1780s Vases and Vessels

18th Century Bilston Figural Bodkin Case, with a spirally fluted tube, painted flowers below a female head, latterly converted to a scent bottle.

Chinese Export Porcelain Pistol-handled Vase and Cover for the American Market, Dated 1789 on base. The Chinese Export porcelain vase is decorated with painted brown and gold flower...

Collection of four beautiful polychrome majolica planters. 18th century. Entirely hand-painted, these planters were made in France, in the towns of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and Allemag...

A Magnificent Pair of Russian Cobalt Blue Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Vases, Louis XVI Period. Each of these vases, showcases the highest level of c...

This fabulous handmade terracotta pot originated in the Provençal town of Biot and was used to store olive oil. In perfect condition, the photos show the pot in sunlight. These pots ...

Delft blue and white No 8 tobacco jar circa 1790-1809. Urn-shape jar with brass lid from the Netherlands. In faience with blue painted leaf medallion labeled "No 8." Note: Original/...

This is a fine and rare large pair of Japanese Imari jars with covers on ormolu stands, circa 1780 in date. The vases are of elegant bulbous shape with octagon facets and have domed covers which are surmounted by attractive foo dogs finials on rocky outcrops. The pair of vases feature matching stunning Japanese decoration in the traditional Imari colour scheme of orange, blue and white with hand finished gilding. They have a dense chrysanthemum floral design and large panels featuring landscapes and houses. The vases sit on an identical pair of French pierced ormolu stands. Add a touch of elegance to a special place in your home with these fabulous Japanese Imari porcelain vases. Condition: In excellent condition with no chips, cracks or signs of repair, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: height 48.5 x width 24 x depth 24 Dimensions in inches: height 1 foot, 7 inches x width 9 inches x depth 9 inches Japanese Imari Porcelain was the European collectors' name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyushu, and exported from the port of Imari, Saga, specifically for the European export trade. In Japanese, these porcelains are known as Arita-yaki (???). The Ko-Imari and Iro-Nabeshima usually have painted decor of underglaze blue and iron red painted on a white ground. The porcelain has a gritty texture on the bases, where it is not covered by glaze. Subject matter is of foliage and flowers. Enamel colors other than blue and red are used in the Kakiemon porcelain...

Made in Cork circa 1780 by Carden Terry, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Cup, is of traditional form, with acant...

A Magnificent and Rare Pair of 18th Century Chinese Imari Porcelain and Louis XVI Period French Ormolu Mounted Covered Cachepots. Chinese imari porce...

Jug. Silver. FAXARDO, Antonio. Spain, Cadiz, 1787; highlighted in Italy (Naples). With contrasting and burilada marks. Published in Encyclopedia of Spanish...

This set of 2 Carrara mortars and their pestles are made of carved marble. This is a French work. 18th Century. For the small one: depth = 20.5 / width = 20.5 / height = 13.  

A pair of finely engraved Georgian club shaped spirit decanters engraved with sways of bell flowers and rams heads. England, circa 1780. Measures: He...