Lovely Small Aynsley China Cottage Garden Vase, England Bone China Attractive small bone china vase that is the perfect size for small flowers such as violets, lily of the valley, etc. Made in England by Aynsley China in their multi-colored Cottage Garden pattern. This piece is porcelain as it is translucent. We do not know the age of this piece; it did come out of a home but are uncertain as to when it was made.

Measures about 3 1/2 inches in height, 2 1/4 inches in width and 2 1/8 inches in depth. White bone china base in a rounded hexagon (six-sided) shape with a hexagonal top and bottom rim. Fully marked on the underside base with the Aynsley crown and banner logo with "Est. 1775, Aynsley, Made in England, Fine English Bone China, Cottage Garden, Portrayal of the Flora of an English Cottage Garden."

We've provided 7 images to show from all sides with close-ups of the pattern and manufacturer marking. Please note that the white "hot spots" are reflections from the camera lighting on the glossy surface and that the lighting "blands out" the coloring a bit...the vase is richer and more beautiful in person than shown in the images. Wonderful condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. There are a few stray pin/dark/transfer dots, a few tiny light scratches (which you only see when looking at an angle in very bright light, nothing that is a problem), and a little bit of darkening/wear on the underside base on which the piece sits.

A terrific piece which could make a nice low display when serving an elegant lunch or on a corner side table. Would also make a great addition to any collection of this lovely Aynsley china pattern or a collection of vases in general.  

1970 Anysley Mayflower Commemorative China Bowl Commemorative china piece by Aynsley China in England, marked on the side of the small standing bowl, candy dish or compote, as made "To Commemorate the 350th Anniversary of the Sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers". This china celebrates the sailing of the ship The Mayflower to America, and is decorated in the center with a color picture of the ship, details of when it sailed, landed and more, followed by words from then colonial Governor William Bradford. Since the piece states a sailing and arrival date of 1620, the 350th anniversary would indicate that it was issued in 1970.

The bowl stands about 2 inches in height, has a top opening diameter of about 5 1/8 inches, and a smaller short base with a diameter of 2 1/2 inches. There is gold line trim to the top and base edges, which are also scalloped. Excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or gold wear. There is a very, very fine crazing throughout the piece that is very hard to see (we had to use a loop to see this). We also see some pin/pit dots and a few tiny light brown dots. The white "hot spots" in the images are lighting reflection from the camera on the glossy surfaces.

A wonderful piece which would make a great gift for anyone interested in the Mayflower Sailing ship, the voyage of the Mayflower to America, the Pilgrim Fathers and Governor William Bradford, early colonial history or the American colonies, or anyone who is a descendant of those who made this great pilgrimage.