English Vases and Vessels

This large and beautifully modeled majolica jardiniere and underplate were hand-painted by Minton in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, circa 1880. The piece presents a lively design ...

Pair of English Bristol blue chemist bottles / jars. Very good condition, no chips or cracks. Circa 1920s.

An exceptional pair of Art Nouveau tulip shaped art pottery vase decorated in streaked blue glazes dating between 1909 and 1922. The vases stand on wide rounded slightly domed feet the tall slender tulip shaped bodies with a slightly narrowing neck and wide open tops. The vases are beautifully glazes in streaked turquoise and blue colored glazes transitioning to very intense dark blue glazes around the feet and lower body. Both vases are impressed ASHBY GUILD...

fleurdetroit offers for your consideration, a pair of 19th century, English Regency period, lead urns with removable lids. Vase forms are heavily decorated with fluting and classical...

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

19th Century Victorian Majolica Bamboo Cachepot Minton. Decorated with a blue ribbon. Height / 7.4 inches . Diameter / 6.6 inches.

Ivory ground vases with Japanese style faux bronze storks, bamboo and blossoms.

This stunning Art Nouveau ceramic vase, attributed to Moorcroft, features an exquisite hand-painted tulip decor. The deep, glossy glaze accentuates the vibrant yellows and purples of...

Queens Ware is the mark on this pitcher and basin set made in England in the mid to late 1800s by Wedgwood. It is also known as creamware, a techniqu...

An English brass planter cachepot jardinière with Lion head and loop/ring design, circa mid-20th century, England. A great small piece with Lion head on sides (or front/back, dependi...

A rare small World War I interest art pottery vase or possibly inkwell inscribed ‘JOFFRE FRENCH’ and decorated in red lustre glazes by renowned maker Bernard Moore and dated 1914. Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre, was one of France’s most influential leaders, played a significant role in shaping the outcome of World War I. He served as commander-in-chief of the French forces on the Western Front from 1914-16 and became an iconic symbol of French resistance for his defence against the German invasion. The bell-shaped vase stands on a narrow round unglazed foot rim and has a wide skirted body narrowing to a small, short, raised funnel shaped neck. The vase is decorated with a cream glazed band over a red lustre ground with the inscription applied around the body of the vase. The vase has a BM monogram...

Eclectic Grandeur: Hexagonal Ironstone Potpourri Vases Object: Pair of Potpourri Vases and Covers (Potpourri Jars) Maker: Attributed to Mason's Ironstone or Ashworth (Staffordshire,...

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

Wedgwood dragon lustre vase, shape number 2034. Decorated with the Celestial dragon in guilt on a mixed blue lutsre background. Painted pattern number 'Z...

This is a very rare, highly individual and very decorative, very large Lidded Vase in the Chinoiserie style with applied dragons, made by Mason's Ironst...

A stunning and fine pair Doulton Lambeth Impasto daisy painted vases by renowned Faience artist Kate Rogers and dated 1885. The stoneware vases are of tall bulbous shape standing r...

A wonderful antique Victorian solid Silver Gilt Travelling Case with a Perfume / Scent Bottle in one end (glass lined). The lid of the Scent Bottle has a screw top lid which has a hi...

Pair of Paris porcelain two handled vases, circa 1840.

A charming little pocket painted in a happy color.

Found in England, this pair of tall black porcelain vases dates from approximately 1880s. Decorated with gilt and classical Greek or Roman figures...

landscape scenes with ladies and dated 1897. These very finely and lightly made vases stand raised on a square pedestal base with egg shaped bodies with narrow necks and large pourin...

A pair broad and fine flute cut tapered decanters engraved with Masonic interest fitted with heart shaped stoppers.

BRIGLIN POTTERY (1948-1990) - Mid Century Modern wheel thrown terracotta incise decorated bud vase - graphite glaze with turquoise interior - signed on the base (BRIGLIN - ENGLAND) -...

This is a very good quality crystal cut glass cologne or perfume bottle with a sterling silver screw top lid with engine turned detail, made in London and dating to the early Art Deco period, 1919. The clear glass bottle or jar has a rectilinear shape, having an oval section, with finely hand cut vertical sides and small panels cut on the shoulder. The sterling silver circular top is threaded for turning onto the neck section. It is finely engine turned to the top which is very decorative. It is marked on the side of the neck with sterling silver hall marks for London 1919...

Minton Majolica flower holder which features a scallop shell supported by seaweed on a rocky base. Coloration: cream, brown, green, are predomin...

A wonderful collection of three Dartington pottery mottle glazed small studio pottery bottle vases by renowned master potter Alan White (British, b. 1949) and probably dating from th...

In this exquisite vase from England, the tall glass bowl appears crowned at the rim, then elaborately cut in multiple, distinct rows of facets which da...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this medium sized Art Deco Antique cut glass Crystal Perfume bottle flask with sterling silver cap A very ...

A rare and very unusual pair Doulton Burslem Coaching art pottery vases dating from around 1909. The earthenware vases are of tall square column form standing raised on a wide square platform base and is decorated with a two coachman figures to the body with banners, one reading The Coachman and the other An Old Jarvey. A further decoration of horse drawn coaches...

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

An imposing English Parian unglazed Porcelain Standing Figure of Perseus firmly attributed to Minton and modelled by Victor Simyan, who was a French scu...

A stunning cache pot or planter with an incredible patina. The piece is unique in shape and patina with Lions Head with rings and sliver coins shown throughout. A perfect setting f...

Copper fire bucket with brass base and iron handle. Suitable size to be used as a planter or wine cooler.

Stunning Pair of English Regency Period Hand Painted Two Handled Mantle Vases of Museum quality of ovoid outline, ending on square bases. Firmly attributed to Coalport or Rockingham ...

Pair of porcelain potiches with chinoiserie decoration with enamels and strong gold highlights. Collar and base finely decorated with lace. Pho dog-shaped socket painted in pure gold...

Large antique Victorian quality Doulton vase having a lovely shaped quality Doulton vase with leaf decoration in wonderful brown, green and light green hand painted colours In perfe...

This is an ironstone Vase in the blue Hawthorne and fence and bowl pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the first half of the 19th century...

Pair Of Quality Antique Royal Doulton Vases with lovely hand painted blue and green decoration to the top and bottom of the vase and gold, red and white hand painted decoration to th...

Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome pair of Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Vases, are plain in design, and of larger than usual size. Each vase measures...

An English crystal toiletry bottle from the 19th century with silver lid and star motifs. Born in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, this elegant crystal toiletry bottle fea...

Beautiful blown glass perfume bottle signed Isle of Wight Studio Glass. Its spherical body features a striking golden and black iridescent decoration with a distinctive crackled effe...

Transfer decorated chinoiserie blue and white porcelain globular jar with bronze handles and stand, late 19th century. White porcelain hand painted in brilliant blue with floral pane...

A small pair of vintage Space age Brutalist studio art ceramic vases or small pots made by the talented Bernard Rooke. These vases have the typical shape color and form the Rooke has...

This pair of Royal Worcester Aesthetic Movement 'Japonism' vases dates to circa 1870. They are square and intricately decorated in blue with cranes beneath towering bamboo. The blue ...

This rare and significant cameo glass vase exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of George Woodall, a master artist celebrated for his outstanding skill in cameo carving. The amp...

Japanese style English porcelain ewer by Royal Worcester English, c. 1880 Measures: Height 31cm, diameter 17cm This beautiful ewer is by the celebrated English porcelain makers ...

An impressive English aesthetic movement ceramic twin handled moon shaped vase decorated with classical figures dating from around 1880. The vase is finely made and stands on a wide ...

19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware twin handled campagne urn and cover, in the Neoclassical style, decorated with a frieze of Greek figures, with palmette borders in white on a blue ba...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England, mahogany pedestal stand for displaying plants, busts, taxidermy, and trinkets wi...

This is a good spill vase or beaker made by Mason's ironstone, Lane Delph, England in the mid 19th century, circa 1850. The pattern is called Japan Willow...

19th Century English pink Majolica Strawberries Jardiniere Minton.

English porcelain tulip vase, circa 1840.

A Doulton Lambeth stoneware vase, decorated with beautifully hand-painted flowers by A. Euphemia Thatcher. The Doulton Lambeth factory, like many potteries of the 19th and early 20t...

This is a Neoclassical Basalt Wedgwood vase, circa 1956, with a flaring shape, matte black colour. and ram heads applied to either side. Marked 'Wedgwood', 'Made in England', and BW....

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass with blue staining, 'Camaret' Vase. This pattern features four rows of fish molded in relief. Engraved makers marks, 'R Lalique...

19th-century copper bed warmer with a brass cap.

Loetz attributed. A tall Art Nouveau green iridescent vase with a brass collar decorated in foliate Art Nouveau style with dimple decoration to t...

With neoclassical decoration. Impressed Wedgwood.

An unusual pair Art Deco silver mounted art nouveau vases decorated in turquoise streaked glazes by James Plant & Sons and dating from the early 20th centu...

The black jasper ovoid body decorated in white relief with the Apotheosis of Virgil after John Flaxman, the shoulder with snake handles above Medusa masks,...