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Seashell & Cherub w/Beehive Scene Vase #1

This is another really nice vase made in England in the early to mid 19th century. One of them has a sticker on it identifying it as being made by Rockingham but there is also a very similarly shaped vase with the same cherub and beehive decoration made by Mason's so there are some posibilities. Either way it is definitely English and really nice. One side has the scene of the cherub attacking the beehive with an arrow - they must have made him mad for sure while the other side has a really nice seashells design to it. The scenes are partially printed and then hand painted over that. There are lots of superb applied flowers around the scenes as shown. Those are my favorite part of this piece. Some relief designs as well highlighted with gilding and a nice handle to either side with a hidden head of a woman on the inside. Some turquoise and gold trim finish off this superb piece. It is from a set of three that make up a garniture if you wish to have it. Two are smaller including this one here and one is a bit larger. All can be found on the site. The vase is in great condition with a touch of wear to the gilding and some chips to the applied flowers as one could expect. Nothing terrible and the piece displays superbly! The vase is about 7.25 inches tall, 4.875 inches wide including the handles and 3.125 inches deep. Not marked but that is pretty normal for the period and country! Please email me for more information or other pictures.

Price is $299
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