🍀 Antique Irish Belleek Straw Basket Handbag - 2nd Black Mark (1891-1926) - Ceramic Basket Purse

📦 Item Description

Offered for sale is a beautiful Antique Irish Belleek Straw Basket Handbag featuring the sought-after Second Black Mark, dating from approximately 1891-1926.

A wonderful example of Belleek's renowned craftsmanship, modelled in the form of a woven straw basket handbag with finely detailed ceramic work and elegant period styling. Pieces of this type are highly sought after by collectors of Belleek pottery, Irish ceramics, antique porcelain and decorative arts.

An attractive and unusual display piece with excellent collector appeal.

✅ Features

• 🍀 Genuine Irish Belleek porcelain
• 🏺 Antique ceramic basket handbag
• 🖤 Second Black Mark
• 📅 Period associated with 1891-1926 production
• 🇮🇪 Made in Ireland
• 🧺 Realistic woven straw basket effect
• 🎨 Finely moulded decorative detailing
• ✨ Classic Belleek craftsmanship
• 🏆 Highly collectable antique ceramic
• 🏠 Ideal cabinet display piece
• 📚 Desirable Irish pottery collectable
• 🎁 Excellent gift for Belleek collectors
• 🌿 Decorative antique home accessory
• 🖼 Victorian / Edwardian era decorative item
• ⭐ Increasingly sought-after Belleek form
• ✅ Exact item shown in the photographs

🍀 About Belleek

• One of Ireland's most famous pottery manufacturers
• Internationally collected and recognised
• Renowned for thin porcelain and intricate designs
• Popular amongst antique ceramic collectors
• Highly regarded for baskets, vessels and decorative wares
• Sought after by Irish pottery enthusiasts worldwide
• Desirable addition to a Belleek collection
• Attractive investment and display piece

🔎 Condition

• Antique pre-owned item
• Over 100 years old
• May show signs of age consistent with an antique ceramic piece
• Possible age-related wear, rubbing or surface marks
• Any chips, cracks, crazing, restoration or repairs should be assessed from the photographs
• Base wear may be present consistent with age
• Overall condition is best judged from the photographs provided

⚠️ IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

SOLD STRICTLY AS SEEN

• ❗ I AM NOT A BELLEEK EXPERT
• ❗ I HAVE NOT CARRIED OUT ANY PROFESSIONAL AUTHENTICATION OR APPRAISAL
• ❗ PLEASE EXAMINE ALL PHOTOGRAPHS CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING
• ❗ WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTOS IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
• ❗ PLEASE SATISFY YOURSELF REGARDING CONDITION, AGE, MARKS AND SUITABILITY
• ❗ PHOTOGRAPHS FORM A MAJOR PART OF THE DESCRIPTION
• No guarantees are given beyond what is shown in the photographs
• Any imperfections visible in the images should be considered part of the description
• Please inspect all pictures carefully before making your purchase

🎯 Ideal For

• 🍀 Irish Belleek collectors
• 🏺 Antique pottery collectors
• 🇮🇪 Irish antiques enthusiasts
• 🏆 Porcelain collectors
• 🖼 Decorative arts collections
• 🏠 Country house and period interiors
• 📚 Victorian and Edwardian collectors
• 🎁 Antique gift buyers
• ✨ Cabinet display collections
• 🌿 Fine ceramic enthusiasts

📸 Photographs Form Part of the Description

Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and condition report. The images provide the best indication of the item's design, colour, markings, condition and overall appearance.

📦 Carefully packed using appropriate protective packaging for safe dispatch.

⭐ A charming and highly collectable Antique Irish Belleek Straw Basket Handbag, bearing the desirable Second Black Mark (1891-1926) and showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship for which Belleek pottery is renowned. 🍀🏺✨

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🔎 CONDITION

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📦 CAREFULLY PACKED

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