FINE Pr 19thC ERNST WAHLISS Porcelain VASES Austria TURN Pierced GRIFFIN Handles

FINE Pr 19thC ERNST WAHLISS Porcelain VASES Austria TURN Pierced GRIFFIN Handles (image 3/[null, null, null, null])

FINE Pr 19thC ERNST WAHLISS Porcelain VASES Austria TURN Pierced GRIFFIN Handles (image 4/[null, null, null, null])

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This auction is for a superb pair of thefinest quality porcelain vases with lavish hand applied decoration...the front of the bulbous bodies have vibrant sprays of poppies and forget-me-nots accentuated with rich jewelled gilding on a warm ‘blush’ ground with smaller sprays to the backs. The fluted rims are pierced as are the intricate and flamboyant ‘griffin’ handles which are finished with soft ‘dusted’ gilding...the vases stand on shallow pedestal bases above which there is a band of crisply detailed relief moulding emulating waves with sea serpents. The condition overall is very good and aesthetically excellent... at some time one vase had a small piece to the back rim broken off which has been neatly and securely reattached, this has been more than allowed for within the price to compensate for any future restoration costs if required, it is more apparent to the inside and does not have a significantly negative effect on the display (see photos) so restoration in my opinion is not essential. Small gaps seen to the pierced handles is not damage, they are in the same place to each handle and would have come from the mold this way during manufacture...I can find no further chips, cracks or restoration . The gilding and decoration has remained bright and intact. The vases were made at the factory of Ernst Wahliss in Turn (Bohemia) and the blue printed ‘crown’ mark (see photos) was entered into the German Trademark Register in 1896...both vases have an impressed 5459 and a green painted pattern number 2372 over 20. I have shown as many photos as possible in an attempt to illustrate the truly beautiful and immensely stylish look of this magnificent pair of antique vases although as always, the reality is far better...they come from a world renowned manufacturer of high quality ceramics and anyone who appreciates this fabulous style of porcelain could not fail to be anything other than impressed and delighted... FOR YOUR INFORMATION: We would prefer that you are aware of the following so please take a moment to read: We do our very best to keep the postage costs to a minimum whilst maintaining more than adequate protection for items during transit. If you purchase more than one item we are happy to ‘combine’ to save on postage (where applicable) and whilst we always research the cheapest options available we would request that overseas bidders ask for a shipping quote before auction end if this is at all an issue. Please be assured that our packaging is of the highest standard and we use good quality materials to ensure safe delivery…every item dispatched has arrived at destination intact and if you have a moment to spare please look at our feedbacks which I hope will verify that we have always given an overall good reliable service. Owing to the costs and time element involved it is with regret that we cannot accept payment by personal cheque from overseas buyers. Our aim is that every transaction is straightforward and enjoyable and we will be pleased to answer any queries to or through eBay’s messaging service which is usually the best way to contact us and if you require further photos sent direct to your email this is no problem. We are retired professional antiques dealers and we have a large quantity of items personally collected over many years which we will be listing over the next few months at realistic ‘to sell’ prices so please check back from time to time… read more

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