An Aesthetic Movement Gilt Decorated Earthenware Vase

An Aesthetic Movement Gilt Decorated Earthenware Vase

Faience Manufacturing Co., New York, Circa 1885

marked Faience Manufacturing Co. to the underside and further numbered.
Height 16 inches.

European Furniture & Decorative Arts
In overall stable and a attractive condition. Having rubbing and loss to gilt decoration throughout, particularly to the handles, the rim of the opening and throughout the decoration on the bottom of the bowl in the navy-colored ground. Crazy throughout the body, to the lower half of the stem and upper half of the bulbous portion, as well as to the underside. Examination under UV light shows no evidence of restoration or repair. Additional images available upon request.