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20th Century French Small Hand Made Ceramic Colourful Floral Longwy Stamped Vase
20th Century French Small Hand Made Ceramic Colourful Floral Longwy Stamped Vase

20th Century French Small Hand Made Ceramic Colourful Floral Longwy Stamped Vase

Located in Sofia, BG

Small French hand made and hand coloured vase by Longwy. Very good authentic condition and very bright colours decorated with many beautiful flowers.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Hand Vase

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Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century French (attributed) Bacarrat Hand-Diamond Cut-Crystal Vases
Pair of 19th Century French (attributed) Bacarrat Hand-Diamond Cut-Crystal Vases

Pair of 19th Century French (attributed) Bacarrat Hand-Diamond Cut-Crystal Vases

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Monumental Pair of 19th Century French (attributed) Bacarrat Hand-Diamond Cut-Crystal Vases of Superb Quality and Craftsmanship.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Copeland Turquoise Porcelain Bottle Vases with Hand-Painted Landscapes
Pair of Copeland Turquoise Porcelain Bottle Vases with Hand-Painted Landscapes

Pair of Copeland Turquoise Porcelain Bottle Vases with Hand-Painted Landscapes

Located in Nottingham, GB

The brilliant turquoise ground provides a vivid, saturated field that contrasts sharply with the delicate polychrome enamels of the scenic reserves and the bright gilding applied alo...

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Late 19th Century Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Blown Victorian Semi Opalescent Jack in the Pulpit Vase
Hand Blown Victorian Semi Opalescent Jack in the Pulpit Vase

Hand Blown Victorian Semi Opalescent Jack in the Pulpit Vase

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Hand Blown Victorian Semi Opalescent Jack in the Pulpit Vase A delightful example of a Jack in the Pulpit Vase, this one is semi opalescent with a Burgundy edge to the Lilly No Chi...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Rockwood Style Earthernware Hand Painted Pottery Vase w/ Chrysanthemums, C 1900
Rockwood Style Earthernware Hand Painted Pottery Vase w/ Chrysanthemums, C 1900

Rockwood Style Earthernware Hand Painted Pottery Vase w/ Chrysanthemums, C 1900

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The baluster-form ceramic body features a rich, high-gloss gradient glaze that transitions smoothly from deep chocolate brown at the rim to a warm amber base. Masterfully hand-painte...

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Royal Worcester Hand-Painted Roses Porcelain Vase, Shape 294/H
Antique Royal Worcester Hand-Painted Roses Porcelain Vase, Shape 294/H

Antique Royal Worcester Hand-Painted Roses Porcelain Vase, Shape 294/H

Located in Nottingham, GB

Hand-painted cabbage roses in deep crimson pink and rich amber yellow form the primary display of this Royal Worcester porcelain vase.

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Early 20th Century Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Old Paris Porcelain Vases with Hand-Painted Portraits and Ornate Gilt Decoration
Old Paris Porcelain Vases with Hand-Painted Portraits and Ornate Gilt Decoration

Old Paris Porcelain Vases with Hand-Painted Portraits and Ornate Gilt Decoration

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An exquisite and rare pair of early 19th century Old Paris porcelain vases, richly adorned with opulent gilt detailing and finely executed hand-painted portraits, exemplifying the he...

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Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Gold

Beautifully Hand Painted/ Gilt Decorated Chinese Export Decorative Urn / Vase
Beautifully Hand Painted/ Gilt Decorated Chinese Export Decorative Urn / Vase

Beautifully Hand Painted/ Gilt Decorated Chinese Export Decorative Urn / Vase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Presenting a masterpiece of Chinese artistry, this beautifully hand-painted and gilt-decorated Chinese Export Decorative Urn/Vase is an extraordinary addition to any fine collection.

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19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Gold

Exquisite Pair of 19th Century French Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Decorative Vase
Exquisite Pair of 19th Century French Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Decorative Vase

Exquisite Pair of 19th Century French Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Decorative Vase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

These striking pieces are masterfully formed in a graceful bottle-shaped silhouette with gently flared, tapered necks and rest on round bases that have been professionally drilled, o...

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1820s French Louis XVI Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Opaline Glass, Paint

Royal Worcester James Stinton Hand-Painted Turkey Porcelain Vase Shape 955
Royal Worcester James Stinton Hand-Painted Turkey Porcelain Vase Shape 955

Royal Worcester James Stinton Hand-Painted Turkey Porcelain Vase Shape 955

Located in Nottingham, GB

Modelled as shape number 955 over G, the vase rests on a stepped square plinth and flares into an ovoid body supported by twin pierced scroll handles.

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Early 20th Century Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Coalport Hand Painted Vase Urn Frederick Chivers Still Life Fruits 1910
Antique Coalport Hand Painted Vase Urn Frederick Chivers Still Life Fruits 1910

Antique Coalport Hand Painted Vase Urn Frederick Chivers Still Life Fruits 1910

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Hand Painted English Porcelain Coalport Twin Handle Lidded single Vase of Museum quality, hand decorated by the supremely talented Artist Frederick Chivers.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Gilt Porcelain Moon Flask Vase Hand-Painted with Landscape Reserves
Coalport Gilt Porcelain Moon Flask Vase Hand-Painted with Landscape Reserves

Coalport Gilt Porcelain Moon Flask Vase Hand-Painted with Landscape Reserves

Located in Nottingham, GB

Manufactured at the Coalport works in Shropshire around 1880, the vase exemplifies the decorative tastes of the Victorian Aesthetic Movement.

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Late 19th Century Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Floral Design
19th Century French Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Floral Design

19th Century French Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Floral Design

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Beautiful 19th century French vase. This elegant porcelain piece features a finely crafted floral design, accentuated by vivid hand-painted details and highlighted with luxurious gil...

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19th Century French Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Continental Style Hand Decorated Exterior Floral details Vase
19th Century Continental Style Hand Decorated Exterior Floral details Vase

19th Century Continental Style Hand Decorated Exterior Floral details Vase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Each motif is meticulously hand-painted, creating a rich tapestry of color and texture that envelops the vase's elegant, bell-shaped body.

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19th Century European Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Paint

Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases with Hand-Painted Floral Bouquets, c.1880
Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases with Hand-Painted Floral Bouquets, c.1880

Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases with Hand-Painted Floral Bouquets, c.1880

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant pair of hand-painted porcelain vases is a fine example of the artistry associated with the Paris porcelain workshops of the late 19th century.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Style Pair of Shaped Vases Hand Decorated
Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Style Pair of Shaped Vases Hand Decorated

Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Style Pair of Shaped Vases Hand Decorated

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Particular and refined pair of French vases in white porcelain; their shape is unusual and refined; the body shows leaf decorations in relief finished in pure gold, the edge is softl...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Doulton Burslem Twin-Handled Pottery Vase with Hand-Painted Church Landscape
Doulton Burslem Twin-Handled Pottery Vase with Hand-Painted Church Landscape

Doulton Burslem Twin-Handled Pottery Vase with Hand-Painted Church Landscape

Located in Nottingham, GB

Measuring 16.5 cm in total height, the vase has balanced proportions suited for cabinet display, with its unusual twin-handled profile providing decorative interest from every angle.

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Late 19th Century Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Hand Blown Glass Hyacinth Vase, Emerald Green, Antique
19th Century Hand Blown Glass Hyacinth Vase, Emerald Green, Antique

19th Century Hand Blown Glass Hyacinth Vase, Emerald Green, Antique

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Hand rolled and mouth blown glass hyacinth forcing vase from the 1890’s in a stunning emerald green with ruffled edge.

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19th Century English Other Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Glass

Antique Hand-Painted Geometric Cobalt Blue Ceramic Squat Art Pottery Vase
Antique Hand-Painted Geometric Cobalt Blue Ceramic Squat Art Pottery Vase

Antique Hand-Painted Geometric Cobalt Blue Ceramic Squat Art Pottery Vase

Located in Nottingham, GB

Hand-painted geometric decoration encircles the circumference of this squat ceramic art pottery vase, set against an intense cobalt blue ground.

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Early 20th Century Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique Impressionistic Hand-painted Vase Finished with Moriage Decoration
Rare Antique Impressionistic Hand-painted Vase Finished with Moriage Decoration

Rare Antique Impressionistic Hand-painted Vase Finished with Moriage Decoration

Located in Louisville, KY

Rare Antique Impressionistic Hand-painted Vase finished with Moriage Decoration A rare beauty indeed, this piece of pottery is simple in design, yet adorned with a colorful impressi...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Pottery

Nippon Sharkskin Decorated Royal Kinjo Japan Hand Painted Porcelain Handled Vase
Nippon Sharkskin Decorated Royal Kinjo Japan Hand Painted Porcelain Handled Vase

Nippon Sharkskin Decorated Royal Kinjo Japan Hand Painted Porcelain Handled Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Nouveau Nippon "Sharkskin" Decorated Royal Kinjo Japan Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Double Handled Tall Urn Vase.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase, Hand Painted, Gold Gilt, 1910s
Antique Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase, Hand Painted, Gold Gilt, 1910s

Antique Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase, Hand Painted, Gold Gilt, 1910s

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Antique 20th century Japanese hand painted ceramic pottery vase. Embellished with gold gilt accents and raised enamel figural and tree decorations.

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1910s Japanese Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Gilt Porcelain Vases, Hand-Painted Urns, Pair
19th Century French Gilt Porcelain Vases, Hand-Painted Urns, Pair

19th Century French Gilt Porcelain Vases, Hand-Painted Urns, Pair

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century pair of French figural glazed porcelain vases / urns with exterior gilt painted design scene details. Each vase / urn is in good condition. No chips, cracks, or restorat...

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1820s French Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Gold

19th Century French Art Nouveau Opaline Glass Vase, Hand-painted Japanese Motif
19th Century French Art Nouveau Opaline Glass Vase, Hand-painted Japanese Motif

19th Century French Art Nouveau Opaline Glass Vase, Hand-painted Japanese Motif

Located in Louisville, KY

This piece, with its compositional Japanese influence, was likely produced in Creusot, France in the mid to late 1800’s, when there was a new focus on reproducing Asian porcelain pie...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Glass

Pair of Early 19th Century Russian Hand-Carved Spinach Green Jade Vases
Pair of Early 19th Century Russian Hand-Carved Spinach Green Jade Vases

Pair of Early 19th Century Russian Hand-Carved Spinach Green Jade Vases

By Imperial Russia

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic Pair of Russian 19th Century Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Spinach Green Jade vases, Attributed to the Imperial Russian Lapidary, with marks on underside.

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Jade

Meissen Empire Vase with Hand Painted Floral Motif. Ca. 1920
Meissen Empire Vase with Hand Painted Floral Motif. Ca. 1920

Meissen Empire Vase with Hand Painted Floral Motif. Ca. 1920

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Empire-style vase with hand-painted floral motif. Ca. 1920. In very good condition.

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1920s German Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Large Austrian Royal Vienna  Porcelain Hand Painted Baluster Vase
Large Austrian Royal Vienna  Porcelain Hand Painted Baluster Vase

Large Austrian Royal Vienna Porcelain Hand Painted Baluster Vase

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Tarzana, CA

This magnificent large Royal Vienna porcelain covered urn is Surmounted by domed cover with acorn finial and flanked by satyr mask handles, centered by a panel depicting scenes of th...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Hand-Blown Cranberry Glass Bud Vase
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Hand-Blown Cranberry Glass Bud Vase

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Hand-Blown Cranberry Glass Bud Vase

By Henry Bourne

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful, Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted, hand-blown, cranberry glass bud vase, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Henry Bourne - maker.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Napoleon III 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase with Floral Décor
French Napoleon III 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase with Floral Décor

French Napoleon III 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase with Floral Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

With its nice proportions and skillfully executed décor, this 19th century French Napoleon III hand-painted Paris porcelain vase will be a great decorative accent in any home, whethe...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Hand-Painted Decorative Vases with Japanese-Inspired Design
Antique French Hand-Painted Decorative Vases with Japanese-Inspired Design

Antique French Hand-Painted Decorative Vases with Japanese-Inspired Design

Located in Tarry Town, NY

The vases are beautifully hand-painted with intricate designs of birds, florals, and foliage, capturing the essence of Japanese aesthetic traditions.

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Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Gold

A. Minghetti Set of 3 Hand-Glazed Polychrome Ceramic Vases-Sculpture 1950s Italy
A. Minghetti Set of 3 Hand-Glazed Polychrome Ceramic Vases-Sculpture 1950s Italy

A. Minghetti Set of 3 Hand-Glazed Polychrome Ceramic Vases-Sculpture 1950s Italy

By Angelo Minghetti

Located in Palermo, IT

Set of three hand-glazed polychrome ceramic vases by Angelo Minghetti, signed "Minghetti Bologna" on the bottom, Italy, 1950s.

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1650s Italian Modern Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Brass Vase, Hand-Crafted, Early 20th Century, India, 38" Tall
Antique Brass Vase, Hand-Crafted, Early 20th Century, India, 38" Tall

Antique Brass Vase, Hand-Crafted, Early 20th Century, India, 38" Tall

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful antique brass urn made of solid brass with vivid detailed etching motifs of animal ,people and floral vine. Original Professionally repair in the bottom by the maker , see ...

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Old Paris Hand Painted Jacob Petit Vases
Pair of Antique Old Paris Hand Painted Jacob Petit Vases

Pair of Antique Old Paris Hand Painted Jacob Petit Vases

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of antique Old Paris hand painted Jacob Petit vases, circa 1850. Jacob Pettit was a porcelain maker and decorator in 19th century France.

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1850s French Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Roman Porphyry, Grand Tour Period Hand-Carved Lidded Vases
Pair of Antique Roman Porphyry, Grand Tour Period Hand-Carved Lidded Vases

Pair of Antique Roman Porphyry, Grand Tour Period Hand-Carved Lidded Vases

Located in New York, NY

A very fine pair of antique roman porphyry, Grand Tour period hand carved lidded vases. These are a fabulous and quite decorative pair of porphyry lidded urns or vases.

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1830s Italian Grand Tour Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porphyry

Antique French White Opaline Glass Covered Urn / Lidded Vase with Hand-Painted B
Antique French White Opaline Glass Covered Urn / Lidded Vase with Hand-Painted B

Antique French White Opaline Glass Covered Urn / Lidded Vase with Hand-Painted B

Located in London, GB

Fashioned from a highly refined, semi-translucent snowy white milk opaline glass, this lidded vase features a classic ovoid or baluster body that gently rests upon a knopped stem and...

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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Hand Vase

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Opaline Glass

Antique Wien vase in hand-painted porcelain. Classic motifs and gold decoration.
Antique Wien vase in hand-painted porcelain. Classic motifs and gold decoration.

Antique Wien vase in hand-painted porcelain. Classic motifs and gold decoration.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Wien vase in hand-painted porcelain. Classic motifs and gold decoration on a dark blue background.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Medici Vases, Hand Painted Porcelain, French, 19th Century
Pair of Medici Vases, Hand Painted Porcelain, French, 19th Century

Pair of Medici Vases, Hand Painted Porcelain, French, 19th Century

Located in Lantau, HK

A pair of elegant vases finely painted with flowers and butterflies in brilliant colors, richly gilded on handles and base. Shipping included Free and fast delivery door to door ...

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19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

1913-1927 DATED HAND HAMMERED STERLING SiLVER ART NOUVEAU LIBERTY'S STYLE VASE
1913-1927 DATED HAND HAMMERED STERLING SiLVER ART NOUVEAU LIBERTY'S STYLE VASE

1913-1927 DATED HAND HAMMERED STERLING SiLVER ART NOUVEAU LIBERTY'S STYLE VASE

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique 1913-1927 dated and initialed to the base, Art Nouveau Liberty's London style hand ham...

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1910s English Art Nouveau Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Two Satsuma Vases, Hand-Painted Ceramic, Japonisme Style, Japan
Set of Two Satsuma Vases, Hand-Painted Ceramic, Japonisme Style, Japan

Set of Two Satsuma Vases, Hand-Painted Ceramic, Japonisme Style, Japan

By Satsuma

Located in Antwerp, BE

Meiji-period. Hand-painted ceramic vases depicting men surrounding a geisha, framed with graceful halos.

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1920s Japanese Japonisme Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Belleek Willets Porcelain Vase Hand Painted Flowers Signed Andrews
Antique Belleek Willets Porcelain Vase Hand Painted Flowers Signed Andrews

Antique Belleek Willets Porcelain Vase Hand Painted Flowers Signed Andrews

Located in Greer, SC

Stunning antique Belleek Willets porcelain vase, featuring a gorgeous floral motif with gilded accents.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Painted Louis XVI Medici Vases, Porcelain, France, 19th Century
Hand-Painted Louis XVI Medici Vases, Porcelain, France, 19th Century

Hand-Painted Louis XVI Medici Vases, Porcelain, France, 19th Century

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A superb pair of hand-painted Medici vases in fabulous polychrome 'Porcelain de Paris' in the Louis XVI style, and standing on sturdy, square bases.

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19th Century French Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Arthur Boesen for Royal Copenhagen, Large Unique Vase in Hand Painted Porcelain
Arthur Boesen for Royal Copenhagen, Large Unique Vase in Hand Painted Porcelain

Arthur Boesen for Royal Copenhagen, Large Unique Vase in Hand Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arthur Boesen for Royal Copenhagen. Large unique vase in hand painted porcelain with motifs of large villa and factory.

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Hand Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique hand vase available at 1stDibs. An antique hand vase — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique hand vase — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique hand vase, those designed in Art Nouveau, Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique hand vase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bing & Grøndahl, Royal Copenhagen and Royal Worcester are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Hand Vase?

An antique hand vase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $36 and the highest can go for as much as $3,200,000.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Hand Vase

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to tell if you have a hand-blown glass vase is to locate the pontil mark. The pontil mark is a scar commonly found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off of the vase. An absence of this scar may indicate your vase was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary blown glass vases from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    To tell if a vase is antique, look for a mark on the bottom of the vase either a NIPPON mark or an overmark over the original maker’s mark.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    The easiest way to identify an antique vase is to check for logos, artist's name or signature at the bottom. These marks may be painted, inked or inscribed. You can also check the edges to identify an antique vase — they are generally more smooth and polished than the rest of the piece. Find an extraordinary collection of antique and vintage vases and vessels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.