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Pair of Antique English Creamware Tulipieres or Flower Vases 18th Century c.1780

$2,800per set
£2,124.98per set
€2,447.67per set
CA$4,001.22per set
A$4,391.31per set
CHF 2,264.72per set
MX$52,457.31per set
NOK 28,698.20per set
SEK 26,891.55per set
DKK 18,279.46per set

About the Item

This elegant pair of English creamware flower vases, tulipieres, by Neale & Co. exemplifies the artistry and sophistication of late 18th-century English Neoclassical design. The forms are beautifully balanced, rising from square bases with molded leaf borders and hand-painted turquoise garlands that dance lightly on the soft ivory ground. Every detail speaks to the refined imagination of Neale’s workshops, where form and ornament were united in perfect proportion. The pair of applied snake handles is glazed in a vibrant green that seems to shimmer with life. Designed as entwined serpents with bright red mouths and a mottled green glaze, they add a dramatic touch, echoing the natural world and offering a playful contrast to the overall symmetry and restraint of the design. Hand-painted turquoise flowers and foliage continue across the covers, completing a composition that is lively and elegant. The lids are pierced for arranging individual stems, allowing these pieces to serve both a decorative and functional purpose. The ceramic craftsmanship is exquisite, each scale and curve is modeled with exceptional precision and vitality. Neale & Co. was among the foremost English potteries of the late 18th century. It rivaled Wedgwood in both technical skill and design excellence. Their creamware achieved a luminous quality and crispness of modeling that remains admired by collectors today. This pair of flower holders embodies the best of that tradition—harmonious in color, imaginative in detail, and beautifully crafted in every respect. Dimensions: H 7.5 in. x W 4.5 in. x D 4.5 in. Condition: Excellent with slight wear to the square stands from use (see image) Price: $2,800 Decoration: Hand-painted turquoise garlands and foliage, modeled serpent handles in green and red glaze Material: Creamware Style: Neoclassical Origin: England Date: Late 18th Century Notable Details: Magnificent snake handles, intricately coiled and vividly glazed Pierced covers for arranging individual flower stems Harmonious turquoise enamel accenting the classical form Exemplary workmanship by Neale & Co., one of England’s leading creamware potteries History of Creamware: Creamware is the name given to a type of earthenware pottery made from cream-colored clays from Dorset and Devonshire combined with calcined flint. Creamware was first produced in England sometime before 1740. Foremost of the pioneers of creamware in the Staffordshire Potteries was Thomas Whieldon. He produced a wide variety of creamware. The young Josiah Wedgwood was in partnership with Thomas Whieldon from 1754-1759. When Wedgwood left to set up his own business, he immediately directed his efforts to develop creamware. Many of the Staffordshire Potteries, especially Neale & Co., learned from Whieldon and Wedgwood and developed their own excellent creamware products. .
  • Creator:
    Neale & Co. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    small edge chips invisibly restored.
  • Seller Location:
    Katonah, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU86657901363

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