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Big jugendstil copper chased and hand hammered vase vienna around 1908
Big jugendstil copper chased and hand hammered vase vienna around 1908

Big jugendstil copper chased and hand hammered vase vienna around 1908

Located in Wien, Au

Big jugendstil copper, chased,and hand hammered vase vienna around 1908 Water world on the vase and a snake Original condition

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Early 1900s Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Copper

Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Art Pottery Vase by Weller Pottery
Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Art Pottery Vase by Weller Pottery

Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Art Pottery Vase by Weller Pottery

By Edward Weller

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Antique Arts & Crafts art pottery Hudson Perfector vase by Weller Pottery features a pink and white floral design on graduated sea foam green to blue ground, artist and maker signed ...

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1910s American Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Pottery

Antique Pair poss Irish Crystal Hand Cut Lead Lustres Vases Candlesticks Ireland
Antique Pair poss Irish Crystal Hand Cut Lead Lustres Vases Candlesticks Ireland

Antique Pair poss Irish Crystal Hand Cut Lead Lustres Vases Candlesticks Ireland

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Stylish Example of a Fine Pair of Hand Cut Full Lead Crystal Mantle Lusters or Candlesticks of outstanding heavy gauge quality and medium size proportions, all though unmarked were...

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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Crystal

French 19th Century Antique Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Wine Decanter Wooden Riser
French 19th Century Antique Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Wine Decanter Wooden Riser

French 19th Century Antique Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Wine Decanter Wooden Riser

Located in Miami, FL

This neoclassical wine themed antique glazed and hand painted ceramic wine jar, vase, decanter was made in France, circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Blue and White Dutch Delft Hand Painted Vases Thousand Flowers Style C-1765
Pair Blue and White Dutch Delft Hand Painted Vases Thousand Flowers Style C-1765

Pair Blue and White Dutch Delft Hand Painted Vases Thousand Flowers Style C-1765

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

Made circa 1765, this pair of 18th-century Dutch Delft vases is hand-painted in cobalt blue with dense “Thousand Flowers” decoration.

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Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Delft

English Regency Hand-Painted Derby Porcelain Imari Campana Urn Vase - Circa 1815
English Regency Hand-Painted Derby Porcelain Imari Campana Urn Vase - Circa 1815

English Regency Hand-Painted Derby Porcelain Imari Campana Urn Vase - Circa 1815

By Derby

Located in Chatham, ON

The classic bell-shaped vessel features a flaring rim, twin gilt loop handles, and a spreading circular foot. It is richly hand-painted in a traditional Imari (Japan) palette of deep...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Enamel

An Unique French Sevres Style Hand Painted Porcelain Lidded Vase
An Unique French Sevres Style Hand Painted Porcelain Lidded Vase

An Unique French Sevres Style Hand Painted Porcelain Lidded Vase

Located in Tarzana, CA

An Unique French Sevres Style Hand Painted Porcelain Lidded Vase Circa 1890 Origin: France Height: 30″ Width: 11″ Depth: 11" Style: Louis XV Maker: Sevres Style ...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Blue Porcelan Bottle Vase or Urn Ships Decanter Hand Painted
Antique Victorian Blue Porcelan Bottle Vase or Urn Ships Decanter Hand Painted

Antique Victorian Blue Porcelan Bottle Vase or Urn Ships Decanter Hand Painted

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Stylish Single English Hand Painted Porcelain Bottle Vase modelled as a Ships Decanter of generous proportions, late Nineteenth, early Twentieth Century The bulbous body form wit...

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Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

German Dresden Rococo Revival Hand-Painted Porcelain Urn Vase
German Dresden Rococo Revival Hand-Painted Porcelain Urn Vase

German Dresden Rococo Revival Hand-Painted Porcelain Urn Vase

Located in Nottingham, GB

Standing 34 cm in height, the vase measures 22.5 cm across the handles and 16 cm deep, with an unladen weight of 2.44 kg.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Cycladic Hand-Carved Marble Kandila, Vase, Greece, Circa 3000-2800 B.C.
Ancient Cycladic Hand-Carved Marble Kandila, Vase, Greece, Circa 3000-2800 B.C.

Ancient Cycladic Hand-Carved Marble Kandila, Vase, Greece, Circa 3000-2800 B.C.

Located in York, GB

Provenance: Private collection, U.S.A (acquired April 1996) The wonderful early bronze age marble vases found in the Greek Cyclades islands, with their distinctive bulbous bodies, h...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Marble

Pair of Spode Porcelain Vases w/ Hand Painted Rose Specimens Artist Signed
Pair of Spode Porcelain Vases w/ Hand Painted Rose Specimens Artist Signed

Pair of Spode Porcelain Vases w/ Hand Painted Rose Specimens Artist Signed

By Spode

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is a beautiful pair of Spode hand painted, artist signed "Sevres Green" porcelain vases with gilded graceful handles rising above the opening.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Victorian Gilt Brass Hand & Amethyst Glass Cornucopia Vases, Marble Base
Pair of Victorian Gilt Brass Hand & Amethyst Glass Cornucopia Vases, Marble Base

Pair of Victorian Gilt Brass Hand & Amethyst Glass Cornucopia Vases, Marble Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Amethyst Glass, Brass, Marble These rare cornucopia vases are an exceptional turn-of-the-century decorative find, pairing rich ameth...

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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Marble, Brass

Signed Antique Royal Vienna Style Porcelain Gilt & Hand Painted Cobalt Blue Vase
Signed Antique Royal Vienna Style Porcelain Gilt & Hand Painted Cobalt Blue Vase

Signed Antique Royal Vienna Style Porcelain Gilt & Hand Painted Cobalt Blue Vase

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A signed antique Royal Vienna style porcelain vase. Entitled: "Geheimnis" (the German word for "Secret").

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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Berlin. Hand painted vase, 1911. designed by Martin Fritzsche, 1912 .
KPM Berlin. Hand painted vase, 1911. designed by Martin Fritzsche, 1912 .

KPM Berlin. Hand painted vase, 1911. designed by Martin Fritzsche, 1912 .

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Den Haag, NL

Form design by Martin Fritzsche (1911), décor design by Adolph Flad; underglaze blue scepter mark and red imperial orb mark; 1763–1913 jubilee mark; impressed letter 'W'; month and y...

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique French Paris Porcelain Hand-painted Dog Vases by Darte Frères 1810
Pair Antique French Paris Porcelain Hand-painted Dog Vases by Darte Frères 1810

Pair Antique French Paris Porcelain Hand-painted Dog Vases by Darte Frères 1810

By Darte Frères

Located in Portland, OR

A large & wonderful pair of antique French Porcelain de Paris Darte Frères hand-painted & gilded portrait vases, with scenes of dogs, and painted in the manner of Fragonard, circa 18...

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1810s French Empire Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Early 20th C. Faience Vases with Hand-Painted Cherub Motifs from Gien
Pair of Early 20th C. Faience Vases with Hand-Painted Cherub Motifs from Gien

Pair of Early 20th C. Faience Vases with Hand-Painted Cherub Motifs from Gien

By Gien

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-painted in rich cobalt blue, ochre, and ivory tones, the vases are decorated in the Renaissance Revival style with scrolling foliage, stylized motifs, and central cartouches fea...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand Vase

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Porcelain

A Palatial French Ormolu-Mounted Sevres Porcelain Hand-Painted Vase and Cover
A Palatial French Ormolu-Mounted Sevres Porcelain Hand-Painted Vase and Cover

A Palatial French Ormolu-Mounted Sevres Porcelain Hand-Painted Vase and Cover

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Palatial French Ormolu-Mounted Sevres Porcelain Hand-Painted Vase and Cover, circa 1838. This monumental Sevres porcelain vase stands 56″ high, and is beautifully hand-painted wi...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand Vase

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Porcelain

Antique Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Urne or Lidded Vase with Hand-painted motifs
Antique Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Urne or Lidded Vase with Hand-painted motifs

Antique Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Urne or Lidded Vase with Hand-painted motifs

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A late 19th century or early 20th century porcelain urne decorated with gold and brown over-glazing and featuring to motifs. An idyllic Danish scene and a bouquet of flowers hand-pai...

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Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Motifs
Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Motifs

Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

This large Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, dating to the 19th century during the Qing dynasty, presents a striking hand-painted design in a classic baluster form.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Hand Blown White Overlay Trumpet Vases With Snakes
Pair of Hand Blown White Overlay Trumpet Vases With Snakes

Pair of Hand Blown White Overlay Trumpet Vases With Snakes

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This beautifully matched pair of 19th c vases are cased in white crystal and cut to clear in an all-over pattern decorating the vases from the petal rims to the raised foot. Completi...

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19th Century Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Crystal

NIPPON - Art Nouveau Hand Painted & Gilded Ceramic Planter / Vase - Circa 1920
NIPPON - Art Nouveau Hand Painted & Gilded Ceramic Planter / Vase - Circa 1920

NIPPON - Art Nouveau Hand Painted & Gilded Ceramic Planter / Vase - Circa 1920

Located in Chatham, ON

NIPPON - Art Nouveau hand painted and gilded ceramic planter / vase on pedestal base - featuring an over-all robust design of flowers and gilded tentacles on a moss green and cobalt ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique 19th Century French Hand Blown Mercury Mirrored Glass Footed Vase
Antique 19th Century French Hand Blown Mercury Mirrored Glass Footed Vase

Antique 19th Century French Hand Blown Mercury Mirrored Glass Footed Vase

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Late 19th Century Hand Blown Mercury Glass & Decorated Vase. Some wear to the decoration.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

A Pair of French Gilt Opaline Hand-Cut Crystal Pedestal Vases, Att. Baccarat
A Pair of French Gilt Opaline Hand-Cut Crystal Pedestal Vases, Att. Baccarat

A Pair of French Gilt Opaline Hand-Cut Crystal Pedestal Vases, Att. Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of French Hand-Cut White Opaline Crystal Pedestal Vases from the 2nd half of 1800s, Attributed to Baccarat.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Crystal

H.A. Kähler Hand-Painted Art Pottery Vase, Denmark, c.1920s–1930s
H.A. Kähler Hand-Painted Art Pottery Vase, Denmark, c.1920s–1930s

H.A. Kähler Hand-Painted Art Pottery Vase, Denmark, c.1920s–1930s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

H.A. Kähler Hand-Painted Art Pottery Vase, Denmark, c.1920s–1930s A beautifully hand-painted earthenware vase by H.A.

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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Hand Painted Handled Vase by EW
Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Hand Painted Handled Vase by EW

Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Hand Painted Handled Vase by EW

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and graphic Art Nouveau vase was realized in Austria circa 1910. It features a circular base with a gourd form body that ascends into a slender undulating neck and a sc...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

1920s Art Déco French Hand-Painted Frosted Vase by Charder for Le Verre Français
1920s Art Déco French Hand-Painted Frosted Vase by Charder for Le Verre Français

1920s Art Déco French Hand-Painted Frosted Vase by Charder for Le Verre Français

By Le Verre Francais, Charder

Located in North Miami, FL

1920s Art Déco French Le Verre Français hand-painted frosted glass vase designed by Charder By: Charder, Le Verre Français, Schneider Material: glass, art glass, paint Technique: ca...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Paint

Pair of Antique French Black Opaline Glass Vases with Hand-Painted Birds and Ros
Pair of Antique French Black Opaline Glass Vases with Hand-Painted Birds and Ros

Pair of Antique French Black Opaline Glass Vases with Hand-Painted Birds and Ros

Located in London, GB

The glossy, mirror-like black surface provides a dramatic, high-contrast backdrop for the masterfully hand-painted naturalistic scenes. Each vase showcases a vibrantly colored songbi...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Opaline Glass

19th C Hand Blown French Trumpet Vase with Applied Decoration
19th C Hand Blown French Trumpet Vase with Applied Decoration

19th C Hand Blown French Trumpet Vase with Applied Decoration

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A beautifuil 19th c. French tall trumpet vase with white overlay, cut to clear decoration and applied cranberry crystal snake encircling the petal cut top. The body is cut to clear ...

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19th Century French Antique Hand Vase

1900's Two Danish Hand-Crafted Art Nouveau Vases by P. Ipsens Enke
1900's Two Danish Hand-Crafted Art Nouveau Vases by P. Ipsens Enke

1900's Two Danish Hand-Crafted Art Nouveau Vases by P. Ipsens Enke

By P. Ipsens Enke

Located in Knebel, DK

1900's Two Hand-Crafted Danish Hand-Crafted Art Nouveau Vases by P.

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1870s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Royal Nippon Hand Painted Nishiki Cobalt Blue Floral Vase With Stopper
Antique Royal Nippon Hand Painted Nishiki Cobalt Blue Floral Vase With Stopper

Antique Royal Nippon Hand Painted Nishiki Cobalt Blue Floral Vase With Stopper

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Royal Nippon Nishiki Twin Handled Hand Painted Porcelain Cobalt Blue & Gold Vase w/ Floral Design and Stopper.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

c.1890-1910 French Sèvres Style Hand Painted Cobalt Porcelain Vase, 9.4in
c.1890-1910 French Sèvres Style Hand Painted Cobalt Porcelain Vase, 9.4in

c.1890-1910 French Sèvres Style Hand Painted Cobalt Porcelain Vase, 9.4in

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The central scene depicts a classical gallant couple in an 18th-century pastoral setting, painted by hand and signed by the decorator “Gilles.” The vase stands on an ornate gilt bron...

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19th Century French Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Nippon Moriage Porcelain Twin Handle Ball Vase w/ Hand Painted Roses
Antique Nippon Moriage Porcelain Twin Handle Ball Vase w/ Hand Painted Roses

Antique Nippon Moriage Porcelain Twin Handle Ball Vase w/ Hand Painted Roses

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Nippon Moriage Porcelain Twin Handle Footed Ball Vase w/ Hand Painted Roses. Circa Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Arts & Crafts Hand-Painted Art Pottery Vase by Weller Pottery
Antique Arts & Crafts Hand-Painted Art Pottery Vase by Weller Pottery

Antique Arts & Crafts Hand-Painted Art Pottery Vase by Weller Pottery

By Weller Pottery

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Antique Arts & Crafts art pottery vase by Weller Pottery features pink and white floral design on graduated sea foam green to blue ground, artist and maker signed as photographed, ci...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Pottery

Chinoiserie Black and Gold Hand Painted Wood Vases, Set of 2
Chinoiserie Black and Gold Hand Painted Wood Vases, Set of 2

Chinoiserie Black and Gold Hand Painted Wood Vases, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and hand painted wood vases you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout.

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Porquier-Beau Quimper Swan Vase
19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Porquier-Beau Quimper Swan Vase

19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Porquier-Beau Quimper Swan Vase

By Quimper Faience Pottery

Located in Atlanta, GA

The 19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Porquier-Beau Quimper Swan Vase is a remarkable piece of ceramic art.

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19th Century French Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

A Large French Baccarat Opaline Glass Hand-Painted "Bacchanale" Vase, by Roussel
A Large French Baccarat Opaline Glass Hand-Painted "Bacchanale" Vase, by Roussel

A Large French Baccarat Opaline Glass Hand-Painted "Bacchanale" Vase, by Roussel

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Large French Baccarat Opaline Glass Hand-Painted "Bacchanale" Vase, by Roussel, circa 1885.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Glass

Hand-Blown Venetian Revival Murano Emerald Green Glass Vase with Applied Handles
Hand-Blown Venetian Revival Murano Emerald Green Glass Vase with Applied Handles

Hand-Blown Venetian Revival Murano Emerald Green Glass Vase with Applied Handles

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a striking hand-blown emerald green glass amphora vase in the Venetian Revival taste, likely produced in Italy in the late 19th to early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Rare 19C Arts & Crafts Hand Tooled Copper Ewer Jug Vase Brass 10"
Rare 19C Arts & Crafts Hand Tooled Copper Ewer Jug Vase Brass 10"

Rare 19C Arts & Crafts Hand Tooled Copper Ewer Jug Vase Brass 10"

Located in Nottingham, GB

A highly unusual and wonderfully characterful late 19th-century handmade copper ewer, jug or vase, featuring elaborate tooled decoration and contrasting brass mounts.

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Early 20th Century Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Brass, Copper

c.1890 French Hand-Blown Thin Crystal Vase with Solid Silver Mounts
c.1890 French Hand-Blown Thin Crystal Vase with Solid Silver Mounts

c.1890 French Hand-Blown Thin Crystal Vase with Solid Silver Mounts

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Elegant French Belle Époque vase combining fine hand-blown thin crystal and solid silver mounts.

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19th Century French Antique Hand Vase

Materials

Silver

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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.