An exceptionally fine examples of a Pair of Crown Derby lidded Vases or Urns of medium proportions and museum quality, complete with original lobed finial covers, exquisitely painted by renowned porcelain Artist Antonin Boullemier, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Each oviform body hand painted depicting a winged Cherub standing on a doorway, each reverse decorated with colourful Forget-me-knots flowers within raised shield shaped gilt frames flanked by moulded laurel swags and lavish gilt long handles Condition: Exceptional condition for such early pieces, no evidence of restoration or losses. Base marks of Derby, crossed swords above a crown in dark blue. Both pieces signed with initial “B” at reverse, see images. Width: 5” (12.75cm). Height: 10.25'' (26cm). Depth: 3.75'' (9.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping. Provenance: Retailed by Stafford C. Lorie. 13a New Bond Street, London Footnote: Antonin Hilaire Boullemier (1839-1900) was the son of a Sevres Paris artist who studied painting and music in Paris. Following the Siege of Paris in which he was involved, Antonin fled to England, joining Minton in 1872. He became one of Minton''s highest-paid artists, earning £400 a year. During the 1890s following a disagreement with Leon Arnoux, Boullemier chose a freelance path, working for Minton, Coalport, Derby and other Staffordshire makers while also producing his distinctive watercolours and figure-paintings on tiles. For more details see David Manchip, Encyclopaedia of British Ceramic Painters (2008), pp.66-67------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We are proud to be able to say we run one of the most successful Antique Shops in Dublin, together with our partner Shop Martin Fennelly Antiques and have an exceptional on-line selling reputation, just have a glance through our "TESTIMONIALS" link. We specialize in the sale of fine quality early furniture and related items. We also offer a varied selection of decorative items to include Traveling Writing Slopes, Tea Caddies and exceptional fitted Jewellery Caskets. Exquisite collection of French & English Porcelain as well as a variety of ormolu & bronze decorative items including a selection of electric Table Lamps offered with hand made silk shades.We welcome inquiries from private buyers, the interior decorator and art and antiques trade.We have well established contacts in the shipping and transportation business, locally and worldwide, and are always happy to arrange quotes. Please understand we only ship to U.S.A., Canada, Australia, UAE, Russia, Africa & Europe.Our Customer Service is the finest available offering free home approval (within Ireland) with no obligation to purchase. We source our inventory from all round Europe and within Ireland. We are fortunate to have skilled craftsmen...