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Victorian Swan C.1880
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Victorian Swan C.1880

19th century
Sold 8 May 2025 · The Old Cinema
This “Victorian Swan C.1880” found a buyer.

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Description

An antique swan figure, likely from around 1880. This piece is a white ceramic or porcelain sculpture designed in the shape of a swan with intricate feather detailing. The swan is elegantly positioned with its neck curved backwards, which adds a sense of grace and movement to the figure.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Ceramic Swan Planter to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1098555
Dealers Internal Reference
45137
Description
An antique swan figure, likely from around 1880.
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This piece is a white ceramic or porcelain sculpture designed in the shape of a swan with intricate feather detailing.
The Old Cinema

The swan is elegantly positioned with its neck curved backwards, which adds a sense of grace and movement to the figure.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Ceramic Swan Planter to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1098555
Dealers Internal Ref
45137
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A white glazed ceramic Victorian swan planter with detailed feathered relief moulding and a curved neck. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A white glazed ceramic Victorian swan planter with detailed feathered relief moulding and a curved neck. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Swan C.1880

Archive II A white glazed ceramic Victorian swan planter with detailed feathered relief moulding and a curved neck. View II
Archive III A white glazed ceramic Victorian swan planter with detailed feathered relief moulding and a curved neck. View III
Archive IV A white glazed ceramic Victorian swan planter with detailed feathered relief moulding and a curved neck. View IV
Archive V A white glazed ceramic Victorian swan planter with detailed feathered relief moulding and a curved neck. View V
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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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Items Sold 1,555
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Location: 160 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 1PR, United Kingdom
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A white glazed ceramic Victorian swan planter with detailed feathered relief moulding and a curved neck.
Victorian Swan c.1880
Ref: SA1098555
A white glazed ceramic Victorian swan planter with detailed feathered relief moulding and a curved neck.
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  • ObjectPlanters & Jardinieres
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCeramic, Porcelain
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsMoulded feathers, Naturalistic posture, Glazed finish, Curved neck
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

Victorian ceramics are characterised by elaborate ornamentation, naturalistic animal and plant motifs, and a mix of utilitarian and decorative functions, reflecting the industrial advancement and aesthetic tastes of the nineteenth century.

Pieces from this era typically employed refined earthenware, porcelain, or majolica glazes, shaped through casting or moulding techniques, followed by hand-finishing and high-temperature kiln firing.

Authentication involves examining glaze crazing, weight, base wear, impressed makers marks or registration numbers, and the precise hand-painted or moulded detailing characteristic of nineteenth-century production.

Such items work well as statement centerpieces on dining tables, functional planters for small houseplants, or standalone decorative objects on mantelpieces, contrasting effectively with minimalist modern decor.

Maintain antique ceramics by dusting gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaning agents, keeping them away from direct sunlight, and washing by hand with lukewarm water only when strictly necessary.
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