Pearlware is a type of ceramic pottery that was first introduced by Josiah Wedgwood in 1779 and produced in England from the late 18th to the early 19th century. It is earthenware ceramic body with a slightly bluish white lead glaze, developed as a substitute for porcelain, which was more expensive and harder to produce.. Other historical names for this ware are Pearl White and China Glaze.

The distinguishing characteristic of English pearlware is its glaze, which has a slightly bluish tint and a pearly, iridescent quality. This effect is achieved by adding small amounts of cobalt oxide and tin oxide to the glaze. The cobalt oxide gives the glaze a blue tint, while the tin oxide causes the glaze to become more opaque and reflective.

English pearlware was used to produce a wide range of household items, such as plates, bowls, cups, and saucers. It was also used to more...

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Welsh Cambrian Pottery pearlware jug 'Unity Fish Company', 220…

Welsh Cambrian Pottery Pearlware Jug with Unity Fish Company Marking

Welsh Cambrian Pottery pearlware jug 'Unity Fish Company', 220 high, chip to spout

Welsh Cambrian Pottery pearlware teapot and cover 'Unity Fish…

Welsh Cambrian Pottery Teapot with 'Unity Fish Company' Design

Welsh Cambrian Pottery pearlware teapot and cover 'Unity Fish Company', chip to lid and spout, 14 cm high

18th century Yorkshire Pearlware group of cow and shepherdess…

Yorkshire Cow and Shepherdess Pearlware Group

18th century Yorkshire Pearlware group of cow and shepherdess 16 cm length

Early 19th century English pearlware dinner set transfer…

Blue & White Spotted Deer Pearlware Dinner Set (19th Century)

Early 19th century English pearlware dinner set transfer printed in blue & white with 'Spotted Deer' design, maker unknown, C:1810 - 1820.

Early 19th century Scottish pearlware cow creamer (slight rim…

Scottish Pearlware Cow Creamer (19th Century)

Early 19th century Scottish pearlware cow creamer (slight rim chip to cover) 14 cm length

One Welsh Cambrian pearl ware saucer dish 'Unity Fish Company',…

Welsh Cambrian Pearl Ware Saucer Dish with Unity Fish Company

One Welsh Cambrian pearl ware saucer dish 'Unity Fish Company', together with a damaged bowl and slops bowl, dish 15 cm diameter

Early 19th century English pearlware platter transfer printed…

English Pearlware Platter: Lambton Hall Durham

Early 19th century English pearlware platter transfer printed with 'Lambton Hall Durham' from the grapevine border series, attributed to Enoch Wood & Sons (1818 - 1846), printed title mark, 52.5 cm x 40.5 cm

An early 19th century Prattware 'Baby in Crib' figure,…

Prattware Pearlware Baby Figure, 19th Century

An early 19th century Prattware 'Baby in Crib' figure, Pearlware glaze, some old damage, length 12 cm.

Rare antique 19th century, pearl ware blue & white print twin…

Antique Pearl Ware Blue & White Water Urn

Rare antique 19th century, pearl ware blue & white print twin handled water urn, approx 28.5 cm high, 26.5 cm diameter

Antique English blue & white pearlware drainer 'The Cowman'…

Blue & White Cowman Pattern Drainer

Antique English blue & white pearlware drainer 'The Cowman' pattern, 37.5 cm x 24.5 cm approx.

Early 19th century English pearlware platter with blue & white…

Blue & White Chinoiserie Pearlware Platter, Early 19th Century

Early 19th century English pearlware platter with blue & white chinoiserie decoration, 52.5 cm x 39.5 cm

Early 19th century Pearlware tureen and stand both with blue…

Blue and White Pearlware Tureen and Stand

Early 19th century Pearlware tureen and stand both with blue and white decoration. Height 28 cm (tureen)

Six early 19th century English pearlware bowls, diameter 24 cm…

Blue and white Spotted Deer pearlware bowls, early 19th century

Six early 19th century English pearlware bowls, diameter 24 cm approx, transfer printed in blue & white with 'Spotted Deer' design, maker unknown, C:1810 - 1820.

Good early 19th century Staffordshire Pearlware strainer, vine…

Staffordshire Pearlware Vine Leaf Strainer, 9cm

Good early 19th century Staffordshire Pearlware strainer, vine leaf pattern, 9 cm diameter.

Four early 19th century English pearlware plates, diameter 21.5…

Blue and White Spotted Deer Plates, Early 19th Century

Four early 19th century English pearlware plates, diameter 21.5 cm approx, transfer printed in blue & white with 'Spotted Deer' design, maker unknown, C:1810 - 1820.

A large pearl ware jug with a simple loop handle with basket…

Floral Pearl Ware Jug with Initials, 1800

A large pearl ware jug with a simple loop handle with basket and vertical moulding to the base and basket moulding to the upper section, each side painted with floral sprays and the initial BP painted to the front. English, circa 1800 height 21 cm

Early 19th century English pearlware platter, transfer printed…

Blue & White Wild Rose Pearlware Platter, 19th Century

Early 19th century English pearlware platter, transfer printed in blue & white wild rose pattern, C1840, width 40.5 cm

Early 19th century English pearlware platter transfer printed…

Blue and White Spotted Deer Platter, 19th Century

Early 19th century English pearlware platter transfer printed in blue & white with 'Spotted Deer' design, maker unknown, C:1810 - 1820., width 47.5 cm approx

Early 19th century English pearlware platter, with blue & white…

Blue and White Chinoiserie Pearlware Platter, 19th Century

Early 19th century English pearlware platter, with blue & white chinoiserie decoration, 53 cm x 39.5 cm

Six early pearlware 'Willow' pattern plates, circa 1820, 25 cm…

1820 Willow Pattern Plates Set

Six early pearlware 'Willow' pattern plates, circa 1820, 25 cm diameter (largest).

Six early 19th century English pearlware bowls, Diameter 22 cm…

Blue and white Spotted Deer pearlware bowls

Six early 19th century English pearlware bowls, Diameter 22 cm approx, transfer printed in blue & white with 'Spotted Deer' design, maker unknown, circa 1810 - 1820.

Six early 19th century English pearlware bowls, Diameter 24 cm…

Blue and white Spotted Deer pearlware bowls (1810-1820)

Six early 19th century English pearlware bowls, Diameter 24 cm approx, transfer printed in blue & white with 'Spotted Deer' design, maker unknown, circa 1810 - 1820.

Four early 19th century English pearlware platters, width 42 cm…

Blue and White Spotted Deer Pearlware Platters

Four early 19th century English pearlware platters, width 42 cm approx (largest),transfer printed in blue & white with 'Spotted Deer' design, maker unknown, circa 1810 - 1820.

Six early 19th century English pearlware plates, Diameter 24 cm…

Blue and white Spotted Deer transfer printed pearlware plates

Six early 19th century English pearlware plates, Diameter 24 cm approx, transfer printed in blue & white with 'Spotted Deer' design, maker unknown, circa 1810 - 1820.

Six Staffordshire pearlware serving dishes/plates, C1820s, blue…

Blue Floral Staffordshire Pearlware Serving Dishes/Plates, 1820s

Six Staffordshire pearlware serving dishes/plates, C1820s, blue transfer ware with floral over painted decoration

Early 19th century English pearlware platter, transfer printed…

Blue & White Wild Rose Pearlware Platter, 19th Century

Early 19th century English pearlware platter, transfer printed in blue & white wild rose pattern, C1840, width 40.5 cm

Rare early 19th century English pearlware comport H17.5 cm…

Blue and white Spotted Deer pearlware comport, c1810-1820

Rare early 19th century English pearlware comport H17.5 cm approx, transfer printed in blue & white with 'Spotted Deer' design, maker unknown, c1810 - 1820.

Antique pearlware blue & white cow creamer, with cover, height…

Blue & White Cow Creamer from Dr. Giles Collection

Antique pearlware blue & white cow creamer, with cover, height 14 cm, length 17 cm Provenance: The Dr. Margaret Giles Collection.

Two antique blue & white pearlware plates 18 cm x 13 cm approx.

Antique Blue & White Pearlware Plates (Pair)

Two antique blue & white pearlware plates 18 cm x 13 cm approx.

Early 19th century English pearlware plate, 25.4 cm diameter

English Pearlware Plate, 19th Century, 25.4 cm Diameter

Early 19th century English pearlware plate, 25.4 cm diameter

Seven 19th century English pearlware side plates transfer…

Blue and White Fallow Deer Plates (or) English Pearlware Deer Plates

Seven 19th century English pearlware side plates transfer printed in blue & white with 'Fallow Deer Beside a River in the Foreground a Pagoda' design, maker unknown, C:1810 - 1820,Diameter 17 cm approx.

Pearlware blue & white ladle, transfer printed with 'Hop…

Blue and White Hop Pickers Ladle, 1820

Pearlware blue & white ladle, transfer printed with 'Hop Pickers' pattern, maker unknown, circa 1820

A William Baddeley Pearlware sugar box, circa 1810, pattern…

Baddeley Pearlware Sugar Box

A William Baddeley Pearlware sugar box, circa 1810, pattern number 323, the lozenge shaped box with cover and swan finial, impressed borders to the base and lid, decorated with olive green trims and pink flowers on a translucent near white blue ground;…

Staffordshire pearlware blue & white platter, the fisherman…

Blue & White Fisherman Platter, 1820

Staffordshire pearlware blue & white platter, the fisherman pattern, circa 1820, 37.5 cm wide.

Early 19th century English pearl ware platter with Willow…

English Pearl Ware Platter with Willow Pattern

Early 19th century English pearl ware platter with Willow pattern, 44.5 cm x 34.5 cm

Early 19th century English pearlware bowl, Departing Traveler…

English Pearlware Bowl, Departing Traveler Pattern (9 words)

Early 19th century English pearlware bowl, Departing Traveler pattern, 25 cm diameter

Rare English pearlware bird feeder, hand painted with a bird,…

Hand-painted English Pearlware Bird Feeder, 1800

Rare English pearlware bird feeder, hand painted with a bird, circa 1800

Two 19th century English pearlware dinner plates transfer…

Blue & White Fallow Deer Dinner Plates

Two 19th century English pearlware dinner plates transfer printed in blue & white with 'Fallow Deer Beside a River in the Foreground a Pagoda' design, maker unknown, C:1810 - 1820,Diameter 24 cm approx.

A Rogers blue and white pearlware plate, early 19th century,…

Blue Italian Style Plate, 19th Century

A Rogers blue and white pearlware plate, early 19th century, after Spode's 'Blue Italian' design, with a central scene surrounded by a mixed decorative border with flora and patterns; a single blue 'V' mark underside. Diameter 25.5 cm

Five early pearlware blue & white dishes, 13.5 cm diameter.

Set of 5 Blue & White Pearlware Dishes

Five early pearlware blue & white dishes, 13.5 cm diameter.

Rare English Pearlware asparagus server

English Pearlware Asparagus Server - Rare Find

Rare English Pearlware asparagus server

Two early 19th century blue and white pearlware plates…

Blue and White Pearlware Plates, 19th Century

Two early 19th century blue and white pearlware plates comprising of a warming plate 25.8 cm diameter and another plate small chip to rim

A Swansea Glamorgan pottery Pearlware miniature Chinoiserie cup…

Swansea Glamorgan Pottery Chinoiserie Cup & Saucer, 19th Century

A Swansea Glamorgan pottery Pearlware miniature Chinoiserie cup and saucer, early to mid 19th century, depicting a man holding a hawk in iron red colours with touches of green, yellow and cobalt, in a fenced garden with puce lustre trims to the rim,…

Three Spode pearlware knife rests, various transfer printed…

Spode Pearlware Knife Rests, Blue and White Patterns

Three Spode pearlware knife rests, various transfer printed blue and white patterns. Each with printed 'Spode' mark to underside. Length 10 cm (each).

Leeds Pottery pearlware leaf shaped pickle dish, circa 1800.…

Leeds Pottery Leaf Pickle Dish, 1800

Leeds Pottery pearlware leaf shaped pickle dish, circa 1800. Impressed mark, small disp to underside

Two early 19th century English pearlware bowls transfer printed…

Blue & White Fallow Deer Bowls, Early 19th Century

Two early 19th century English pearlware bowls transfer printed in blue & white with 'Fallow Deer Beside a River in the Foreground a Pagoda' design, maker unknown, c.1810 - 1820. Diameter 23.5 cm approx.

Two early 19th century English pearlware bowls transfer printed…

Blue & White Fallow Deer Pearlware Bowls (1810-1820)

Two early 19th century English pearlware bowls transfer printed in blue & white with 'Fallow Deer Beside a River in the Foreground a Pagoda' design, maker unknown, c.1810 - 1820. Diameter 21 cm approx.

An antique blue and white Pearlware dish, late 18th to early…

Antique Blue & White Chinoiserie Pearlware Dish

An antique blue and white Pearlware dish, late 18th to early 19th century, the quatrefoil shaped dish transfer decorated with Chinoiserie flowers and shaped reserves with pagodas and pavilions, with professional repair; an underglaze blue arrow and circle…

Pearlware blue and white jug, approx height 21 cm

Blue and White Pearlware Jug (21cm)

Pearlware blue and white jug, approx height 21 cm

Seven 19th century pearlware plates, 17.9 cm - 24.3 cm diameter

19th Century Pearlware Plate Set - 7 Pieces

Seven 19th century pearlware plates, 17.9 cm - 24.3 cm diameter

Mid 19th century English pearlware cup & saucer 17.5 cm…

English Pearlware Cup & Saucer, Mid 19th Century

Mid 19th century English pearlware cup & saucer 17.5 cm diameter approx.

An 18th century Pearlware porcelain jug with painted floral…

18th Century Floral Pearlware Porcelain Jug

An 18th century Pearlware porcelain jug with painted floral spray decoration. Height 11.5 cm

A Shorthose botanical painted pearlware dessert dish, circa…

Botanical Pearlware Dessert Dish, circa 1805

A Shorthose botanical painted pearlware dessert dish, circa 1805, elliptical with raised centres to the long sides, the base of the interior painted in the illustrative manner with a single woodbine flower on a leafy stem, the rim brown, impressed 'S' and…

C1820 English pearlware slop bowl with floral decoration,…

Floral Pearlware Slop Bowl, 16.5 cm Diameter

C1820 English pearlware slop bowl with floral decoration, diameter 16.5 cm,

Early 19th century English pearlware bowl with blue and white…

Blue and White Transferware Pearlware Bowl with Hairline Cracks

Early 19th century English pearlware bowl with blue and white transfer decoration 26.7 cm wide, hairline cracks

Antique pearl ware Gaudy Welsh jug, 14 cm high

Antique Gaudy Welsh Pearl Ware Jug

Antique pearl ware Gaudy Welsh jug, 14 cm high

Antique English blue & white pearlware side plate circa 1820s,…

1820s English Blue & White Pearlware Side Plate

Antique English blue & white pearlware side plate circa 1820s, 16.5 cm diameter approx

Early 19th century pearlware blue & white pie dish, 26.8 cm…

Blue and White Pie Dish with Rim Cracks

Early 19th century pearlware blue & white pie dish, 26.8 cm wide, cracks to rim