Early 20th Century Vases and Vessels

Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 9.5” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides w...

This palatial hand-painted ceramic vase, by Narbon D. Honore Delphin Massier (1836–1907) of Vallauris, is a striking example of late 19th-century French art pottery. The monumenta...

A giving joy beautiful French Fayence Floor Vase fantastic Art Nouveau pattern - Impressing Colours Manufacturer unknown - marked Design Period 1915 - 1925 Country of Manufacture : France H / height: 46 cm ~ Gew. / weight: 4550 grs DM / diameter max: 28 cm ~ DM oben / diameter inner rim: 19.8 cm .... an ode to Southern France A Legend of Provence by Adelaide Anne Procter (30 October 1825 – 2 February 1864) The lights extinguished, by the hearth I leant, Half weary with a listless discontent. The flickering giant-shadows, gathering near, Closed round me with a dim and silent fear. All dull, all dark; save when the leaping flame, Glancing, lit up a Picture's ancient frame. Above the hearth it hung. Perhaps the night, My foolish tremors, or the gleaming light, Lent power to that Portrait dark and quaint, — A Portrait such as Rembrandt loved to paint, — The likeness of a Nun. I seemed to trace A world of sorrow in the patient face, In the thin hands folded across her breast: — Its own and the room's shadow hid the rest. I gazed and dreamed, and the dull embers stirred, Till an old legend that I once had heard Came back to me; linked to the mystic gloom Of that dark Picture in the ghostly room. In the far south, where clustering vines are hung; Where first the old chivalric lays were sung; Where earliest smiled that gracious child of France, Angel and knight and fairy, called Romance, I stood one day. The warm blue June was spread Upon the earth; blue summer overhead, Without a cloud to fleck its radiant glare, Without a breath to stir its sultry air. All still, all silent, save the sobbing rush Of rippling waves, that lapsed in silver hush Upon the beach; where, glittering towards the strand The purple Mediterranean kissed the land. All still, all peaceful; when a convent chime Broke on the mid-day silence for a time, Then trembling into quiet, seemed to cease, In deeper silence and more utter peace. So as I turned to gaze, where gleaming white, Half hid by shadowy trees from passers' sight, The Convent lay, one who had dwelt for long In that fair home of ancient tale and song, Who knew the story of each cave and hill, And every haunting fancy lingering still Within the land, spake thus to me, and told The Convent's treasured Legend, quaint and old: — Long years ago, a dense and flowering wood, Still more concealed where the white convent stood, Borne on its perfumed wings the title came: " Our Lady of the Hawthorns " is its name. Then did that bell, which still rings out to-day, Bid all the country rise, or eat, or pray. Before that convent shrine, the haughty knight Passed the lone vigil of his perilous fight; For humbler cottage strife or village brawl, The Abbess listened, prayed, and settled all. Young hearts that came, weighed down by love or wrong, Left her kind presence comforted and strong. Each passing pilgrim, and each beggar's right Was food, and rest, and shelter for the night. But, more than this, the Nuns could well impart The deepest mysteries of the healing art; Their store of herbs and simples was renowned, And held in wondering faith for miles around. Thus strife, love, sorrow, good and evil fate, Found help and blessing at the convent gate. Of all the nuns, no heart was half so light, No eyelids veiling glances half as bright, No step that glided with such noiseless feet, No face that looked so tender or so sweet, No voice that rose in choir so pure, so clear, No heart to all the others half so dear, So surely touched by others' pain or woe, (Guessing the grief her young life could not know,) No soul in childlike faith so undefiled, As Sister Angela's, the " Convent Child. " For thus they loved to call her. She had known No home, no love, no kindred, save their own. An orphan, to their tender nursing given, Child, plaything, pupil, now the Bride of Heaven And she it was who trimmed the lamp's red light That swung before the altar, day and night; Her hands it was whose patient skill could trace The finest broidery, weave the costliest lace; But most of all, her first and dearest care, The office she would never miss or share, Was every day to weave fresh garlands sweet, To place before the shrine at Mary's feet. Nature is bounteous in that region fair, For even winter has her blossoms there. Thus Angela loved to count each feast the best, By telling with what flowers the shrine was dressed. In pomp supreme the countless Roses passed, Battalion on battalion thronging fast, Each with a different banner, flaming bright, Damask, or striped, or crimson, pink, or white, Until they bowed before a newborn queen, And the pure virgin Lily rose serene. Though Angela always thought the Mother blest Must love the time of her own hawthorn best, Each evening through the years, with equal care, She placed her flowers; then kneeling down in prayer, As their faint perfume rose before the shrine, So rose her thoughts, as pure and as divine. She knelt until the shades grew dim without, Till one by one the altar lights...

Uniquely decorated porcelain Limoges jar with a wide winged span nude woman and a duck flying out of her hair, perhaps beckoning her to join in the flight. Her legs and feet end as one "a la mermaid". She is quite beautiful and is holding a bouquet of flowers in front of her. The same image appears on the other side. She is hand painted with brown hair, skin tones, with white and black detail to the "butterfly like" double wings. The duck is painted brown and black. Two gold leaf bands circumvents the vessel at the bottom and two thirds up. A blue band above the gold band at the base completes the hand painted decoration of the exterior. The interior of the jar is painted a light colored lime green. The underneath is clearly marked "P L Limoges...

Vase made of glass blown iridescent WMF Myra series. ORIGIN Germany PERIOD Years 20/30 MARK WMF MODEL Myra Series MATERIALS Iridescent blown glass DIMENSIONS Height: 13.5cm Ø 1...

Tanabe-Awaji Japanese Studio Pottery vase with three incised iris vignettes, circa 1920s. Measures: 9" high, 10" diameter. Impressed mark ...

Sculptural pitcher designed by Charles Théodore Perron (1862-1934). The beautiful antique art nouveau pewter jug pitcher. Made in France around the 1900 by the sculptor Charles Théodore Perron (1862-1934). Crafted in solid pewter and decorated with a reclined naked lady similar to a mermaid, a mask and art nouveau organic motifs, all in high relief. The pitcher is in perfect condition without any damages or repairs. The neck is the face of what looks like a captain of a ship. Period: Art Nouveau, Circa 1900. Material: Pewter Weight: 6 Pounds (2.73 Kg). Measurements: 241 mm by 179 mm by 153 mm (9.5 x 7 x 6 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "CH PERRON". Charles Théodore Perron He was a French sculptor that born in Paris in 1862. He was the pupil of Falguière, Roy Lequel and Louis-Auguste Hiolin...

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Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Elongated baluster with flared rim and raised foot. Overlay in form of budding and blooming tulips with entwi...

Model #3622. Created by Eduard Stellmacher after design by Fritz Eichmann Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the...

Middle Eastern Islamic brass repoussé vase, finely hand-etched, engraved, hammered and chased with elaborate Moorish Syrian designs decorated with medall...

Vase "Fougères" (Ferns) made in overlaid and acid-etched glass by Charles Schneider for his Charder Le Verre Français line around 1925-1927. Hot-glued dark purple glass handles. Engr...

A C.1920s black Catalan terracotta cosi pot from the village of Quart. Originally used for the storage of wine &/or olive oil. Nicely patinated du...

Pure Jugendstil jardiniere, made in the beginning of the century 1900, in Austria by the famous gold-silver-smith Moritz Hacker. The object consists of two pieces. The outside, mad...

A large pair mounted gilt bronze Sevres style porcelain vases. The decorations of these vases is magnificent the front is depicted mythological scenes and behind depicted scenes with...

A lovely vase in a lovely shape and with the "Lava"-glaze designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 18 cm (7.2") high ...

Vintage Liberty Perfume Bottle, art glass and silver 800 cap. Very good condition, with some minor oxidation of the cap.

Decorate a table or a mantel with this elegant, Louis XV bowed jardinière. Crafted in northern France, circa 1920, and oblong in shape, this antique planter sits on four scrolled fee...

Vase decorated in a technique using a colored slurry of clay as the paint. This vase is a very fine, early, example of the production at Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden.

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period large glazed art pottery vase with dogwood decoration By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1922 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light tan color. Measures: 4.25"...

A Pair of 19th Century Signed Baccarat White Opalescent Crystal Vases with Gilt Snakes and enameled painted Insects. Each vase is designed in the form of hollowed tree trunks with a...

Ipsen's Denmark, rare vase with a schooner motif. Glazing in orange and green tones. Dating: 1920s/30s. Model number 466. Marked. In excellent condition with minimal chips at the bot...

Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, experimental decoration, ca. 1907 This object is an absolute peculiarity in the production range of the Johann Loetz Witwe glassworks. At first glance, the...

A delightful French luxury pair of antique oversized Ormolu perfume bottles in excellent condition, of the Hollywood Regency period. Extensive Ar...

Large antique French Neoclassical style cast iron garden urn with swan handles and swag motif. This gorgeous huge Neoclassical iron urn, planter ...

Acid-etched glass vase, Nancy school. France, CIRCA 1900.

A monumental pair of ruby red gilt Bohemian "Alhambra" cut glass vases on stands, circa 1910. Of Alhambra form, in the Moorish / Islamic tast...

Vase “Six Figurines” made in cleat glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1912. Engraved signature signature on bottom and molded signature near the feet of one maid. Perfect ...

Lovely pair of miniature Chinese yellow ground porcelain vases with applied plum blossom trees and butterflies. Each Stand on circular rosewood b...

Margaret Gilmour, attributed. A Glasgow School brass planter with stylized rose and floral details.

An early 20th Century Arts and Crafts jardiniere stand of square form in oak. The top of square form has a moulded edge with a small open gallery beneath. A series of symmetrical s...

This is a vintage Art Deco display vase. An English, cast iron planter or petite jardiniere, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Distinguishe...

Vase, glass bowl blown iridescent WMF Myra series. ORIGIN Germany PERIOD Years 20/30 MARK WMF MODEL Myra Series MATERIALS Iridescent blown glass DIMENSIONS Height: 8 cm Ø 20 cm...

Perfume Bottle "Deux Figurines Bouchon Figurines" (Two Figurines Stopper Figurines) made in glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1912. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Be...

Large bojan shaped vessel from the Danish ceramic studio L. Hjorth. It's made from stoneware and features a grey crackle glaze with red elements. The knob on top of the lid is shape...

1920s Cloisonné Vase with Flowers and Butterflies

Large spectacular Majolica well with birds signed Jerome Massier Fils circa 1910. Measures: Height / 22 inches.

This is a Talavera Majolica large amphora/ urn vase. It is hand painted in the belly with a scene of a country background with a musketeer riding a horse in one side and a country ch...

Set of 5 Japanese vases, early 20th century. The four smaller vases are late Meiji to early Taisho period (1900-1920). The large vase is from the Showa period (1926-1930s). The measu...

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...

Signed Daum Nancy with the Croix of Lorraine.

Perfume bottle “Rosace Figurines” made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Rare model and exceptional patina. Félix Marci...

This is a large hand blown emerald green opaque glass vase with applied open work copper overlay decoration, which is likely to have been manufactured i...

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Beautiful rounded vase is decorated with light to dark oxblood red ombre craquelure glaze; the glaze is in high gloss finish and is smooth to the touch. The inner surfaces are finished with semi-gloss off-white glaze. The vase is in good vintage condition; it is marked and dated on the bottom. Inspired by the Arts & Crafts Movement, Walter B. Stephen and his mother began their first pottery, Nonconnah, near Memphis, Tennessee about 1904. Without prior experience, they produced slip-decorated pottery of exceptional merit. Stephen moved to Skyland, North Carolina, in 1913, where he established a second Nonconnah Pottery, the first full-time art pottery in the state. In 1926, Stephen began the operation of his third pottery, Pisgah Forest. Here he explored Oriental glazes and forms, pioneered the first crystalline glazes in the South, and developed his cameo wares which resemble English Wedgewood jasperwares. Pisgah Forest and Nonconnah pottery have gained national recognition from numerous museums and private collectors. Major exhibitions of Stephen’s work have been held at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC, the Asheville Art Museum, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art in Tennessee, American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California, the McKissick Museum in Columbia, SC, North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh, NC, and Southern Highland Craft Guild, Asheville, NC. Bibliography: Leftwich, Rodney Henderson. Pisgah Forest and Nonconnah: The Potteries of Walter B. Stephen. Bradenton FL...

Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel - Imperial Amphora - Art Nouveau buttressed ceramic vase with embossed sunflowers, painted leaves and applied 'jewels' - signed on the base - Austria -...

Exquisite Pair of Ormolu Mounted Crystal Scroll Form Handled Vases With Covers Attributed to Baccarat  Date: Early 20th century  Dimensions: Height 26 inches, depth 9 inches, width...

Early 20thC Wine Cooler Ice Bucket or Planter Jardiniere, of oval form, with ring handles, raised on lion's paw feet, 18"w x 12"d x 11"h

Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz Art Glass Vase with Crimped Rim  Austria, 20th Century An exquisite Austrian Art Nouveau Loetz art glass vase, 20th century is a fine representation of ...

Vase, glass bowl blown iridescent WMF Myra series. ORIGIN Germany PERIOD Years 20/30 MARK WMF MODEL Myra Series MATERIALS Iridescent blown glass DIMENSIONS Height: 11 cm / 4.3 ...

A large Bohemia Cut Crystal Vase from early 20th Century. Beautiful color and fine craftmanship. Can also be used as a wine cooler. Wear consisten...

Lilac ground. Each encircled by frieze of classical figures beneath floral swags, the largest flanked by serpent handles with mask terminal and Cupid finial, impressed WEDGWOOD, MADE...

This petite glazed jar from China's Shanxi province exemplifies the timeless appeal of handcrafted pottery. Once used in an apothecary to hold ground herbs and oils for traditional m...

Louis Lourioux (1874 - 1930) was at the forefront of ceramic art in the first half of the 20th century. Lourioux, a contemporary of both Emile Gallé and René Lalique, is known for hi...

Slender baluster vase, colorless glass with white and yellow, in the lower area with meadow green powder inclusions, arched, flush base with green-turquoise color inclusions, as well...

Pair of ornamented vases or lamps with little angels and richly decorated on Marble Base As Service we can also make ornamental lamps out of it see ...

This ravishing Art Nouveau silver plated centrepiece is decorated with butterflies, flowers, and budding tendrils, and retains the original applied patina and cobalt-blue-glass liner...

Meissen porcelain vase, 20th century Germany. Trumpet form, white porcelain. Decorated with cobalt blue and gilding. Hand painted with flowers in the middle field. Two different b...

A very fine quality Art Nouveau Austrian or Bohemian opalescent art glass egg shaped vase with shaped and pinched flower shaped opening attributed to Kralik or possibly Loetz and dat...

An elegantly-shaped Chinese celadon crackle-glazed Mei pin (plum) vase; with short flaring neck above a voluptuous body over a flared foot.