Pair of Antique Decorative Vases, German, Ceramic, Villeroy & Boch, Victorian

Our Stock # 18.7052

This is a pair of antique decorative vases. A German, ceramic flower vase by Villeroy & Boch of Mettlach, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.  

• An alluring pair of decorative vases
• Displaying a desirable aged patina - in very good original order
• Naturally finished stoneware of superior quality with a rich, royal blue ground
• Secondary palette of warm hues complement the whole

• The tall neck arranged in bands of fine detail with a reprise of the main decor
• Tapered upper body displays small red leaves and demi-lune petal motif
• Gilt moriage bedazzles against the deep blue ground
• Charming light blue and pink flower heads forming a delightful pattern

• Delineated by distinctive bands of cream coloured beading
• Raised upon a turned base with brown and cream painted finish
• 'Abbey' Maker's mark to the base reads 'Mettlach, VB, Geschutzt - 1808' with 99 imprint to the side

This is a splendid pair of antique decorative vases by the revered German concern Villeroy & Boch, of Mettlach. Situated beside the Saar River, the factory was built upon the grounds of the local abbey, giving rise to the distinctive maker's mark. Delivered polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 11.5cm (4.5'')
Max Depth: 11.5cm (4.5'')
Max Height: 25cm (9.75'')