Granite Effect Vase, Palmer, circa 1775

One of the finest copies of The Portland Vase that Wedgwood produced, in many ways rivalling the First Edition itself. Decorated by Thomas Lovatt, then cut, polished and shaded by John Northwood in his glass engraving studio. Although 30 copies were intended, the work was so exacting and arduous that in the end only thirteen were finished. The mirrored stand, which is included, is later and I think dates from the late 20th century. Of all the stands designed for the Portland Vase, this is the best I've seen. The original Portland vase, dating from around 200AD and made of cameo glass, is considered one of the most important examples of classical design and is noted for its intricate relief sculptures, which depict classical figures and scenes from Greek mythology - exactly what, though, we're not sure. The original Wedgwood Portland Vase...

A shield-shaped vase, decorated to resemble porphyry, and highlighted with gilding. Marked for Wedgwood & Bentley.

A campana vase in white & gilt Victoriaware. Very French in style, the decoration being a copy of Sevres. It works surprisingly well on the neoclassical shape.

NOTE: We do not keep this in the showroom. Please let us know if you're visiting and would like to see it. Rarely does a first edition Portland vase...

A fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an encaustic painted figure of a youth and an older man, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum. It is unusual to find ...

A fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an encaustic painted figure of a youth, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum. The shape is taken from the Greek Hydria...

Ceramic Vase designed and manufactured by Mobach Utrecht around 1960. Thrown to the wheel clay shaped by hand with charasteristic Mobach glaze in excellent condition. Signed with...

An antique vase by Roseville offers art pottery construction with bookend form having floral element in relief, base signed as photographed, c1930 Measures - 5.25'' H x 5.25'' W x 5...

An antique vase by Weller offers art pottery construction in bulbous form with dogwood flower design, maker signed on base as photographed, c1940 Measures- 5.75'' H x 7.25'' W x 7.2...

Vase of large proportions, decorated with a pair of colourful fish on a black background, on either side of the handles. The movement of the handles is continued almost down to the b...

Beautifully detailed vase in vibrant turquoise (green / blue) with textured sgraffito shoulder and neck by Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy, circa 1960s. Wonderful whimsical embossed ani...

A stylish Arts & Crafts Bernard Moore high-fired luster solifleur vase with a rounded body on a narrow rounded foot with narrow neck and everted rim. Th...