French Antique Majolica Garniture Set
This garniture set is made up of two tall vases and a small two handled vase. Set against a vivid deep green background, these vases have been decorated in a stunning floral design using shades of pink, purple pale green and gold.
The term ‘garniture’ refers to an odd number of pieces (often a group of three), such as vases, urns or clocks arranged symmetrically. The word has its roots in the French word ‘garnir’ which translates as garnish. Indeed, garniture sets were designed to adorn the mantlepiece. Garniture sets were a status symbol between the 17th and 19th centuries.
The earliest examples of majolica date back to the 1400s, during the Italian Renaissance. The colourful earthenware known as Majolica became most popular from the 1850s through to 1900. Europe’s leading ceramics factory, Minton Company commercially introduced Majolica wares in 1851. Majolica is tin glazed earthenware and the makers focused on 5 signature colours – cobalt blue, antimony yellow, iron red, copper green and anganese purple. A white tin enamel was often used for highlights.
The two vases stand 30 cms in height and the smaller vase stands 14 cms in height and approximately 26 cms in length.
This garniture set is made up of two tall vases and a small two handled vase. Set against a vivid deep green background, these vases have been decorated in a stunning floral design using shades of pink, purple pale green and gold.
The term ‘garniture’ refers to an odd number of pieces (often a group of three), such as vases, urns or clocks arranged symmetrically. The word has its roots in the French word ‘garnir’ which translates as garnish. Indeed, garniture sets were designed to adorn the mantlepiece. Garniture sets were a status symbol between the 17th and 19th centuries.
The earliest examples of majolica date back to the 1400s, during the Italian Renaissance. The colourful earthenware known as Majolica became most popular from the 1850s through to 1900. Europe’s leading ceramics factory, Minton Company commercially introduced Majolica wares in 1851. Majolica is tin glazed earthenware and the makers focused on 5 signature colours – cobalt blue, antimony yellow, iron red, copper green and anganese purple. A white tin enamel was often used for highlights.
The two vases stand 30 cms in height and the smaller vase stands 14 cms in height and approximately 26 cms in length.
This garniture set is made up of two tall vases and a small two handled vase. Set against a vivid deep green background, these vases have been decorated in a stunning floral design using shades of pink, purple pale green and gold.
The term ‘garniture’ refers to an odd number of pieces (often a group of three), such as vases, urns or clocks arranged symmetrically. The word has its roots in the French word ‘garnir’ which translates as garnish. Indeed, garniture sets were designed to adorn the mantlepiece. Garniture sets were a status symbol between the 17th and 19th centuries.
The earliest examples of majolica date back to the 1400s, during the Italian Renaissance. The colourful earthenware known as Majolica became most popular from the 1850s through to 1900. Europe’s leading ceramics factory, Minton Company commercially introduced Majolica wares in 1851. Majolica is tin glazed earthenware and the makers focused on 5 signature colours – cobalt blue, antimony yellow, iron red, copper green and anganese purple. A white tin enamel was often used for highlights.
The two vases stand 30 cms in height and the smaller vase stands 14 cms in height and approximately 26 cms in length.
Not suitable for delivery via Australia Post. Collection by appointment. Please make contact if you would like to arrange another type of delivery. Free delivery to some Melbourne metropolitan areas can be arranged.
