How do I clean an antique metal vase?

Dust the surface gently with a soft, dry cloth to prevent accumulation. Avoid abrasive polishes that might strip the historic patination or damage delicate enamel work. Water should be used cautiously inside unlined vessels to prevent corrosion. For pieces with historic finishes, professional guidance ensures proper preservation.

What periods do these metal vases represent?

The selection covers items primarily from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, extending through the late nineteenth century and into the 1920s and 1930s. Japanese Meiji period production heavily influences the available bronzes. European Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements also contribute distinct aesthetics to the inventory. Each era brings specific casting methods and decorative motifs.

Were these vases meant for actual flowers?

Many of these vessels functioned as decorative centrepieces, display urns, or posy vases designed to hold cut stems. Larger jardinieres served to house potted plants within domestic interiors. Some delicate cloisonné or heavily chased pieces served purely as decorative display objects rather than functional water holders.

How can I tell Japanese Meiji bronzes apart?

Meiji period bronzes often feature intricate mixed metal inlay, high-relief flora and fauna, and signatures or maker marks on the base. The casting demonstrates exceptional precision in rendering naturalistic details like birds and blossom. Comparing the depth of the chased decoration and the quality of the patination helps identify superior workshop origins from that era.

Search 0

44,311 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 185 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN

Saved

GIFTS

Metal Flower Vase

185 ITEMS ADDED TODAY

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Antique Metal Flower Vase

50 items · page 4 of 4

← Page 4 of 4 →

An antique metal flower vase brings weight and distinct craftsmanship to a room, offering a durable vessel for stems that carries decades of decorative history.

19th century

Save

Antique Fine Quality Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases 19th Century Meiji Period

From Prior and Willis

£2,096

FOR SALE

metal

“Nude on Vase” by Charles Korschann Paris

19th century

Save

“Nude on Vase” by Charles Korschann Paris

From Devonshire Antiques

£1,250

FOR SALE

metal

← 1 2 3 4 →

65,708

Antiques For Sale

185

Antiques Approved Today

1,381

Antique Uploads This Month

446,580

Total Antiques Sold

Antique Metal Flower Vase

Antique Fine Quality Very Large Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases 19th Century Meiji Period

“Nude on Vase” by Charles Korschann Paris

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories