A lemon ground pedestal vase attributed to Swansea, circa…
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A lemon ground pedestal vase attributed to Swansea, circa 1815-20, an ovoid vase with high set volute handles with rosette terminals, a flaring neck and square base, having a gilt rococo reserve with sprays of wheat ears enclosing an imaginary river view, a reserved butterfly in colours to the reverse, formal gilt borders to the neck and pedestal; unmarked, height 23 cm

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Attributed - A cataloguing term where the item in the opinion of the cataloguers, is a of the period of the artist, craftsman or designer, and which probably in whole or part is the work of that person.
  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • Rosette - A stylised circular-shaped disk with turned or carved decoration decoration applied to a surface, or carved into the surface, especially used in ceramics, jewellery, furniture, sculpture and textiles. Also known as a boss or a paterae or patera.

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