Antique Porcelain Royal Bayreuth Tapestry Vase Of Cavaliers Toasting
Stunning Antique Royal Bayreuth China Vase Of Cavaliers Toasting.
Antiques : Porcelain And Pottery : European.
This gorgeous vase by Royal Bayreuth Bavaria is circa 1902. It is a great shade of green with 3 fancy ornate handles that appear to be a bird eating a snake.
On the front is a very pretty transferware painting depicting 2 cavalier men toasting (tavern scene). One is blowing smoke in the other one's face with a very long cigarette.
Inside the very top of the vase reads "Ye Old Belle". On the back of the vase is a picture of a hanging bell. It is marked on the bottom Royal Bayreuth Bavaria, and according to my book of maker's marks this piece was created in 1902. It is in great condition with the exception of a tiny scratch on the man on the left's boot (on the bottom) in the transferware design and slight wear to the paint from age (see pictures).
This Art Nouveau Bavarian porcelain 3 handled tapestry vase measures approximately 9 inches tall and has an opening of 4 3/4 by 5 inches across. A must have for any fine porcelain collection
