Antique staffordshire Swan Victorian Spill Vase Porcelain 4.5" Crazed decor

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: Used, acceptable condition.The porcelain shows age-related crazing throughout (visible in close-up photos).There are chips and wear on some of the fragile floral encrustations around the base and tree (see photos for details).The gold accents on the swan’s wings are worn, structurally, with no major cracks to the main body or the swan figure.

Brand: Staffordshire

Type: Spill Vase

Colour: Multi

Material: Porcelain

Subject: Swan

Theme: Floral

Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Item Height: 4.5 in

Item Weight: 179 g

Features: Hand Painted

Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

Style: Victorian

<p data-start="236" data-end="534">This is a charming <strong data-start="255" data-end="288">Victorian-era swan spill vase</strong> with intricate hand-applied floral detailing and a beautiful swan figure set against a tree trunk form vase. The piece features rich hand-painted accents and gold highlights, capturing the delicate aesthetic of 19th-century decorative porcelain.</p> <p data-start="536" data-end="561">ð <strong data-start="539" data-end="559">Product Details:</strong></p> <ul data-start="563" data-end="819"> <li data-start="563" data-end="629"> <p data-start="565" data-end="629"><strong data-start="565" data-end="580">Style/Type:</strong> Victorian Spill Vase with Swan &amp; Floral Detail</p> </li> <li data-start="630" data-end="657"> <p data-start="632" data-end="657"><strong data-start="632" data-end="645">Material:</strong> Porcelain</p> </li> <li data-start="658" data-end="708"> <p data-start="660" data-end="708"><strong data-start="660" data-end="671">Height:</strong> Approximately 4.5 inches (11.4 cm)</p> </li> <li data-start="709" data-end="734"> <p data-start="711" data-end="734"><strong data-start="711" data-end="722">Weight:</strong> 179 grams</p> </li> <li data-start="735" data-end="819"> <p data-start="737" data-end="819"><strong data-start="737" data-end="750">Features:</strong> Hand-painted, Gilded accents, Floral encrustation, Spill vase form</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="821" data-end="874">𧼠<strong data-start="824" data-end="838">Condition:</strong><br data-start="838" data-end="841"> Used, <strong data-start="847" data-end="871">acceptable condition</strong>.</p> <ul data-start="875" data-end="1227"> <li data-start="875" data-end="963"> <p data-start="877" data-end="963">The porcelain shows <strong data-start="897" data-end="920">age-related crazing</strong> throughout (visible in close-up photos).</p> </li> <li data-start="964" data-end="1091"> <p data-start="966" data-end="1091">There are <strong data-start="976" data-end="994">chips and wear</strong> on some of the fragile floral encrustations around the base and tree (see photos for details).</p> </li> <li data-start="1092" data-end="1146"> <p data-start="1094" data-end="1146">The gold accents on the swanâs wings are <strong data-start="1135" data-end="1143">worn</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="1147" data-end="1227"> <p data-start="1149" data-end="1227">Structurally sound with no major cracks to the main body or the swan figure.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1229" data-end="1254"><strong data-start="1229" data-end="1237">Box:</strong> No box included.</p> <p data-start="1256" data-end="1744">ðº <strong data-start="1259" data-end="1291">About Victorian Spill Vases:</strong><br data-start="1291" data-end="1294"> <strong data-start="1294" data-end="1309">Spill vases</strong> were popular throughout the <strong data-start="1338" data-end="1355">Victorian era</strong> (1837â1901), designed to hold spills (small rolled paper tapers) used to light candles, lamps, and fireplaces before the widespread availability of matches. These decorative items were often displayed on mantels and side tables. This particular example, with its delicate swan and floral motifs, reflects the romantic naturalism that was highly fashionable during the late 19th century.</p> <p data-start="1746" data-end="1777">ð¡ <strong data-start="1749" data-end="1775">Why Choose This Piece?</strong></p> <ul data-start="1779" data-end="2084"> <li data-start="1779" data-end="1881"> <p data-start="1781" data-end="1881"><strong data-start="1781" data-end="1802">Historical Charm:</strong> A delightful antique that embodies <strong data-start="1838" data-end="1865">Victorian domestic life</strong> and artistry.</p> </li> <li data-start="1882" data-end="1986"> <p data-start="1884" data-end="1986"><strong data-start="1884" data-end="1906">Collectible Value:</strong> Perfect for collectors of <strong data-start="1933" data-end="1956">Victorian porcelain</strong> or <strong data-start="1960" data-end="1983">antique spill vases</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="1987" data-end="2084"> <p data-start="1989" data-end="2084"><strong data-start="1989" data-end="2011">Decorative Appeal:</strong> A conversation piece that adds a touch of vintage elegance to any space.</p> </li> </ul>