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We will bill this to you on a separate invoice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant a Quote First?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you prefer to know the shipping cost before purchasing, please click our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e link or call us with your delivery zip code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair Antique Grainger Attributed Cobalt Blue Porcelain Moon Pilgrim Flasks Snake Handles Gilt Vases \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in England c. 1880.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Approx. 9 1\/4\" High x 5 1\/2\" Long x 2 1\/2\" Wide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExceptional and highly rare matching pair of late-Victorian English porcelain medium-sized cabinet vases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey showcase the luxury craftsmanship of the Aesthetic Movement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach vessel features a flat-bodied circular form coated in a deep, glossy royal cobalt blue ground. \u003cspan\u003eThis deep blue background serves as a canvas for asymmetrical, hand-applied raised gold leaf decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe flasks rest securely on four integrated, cream-tinted rectangular bracket feet highlighted with bright gold gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe botanical designs beautifully embrace the Japonisme style of the 1880s, highlighting wild field grasses, a dragonfly, and a butterfly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo dual-molded side shoulder handles featuring unglazed bisque caryatid nymph heads with gilded hair ornaments. The handles rest on top of three-dimensional, unglazed bisque classical maiden faces wrapped in gilded drapery. Each head is topped by tightly coiled, intertwined double-serpents meticulously detailed with hand-painted gold scales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupported by four beautifully molded, gold-trimmed scroll feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse (Front) Decoration is hand-painted in thick, relief-textured gold enamel. Vase A depicts a detailed butterfly in flight amidst wild meadow grasses. Vase B depicts a complementary scene featuring a flying dragonfly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse (Back) Decoration for Both flasks feature a simplified, elegant secondary scene displaying stalks of wild grasses and field oats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth unglazed bases are hand-painted with identical iron-oxide red fraction marks reading \"1\/458\". The \"1\" denotes the specific master decorator's workstation, while the \"458\" marks the shape and pattern mold series. The absence of a stamped factory logo and the presence of faint incised potting marks are hallmark traits of high-end English (such as Grainger Worcester) or French art porcelain produced just before the 1891 McKinley Tariff Act required country-of-origin stamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or structural repairs to the delicate snake handles or bisque faces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe raised gold leaf decoration remains incredibly bright and intact with only minor, expected shelf-wear along the bottom edges of the feet and top rim. 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All 12 plates are different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted underside factory mark reading “Made in Belgium \/ Boch Fᵉˢ \/ La Louvière \/ Fabrication Belge,” with impressed manufacturing\/mold marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturing variation: Some plates have concentric circular rings molded into the center underside while others have a smooth center. The plates retain the same Boch factory marking and decoration; this is consistent with variation in blanks\/molds or production runs and is not damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent  vintage condition. No chips or cracks. One plate has slight crazing visible on the underside\/bottom. As vintage earthenware, minor age-related surface wear or small manufacturing irregularities may be present. 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It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edoes not\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e include shipping or professional crating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate Shipping Invoice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This item is too large for standard delivery. After checkout, we will contact you with a professional crating and freight quote. We will bill this to you on a separate invoice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant a Quote First?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you prefer to know the shipping cost before purchasing, please click our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e link or call us with your delivery zip code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBjørn Wiinblad V16 “Eva” Large 20.5\" Figural Centerpiece Candelabrum \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Denmark 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 20 1\/2\" High x 17 1\/2 x 13 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular large-scale studio hand-painted glazed ceramic by celebrated Danish artist and designer Bjørn Wiinblad (1918–2006). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elaborate figural centerpiece is model V16 and is hand-marked to the underside with the V16 form number, Wiinblad monogram, –99 date and DANMARK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whimsical sculptural composition features Wiinblad’s unmistakable female face forming the front of the broad upper bowl, with stylized eyes, red lips and floral cheeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is supported by a tall conical female figure decorated in yellow, turquoise\/green, pink and brown, with dimensional applied hands holding a gathered apron or basket-like element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sides of the upper bowl are exceptionally elaborate, incorporating applied sculptural leaves, flowers and multiple yellow candle cups or trumpet-form holders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of the bowl is fully decorated with vertical and looping linear motifs, making this a true centerpiece intended to be viewed from all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBjørn Wiinblad was one of Denmark’s most distinctive 20th-century artists and designers, internationally recognized for his imaginative, theatrical figures and richly ornamented ceramics. 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