A Pair of Staffordshire Zebra Spill Vases
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Pre 1900 item# 397576
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A beautifully modeled pair of Staffordshire zebra spill vases C1840. These were used as mantle decorations in the 19th Century and were probably inspired by the traveling fairs that were part of English 19th Century life. Very few people had seen a zebra, or traveled to where one could be seen, most people stayed within 30 miles of their village. But these fairs could and did bring exotic animals to the countryside, and were eagerly awaited. Staffordshire figures were made, inspired by the popular events of the day, ie Politos Menagerie, Elephant figures and these wonderful zebra figures.
There are figures modeled as standing zebra and are popular, but I think anything caught in motion is more interesting and charming than a standing figure. Here we have 2 animals running, the zebra and the fox.
These stand 9" tall and have flowers throughout the background, and gilt decoration. Because these are flatback the back is left in the biscuit state and then glazed. Perfect and a great addidion to your Staffordshire collection.
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Beautiful 15 Piece Old Paris Dessert Set All Matching
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Pre 1900 item# 389261
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This is a beautiful 15 piece Old Paris dessert set all matching 3rd half of the 19th century. Almost impossible to find these with the coffee pot, sugar, creamer, serving plates altogether, so many of them have been broken up over the years. bouquets of flowers are scattered on a white ground with gilt decoration to the rims and inside the dessert plates. the serving plates have scrolls to each side along with raised decoration. the dessert plates measure 7 1/2" and there are 10. The serving plates measure 9 1/2" and there are 2. The coffee pot, creamer and sugar are bulbous shape, all standing on gilt decorated scrolled feet. The coffee pot stands 11" to the top and is really impressive. the creamer is gilt decorated also and is 8" to the top of the handle. the sugar bowl is one of those large ones, has 2 gilt decorated handles and stands 9 3/4" to the top. The condition of the set is excellent. What a great addition to your fine china and other pieces this makes.
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A Set Of 5 Coalport Botanical Plates
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Pre 1900 item# 388961
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Early Coalport Botanical Serving plates first half of the 19th century. Five large plates each with a different painted transfer to the center. White ground, painted and decorated botanical dish with an apple border and gold band. One with a rose, another a morning glory, another with a pink spring flower, if youknow the name please email me. the fourth with Sweet William and the last with a blue clematis. altogether a pretty impressive set. The plates measure 9" and the condition is excellent
There is also a set of 5 service pieces listed in this pattern.
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Coalport Botanical Serving Pieces 19th Century
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Pre 1900 item# 388958
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Early Coalport Botanical Serving pieces second half of the 19th century. Four plates on stand two matching in shape, each of a different shape and with a different painted transfer to the center. White ground, painted and decorated botanical dish with an apple border and gold band. There are two comports on stand each with a reticulated gold decorated handle. Scrolls to the inside of the comport and with a morning glory painted to the center. the other has a pink floral spray. These measure 10" to the handle and stand 3 1/2" high. There is a 2 handled tray on stand with a crocus to the center measuring 12 1/2" long and standing 3 1/2" high. and finally a triangled shaped dish with a yellow parrot tulip. some wear to this one but altogether acceptable. this one measures 10" to the handle and has no feet. these make an excellent addition to your other fine service pieces or sets of old porcelain.
there is also a set of 5 plates matching listed.
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