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Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain Clam Vase
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Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain Clam Vase

19th century
Description

Quality antique Victorian porcelain clam vase having a quality antique Victorian porcelain clam vase hand painted in wonderful white, orange, red and green colours.

Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Victorian Porcelain Clam Vase to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
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SA1245587
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques

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Quality antique Victorian porcelain clam vase having a quality antique Victorian porcelain clam vase hand painted in wonderful white, orange, red and green colours.
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Victorian Porcelain Clam Vase to the 1880s.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245587
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A Victorian porcelain vase formed in the shape of an open clam shell with seaweed relief details set on a moulded rock base.
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Archive I A Victorian porcelain vase formed in the shape of an open clam shell with seaweed relief details set on a moulded rock base.

Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain Clam Vase

Archive II A Victorian porcelain vase formed in the shape of an open clam shell with seaweed relief details set on a moulded rock base. View II
Archive III A Victorian porcelain vase formed in the shape of an open clam shell with seaweed relief details set on a moulded rock base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian porcelain vase formed in the shape of an open clam shell with seaweed relief details set on a moulded rock base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian porcelain vase formed in the shape of an open clam shell with seaweed relief details set on a moulded rock base. View V
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A Victorian porcelain vase formed in the shape of an open clam shell with seaweed relief details set on a moulded rock base.
Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain Clam Vase
Ref: SA1245587
A Victorian porcelain vase formed in the shape of an open clam shell with seaweed relief details set on a moulded rock base.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPorcelain
  • ColourPink and White
  • MotifsClam shell shape, Marine flora relief, Moulded rock base
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Victorian porcelain clam vase presents an open shell form decorated with hand-painted white, orange, red, and green tones. Marine flora relief details wind across the surface in shades of green and dark red, complementing the moulded rock base rendered in rich brown and orange hues. The interior reveals hints of pink along the edges of the porcelain structure, creating a naturalistic coastal design. Standing at 14 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, the piece occupies a compact footprint suited to display surfaces. Collectors and interior stylists position such items on mantelpieces, accent tables, or shelves to introduce a touch of nineteenth-century marine ornamentation into traditional and eclectic rooms. The hand-painted finish and sculpted rocky foundation offer texture and varied colour, bringing visual interest to a display arrangement. Placed among books or decorative objects, the vase serves as a distinct accent reflecting Victorian aesthetic sensibilities.

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Victorian shell vases gained popularity during the mid-to-late nineteenth century, driven by the eras fascination with natural history, marine biology, and naturalistic design forms. British and European porcelain manufacturers produced these vessels in shapes inspired by sea life to serve as decorative table and mantel ornaments.

These vessels were typically slip-cast or hand-moulded using soft-paste or hard-paste porcelain and bone china. After initial firing, artisans applied hand-painted enamels, lustre glazes, or gilding to highlight the textured ridges, flora, and fauna motifs before a final firing.

Authentic pieces generally display precise moulding details, subtle hand-painted accents, and slight surface irregularities consistent with period glaze techniques. Looking at the unglazed base often reveals wear marks, firing flaws, or stamped manufacturer registration marks typical of nineteenth-century production.

A porcelain shell vessel works well as an accent piece on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or window sill. It can be integrated into a gallery vignette alongside natural specimens or used on a bathroom counter to add historic texture within a modern colour palette.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre brush to clean intricate relief details. If washing is required, use lukewarm water with a mild pH-neutral soap, avoiding abrasive pads or harsh chemical cleansers that could damage overglaze decoration or gilding.
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