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Pair of Early C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Alabaster Classical Design Vases .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €2,574     $2,794
£2,200
M Lees and Sons

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Pair of Early C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Alabaster Classical Design Vases .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of early C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir alabaster classical design vases.

Smart pair of lidded alabaster vases of Grecian amphora form , the creamy-white tapering ovoid bodies with subtle grey and peach-coloured striations and inclusions. Each raised on turned socles onto square block bases , the turned necks with angular flat profile handles . Fitted with removable lids and having simple carved finials .

Each vase having achieved a polished lustrous surface and ‘skin’ to the stone. One vase with an historic chip to top of the body , one lid with a minor chip .

An elegant pair of alabaster vases of pure classical design and form.

H 15”

W 6”

D 6”

Italy c. 1820

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Grand Tour Alabaster Urns to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08027307
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-210 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Rust bleeding around the lower socle joint: an internal iron securing rod.
Softened contours and edges throughout: prolonged domestic handling and light dusting.
Natural translucency and peach veining: carved Italian alabaster.
Multi-part assembly on square plinths: traditional classical workshop practice.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1003901
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 237
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Pair of early C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir alabaster classical design vases.
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Smart pair of lidded alabaster vases of Grecian amphora form , the creamy-white tapering ovoid bodies with subtle grey and peach-coloured striations and inclusions.
M Lees and Sons

Each raised on turned socles onto square block bases , the turned necks with angular flat profile handles . Fitted with removable lids and having simple carved finials .

fig 1. A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases.
fig 1. Pair of Early C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Alabaster Classical Design Vases .

Each vase having achieved a polished lustrous surface and ‘skin’ to the stone. One vase with an historic chip to top of the body , one lid with a minor chip .

An elegant pair of alabaster vases of pure classical design and form.

H 15”

W 6”

D 6”

Italy c. 1820

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Grand Tour Alabaster Urns to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08027307
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-210 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Rust bleeding around the lower socle joint: an internal iron securing rod.
Softened contours and edges throughout: prolonged domestic handling and light dusting.
Natural translucency and peach veining: carved Italian alabaster.
Multi-part assembly on square plinths: traditional classical workshop practice.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1003901
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 237
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases.
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Archive I A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases.

Pair of Early C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Alabaster Classical Design Vases .

Archive II A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View II
Archive III A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View IX
Archive X A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View X
Archive XI A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View XI
Archive XII A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View XIV
Archive XV A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View XV
Archive XVI A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View XVI
Archive XVII A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View XVII
Archive XVIII A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View XVIII
Archive XIX A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases. View XIX
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
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M Lees and Sons
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A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases.
Pair of early C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir alabaster classical design vases .
Ref: SA1003901
A pair of early nineteenth-century carved cream alabaster classical urns with lids, angular side handles, and square pedestal bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Vases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialAlabaster
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsSquare plinth base, Angular handles, Lidded finial, Classical urn profile
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This matched pair of early nineteenth-century Italian Grand Tour souvenir vases follows a classical Grecian amphora form with tapering ovoid bodies and removable lidded finials. Each neoclassical urn is fashioned from creamy-white alabaster stone displaying subtle grey and peach-coloured striations, finished to a polished lustrous surface. Additional details include turned necks fitted with angular flat profile handles, turned socles, and square block bases. One vase has an historic chip to the top of the body and one lid has a minor chip. The dimensions are 38 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this decorative pair suits placement on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or display console within a traditional or transitional interior. The classical design integrates well into living rooms, libraries, or studies as an architectural focal point.

FAQs

Grand Tour alabaster vases are carved stone decorative urns produced in Italy during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Purchased by aristocrats and scholars undertaking educational travels across Europe, these items were styled after classical Roman and Greek artefacts to serve as refined souvenirs.

Craftsmen turned natural alabaster stone on traditional hand lathes to shape the hollow vessel and lid before hand-carving elements such as handles, finials, and square pedestals. The components were then polished with soft abrasives to highlight the inherent translucency and natural veining of the stone.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural variations in stone tone, subtle translucent depth, and minor signs of historic hand-carving along joints and handles. Unlike modern resin reproductions, genuine alabaster remains cool to the touch and displays soft, uneven surface wear consistent with age.

Positioning a pair of alabaster urns symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece or a dining room sideboard creates balance and classical structure. Their neutral tones harmonise well against dark painted walls or rich timber surfaces in contemporary and traditional settings alike.

Alabaster is a soft, porous mineral that dissolves in water and absorbs liquids easily. Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and strictly avoid liquid cleaners, chemical polishes, or moisture exposure to preserve the original surface texture.
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