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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... vases, dishes, eggshell-thin tea services, and baskets, often with delicate open lattice-work. Marine motifs were commonly used including Neptune, shells, seaweed, mermaids, dolphins and coral and wares.

The history of the factory's output can be identified by the type and colour of the marks. A black mark was in use from 1863 to 1946 and this was superseded by a green mark. The green mark continued in use until 1980, and this was followed by a series of colours used for only short periods: gold from 1980 to 1992; dark blue from 1993 to 1996; light blue from 1997 to 1999; black again in 2000; green from 2001 to 2006; black in 2007 and then brown from 2008 onwards.

The company has changed ownership a number of times since 1884, by which time the three original owners had died, and is currently owned by Irish born American entrepreneur, Dr George G. Moore. Belleek has rebranded from the ornamental porcelain with shamrocks for which it is famous to more commercial everyday pottery through its Belleek Living range.

When buying, condition should always be checked, as Belleek objects are easily damaged due to the delicacy of the designs. less...

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, 8.86 in. high

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

A Belleek, Ireland jug with rose detail, height 7.87 in.

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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 6.10 in., and smaller

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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 6.30 in. high

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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, 5.51 in. high

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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 8.86 in.

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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 9.06 in.

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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 9.06 in.

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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 8.66 in., each.

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Belleek moulded cup and saucer black printed mark, together…
Belleek Cup, Saucer, Bell, Plates & Royal Worcester Jug

Belleek moulded cup and saucer black printed mark, together with a small shamrock decorated bell, 2 side plates and a Royal Worcester cabbage leaf jug.

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Belleek, comprising 'Sea Urchin' teapot, 'Neptune' cups and…
Belleek Tea Set with Sea Urchin and Neptune Design

Belleek, comprising 'Sea Urchin' teapot, 'Neptune' cups and saucers, 'Toy Shell' creamer with bowl and various others, mostly second black period marks (18). Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

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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 9.06 in.

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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

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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 5.51 in.

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A Belleek Nautilus shell creamer with a rare orange handle,…
Belleek Creamer with Rare Orange Handle and Nautilus Shell Design

A Belleek Nautilus shell creamer with a rare orange handle, 1863-1890, first black mark period, a delicately modelled paper nautilus shell raised on an abalone shell base and having a bright orange coral handle; printed mark underside, height 3.94 in.

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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 9.06 in.

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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 8.86 in. approx

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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 7.48 in.

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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 3.94 in. (tallest).

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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 5.51 in.

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A Royal Worcester commemorative jug and a Belleek bowl, 1951…
Royal Worcester & Belleek Commemorative Jug and Bowl

A Royal Worcester commemorative jug and a Belleek bowl, 1951 (jug) and 1955-65 period, (Belleek), a Royal Worcester mask spout leaf moulded jug with black transfer decorations, a bicentenary commemorative item, with black backstamp; and a 'Neptune' bowl ra

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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 4.13 in. and 5.91 in.

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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 3.54 in.

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Belleek green mark jug with applied floral design
Belleek Floral Jug with Green Mark

Belleek green mark jug with applied floral design

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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

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Belleek small jug with shamrocks - black mark
Belleek Shamrock Jug - Black Mark

Belleek small jug with shamrocks - black mark

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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 7.09 in. approx

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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 3.94 in. Width 5.51 in.

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Small white Belleek jug (black mark)
White Belleek Jug with Black Mark

Small white Belleek jug (black mark)

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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

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A Belleek figural cream jug green backstamp
Belleek Green Backstamp Figural Cream Jug

A Belleek figural cream jug green backstamp

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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)

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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 3.94 in. high

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A set of mid 20th century Belleek Shamrock coffee cups, jug and…
Mid-century Belleek Shamrock Coffee Set (7 pieces)

A set of mid 20th century Belleek Shamrock coffee cups, jug and plate (7)

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Small Belleek floral adorned jug
Belleek Floral Jug

Small Belleek floral adorned jug

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A Belleek Neptune, pattern kettle. second period black mark,…
Belleek Kettle and Clover Bowl Set

A Belleek Neptune, pattern kettle. second period black mark, together with Shamrock Ware Belleek clover pattern bowl and cream jug. Kettle 6.69 in. high.

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Belleek shell dish and cream jug (green mark)
Belleek Shell Dish & Cream Jug (Green Mark)

Belleek shell dish and cream jug (green mark)

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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

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A Belleek porcelain jug, encrusted with polychrome flowers 18.5…
Polychrome Flower Encrusted Belleek Porcelain Jug

A Belleek porcelain jug, encrusted with polychrome flowers 7.28 in. high

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A Belleek lustre glaze jug, early 20th century applied with…
Belleek Lustre Jug and Shell Cup/Saucer Set

A Belleek lustre glaze jug, early 20th century applied with flowerheads and leaves and a shell cup and saucer late 19th century, black marks. (2) 9.06 in. high;

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