Ken and Valerie Shelton Pink Tulip Bowl

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The flowers and butterflies are painted with a looseness that gives the decoration life, but there is still a great deal of control behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe imagery is also very much part of the Chinese decorative tradition. Butterflies and flowers were commonly used as auspicious motifs, associated with happiness, longevity, prosperity and a flourishing life. Here they sit against a rich turquoise ground, a colour that became especially popular on enamel wares made for the export market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jar measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.7 cm high by 8 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The interior and underside are also enamelled, with the exposed rims showing the underlying copper construction. 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Painted enamel on copper developed as an important decorative art in Guangzhou, where artisans used the metal body almost like a porcelain surface, building up colour with fine brushes before firing the piece in a kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe skill lies in that painted surface. Unlike cloisonné, where wires create compartments for the enamel, Canton enamel depends on the painter’s control of line, colour and firing. The copper body is thin, the enamel layers are delicate, and even a small object like this required considerable precision. The flowers and butterflies are painted with a looseness that gives the decoration life, but there is still a great deal of control behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe imagery is also very much part of the Chinese decorative tradition. Butterflies and flowers were commonly used as auspicious motifs, associated with happiness, longevity, prosperity and a flourishing life. Here they sit against a rich turquoise ground, a colour that became especially popular on enamel wares made for the export market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jar measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.7 cm high by 8 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The interior and underside are also enamelled, with the exposed rims showing the underlying copper construction. It is in very good condition overall, with gentle age-related wear and patination to the metal rims, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno enamel loss, except to base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The worn red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“CHINA”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mark on the base confirms that the piece was made for export, although the mark itself should not be treated as an exact dating tool. Taking it together with the construction, palette and style of painting, I would date the jar to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecirca 1900–1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, around the transition from the late Qing dynasty into the early Republic period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this piece appealing is not its grand scale, but the amount of traditional handwork concentrated into such a small object. It is a modest export piece, but a very accomplished one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are always happy to ship worldwide. Your piece will be  packed with great care and sent tracked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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The pale ground gave the decorators room to work more delicately, and here the fine outlines, dotted detail and carefully filled leaves give the surface a real sense of movement without making it feel crowded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form itself is low and broad, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 cm in diameter and 10 cm high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and that shape suits the decoration particularly well. The chrysanthemums and smaller purple flowers travel naturally around the body, with the long green stems helping to tie the composition together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base is especially satisfying because it tells us so much. 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The pale ground gave the decorators room to work more delicately, and here the fine outlines, dotted detail and carefully filled leaves give the surface a real sense of movement without making it feel crowded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form itself is low and broad, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 cm in diameter and 10 cm high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and that shape suits the decoration particularly well. The chrysanthemums and smaller purple flowers travel naturally around the body, with the long green stems helping to tie the composition together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base is especially satisfying because it tells us so much. 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{"id":10939828961439,"title":"French Celadon Opaline Glass Soliflore Bud Vase, 19th-Century Aesthetic Movement","handle":"19th-century-french-green-opaline-glass-soliflore-or-single-flower-bud-vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pleasure of this little French soliflore is in the details. Its flowers and leaves resolve into tiny painted dots, edged with gold, running over the rounded body and up the slender neck. The pale celadon glass has a soft, milky translucence, and the proportions are beautifully balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt belongs to the Aesthetic Movement period of the 19th century, with its enthusiasm for     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEast Asian art and the belief that beauty had a place in everyday life. Glass and ceramics were collected and enjoyed for their colour, form and workmanship. 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showing green Quality Arthur Wood England maker's mark and Pattern 3123 number, c.1934","id":54471118422175,"position":8,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":4012,"width":4012,"src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DSC6498.jpg?v=1785667424"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":4012,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DSC6498.jpg?v=1785667424","width":4012}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt first glance, this looks like one of the cheerful floral jugs produced by the Staffordshire potteries during the 1930s. Then the spider’s web comes into view.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree orange-red nasturtiums fill the upper section, painted with green leaves over peach lustre. Below them, a platinum-lustre web stretches across the warm cream body. It is this unexpected interruption that takes Pattern 3123 from familiar floral decoration to something altogether more eccentric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe broad rounded form gives the piece a generous, almost jovial presence. At approximately 20 cm high, it has a full body, short neck and sweeping handle—but no pouring lip. Although it borrows the shape of a water jug, it was evidently conceived as a decorative jug vase rather than straightforward tableware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is very much a product of Britain between the wars, when manufacturers were making familiar household forms feel modern through strong colour, metallic lustres and a touch of visual wit. It is Art Deco in a particularly British and domestic mood: not severe geometry, but traditional flowers treated with confidence and eccentricity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20 cm high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Very good vintage condition. The painted platinum-lustre decoration has some slight rubbing to one section of the rim and handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorldwide Shipping:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWorldwide shipping is available. The jug\/vase will be carefully wrapped in several layers of protective material, cushioned throughout and securely packed in a strong double-walled box for safe delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arthur Wood \u0026amp; Son manufactured earthenware at the Bradwell Works in Longport, Stoke-on-Trent, from around 1928. The green “Quality Arthur Wood England” mark was introduced around 1934, supporting a mid-1930s date. The painted Pattern 3123 number appears on the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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XV revival style\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA running hound occupies the central panel, surrounded by a densely arranged series of compartments containing animals, birds, flowers and insects. Deep green bands divide the individual scenes, while fine latticework and small geometric motifs fill the spaces between them. The decoration is remarkably detailed, right through to the upper painted border, which is scalloped rather than finished with a conventional straight line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional palette of copper green, manganese brown and ochre is painted against a warm white ground. The lobed exterior is more restrained, decorated with small hand-painted insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts large form works equally well as a table centrepiece or displayed on a wall. Pierced hanging points incorporated into the reverse allow it to be securely mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is inscribed \u003cstrong\u003e“Séc. XV”\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the number \u003cstrong\u003e366\u003c\/strong\u003e and the painter’s or workshop initials \u003cstrong\u003eF.R.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition, with no chips, cracks or restoration. Minor variations within the glaze and hand-painted decoration are characteristic of its handmade production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 × 28 × 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoimbra, Portugal, 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription \u003cstrong\u003e“Séc. XV”\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to the fifteenth-century Portuguese ceramic tradition that inspired the decoration; it is not the date of manufacture. During the twentieth century, Coimbra potteries revived these historic animal, floral and geometric designs, drawing on Portugal’s Hispano-Moresque ceramic heritage. Large decorative dishes of this type were made both as substantial centrepieces and for display on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2026-07-29T19:12:46+01:00","created_at":"2026-07-21T08:43:05+01:00","vendor":"Eclectic Design ","type":"Bowl","tags":["centrepiece-bowl","faience","hand-painted","portuguese-pottery","vintage-ceramics"],"price":12500,"price_min":12500,"price_max":12500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":62834284200095,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Large Portuguese Coimbra Séc. 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XV revival style\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA running hound occupies the central panel, surrounded by a densely arranged series of compartments containing animals, birds, flowers and insects. Deep green bands divide the individual scenes, while fine latticework and small geometric motifs fill the spaces between them. The decoration is remarkably detailed, right through to the upper painted border, which is scalloped rather than finished with a conventional straight line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional palette of copper green, manganese brown and ochre is painted against a warm white ground. The lobed exterior is more restrained, decorated with small hand-painted insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts large form works equally well as a table centrepiece or displayed on a wall. Pierced hanging points incorporated into the reverse allow it to be securely mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is inscribed \u003cstrong\u003e“Séc. XV”\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the number \u003cstrong\u003e366\u003c\/strong\u003e and the painter’s or workshop initials \u003cstrong\u003eF.R.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition, with no chips, cracks or restoration. 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{"id":10940299870367,"title":"Henry Matthews Victorian Silver Perfume Bottle, Chester 1896","handle":"henry-matthews-victorian-silver-scent-bottle-chester-1896","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver top is every bit as decorative as the glass beneath it. Embossed flowers and scrolling foliage cover its domed surface, above a rounded body of hobnail-cut glass. Larger polished facets catch the light between the close cutting, and even the underside is finished with a cut star.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy Henry Matthews and hallmarked Chester 1896, this late Victorian sterling silver and glass perfume bottle is a generous dressing-table size. The silver top unscrews to reveal the original glass stopper, which remains a snug fit. The top is gilded inside, too—one of those less visible details that says much about the quality of a piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate dimensions: 11 cm high × 9 cm wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe glass is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks. There are some pinprick holes in the silver top, and the hallmarks show rubbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenry Matthews worked from Vittoria Street in Birmingham, producing silver dressing-table pieces including scent bottles, mirrors and vanity jars. He registered his distinctive HM maker’s mark at Chester in November 1894, two years before this bottle was hallmarked there. 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Bunches of grapes and curling vine leaves form a continuous cream-coloured border in relief around the flared rim, contrasting with the Windsor Grey ground. The simple trumpet shape allows the detailed grapevine decoration to take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWindsor Grey was produced by Wedgwood on Queen’s Ware from the early 1950s, circa 1953–54, until the mid-1960s, circa 1962–64. 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qMYqUG_convSearchResultTextHighlightSafari\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden @[53.5rem]\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1955 Wedgwood Embossed Queen’s Ware Grapevine Vase in Windsor Grey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade at Wedgwood’s Barlaston factory in 1955, this footed trumpet vase is decorated with the company’s Embossed Grape Vine design. Bunches of grapes and curling vine leaves form a continuous cream-coloured border in relief around the flared rim, contrasting with the Windsor Grey ground. The simple trumpet shape allows the detailed grapevine decoration to take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWindsor Grey was produced by Wedgwood on Queen’s Ware from the early 1950s, circa 1953–54, until the mid-1960s, circa 1962–64. Its relatively short production period has made it one of the more sought-after mid-century Queen’s Ware colourways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase bears the circular \u003cem\u003eWedgwood of Etruria \u0026amp; Barlaston \/ Embossed Queen’s Ware\u003c\/em\u003e backstamp and the impressed date code \u003cstrong\u003e6 X 5\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating it to 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 22 cm approximately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWedgwood, England, 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available. The vase will be carefully wrapped in several layers of protective material, cushioned throughout and securely packed in a strong double-walled box for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen’s Ware takes its name from Queen Charlotte, who commissioned a creamware tea service from Josiah Wedgwood in 1765. Further royal orders followed, and in 1766 Wedgwood was appointed \u003cem\u003ePotter to Her Majesty\u003c\/em\u003e. Embossed Queen’s Ware developed during the nineteenth century, with separately moulded decoration applied in contrasting colours to glazed earthenware. This 1955 vase belongs to Wedgwood’s much shorter production of Windsor Grey during the 1950s and 1960s, continuing a tradition that had begun almost two centuries earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

{"id":10931433308319,"title":"Wade Water Lily Candle Holder, England, c.1960s","handle":"wade-pottery-lilly-candle-holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully sculptural piece of post-war British ceramics, this \u003cstrong\u003eWater Lily candle holder was made by Wade in England, probably during the 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its circular form is built up from overlapping lily-pad or petal shapes, with six candle sockets arranged around a central opening and a crisply modelled flower at the heart of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese water-lily holders are also associated with \u003cstrong\u003ePrice’s Candles\u003c\/strong\u003e, for whom Wade produced ceramic candle accessories and presentation pieces. Small taper candles could be grouped around the flower to create a low table-centre arrangement, very much in keeping with the decorative entertaining style of the 1960s and 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is another reason the design has endured. The pierced construction makes it equally convincing as a \u003cstrong\u003eflower frog\u003c\/strong\u003e, placed in a shallow dish or bowl. Although this was not Wade’s primary intention, it is a particularly successful second life for the design and explains why examples are sometimes found described as both candle holders and flower frogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is unmistakably of its period: practical, decorative and just unusual enough to command attention. On a modern table it reads less as nostalgic ornament and more as a small piece of ceramic sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 10cm diameter and 2.5cm high. In excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Examples are frequently found \u003cstrong\u003ewithout a visible Wade backstamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, so an unmarked base should not automatically be taken as evidence against attribution. Collectors should instead look closely at the moulded water-lily form, glaze treatment and construction, and check carefully around the candle apertures for small chips or hairlines. Glaze variation is expected and, in a good example, is part of the appeal rather than a flaw. Pieces retaining a strong, glossy glaze with crisp moulding and clean candle sockets are particularly satisfying finds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery within Greece only. For international orders, please contact us if you would like to add this piece to another purchase. We can check whether they can be safely packed together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2026-10-17T17:10:46+01:00","created_at":"2026-08-30T16:05:03+01:00","vendor":"Eclectic Design ","type":"Candle Holder","tags":["British Pottery","Candle Holders","Vintage Ceramics","Wade Pottery","Water Lily"],"price":2000,"price_min":2000,"price_max":2000,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":62856471904415,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Wade Water Lily Candle Holder, England, c.1960s","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2000,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_9745.png?v=1792251694","\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_9746.png?v=1792251753","\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_9747.png?v=1792251796"],"featured_image":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_9745.png?v=1792251694","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Wade Water Lily ceramic candle holder viewed from above, showing the moulded floral design and six candle socket","id":54621174530207,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.999,"height":2453,"width":2451,"src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_9745.png?v=1792251694"},"aspect_ratio":0.999,"height":2453,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_9745.png?v=1792251694","width":2451},{"alt":"Angled view of the Wade Water Lily ceramic candle holder, showing its low profile and sculpted petal details.","id":54621174497439,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.318,"height":2098,"width":2766,"src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_9746.png?v=1792251753"},"aspect_ratio":1.318,"height":2098,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_9746.png?v=1792251753","width":2766},{"alt":"Underside: “Underside of the Wade Water Lily ceramic candle holder, showing the base and candle socket opening","id":54621174562975,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2887,"width":2887,"src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_9747.png?v=1792251796"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2887,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_9747.png?v=1792251796","width":2887}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully sculptural piece of post-war British ceramics, this \u003cstrong\u003eWater Lily candle holder was made by Wade in England, probably during the 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its circular form is built up from overlapping lily-pad or petal shapes, with six candle sockets arranged around a central opening and a crisply modelled flower at the heart of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese water-lily holders are also associated with \u003cstrong\u003ePrice’s Candles\u003c\/strong\u003e, for whom Wade produced ceramic candle accessories and presentation pieces. Small taper candles could be grouped around the flower to create a low table-centre arrangement, very much in keeping with the decorative entertaining style of the 1960s and 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is another reason the design has endured. The pierced construction makes it equally convincing as a \u003cstrong\u003eflower frog\u003c\/strong\u003e, placed in a shallow dish or bowl. Although this was not Wade’s primary intention, it is a particularly successful second life for the design and explains why examples are sometimes found described as both candle holders and flower frogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is unmistakably of its period: practical, decorative and just unusual enough to command attention. On a modern table it reads less as nostalgic ornament and more as a small piece of ceramic sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 10cm diameter and 2.5cm high. In excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Examples are frequently found \u003cstrong\u003ewithout a visible Wade backstamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, so an unmarked base should not automatically be taken as evidence against attribution. Collectors should instead look closely at the moulded water-lily form, glaze treatment and construction, and check carefully around the candle apertures for small chips or hairlines. Glaze variation is expected and, in a good example, is part of the appeal rather than a flaw. Pieces retaining a strong, glossy glaze with crisp moulding and clean candle sockets are particularly satisfying finds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery within Greece only. For international orders, please contact us if you would like to add this piece to another purchase. We can check whether they can be safely packed together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":10923317493919,"title":"Victorian Wedgwood Green Majolica Strawberry Leaf Sweetmeat Serving Dish, c.1880","handle":"victorian-wedgwood-green-majolica-strawberry-leaf-sweetmeat-dish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"205\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA particularly fine Victorian Wedgwood majolica sweetmeat dish, produced in England during the latter part of the 19th century.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eMoulded with overlapping strawberry leaves around a central basketweave motif, the dish is finished in a deep green glaze that pools within the recesses, bringing out the detail of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eOriginally intended for serving sweetmeats or small desserts, the dish is both practical and decorative. The rich green colour and sculptural surface work equally well within traditional, contemporary and eclectic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eImpressed WEDGWOOD to the reverse. The absence of an ENGLAND mark supports a date before 1891. Three small sagger marks beneath are original to the Victorian firing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eExcellent antique condition. Free from chips, cracks, repairs or restoration. The glaze remains rich and exceptionally well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e28 × 23 cm approximate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"991\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eEngland, circa 1870–1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eWORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e Worldwide shipping available. All our fragile items are packed carefully for transit. Please message for additional photographs or delivery information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eWedgwood began producing majolica in 1861, and by the 1870s it had become one of the factory’s most important decorative lines. During the peak years of 1875–1880, Wedgwood introduced an extraordinary number of new designs, many inspired by leaves, fruit and woven basket forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWedgwood grouped many of its naturalistic leaf designs under the name Leafage. Its 1878 catalogue also includes a Strawberry Dish, placing this form firmly within the factory’s peak period of majolica production.\u003c\/span\u003e The larger oblong sweetmeat dish is less frequently encountered than Wedgwood’s familiar round leaf plates, particularly in this condition\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2026-07-18T16:35:21+01:00","created_at":"2026-07-18T15:56:23+01:00","vendor":"Wedgwood","type":"Serving Platter","tags":["Antique","Ceramics","Majolica","Victorian","Wedgwood"],"price":18500,"price_min":18500,"price_max":18500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":62832408166559,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Victorian Wedgwood Green Majolica Strawberry Leaf Sweetmeat Serving Dish, c.1880","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":18500,"weight":500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-2.jpg?v=1784385967","\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-3.jpg?v=1784388627"],"featured_image":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-2.jpg?v=1784385967","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Victorian Wedgwood green majolica Strawberry Leaf sweetmeat serving dish","id":54428906979487,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.166,"height":3024,"width":3527,"src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-2.jpg?v=1784385967"},"aspect_ratio":1.166,"height":3024,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-2.jpg?v=1784385967","width":3527},{"alt":"Reverse of Wedgwood majolica serving dish with impressed WEDGWOOD mark","id":54428980838559,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.333,"height":3024,"width":4032,"src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-3.jpg?v=1784388627"},"aspect_ratio":1.333,"height":3024,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-3.jpg?v=1784388627","width":4032}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"205\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA particularly fine Victorian Wedgwood majolica sweetmeat dish, produced in England during the latter part of the 19th century.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eMoulded with overlapping strawberry leaves around a central basketweave motif, the dish is finished in a deep green glaze that pools within the recesses, bringing out the detail of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eOriginally intended for serving sweetmeats or small desserts, the dish is both practical and decorative. The rich green colour and sculptural surface work equally well within traditional, contemporary and eclectic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eImpressed WEDGWOOD to the reverse. The absence of an ENGLAND mark supports a date before 1891. Three small sagger marks beneath are original to the Victorian firing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eExcellent antique condition. Free from chips, cracks, repairs or restoration. The glaze remains rich and exceptionally well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e28 × 23 cm approximate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"991\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eEngland, circa 1870–1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eWORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e Worldwide shipping available. All our fragile items are packed carefully for transit. Please message for additional photographs or delivery information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eWedgwood began producing majolica in 1861, and by the 1870s it had become one of the factory’s most important decorative lines. During the peak years of 1875–1880, Wedgwood introduced an extraordinary number of new designs, many inspired by leaves, fruit and woven basket forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWedgwood grouped many of its naturalistic leaf designs under the name Leafage. Its 1878 catalogue also includes a Strawberry Dish, placing this form firmly within the factory’s peak period of majolica production.\u003c\/span\u003e The larger oblong sweetmeat dish is less frequently encountered than Wedgwood’s familiar round leaf plates, particularly in this condition\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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Δεν υπάρχει απώλεια διακόσμησης και το σμάλτο δεν έχει πελεκηθεί, κάποια απώλεια στο λευκό κάτω μέρος του πιάτου και του μπολ φαίνεται να είναι ένα αρχικό σφάλμα. Σε καλή vintage κατάσταση. Το κεντρικό μενταγιόν απεικονίζει πιθανώς τρία μπλε πουλιά Huma να πετούν πάνω από ροζ και μπλε λουλούδια, τα περίγραμμα είναι παραδοσιακά πράσινα με λευκούς ειλητάρους, ροζ και μπλε λουλούδια και μερικές χρυσές λεπτομέρειες.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Διαστάσεις κατά προσέγγιση\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Μπολ: Διάμετρος: 10,8 cm: 4 1\/4\", Ύψος: 5,4 cm, 2 1\/8\" \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eΔιάμετρος πιάτου: 15,3 cm: 6\", Ύψος: 2 cm, 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eΠαρακαλώ προσέξτε...\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eόταν αγοράζετε vintage μεταλλικά σκεύη, θα πρέπει να περιμένετε κάποια σημάδια φθοράς που σχετίζονται με την ηλικία, όπως πολύ μικρές λεπτές γρατσουνιές\/σημάδια στην επιφάνεια. 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