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Item Ships From: England
Antique Painted and Parcel Gilt Porcelain Vase by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vase was created by the world-famous Meissen porcelain factory. Meissen was established in the early 18th century, making it the first producer of hard-paste porcelain...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Confit Pot
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice 19th century French Confit pot with a nice colour glaze.
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19th Century French Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Charles Brannam Large Handled Sgraffito Fish Jug William Baron 1890
By Charles Brannam
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning large Charles Brannam flagon shaped art pottery handled jug with low relief sgraffito designs of swimming fish by William Baron and dated 1890. The stylish earthenware jug...
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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Austrian Art Nouveau Jugendstil Gilt Metal Mounted Green Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
Austrian Art Nouveau Jugendstil gilt metal mounted green glass vase Austrian, c. 1910 Height 36cm, diameter 14cm Dating to the early 20th century, this refined Austrian vase is a s...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Large Pair Dresden Style Lidded Comports, Late 19th Century
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive pair of Dresden style porcelain lidded comports, each with cherubs seated or climbing around the lids, crowns to each with family crests, b...
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Early 20th Century German England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Dresden Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vases
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Pair of Dresden porcelain and gilt bronze vases. German, late 19th century. Measures: height 57cm, width 39cm, depth 33cm. This fine pai...
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Late 19th Century German Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

Pair Of Vintage Window Box Planters, Chinese Ceramic, Blue and White, Decorative
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage window box planters. A Chinese, ceramic blue and white trays, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Charming blue...
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1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Pedestal Bud Shaped Porcelain Vase
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester bud shaped porcelain pedestal vase dated 1894. The vase stands raised on a domed square shaped base mounted on four molded leaf feet with a ...
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1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage French Aqua Glass Demijohns - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Vintage French Aqua Glass Demijohns – Pair. A pair of mouth blown glass demijohns used as a traditional containers mainly for wine storage and transport. These demijohns have been ...
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20th Century French England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Pair of Chinese Famille Noire, Tongzhi Style Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Glasgow, GB
A decorative pair of Chinese porcelain ginger jars dating to the mid-20th century, finely executed in the Famille Noire palette—an enamel technique revived in homage to Qing Dynasty ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Small Vintage Bohemian Flower Vase, Czech, Art Glass, Posy Sleeve, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage Bohemian flower vase. A Czech, studded glass posy sleeve, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Fascinating vase with a punk attitude to its distinct...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece Bowl
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This exquisite centrepiece bowl was created in the late 19th century in an 18th century Rococo style popularised by the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. The centrepiece is composed o...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Style Large Red, Blue and Green Murano Glass Bottles
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 red, blue and green Murano glass bottles, Italy, 2000s Red one is 75x12cm Blue one is 56x15cm green one is 43x23cm.  
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

A Pair of Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres-Style Porcelain Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres-Style Cobalt Blue Ground Porcelain Vases and Covers. Signed 'H. Desprez'. Each of baluster form. One painted to the front with Louis XV a...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

John Player Treen Humidor Tobacco Jar By Macabo, Milan, Italy Circa 1950's
By Macabo
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superb treen mid century tobacco jar with brass pipe decoration to lid Made by Macabo in Milan, Italy for English tobacco company John Player Stamped Macabo Cusano to base. Has origi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Antique Viennese Enamel & Silver Gilt Vase c. 1880 Cornucopia
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Viennese Enamel vase in the shape of a Cornucopia supported by a Griffin figure on a pedestal foot. The entire Cornucopia Vase is covered with richly coloured ...
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19th Century English Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Clock Garniture with Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This fantastic porcelain clock garniture contains three vases, one of which has been mounted with a ormolu clock dial with jewels surrounding it. The vases are decorated in the style of the Sèvres Porcelain manufacturers, with cartouches to the front and back. The panels on the front depict ladies and putti in a landscape, while the reverse sides depict riverbanks. The vases are set on ormolu bases with canted angles, and feature twin ormolu handles which take the form of masks. The central vase is surmounted by an ormolu putti...
Category

19th Century French Rococo Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Oval Flower Vase, Spanish, Hand Painted, Ceramic, Planter, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage oval flower vase. A Spanish, hand-painted ceramic planter, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Charmingly vibrant with a delightful hand-painted appeal Dis...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Willy Guhl inspired concrete Planter in cone shape made in England 1960’s
By Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern Concrete Planter – 1960s English Design Discover this exquisite Mid-Century Modern concrete planter from England, dating ba...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Concrete

Vintage French Ceramic Bird Flower Vase by Albert Thiry 'circa 1970s'
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Mid-century French ceramic flower vase by Albert Thiry (circa 1970s). A charming piece with a chalk-white glaze which is complemented by a delicate, pale blue on the bird's feathers....
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1970s French Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Cylindrical Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s, Large
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Stunningly tall cylindrical ceramic vase with single, amphora-style handle and Eastern motif on an elegant beige earthenware surface, by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This substantial...
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1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

James Powell & Sons Pair Opalescent Yellow Uranium Glass Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional pair English Art Nouveau opalescent yellow uranium glass vases by James Powell & Sons and dating from around 1890. The vases stand on a w...
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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Japanese Kutani Vase, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Japanese Kutani vase, having the classical orange ground, dog of faux handles to either side, classical motif dec...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Large Vintage Planters, Chinese, Relief Ceramic, Jardiniere, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of large vintage planters. A Chinese, relief ceramic decorative jardiniere, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Delightfully substantial statement planters for...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Mystical Gilded Dragon Wedgwood Mixed Blue Ordinary Lustre Porcelain Vase Z4829
By Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A dramatic blue pearl lustre dragon porcelain vase created in the 1920s by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood, Dominated by a bold gilded dragon on an azure blue background. Exotic gilded script motifs decorate among the pale blue lustre...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Black Globe Vase, KH Würtz, Denmark
By Kasper Würtz
Located in London, GB
A black, globe-shaped vase designed and made in Denmark by K H Würtz. This vessel by K H Wurtz is almost entirely spherical. The slight foot grounds its monumental stature and its delicate lip imbues the vessel with a quiet elegance.This piece is glazed in a rich black. Areas of matt and shininess...
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2010s Danish England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Classical Terracotta Garden Urn Regency Rams Head Planter
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous English terracotta garden urn in the Regency manner Great for achieving that classical English garden look Wide planters features distinctive rams heads to...
Category

1980s Regency Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French Grand Tour Bronze & Ormolu Urn, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Grand Tour dark patinated bronze and ormolu urn with ormolu liner, C1850 in date. This stunning bronze is superbly cast and has an elegant brown...
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1850s French Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

John Broad Doulton Lambeth Rare Art Pottery Beaker Vase Dated 1880
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional Doulton Lambeth art pottery beaker shaped vessel beautifully decorated with floral panels by renowned artist John Broad and dated 1880. This unusually finely m...
Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Edward Bingham Rare Castle Hedingham Pottery Twin Handled Pottery Puzzle Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual castle Hedingham pottery twin handled puzzle vase or jug designed by Edward Bingham (British, 1829-1914) and dating between 1864 an...
Category

19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Decorative Baluster Urn, Chinese, Ceramic, Lidded Vase, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative baluster urn. A Chinese, ceramic lidded vase, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Wonderfully substantial urn, with attractive decorative finish ...
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1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Burmantofts Faience Rare Red & Yellow Glazed Fleur-de-lis Art Pottery Vase
By Burmantofts Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and rare Burmantofts Faience art pottery vase decorated with a fleur-de-lis design in ox blood red glazes over a yellow ground and dating from around 1890. The earthenware ...
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1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Staffordshire English Pottery Dog Saving Drowning Boy Spill Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual antique English Staffordshire spill vase modeled as a dog saving a drowning boy and dating from the mid 19th century. The spill vase stands on an oval shaped base and portrays a large dog lifting a boy from a river abstractly created with a blue painted rough cast edge. The dog stands raised on a bank painted with floral sprigs and the dog has a black and white painted body with painted features with the spill vase as a tall standing trunk...
Category

1850s English Early Victorian Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Colin Pearson British Studio Pottery Turquoise Vessel
By Colin Pearson 1
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage British studio pottery twin handled vessel by Colin Pearson. The vessel is made in porcelain and is of cylindrical shape with ...
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1990s English Modern England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Outstanding quality large antique Doulton Lambeth vase by Hannah Barlow
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Doulton Lambeth vase by Hannah Barlow having an outstanding quality antique Doulton lambeth vase by Hannah Barlow beautifully decorated to the centr...
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19th Century Victorian Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Cloisonne Spice Jars, English Ceramic, Decorative Pot, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique cloisonne spice jars. An English, ceramic decorative lidded ginger jar, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Pleasingly decorative example of English cloisonne Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Dome top decorated with pink flowers, blue hemisphere pattern and brass trim Medium blue ground decorated with copious foliate detail Pink, lilac and red flowerheads adorn the bulbous form Removing the dome lid presents an opening diameter of 7.5cm (3'') Interior of jar finished in attractive, bright turquoise hue Standing upon a brass painted rim with turquoise base This is an eye-catching pair of antique spice jars...
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Late 19th Century British Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Signed Désiré Christian Cameo Glass Vase, circa 1896
By Désiré Christian
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Extraordinary cameo, hot applied and wheel carved vase by Désiré Christian c1896 in greens and yellows depicting water lilies with applied blue tear d...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Pair Stone Garden Urns Classical Amphora English Garden Vase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of large English stone garden urns of amphora form Stand on the square pedestal bases Overall height is eight feet tall - 243 CM - so good size The urns come in three ...
Category

1980s Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Pair of Georgian Period Spirit Decanters
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of Georgian period slice and diamond cut spirit decanters. England, circa 1800.
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Early 1800s Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Cut Glass

Midcentury Ceramic Vase by Jacques Pouchain, Atelier Dieulefit, circa 1960s
By Jacques Pouchain and Atelier Dielufit
Located in London, GB
Midcentury ceramic vase by Jacques Pouchain / Atelier Dieulefit. Classic cylindrical vase in Pouchain's signature cloudy glaze style. Pouchain uses a contemporary motif on the body o...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Style Turquoise & Black Vase by Colin Melbourne for Beswick, 1950s
By Beswick, Colin Melbourne
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Art Deco style ceramic vase, designed by Colin Melbourne and produced by Beswick, England, features a striking turquoise and black glaze with bold, organic striping. Its sculptu...
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Small Vintage Posy Vase, Chinese, Cloisonne, Display Urn, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage posy vase. A Chinese, cloisonné display urn, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940. Petite yet ornate vase, with charming ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Handcrafted 20th-century Anatolian Vase
Located in London, GB
Discover the allure of this vintage Anatolian terracotta storage vessel, a handcrafted Turkish clay jar that once stored grains and provisions in traditional Anatolian homes. Rich with historical significance, this rustic clay pot or vase adds character and authenticity to Mediterranean, farmhouse, and bohemian-inspired spaces. Perfect as a standalone decorative piece or for adding natural elegance to any interior, this large vintage terracotta jar complements contemporary aesthetics while preserving its heritage charm. An ideal choice for lovers of antique Turkish pottery...
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1940s Turkish Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Italian Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Handled Art Vase, circa 1960
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
PLEASE NOTE: This piece is currently located in our Amsterdam office, please enquire for delivery times. A very stylish and unusual glazed ceramic handled vase by renowned Italian artist Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011). The rounded bottle shaped vase has a tall funnel neck with a large rounded loop handle attached to one side. The cream coloured body is decorated with run glazes in blue and yellow over a lightly textured purple ground. The vase is signed Fantoni to the base. Marcello Fantoni was born in Florence in 1915 and studied an Art of Ceramics course at the Institute of Art at Porta Romana from where he graduated as a 'maestro' of art in 1934. In 1936 he established the Fantoni Ceramic studio and produced many unique pieces which quickly found him fame and recognition. His success continued and today his work is represented around the world in all the leading art institutions including among them the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York, Victoria and Albert Museum of London, Museum of Modern Art of Tokyo and Kyoto. His work is also widely celebrated and represented throughout Italy. While famed for his unique smaller art works...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely Set of French Food Canisters Original French Enamel Canister set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Lovely Set of French Food Canisters Original French Enamel Canister set is a complete set of five pieces, Sucre, Café, Farine, Thé and Cereals. The canisters are attractively shaped...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century French Ceramic Pitcher by La Roue 'circa 1960s', Small
By La Roue
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic flower-motif pitcher by La Roue, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). A charming, decorative piece with rustic and colourful details throughout. The ceramic is of ...
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1960s French Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Stunning Burmantofts Faience Floral Vases
By Burmantofts Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning pair of Burmantofts Faience vases of slender baluster form, cast in low relief with flowers and foliage, in shades of blue, turquoise, green, yellow and red on a cream gro...
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1880s English Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Murano Glass Faceted Sommerso Vase, Mandruzzato c 1960s
By Mandruzzato
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large hexagon shaped red and yellow Murano glass 'Sommerso' vase by the glassmaking maestro Luigi Mandruzzato. Handcrafted in the 1960s in Italy, utilizing the revered 'Sommerso' ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Scheurich West German Mid-Century Hand Painted Art Pottery Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century German art pottery vase decorated with a green and yellow panel design on a molded matt glazed ground by Scheurich K...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Shapland & Petter. An Arts & Crafts oak planter with copper heart shaped panels
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts & Crafts oak planter with opposing copper heart shaped panels.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

19th Century Oversized Twin-Handled Dairy Jug – English Heritage Craftsmanship
Located in London, GB
19th Century Oversized Twin-Handled Dairy Jug – English Heritage Craftsmanship --- This wonderful oversized twin-handled 19th-century dairy jug embodies th...
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1890s English Country Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Handcrafted Turkish Terracotta Storage Pot, Vintage Clay Vessel, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Bring the rich heritage of Turkish craftsmanship into your space with this Handcrafted Turkish Terracotta Storage Pot. Made in the 20th century, this vintage clay vessel showcases th...
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1950s Turkish Rustic Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Vintage Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Decorative, Ovoid, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage flower vase. An English, art glass decorative ovoid pot, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Fascinating colour palette and application Displays a desirab...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Marcel Frank Ladies Perfume Atomizer, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A truly beautiful Art Deco crystal glass and chrome atomiser dating to the 1930’s very much in the style of Karl Palda. Everything works as it should and is present and undamaged. Al...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

20th Century Anatolian Earthenware Storage Vessel
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century Anatolian earthenware storage jar is a beautifully crafted vintage clay vessel that brings an authentic touch of Turkish heritage to any rustic, Mediterranean, farm...
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1950s Turkish Rustic Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Wedgwood Celestial Dragon Lustre Vase
By Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Wedgwood dragon lustre vase, shape number 2034. Decorated with the Celestial dragon in guilt on a mixed blue lutsre background. Painted pattern number 'Z...
Category

1920s English Art Deco Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Rare Porcelain Jester Powder, Trinket Box, Germain, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Dating to the 1930's this very attractive and rare Art Deco trinket box is made by a German company. Rare and in excellent condition, I couldn't f...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Moorcroft Vintage Pomegranate Pattern Vase Stamped & Signed Walter Moorcroft
By William Moorcroft
Located in Sherborne, GB
A sweet vintage vase from Moorcroft, featuring a stunning pomegranate pattern in beautiful cobalt blue. The piece is signed by and stamped Moorcroft, made in England, 32 adding to it...
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1940s English Other Vintage England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Antique large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases 19th Century Meiji Peri
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases 19th Century Meiji Period. Artist pieces with signature on the bases. Would look amazing in the right location. Attractive ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted in gilt bronze and metal. They both feature twin scrolled handles, which are decorated with leaves and foliate patterns, as well as classical profiles at the top. These touch the ormolu rims, which feature an egg and dart pattern. The body of each vase is of ovoid form and features further ormolu mounts, including a thick band underneath the waisted neck, twin dog heads at the base of the handles, flowers, stars and more Classical masks with foliate scrolls. The vases are supported by square plinths, with socle form bases and decorations of fluted ribbing and scrolled foliate forms. Heavily inspired by the neoclassical style, which was popular in Russia in the late 18th and 19th centuries, the vases are decorated with gilt bronze relief scenes which allude to motifs in classical mythology. On a rich burgundy ground, the metal body of the vases show figures flanked by palm trees. One vase shows a woman dressed in a classical draped fabric garment playing two flutes and leaning on a pedestal with twirling ivy, while a baby stands...
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Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique England - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

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