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Austrian Hand Painted & Gilded Moon Flask Vase Signed Baston C.1890
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Austrian Hand Painted & Gilded Moon Flask Vase Signed Baston C.1890

19th century
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Austrian Hand Painted & Gilded Moon Flask Vase Signed Baston c.1890

A fine quality hand-painted and gilded porcelain moon flask vase, dating from the late 19th century and almost certainly of Austrian manufacture.

The vase stands on four moulded gilt feet with twin angular handles and a gilt rim. The front features a finely executed portrait of a lady in a feathered hat and purple gown, signed Baston to the lower right. The reverse is richly decorated with raised tooled gilt foliate ornament.

The portrait remains vivid, and the gilding retains good brightness. There are some stained hairline cracks to the rim which appear stable and confined to the upper section

Dimensions:

Height: 23.5 cm

Width: 19 cm

Depth: 7 cm

Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Austrian Porcelain Moon Flask to the 19th Century.

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SA1230737
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Austrian Hand Painted & Gilded Moon Flask Vase Signed Baston c.1890
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A fine quality hand-painted and gilded porcelain moon flask vase, dating from the late 19th century and almost certainly of Austrian manufacture.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
fig 1. A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston.
fig 1. Austrian Hand Painted & Gilded Moon Flask Vase Signed Baston C.1890

The vase stands on four moulded gilt feet with twin angular handles and a gilt rim. The front features a finely executed portrait of a lady in a feathered hat and purple gown, signed Baston to the lower right. The reverse is richly decorated with raised tooled gilt foliate ornament.

fig 2. A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston.
fig 2. Austrian Hand Painted & Gilded Moon Flask Vase Signed Baston C.1890

The portrait remains vivid, and the gilding retains good brightness. There are some stained hairline cracks to the rim which appear stable and confined to the upper section

Dimensions:

Height: 23.5 cm

Width: 19 cm

Depth: 7 cm

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Austrian Porcelain Moon Flask to the 19th Century.

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SA1230737
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Specialists in fine antique furniture, decorative arts & collectables

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Archive I A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston.

Austrian Hand Painted & Gilded Moon Flask Vase Signed Baston C.1890

Archive II A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston. View II
Archive III A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston. View III
Archive IV A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston. View IV
Archive V A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston. View V
Archive VI A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston. View VI
Archive VII A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston. View VII
Archive VIII A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston. View VIII
Archive IX A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston. View IX
Archive X A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston. View X
Archive XI A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston. View XI
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

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A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston.
Austrian Hand Painted & Gilded Moon Flask Vase Signed Baston c.1890
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A white porcelain moon flask vase with twin gilded handles, four scroll feet, and a hand-painted portrait of a woman in a purple hat signed Baston.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilt, Enamel
  • ColourWhite and Gold
  • MotifsPortraiture, Gilded handles, Scroll feet

This Austrian moon flask vase dates from the late 19th century and is made of white porcelain with extensive gilding and enamel details. The globular body stands on four moulded scroll feet and has twin angular gilded handles alongside a gilded rim. The front surface is decorated with a hand-painted portrait of a lady in a feathered purple hat and matching gown, signed Baston in the lower right corner, while the reverse has raised tooled gilt foliate ornament. The porcelain glaze shows stained hairline cracks confined to the upper rim section, whilst the portrait colours and bright gilding remain preserved. Measuring 23.5 cm in height, 19 cm in width, and 7 cm in depth, this decorative piece suits display on a mantelpiece within a Victorian or Gothic interior. It functions as a focal tabletop vessel or shelf ornament, integrating into traditional living spaces as an accent object.

FAQs

A moon flask, or pilgrim flask, is a flattened circular vessel featuring two handles and a narrow neck, inspired by traditional water canteens and popularised in European porcelain during the late nineteenth century.

These pieces are constructed from fine hard-paste porcelain, decorated with hand-applied enamel paints for miniature portraiture, and finished with burnished gold gilt detailing on the handles, rim, and feet.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit brushwork under magnification, artist signatures near the painting border, period factory marks impressed or stamped on the base, and natural wear to the gilded edges consistent with age.

Place the flask on a mantelpiece, console table, or shelf as a standalone accent piece where lighting highlights the gilding, pairing it with clean-lined contemporary ceramics or dark wood surfaces for visual contrast.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristled brush, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners, water immersion, or harsh friction that could wear away delicate gold leaf gilding or hand-painted enamels.
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