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 (green mark) vase

Green Mark Belleek Vase

Belleek (green mark) vase

Belleek milk and sugar with shamrocks, green mark

Shamrock Milk and Sugar Set with Green Mark

Belleek milk and sugar with shamrocks, green mark

Belleek religious wall pocket vase

Belleek Religious Wall Vase

Belleek religious wall pocket vase

Belleek teapot, shell pattern, 2nd mark 1891, 1926

Belleek Teapot, Shell Pattern, 2nd Mark (1891-1926)

Belleek teapot, shell pattern, 2nd mark 1891, 1926

A Belleek porcelain jug, encrusted with polychrome flowers 18.5…

Polychrome Flower Encrusted Belleek Porcelain Jug

A Belleek porcelain jug, encrusted with polychrome flowers 18.5 cm high

Tall Belleek vase with shamrocks, green mark

Shamrock Belleek Vase with Green Mark

Tall Belleek vase with shamrocks, green mark

Belleek jug with applied floral decoration, firing faults,…

Floral Belleek Jug with Firing Faults and Black Mark

Belleek jug with applied floral decoration, firing faults, black mark

Belleek vase with shamrock decoration, blue mark

Shamrock Belleek Vase with Blue Mark

Belleek vase with shamrock decoration, blue mark

Pair of large Belleek jardinieres, with shamrock decoration, 19…

Belleek Shamrock Jardinieres - Large Pair

Pair of large Belleek jardinieres, with shamrock decoration, 19 cm diameter, 14 cm high approx.

6 Belleek trios (green mark)

Green Mark Belleek Trio Set

6 Belleek trios (green mark)

Belleek green mark pineapple vase

Belleek Pineapple Vase with Green Mark

Belleek green mark pineapple vase

Belleek milk and sugar (green mark)

Green Mark Belleek Milk and Sugar Set

Belleek milk and sugar (green mark)

Small Belleek floral adorned jug

Belleek Floral Jug

Small Belleek floral adorned jug

Belleek porcelain tea service comprising of a tray, tea pot,…

Belleek Porcelain Tea Set with Tray and Accessories

Belleek porcelain tea service comprising of a tray, tea pot, milk & sugar. Reg no 0857 (4)

Belleek milk and sugar green mark to base

Green Mark Belleek Milk and Sugar Set

Belleek milk and sugar green mark to base

Pair of Belleek cornucopia vases, black mark, approx 14 cm high…

Belleek Black Mark Cornucopia Vases (Pair)

Pair of Belleek cornucopia vases, black mark, approx 14 cm high each

Belleek swan form vase

Swan Vase by Belleek

Belleek swan form vase

Belleek limpet shape cup & saucer

Belleek Limpet Cup & Saucer Set

Belleek limpet shape cup & saucer

A set of Belleek shell shaped plates (6)

Belleek Shell Plates Set

A set of Belleek shell shaped plates (6)

Two Belleek pigs (green mark)

Green Mark Belleek Pig Pair

Two Belleek pigs (green mark)

Belleek shell form plate, green mark, 21 cm wide

Belleek Green Shell Plate, 21cm

Belleek shell form plate, green mark, 21 cm wide

A pair of Belleek shell form spill vases on coral base, second…

Belleek Shell Spill Vases on Coral Base (Black Stamp)

A pair of Belleek shell form spill vases on coral base, second black back stamp. Height 23 cm.

45A Belleek vase - green mark

Green Mark Belleek Vase

45A Belleek vase - green mark

Cream coloured black-mark Belleek jug with floral design,…

Belleek Floral Jug in Cream with Black Marks

Cream coloured black-mark Belleek jug with floral design, approx 10 cm high

Belleek Pig, 8 cm tall

Belleek Miniature Pig Figurine

Belleek Pig, 8 cm tall

Early Belleek shell form trio & a jug, both with black factory…

Belleek Shell Trio and Jug with Black Mark (AF)

Early Belleek shell form trio & a jug, both with black factory mark (jug a/f)

A Belleek small mug, black mark

Belleek Black Mark Small Mug

A Belleek small mug, black mark

A Belleek figural cream jug green backstamp

Belleek Green Backstamp Figural Cream Jug

A Belleek figural cream jug green backstamp

Belleek swan, 10.5 cm wide. First green mark to base

Belleek Swan with Green Mark, 10.5 cm

Belleek swan, 10.5 cm wide. First green mark to base

Aesthetic movement Belleek spider web plate, first black mark,…

Aesthetic Belleek Spider Web Plate - First Black Mark

Aesthetic movement Belleek spider web plate, first black mark, 23.5 cm

A Belleek porcelain vase, 19th century base formed by two…

Belleek Dolphin Vase with Snail and Butterfly Decoration

A Belleek porcelain vase, 19th century base formed by two dolphins intertwining, with applied snail and butterfly decoration, first black mark (1863-1890) 30.5 cm high, (losses)

Belleek milk and sugar (green mark)

Green Mark Belleek Milk and Sugar Set

Belleek milk and sugar (green mark)

Belleek milk and sugar (green mark)

Green Mark Belleek Milk and Sugar Set

Belleek milk and sugar (green mark)

Large vintage Belleek teapot black factory mark to base, 15 cm…

Vintage Belleek Teapot with Black Factory Mark

Large vintage Belleek teapot black factory mark to base, 15 cm high approx

Small white Belleek jug (black mark)

White Belleek Jug with Black Mark

Small white Belleek jug (black mark)

Belleek clover mustard jar and lid (black mark)

Belleek Clover Mustard Jar with Lid (Black Mark)

Belleek clover mustard jar and lid (black 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 cornucopia (green mark)

Green Mark Belleek Cornucopia

Belleek cornucopia (green mark)

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)

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 plate (black mark)

Black Mark Belleek Plate

Belleek plate (black mark)

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

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 milk and sugar, green mark

Green Mark Belleek Milk and Sugar Set

Belleek milk and sugar, 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 vase with applied flowers, green mark

Belleek Vase with Applied Flowers and Green Mark

Belleek vase with applied flowers, green mark

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 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 vase with applied floral decoration - green mark

Belleek Vase with Applied Floral Decoration - Green Mark

Belleek vase with applied floral decoration - green mark

Belleek vase - green mark

Green Mark Belleek Vase

Belleek vase - green mark

Belleek small jug with shamrocks - black mark

Belleek Shamrock Jug - Black Mark

Belleek small jug with shamrocks - black mark

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 tree form porcelain vase 16 cm high approx.

Belleek Porcelain Tree Vase - 16cm Height

Belleek tree form porcelain vase 16 cm high approx.

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 green mark jug with applied floral design

Belleek Floral Jug with Green Mark

Belleek green mark jug with applied floral design

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 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.

Belleek Shamrock pattern 24pce teaset

Belleek 24pc Shamrock Teaset

Belleek Shamrock pattern 24pce teaset

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

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 '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)

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 '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…

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…

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

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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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 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.

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 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…

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 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 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 '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 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 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.

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)

Belleek porcelain teapot with shamrock decorations (green mark)

Shamrock-decorated Belleek porcelain teapot (green mark)

Belleek porcelain teapot with shamrock decorations (green mark)

Belleek porcelain vase with shamrock decorations (green mark)

Shamrock Belleek Porcelain Vase (Green Mark)

Belleek porcelain vase with shamrock decorations (green mark)

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.

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

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

Belleek porcelain vase with applied flowers (second black mark)

Belleek Vase with Applied Flowers

Belleek porcelain vase with applied flowers (second black mark)

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.

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.