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 Irish porcelain tea ware, bowls, jug and vase, green…

Belleek Irish Porcelain Tea Ware and Vase, Green/Black Stamps

Belleek Irish porcelain tea ware, bowls, jug and vase, green and black stamps, the largest 15.5 cm high

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 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

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 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.

Four Belleek 'Shamrock' and 'Neptune' items. Comprising two…

Belleek Shamrock and Neptune Collection

Four Belleek 'Shamrock' and 'Neptune' items. Comprising two Shamrock vases (brown and blue mark) and a creamer jug (3rd green mark), and an oval dish modelled as scallop shells divided by pale pink coral sprays (brown mark). Height 15.5 cm, and smaller

Four Belleek 'Shamrock' items with clover leaf motif.…

Belleek Shamrock Collection

Four Belleek 'Shamrock' items with clover leaf motif. comprising a Shamrock and shell bowl, 3rd green mark (1965-80), the sides modelled as overlapping scallop shells overlaid with moulded and painted clover leaves, two vases, one blue mark, one brown…

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 Irish porcelain condiment bowl and two posy vases, 19th…

Belleek Porcelain Bowl and Vases Set

Belleek Irish porcelain condiment bowl and two posy vases, 19th and 20th century, (3 items), black and blue factory marks, the largest 10.5 cm high

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

Large flower encrusted Belleek vase green mark

Belleek Vase with Flower Embellishments

Large flower encrusted Belleek vase green mark

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.

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 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 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 'Bloomfield' anniversary vase 28 cm height

Belleek Bloomfield Anniversary Vase - 28cm

Belleek 'Bloomfield' anniversary vase 28 cm height

Belleek floral encrusted ewer seventh brown mark to base,…

Belleek Floral Ewer with 7th Brown Mark, 23cm Height

Belleek floral encrusted ewer seventh brown mark to base, height 23 cm

A vintage Belleek Irish Shamrock cake plate, 27 cm diameter,…

Belleek Shamrock Cake Plate and Thistle Vase Set

A vintage Belleek Irish Shamrock cake plate, 27 cm diameter, with handles and basket weave, green mark verso, together with a Belleek thistle vase with applied thistle blossoms and leaves, second green mark, 13 cm high.

A Bing and Grundal vase, 16 cm high, a Wedgwood jasper box and…

Mixed Collection of Ceramics and Figurines

A Bing and Grundal vase, 16 cm high, a Wedgwood jasper box and cover, made in England, 9.5 cm wide, two Coalport shell dishes, and a Belleek green mark figure of a leprechaun seated on a toadstool, 13 cm high.

A Belleek large vase featuring flowers, height 20 cm

Belleek Flower Vase, 20cm Height

A Belleek large vase featuring flowers, height 20 cm

Pair Belleek ewer vases each with applied blossoms decoration,…

Belleek Ewer Vases with Applied Blossoms Decoration (Pair)

Pair Belleek ewer vases each with applied blossoms decoration, marked to bases, height 22 cm, each.

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

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

Belleek three footed basket vase (green mark) with applied…

Belleek Floral Basket Vase with Green Mark

Belleek three footed basket vase (green mark) with applied floral decoration

Belleek Thatched cottage night light vase and butter dish and…

Belleek Shamrock Thatched Cottage Vase, Dish & Spoon Set

Belleek Thatched cottage night light vase and butter dish and spoon, shamrock pattern, green printed marks.

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

Mismatched suite of Belleek items including. Vases, teapots,…

Eclectic Belleek Collection

Mismatched suite of Belleek items including. Vases, teapots, cups and others

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.

Two Victorian/Edwardian vases and an early Belleek bowl, 19th…

Victorian/Edwardian Vases & Belleek Bowl Collection

Two Victorian/Edwardian vases and an early Belleek bowl, 19th to early 20th century, 1863-1891 first black mark period Belleek, two moulded earthenware vases with applied handles, one with a transferware, figural scene to a cartouche, an Empire Porcelain…

Belleek porcelain vase with applied flowers (second black mark)

Belleek Vase with Applied Flowers

Belleek porcelain vase with applied flowers (second black mark)

Five Belleek Irish ceramics including two dishes, a plate, vase…

Belleek Irish ceramics set: dishes, plate, vase & flower sculpture

Five Belleek Irish ceramics including two dishes, a plate, vase & flower sculpture

Belleek porcelain vase with shamrock decorations (green mark)

Shamrock Belleek Porcelain Vase (Green Mark)

Belleek porcelain vase with shamrock decorations (green mark)

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)

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.

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…

Two Belleek seahorse flower holders, 1891-1926, Second black…

Belleek Seahorse Flower Holders

Two Belleek seahorse flower holders, 1891-1926, Second black mark period, the pair of part horses with webbed hooves issuing cornucopia and raised upon wavy rectangular bases, in a pearl finish; printed mark underside, height 9 cm, width 12.5 cm

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 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 rare Belleek coloured seahorse flower holder, 1863-1890,…

Belleek Seahorse Flower Holder

A rare Belleek coloured seahorse flower holder, 1863-1890, first period impressed mark, not inked, a part horse with web feet in a brown matte glaze issuing a cornucopia and raised upon wavy rectangular base, with restrained gilt enrichments, impressed…

An impressive large Belleek four trumpet 'Marine' epergne vase,…

Belleek Marine Epergne Vase, 1926-1946

An impressive large Belleek four trumpet 'Marine' epergne vase, 1926-1946, third black mark period, the centrepiece with moulded trumpets, fluted edges and three scallop shell bowls, with coral modelling to the lower register and raised upon a 'Sea bed'…

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

Belleek porcelain ewer, applied floral decoration, green sixth…

Belleek Ewer with Applied Floral Decoration

Belleek porcelain ewer, applied floral decoration, green sixth mark to base. Height 23 cm

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

A floral encrusted Belleek 'Aberdeen' jug, 1965-1980 with third…

Belleek Floral Ewer with Green Mark, 19cm

A floral encrusted Belleek 'Aberdeen' jug, 1965-1980 with third green mark, in cream colours throughout the ewer style jug of moulded conical shape with a scrolling handle and a forked mount; backstamp underside, height 19 cm

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

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 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 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 '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…

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 '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)

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

A pair Belleek Seahorses and flower holders, first black mark…

Belleek Seahorses and Flower Holders

A pair Belleek Seahorses and flower holders, first black mark (1863-1890) and Impressed mark. 8.5 cm high, 13 cm wide.

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…

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 tree form porcelain vase 16 cm high approx.

Belleek Porcelain Tree Vase - 16cm Height

Belleek tree form porcelain vase 16 cm high approx.

Belleek vase - green mark

Green Mark Belleek Vase

Belleek vase - green mark

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, shamrock, basket weave, vase number 837 porcelain,…

Belleek Shamrock Vase with Basket Weave Design

Belleek, shamrock, basket weave, vase number 837 porcelain, green mark, approx 12 cm high

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 flowers, green mark

Belleek Vase with Applied Flowers and Green Mark

Belleek vase with applied flowers, green mark

Superb Belleek basket weave vase with applied floral decoration…

Belleek Floral Basket Vase: Spring Meadow

Superb Belleek basket weave vase with applied floral decoration 'Spring Meadow'

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

Three various Belleek 2nd green mark figures, including horse…

Belleek Green Mark Figures Set of Three

Three various Belleek 2nd green mark figures, including horse trumpet vase; sitting pig; & elfin figure. Height 8 cm (horse)

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)

Two miniature jugs and a Belleek dish, together with a small…

Miniature Jugs, Belleek Dish & English Vase Set

Two miniature jugs and a Belleek dish, together with a small English vase

45A Belleek vase - green mark

Green Mark Belleek Vase

45A Belleek vase - green mark

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.

Belleek swan form vase

Swan Vase by Belleek

Belleek swan form vase

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 green mark pineapple vase

Belleek Pineapple Vase with Green Mark

Belleek green mark pineapple vase

Belleek vase with shamrock decoration, blue mark

Shamrock Belleek Vase with Blue Mark

Belleek vase with shamrock decoration, blue mark

Tall Belleek vase with shamrocks, green mark

Shamrock Belleek Vase with Green Mark

Tall Belleek vase with shamrocks, green mark

Belleek religious wall pocket vase

Belleek Religious Wall Vase

Belleek religious wall pocket vase

Belleek (green mark) vase

Green Mark Belleek Vase

Belleek (green mark) vase