Vintage Pair of Delightful Dresden Style Porcelain Spill Vases 20th Century
*** PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR FULL PRODUCT IMAGE GALLERY ***
This is a truly magnificent pair of hand painted porcelain spill vases accomplished in the Dresden manner, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
Each vase features a maiden with a winged cherub in high relief hand painted in pastel hues with gilded high-lights.
Instill the refined elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with these fabulous vases.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no chips, cracks or signs of repair, and only minor signs of wear comensurate with age and use, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 20 x Width 18 x Depth 12
Dimensions in inches:
Height 8 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 5 inches
Dresden porcelain - A King's Obsession
In the early 1700s, King Augustus II, prince elector of Saxony, held goldsmith Johann Bottger prisoner and commissioned him to create gold. Bottger instead discovered the method of creating porcelain, a favored and valuable item in the king's eyes.
The king announced to Europe in 1710 that he would open a porcelain manufactory in Dresden. He instead opened one at nearby Albrechtsburg castle in Meissen. Espionage was rampant, and the king guarded his porcelain secret, even though it meant imprisoning workers within the castle walls.
By 1720, the secret was leaked and porcelain producers popped up in Vienna and Venice. Dresden porcelain adopted Saxon crossed swords in under-glaze blue as its distinguishing mark.
In 1736, the porcelain manufactory produced the "Swan Service." It consists of 1,400 pieces, and is the largest, most lavish porcelain service ever created.
In 1872, Dresden built its own manufactory to better establish its role in porcelain production. The porcelain created in Dresden bears a blue crown marker to distinguish it from pieces made in Meissen.
Our reference: A3881
Image gallery
Take a tour of our London showrooms
Write to us:Regent Antiques Manor Warehouse 318 Green Lanes London N4 1BX |
By Underground:Take Piccadilly line to Manor House station. Go to top of escalators and turn left. Take exit 7 and walk straight on for 10 metres. Manor Warehouse is on the right. |
By road:There is car parking available on site. |
|
|
|
|
Payment
Pay with your credit card through PayPal.
Please make all cheques payable to "Regent Antiques."
Bank details: Regent Antiques - BBVA - Account: 05701615 - Sort: 23-59-11
Shipping and returns
We ship worldwide.
Postage and packing for:
Mainland UK: FREE
European Union: £40.00
North America: £60.00 (Please note that this is in Pounds Sterling, not US Dollars)
Rest of world: £80.00
If you require shipping to a location for which a shipping charge is not provided, please ask for a quote prior to bidding.
Williams and Hill Forwarding is our preferred shipping agent for our valuable and fragile furniture items delivered within the UK.
After you purchase, we will make all the arrangements to get your item to your door.
Stephen Morris Shipping is our preferred specialist for delivery outside of the UK.
Increased shipping costs incurred when purchasing additional items are generally quite low.
For the best value, we recommend offsetting this cost by purchasing multiple items.
We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply.
In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item.
The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition.
Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses.
Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the United Kingdom, and we are not responsible for any delays in shipping or in the customs procedures of any jurisdiction, which are completely beyond our control.
Please be advised that claims for damage with certain carriers can sometimes take several months to resolve, and we would be grateful for your patience and cooperation throughout the process.
Returns will be processed and refunds issued within 2-3 business days of receipt.