Around 1849, Belleek Pottery Works Company was started. The company was originally located in Northern Ireland. Because of conditions left from the Potato Famine, early efforts produced mainly domestic ware. Among these items were tableware, mortars, and pestles.
Two members of the company always wanted to make porcelain items. Early trials of this failed until about 1863. Then they were only able to produce a small quantity of Parian. Their main product remained earthenware until 1920. They had established quite a market for this that included England, Ireland, the US, Canada, and Australia.
In 1872, they were able to enter the Dublin Exposition with some Parian china pieces that included: centerpieces, compotes, ice buckets, statutes, and busts. All the owners had died out in 1884. Local investors acquired the property and the name became Belleek Pottery Works Company Ltd. A master craftsman, Frederick Slater, came on board. He entered the Paris Exhibition in 1900 with a 28 inch International Centre Piece. This was awarded a Gold Medal and is today on display at Belleek Visitors Centre.
Belleek Pottery Works Company Ltd was able to hold on through World War I and II with their basic earthenware. They changed ownership again in 1983 due to the economy. Roger Troughton held the reins until 1988. In 1988, it was sold again to Powerscreen International, which lasted until 1990. It was then sold to an investment group, all of which were locals.
The investment group was able to revitalize Belleek Pottery Works Company Ltd. They have acquired a crystal company and a china company. Most recently though, they acquired Donegal Parian China, and finally a dream was made reality. This is just a little background to let you know how Belleek Pottery items came to be. They are valued quite highly.
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Belleek 1972 Christmas Plate $49.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Belleek Cup and Saucer $45.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Irish Belleek Creamer w Sugar Lotus Pattern green mark $34.95 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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West Highland Terrier Dog Figurine by Belleek $35.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Belleek Dish with Spoon $35.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Belleek HARP SHAMROCK Salad Plate 36465 $42.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Small Old BELLEEK Salt Cellar Registration Mark 1st Period $68.03 (11 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Belleek Shamrock Covered Sugar Dish Creamer Set Green Mark great shape $41.00 (15 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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VINTAGE IRISH BELLEEK PORCELAIN FLOWER ENCRUSTED LIDDED BASKETWEAVE BASKET $1,099.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Belleek Shamrock Cup and Saucer Green Mark great shape $21.05 (8 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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IRISH BELLEEK 3RD BLK MASK PLATE W COBB TINT BORDER $60.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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19th Century Old BELLEEK Jug 1st Period $39.55 (9 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Belleek Shamrock Salt Pepper Set blue brown marks great shape $28.99 (7 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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1 2 PRICE HILLGROVE PORCELAIN MASTERPIECE VASE ROSES BELLEEK FORM $99.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Belleek Shamrock Cottage Teapot Green Mark beautiful $40.00 (7 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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13pc EARLY 1900s BELLEEK IRISH PORCELAIN IRIDESCENT CUPS SAUCERS W CREAMER $295.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Belleek Clam Shell Tea cup Black Stamp Neptune Nautilus Shell Footed $23.95 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Belleek Shamrock Basketweave 4 Pcs Cup Saucer + 2 Plates 4th Mark $39.81 (7 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Belleek Ptry irish SHAMROCK Utensil Holder 8917337 $36.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Irish BELLEEK Creamer and Sugar Bowl Lily 3rd Black Mark circa 1926 1946 $22.99 (1 Bid) Bid now | Add to watch list |