Antique VASE American Decorated ROSES, Vienna Porcelain

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Buyer pays $9.50 for professional packing and insured shipping.( That is for U.S. LOWER 48 only . Elsew in the known Universe - request quote.) Back around the turn of the century, Americans spent their leisure time a little more productively than most of us do today. Rather than sitting on the couch watching little playlettes with laugh tracks so you'll know what's supposed to be funny, they did other things. And none of those things involved a joy stick. This vase falls into the category of "American Hand Decorated China." The artist could have been from anyw from Kansas to Ohio - from Florida to Iowa - what ever. Painting porcelain was quite popular back then. It stands 10 1/4" tall, so it's no small vase. Plus, it has no chips, cracks, scuffs or other objectionables. The bottom rim has the appropriate wear for a vase that I'd guess dates back approximately 80 to 95 years. at 341, I have two "Prime Directives:" First: I never, under any circumstances, use a reserve, and everything starts at $9, sometimes even less. Second: I don't clean, repair, or otherwise monkey around with anything. I push enough dust aside to note any flaws, but if I discovered it in some dusty attic, you can look forward to a little dust on it when it gets to your house. If it has a flaw or a wart, I'll tell you about it. So rest easy and have some read more