What periods do these vases come from?

The pieces on this page span the nineteenth century through the mid twentieth century, including Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Nouveau eras. Nineteenth century examples often display ornate Rococo revival styling or intricate pierced earthenware. Later twentieth century items maintain traditional hand-painted fruit and floral motifs, reflecting enduring tastes from historic English manufactories.

Were reticulated vases used for flowers?

Many pierced vessels served purely as decorative mantel ornaments, garniture set components, or pot pourri containers rather than functional flower holders. The intricate openwork lattice makes holding water impractical for standard reticulated bodies unless fitted with an internal liner. Some silver and porcelain examples include original glass inserts to permit actual floral use without risking moisture damage to the outer pierced ceramic shell.

Who made the best pierced porcelain?

English factories like Royal Worcester achieved international renown for pierced porcelain, particularly through specialist craftsmen who mastered extremely fine clay cutting. Continental workshops in Vienna and Meissen also produced exceptional openwork porcelain and decorative urns. Signed works by specific decorators within these firms command particular attention from collectors of fine ceramics.

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Antique Reticulated Vase

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An antique reticulated vase brings intricate pierced ceramic work into a room, offering tactile depth and delicate openwork forms from nineteenth and twentieth century makers.