Limoges Depose Gold, Antique, 3-Handled Vase/Tankard

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Limoges Depose Antique 3-Handled Vase/Tankard For sale is a wonderful and weird piece of Limoges porcelain. It has both a hidden identity and an amusing rebuff. I am convinced that t is picture or flowery pattern underneath the applied gold leaf. You can see this from looking at the many photographs I have taken (which should be viewed, as they form part of the overall description). Perhaps it was of a bawdy drinking scene. At any rate, t is no point stripping the piece to find out, but this weird fact adds to its charm. Also, you can see t is an inscription on the bottom (which I had to "fool" the flash to grab an image of...): "Dr. James. From Mrs. Hardtius", dated 12/24/04/. I only hope Mrs. Hardtius isn't reading this. The handles have wear to the gold leaf finish, and it has a distinctly pearly porcelain tone, which even comes through the leafing. Note the lustrous interior of the piece. It is pearlized. This could be used either as a tankard or a vase. It would be marvelous as a vase, as gold seems to enhance all other colors. It weighs 1.2 lbs., and measures seven inches tall by 17 inches in diameter (including handles.) The base has a three inch diameter. Excellent antique condition. Thank you for viewing this auction, and please browse my others. My selling focus is on top quality objects that hold both intrinsically aesthetic, as well as investment, value, so add me to your favorite sellers for reference use as well! I welcome questions, so please contact me via My Messages, or by telephone, at , if you have any. My motto: "Bid with confidence. My family has been in the fine art and antiques businesses for over seventy years." MY RATING SYSTEM (evolving!): I will most often use these words to describe the overall condition of items I am selling: As New; Pristine; Excellent (Antique, Vintage, etc.); Good; Fair. Occasionally, I will use an adjective such as "Superb", "Rare", and so on, and all of these words are pretty much self-explanatory. I will never describe an item as "antique" if it is less than one hundred years old. I will also state whether t are any condition issues such as removals, repairs, scratches, dents, chips, tears, stains, or discolorings. If these words are not in the description, they are not present in the item. MEASUREMENTS: T are 28.35 grams (g.) in an ounce. One ounce (oz.) equals one-sixteenth of a pound (lb.). MY POLICIES: Please read before bidding. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS: I welcome international bidders, who should contact me via My Messages (or by telephone at -USA-), in sufficient time before the listing's end time concerning payment and shipping arrangements. I always try to time my auctions to provide those in Europe, at least, with an opportunity to participate in my auctions. For those of you in other regions of the world, I can only do my best, and I appreciate that you are out t Please let me know if I may be of further assistance. I ship worldwide. PAYMENT. You must inform me within 24 hours how you intend to pay, and whether you want insurance. If you fail to notify me within this time, the sale is cancelled and the item will be relisted. Payment is required within seven calendar days of the time the item ends, or the sale is cancelled, and the item will be relisted, or offered to the second highest previous bidder. INSURANCE; Insurance is optional at the buyer's cost. If the option is not exercised, the item is not my responsibility once it is given to the Post Office. (Be sure to include payment for insurance if you are paying by PayPal BEFORE you pay the invoice. Thank you.) SHIPPING: I usually ship the next business day after the payment is received (or clears). Please contact me for an international shipping quotation. I do not believe in making a profit on shipping, and my rates are quite reasonable. PERSONAL CHECK CLEARANCE: The buyer has the choice of making payment by PayPal, Money Order, or Personal Check. If a check is used, the item can be shipped as soon as t... read more

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