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.

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A Belleek porcelain ribbon vase, c.1930, known as a ribbon vase,…

Belleek Porcelain Ribbon Vase with Floral Motif

A Belleek porcelain ribbon vase, c.1930, known as a ribbon vase, the classical form, moulded with a ribbon motif, adorned with highly detailed flowers & lustre glaze over porcelain, a few small chips & a repair to rim, height 20 cm

Good Belleek decorative mantle vase applied blossom decoration,…

Belleek Blossom Mantle Vase (8 words)

Good Belleek decorative mantle vase applied blossom decoration, green mark to base, height 23 cm

Good Belleek decorative vase applied blossom decoration,…

Belleek Blossom Vase with Pierced Border

Good Belleek decorative vase applied blossom decoration, pierced border to top, green mark to base, height 9 cm

A Belleek large vase featuring flowers, height 20 cm

Belleek Flower Vase, 20cm Height

A Belleek large vase featuring flowers, height 20 cm

Irish Belleek black mark tureen and cover

Black Mark Belleek Tureen & Cover

Irish Belleek black mark tureen and cover

Large Belleek floral encrusted jug green mark to base, height…

Belleek Floral Encrusted Jug - 23cm Height (Green Mark)

Large Belleek floral encrusted jug green mark to base, height 23 cm

Belleek 1st period crested plate 21 cm diameter

Belleek Crested Plate - 21cm Diameter

Belleek 1st period crested plate 21 cm diameter

Belleek lidded sugar pot and jug both with clover decoration,…

Belleek Clover Sugar Pot and Jug with Black Mark

Belleek lidded sugar pot and jug both with clover decoration, and second black mark to bases

Large Belleek coloured floral encrusted jug brown mark to base,…

Belleek Floral Encrusted Jug with Brown Mark, 22.5 cm

Large Belleek coloured floral encrusted jug brown mark to base, height 22.5 cm

Belleek 'Bloomfield' anniversary vase 28 cm height

Belleek Bloomfield Anniversary Vase - 28cm

Belleek 'Bloomfield' anniversary vase 28 cm height

Belleek green mark lily vase fluted tapering form, with lilies…

Belleek Lily Vase with Fluted Form and Relief Design

Belleek green mark lily vase fluted tapering form, with lilies in relief and large leaves 24 cm high

Belleek 'Floral treasures' cat figurine

Floral Feline Belleek Figurine

Belleek 'Floral treasures' cat figurine

Belleek teapot, iris porcelain decorated with shells and coral…

Iris Shell Teapot in Belleek Porcelain

Belleek teapot, iris porcelain decorated with shells and coral in yellow and cream tones

Belleek porcelain vase, of tapering form, decorated with floral…

Belleek Floral Relief Vase - 19cm Height

Belleek porcelain vase, of tapering form, decorated with floral design in relief, with lobed foot, height 19 cm

Belleek porcelain 'Butterfly' vase, brown factory mark to base,…

Belleek Butterfly Vase (20cm) from Sydney Estate

Belleek porcelain 'Butterfly' vase, brown factory mark to base, height 20 cm. Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.

Belleek 'Tree Stump' ceramic vase shamrock decorated, brown…

Shamrock Belleek Ceramic Vase, 16.5 cm Height

Belleek 'Tree Stump' ceramic vase shamrock decorated, brown mark to base, height 16.5 cm.

Large flower encrusted Belleek vase green mark

Belleek Vase with Flower Embellishments

Large flower encrusted Belleek vase green mark

Belleek Irish porcelain teapot, 19th century, early black…

19th Century Belleek Irish Porcelain Teapot with Black Stamp

Belleek Irish porcelain teapot, 19th century, early black factory stamp, 14 cm high, 23 cm wide

Belleek Irish porcelain owl vase, 20th century, brown factory…

Belleek Irish Porcelain Owl Vase, 21 cm High

Belleek Irish porcelain owl vase, 20th century, brown factory mark to base, 21 cm high

Belleek two antique Irish porcelain shell jugs, 19th century,…

Antique Belleek Irish Porcelain Shell Jugs (19th Century)

Belleek two antique Irish porcelain shell jugs, 19th century, early black factory mark to bases, 14 cm high

Belleek Irish porcelain tea ware, (12 items), black, green and…

Belleek Irish Porcelain Tea Set with 12 Items

Belleek Irish porcelain tea ware, (12 items), black, green and brown factory marks, the plate 20 cm diameter

Belleek Irish porcelain jug, two vases and three teacups,19th…

Belleek Irish Porcelain Jug, Vases, and Teacups Set

Belleek Irish porcelain jug, two vases and three teacups,19th and 20th century, (6 items), black, brown and green marks, the largest 16 cm high

Belleek in relief floral vase third black mark period to base,…

Belleek Relief Floral Vase - 3rd Black Mark, 11cm Height

Belleek in relief floral vase third black mark period to base, height 11 cm.

Belleek tri footed in relief floral vase second black mark…

Belleek Floral Relief Vase - Second Black Mark Period

Belleek tri footed in relief floral vase second black mark period to base, height 12 cm.

Belleek Irish porcelain teapot, 20th century, green factory…

Belleek Irish Porcelain Teapot, 20th Century, Green Mark

Belleek Irish porcelain teapot, 20th century, green factory mark to base, 16 cm high

A Belleek, Ireland porcelain demitasse cup & saucer depicting…

Belleek Shamrock Demitasse Cup & Saucer

A Belleek, Ireland porcelain demitasse cup & saucer depicting Shamrock detail

Belleek Irish porcelain shamrock vase and a thistle vase, 20th…

Belleek Shamrock and Thistle Vases

Belleek Irish porcelain shamrock vase and a thistle vase, 20th century, green factory mark to bases, 14.5 cm and 13.5 cm high

A Belleek, Ireland jug with rose detail, height 20 cm

Belleek Rose Jug, 20cm

A Belleek, Ireland jug with rose detail, height 20 cm

A pair of Belleek hippocamp form vases, length 13.5 cm One with…

A pair of Belleek hippocamp form vases, length 13.5 cm One with black stamp, one with green stamp,

Belleek antique Irish porcelain platter, 19th century, black…

Belleek antique Irish porcelain platter, 19th century, black factory mark to base, 43.5 cm wide

A pair of Belleek star shaped floral & gilt detail

A pair of Belleek star shaped floral & gilt detail

Belleek Irish porcelain jug with applied floral decoration,…

Belleek Irish Porcelain Jug with Floral Decoration, 20th Century

Belleek Irish porcelain jug with applied floral decoration, 20th century, brown factory mark to base, 22.5 cm high