Lot #23: Pair of Victorian/Edwardian Mantle Vases – Cobalt & Gilt Porcelain Masterpieces

Elevate your collection with this striking matched pair of Victorian/Edwardian-style mantle vases, a true statement of opulence and craftsmanship. Each vase rises with twin handles, a scalloped rim, and pedestal base, creating a commanding silhouette suited to the grandest interiors. The decoration is nothing short of spectacular: a rich cobalt blue sponged ground—an effect favored in 19th-century Staffordshire and Continental porcelain—sets the stage for lavish applied white porcelain leaves and floral sprays, richly accented with heavy gilded detailing. The hand-applied gold trim along the rim and throughout the ornamentation adds brilliance, emphasizing the three-dimensional sculptural quality of the design. Though they show signs of age with visible gold restoration to earlier cracks, these vases carry their history with elegance—embodying both the fragility and endurance of fine 19th-century porcelain. Such pieces were not merely decorative objects, but proud displays of wealth and refinement, often showcased in parlors and drawing rooms of the Victorian and Edwardian elite. Dimensions: Tall and imposing, each vase stands as a centerpiece in its own right.   For collectors of period porcelain or those seeking a dramatic decorative statement, this pair represents the perfect blend of rarity, artistry, and antique grandeur. Pickup category timeslot {A}