow pattern egg stand

An early 1800s blue and white tazza, decorated in the…

Blue and White Chinoiserie Tazza by Dillwyn & Co

An early 1800s blue and white tazza, decorated in the chinoiserie pattern, Dillwyn & Co., printed mark to base. 37 cm x 11 cm.

Late c.18th possibly Liverpool blue and white teapot with stag…

Liverpool Stag Teapot, Late 18th Century

Late c.18th possibly Liverpool blue and white teapot with stag pattern, length 22 cm

Blue and white brush pot of cylindrical form and decorated with…

Blue and White Landscape Brush Pot

Blue and white brush pot of cylindrical form and decorated with continuous landscape scene, size 19 cm x 22 cm

Antique waisted blue and white Galeni drug jar, 19 cm high

Antique Galeni Drug Jar in Blue and White

Antique waisted blue and white Galeni drug jar, 19 cm high

Two English blue and white transfer tea bowls and saucers, one…

Blue and White Transfer Tea Set, 19th Century

Two English blue and white transfer tea bowls and saucers, one decorated with 'Overturned fruit Basket' pattern, after a Robert Hancock design, circa 1815, and one decorated with a bird in a garden with floral border, impressed factory mark to base…

18th century blue and white. Shallow bowl. Decorated with…

Blue and White Bamboo Rockery Shallow Bowl

18th century blue and white. Shallow bowl. Decorated with bamboo in a rockery within a diaper border, with a brown rim and underside undecorated. Minor firing spots. Diameter 16 cm

Deborah Sears (British), blue and white Flowerbrick, slipcast…

Deborah Sears (British), blue and white Flowerbrick, slipcast earthenware, tin-glaze decoration depicting Arcadian landscape one side with a cow and the other with a pig, artist's studio signature underneath, 6.5 cm x 13 cm x 5.5 cm. Provenance: The…

Antique chestnut basket with Underplate, blue and white pierced…

Antique chestnut basket with Underplate, blue and white pierced porcelain decorated willows and mausoleum, length 28 cm

Three early English pearlware chestnut baskets, C1800, with…

Chinoiserie Pearlware Chestnut Baskets, C1800

Three early English pearlware chestnut baskets, C1800, with various blue and white Chinoiserie patterns transfers, width 25 cm (widest), one basket restored

An 18th century English Seth Pennington (Liverpool) porcelain…

18th Century English Porcelain Cream Boat with Gold Highlights

An 18th century English Seth Pennington (Liverpool) porcelain cream boat, with moulded and wrythen patterned body, the painted decoration of buildings and floral designs in colours of blue and white and sepia heightened with gold, length 12 cm.

19th century English blue and white spoon rest

English Blue & White Spoon Rest

19th century English blue and white spoon rest

Roll French toile fabric, blue and white, with rural scene…

Blue and White French Toile Fabric with Rural Scene

Roll French toile fabric, blue and white, with rural scene decoration. Approximately 30 metres.

An 18th century Liverpool porcelain bowl, decorated in…

18th Century Liverpool Porcelain Chinoiserie Bowl

An 18th century Liverpool porcelain bowl, decorated in chinoiserie pattern, blue and white.

Large basin blue and white transferware 19th century English 12…

English Parkland Transferware Basin

Large basin blue and white transferware 19th century English 12 x 30 cm depicting parkland setting.

Two modern blue and white jardenieres and a modern…

Modern Blue and White Jardenieres with Multi-Coloured Jardiniere

Two modern blue and white jardenieres and a modern multi-coloured jardiniere, 16 cm,25 cm, and 23 cm, high

A pair of large ornamental jardenieres, blue and white glazed…

Blue and White Handpainted Jardenieres

A pair of large ornamental jardenieres, blue and white glazed ceramic, handpainted with classic blue and white scenery

Danish blue and white pottery candle holder c.1960

Blue & White Pottery Candle Holder, 1960

Danish blue and white pottery candle holder c.1960

An 18th century Seth Pennington (Liverpool) blue and white…

18th Century Liverpool Blue and White Coffee Can

An 18th century Seth Pennington (Liverpool) blue and white porcelain coffee can, with transfer printed design of Porter & Ferryboat pattern, c.1780-85. Hairline crack at base of handle.

An 18th century Seth Pennington (Liverpool) porcelain cream…

18th Century Liverpool Porcelain Cream Boat with Gold Decoration

An 18th century Seth Pennington (Liverpool) porcelain cream boat, with moulded wrythen body, the blue and white and sepia painted decoration of buildings and floral designs heightened with gold, c.1784, length 12 cm.

Georgian blue and white strainer, made by John Turner c.1785

Georgian Blue & White Strainer by John Turner (1785)

Georgian blue and white strainer, made by John Turner c.1785

Large blue and white bowl with dragon decoration, approx 38 cm…

Dragon-decorated Blue and White Bowl (9 words)

Large blue and white bowl with dragon decoration, approx 38 cm dia

Bleu de hue antique blue and white porcelain wine bottle with…

Antique Dragon Wine Bottle

Bleu de hue antique blue and white porcelain wine bottle with dragon decoration, mid 19th century, 15.5 cm high

An amber and enamel gold cigarette holder, a golden amber…

Amber and Enamel Gold Cigarette Holder with Original Case

An amber and enamel gold cigarette holder, a golden amber holder with a silver blue and white enamel end with original case

A blue and white tin-glazed bowl on timber stand, English, 18th…

18th Century English Tin-Glazed Bowl on Timber Stand

A blue and white tin-glazed bowl on timber stand, English, 18th century, 26 cm diameter

Copper enamel water bird snuff bottle, blue and white, signed

Blue and White Copper Enamel Water Bird Snuff Bottle

Copper enamel water bird snuff bottle, blue and white, signed

English blue and white teapot, by Woods of England, decorated…

Woods of England Blue and White Farm Scene Teapot

English blue and white teapot, by Woods of England, decorated with farm scene lid and floral body with acorn finial

Pair of large blue and white lidded china ginger pots/vases…

Set of Blue and White China Ginger Pots and Vases

Pair of large blue and white lidded china ginger pots/vases along with three other smaller lidded china pots, approx 7 cm high to 38.5 cm high (5)

Antique Adams ironstone blue and white pot, 13 cm high, 25 cm…

Adams Ironstone Blue and White Pot - Antique

Antique Adams ironstone blue and white pot, 13 cm high, 25 cm diameter

A 19th century Fez Moroccan blue and white bowl, diameter 27 cm…

Moroccan Blue and White Fez Bowl

A 19th century Fez Moroccan blue and white bowl, diameter 27 cm height 6.5 cm

Three sterling silver stone set ring, earring and pendant…

Zirconia Suites in Sterling Silver with Fine Chains

Three sterling silver stone set ring, earring and pendant necklace suites, all set with zirconias, in London blue and white, size M, green and white, size L, and ruby red and white, size O, all pendants on fine link chains and earrings with stud fittings,…

A Tiffany & Co Colourblock teacup and saucer. Features blue and…

Tiffany & Co Colourblock Teacup and Saucer Set

A Tiffany & Co Colourblock teacup and saucer. Features blue and white colourblock exterior in bone china. Made in Japan. Teacup dimensions 6.5 x 7.5 cm. Saucer dimensions 15 cm. Comes together with box.

Early blue and white porcelain handled knife and fork with…

Blue and White Porcelain Knife and Fork Set (1888)

Early blue and white porcelain handled knife and fork with Victorian sterling silver blades, hallmarked Sheffield 1888 (ex-Havelock House Antiques)

Two antique blue and white spittoons, one two piece, 11 cm high,…

Antique Blue and White Spittoons (2)

Two antique blue and white spittoons, one two piece, 11 cm high, 18 cm W and smaller (2)

Three Victorian blue and white bowls, decorated with country…

Victorian Blue and White Decorative Bowls

Three Victorian blue and white bowls, decorated with country and classical scenes.

Faience cat figure. Blue and white painted decoration. Some…

Blue and White Faience Cat Figure

Faience cat figure. Blue and white painted decoration. Some glaze chips. Height 16 cm

Antique Marzi & Remy Germany master stein blue and white…

Marzi & Remy German Master Stein with Pewter Lid

Antique Marzi & Remy Germany master stein blue and white figural decoration with German language script, zinn pewter lid with mask head decoration, marked to base and # 1689, circa 1910,height 35 cm

A suite of twelve English blue and white ceramic Pembroke…

English Blue & White Pembroke Teacup & Saucer Set

A suite of twelve English blue and white ceramic Pembroke teacup and saucer duos

19th century English blue and white cup and saucers c.1,800

1800s English Blue & White Cup and Saucers

19th century English blue and white cup and saucers c.1,800

19th century blue and white large bowl, Classical Scene

Classical Blue & White 19th Century Bowl

19th century blue and white large bowl, Classical Scene

Late 18th/Early 19th century blue and white tankard, transfer…

Blue and White Landscape Tankard

Late 18th/Early 19th century blue and white tankard, transfer decoration of travellers in an idyllic landscape. With applied strap handle. Height 12 cm

Two blue and white coffee pots comprising of Royal Copenhagen…

Blue and White Coffee Pots by Royal Copenhagen and Old Chelsea

Two blue and white coffee pots comprising of Royal Copenhagen and Old Chelsea, 23 cm high.

Antique Minton ' Claremont' ceramic teapot blue and white…

Blue and White Floral Minton Teapot

Antique Minton ' Claremont' ceramic teapot blue and white floral decoration, marked to base, height 12 cm.

A blue and white porcelain duck pattern wash bowl and pitcher,…

French Duck Pattern Wash Bowl and Pitcher Set

A blue and white porcelain duck pattern wash bowl and pitcher, French 19th century, marked canards U&C sarreguemines to base, the bowl 10 cm high, 34 cm diameter

Two lidded blue and white ginger jars, 23 cm high (each)

Pair of 23cm Blue and White Ginger Jars with Lids

Two lidded blue and white ginger jars, 23 cm high (each)

An English blue and white transfer printed Chinoiserie…

Chinoiserie Teapot, English, 1830

An English blue and white transfer printed Chinoiserie decorated teapot, circa 1830, length 24 cm

A blue and white Shakespeare thimble by Wedgewood #J1000T 3625.…

Wedgewood Shakespeare Thimble in Blue and White

A blue and white Shakespeare thimble by Wedgewood #J1000T 3625. Size 24.80 x 16.89 mm. Box.

Two blue and white stick stands, 45 cm high (2)

Blue and White Stick Stands - Set of 2

Two blue and white stick stands, 45 cm high (2)

Blue and white soup ladle, c. 1820, transfer printed decoration…

Blue and White Transfer Printed Soup Ladle

Blue and white soup ladle, c. 1820, transfer printed decoration of foliage and leaves, length 30 cm. Provenance: Janet Niven, Sydney. Collection of George and Adisa Pompei, Sydney

An antique blue and white porcelain leaf shaped bowl, 18th…

An antique blue and white porcelain leaf shaped bowl, 18th century, 4 cm high, 13.5 cm wide

Clyde Pottery 'Tam O'Shanter' English blue and white porcelain…

"Tam O'Shanter" Blue and White Porcelain Mug

Clyde Pottery 'Tam O'Shanter' English blue and white porcelain mug, early 19th century, stamped 'Tam O'Shanter', 10 cm high, 12.5 cm wide

Nine pairs of sterling silver stone set earrings, clusters and…

Mixed Stone Set Earrings - Sterling Silver & Gilt

Nine pairs of sterling silver stone set earrings, clusters and drops set with mixed cut red, blue and white zirconias, one pair gilt, wt. 50.03g, Ex Germani stock.

Late 18th century blue and white bowl, decorated with floral…

Blue and White Floral Bowl with Temple Pattern

Late 18th century blue and white bowl, decorated with floral border to interior, the exterior with temple and fence pattern, raised on circular foot, diameter 11 cm

Four 18th century British blue and white porcelain tea bowls,…

18th Century British Blue and White Tea Bowls with Chinoiserie

Four 18th century British blue and white porcelain tea bowls, decorated with Chinoiserie scenes and accented in gilt, (4)

Three blue and white transfer ware soup bowls, English c.1840

1840 English Transfer Ware Soup Bowls - Set of Three

Three blue and white transfer ware soup bowls, English c.1840

A blue and white cushion-shaped lidded bowl, diameter 23 cm

Blue and White Cushion Lidded Bowl - 23cm Diameter

A blue and white cushion-shaped lidded bowl, diameter 23 cm

English blue and white teapot, approx 18 cm high

English Blue & White Teapot - 18cm Height

English blue and white teapot, approx 18 cm high

A set of five blue and white bowls and an associated teapot,…

Blue and White Bowls with Teapot

A set of five blue and white bowls and an associated teapot, the teapot 7.5 cm high

Two vintage blue and white flags, 19th/20th century, 150 x 105…

Vintage Blue and White Flags - 19th/20th Century Pair

Two vintage blue and white flags, 19th/20th century, 150 x 105 cm each

English 18th century blue & white ceramic mug blue and white…

18th Century Blue & White Figural Garden Scene Ceramic Mug

English 18th century blue & white ceramic mug blue and white figural garden scenes decoration, height 8.5 cm

Antique porcelain bowl, blue and white porcelain decorated with…

Antique porcelain bowl, blue and white porcelain decorated with castle and river scene with floral border

Musical decanter, blue and white ceramic decorated with…

Crown Church Decanter

Musical decanter, blue and white ceramic decorated with churches and crown shaped stopper

Three piece tea set, Continental blue and white with gilt…

Blue and White Gilt Tea Set

Three piece tea set, Continental blue and white with gilt decoration including teapot, milk and sugar

Sarah McMahon wild earth ceramics, 4 handmade ceramic spoons…

Handmade Ceramic Spoons by Sarah McMahon

Sarah McMahon wild earth ceramics, 4 handmade ceramic spoons using Local clay, a) olive spoon strainer, stoneware, blue and white, B) stoneware speckled white glaze, tapering handle, C) black Raku/Metalic and high gloss glazed, flower pattern handle, D)…

A 19th century blue and white porcelain basket, the centre…

Blue and White Porcelain Basket with Floral Decoration

A 19th century blue and white porcelain basket, the centre decorated with flowers, the rim and handles in the form of twining reeds. 33 cm x 24 cm x 9 cm.

A Victoria Ware blue and white wash basin, diameter 31 cm

Blue and White Victoria Ware Wash Basin (31cm)

A Victoria Ware blue and white wash basin, diameter 31 cm

Five silver jewellery items, ellipse link necklace, length 50…

Silver Jewellery Set with Stones and Ellipse Necklace

Five silver jewellery items, ellipse link necklace, length 50 cm, flat curblink padlock bracelet with safety chain, length 18 cm, 2 pairs of earrings set with black and white stones with stud fittings, lengths 3.5-4 cm, and ring set with blue and white…

Large pair of hand painted blue and white florist pots, each 48…

Hand painted blue and white florist pots - Pair

Large pair of hand painted blue and white florist pots, each 48 cm high, 39 cm Dia(2)

Two vintage German stoneware beer steins, each with blue and…

Vintage German Stoneware Beer Steins with Pewter Lids

Two vintage German stoneware beer steins, each with blue and white decoration, and pewter lids, circa early 1900s, height 14 cm and 17 cm

18th century blue and white tea bowl c.1770

1770 Blue and White Tea Bowl

18th century blue and white tea bowl c.1770

A set of 12 blue and white Churchill porcelain duos

Blue and White Churchill Porcelain Duo Set (8 words)

A set of 12 blue and white Churchill porcelain duos

An antique English blue and white porcelain wash basin and…

19th Century Blue & White Porcelain Wash Set

An antique English blue and white porcelain wash basin and matching chamber pot, 19th century, (2 items), the basin 46 cm wide

Victorian blue and white earthenware drainer blue and white…

Blue and White Victorian Earthenware Drainer

Victorian blue and white earthenware drainer blue and white Willow pattern decoration, unmarked, length 31 cm