What periods do these urns come from?

The pieces available predominantly date from the nineteenth century, with particular concentrations from the 1860s through to the 1890s. Manufacturers often drew upon earlier eighteenth-century aesthetics while employing contemporary industrial and artistic techniques. You will also encounter Edwardian examples alongside occasional pieces bearing stylistic traits from earlier classical or Rococo revivals, reflecting a continuous nineteenth-century appetite for ornate display items.

How were lidded urns used historically?

These vessels served purely decorative functions within domestic interiors, displayed upon mantelpieces, pedestals, or large console tables in grand drawing rooms. Their imposing scale made them focal points for architectural symmetry within nineteenth-century room schemes. Unlike utilitarian ceramics, their lids were fixed or intended strictly to complete the sculptural silhouette of the vase rather than to store contents.

How do I distinguish Sèvres style from original Sèvres?

The term Sèvres style generally indicates that a piece was manufactured by another pottery, such as Samson of Paris or various Limoges workshops, paying homage to the royal French factory's distinctive colour grounds and gilding. Actual eighteenth-century royal production is exceptionally scarce, whereas nineteenth-century revival interpretations appear frequently on the market with rich pink, blue, or turquoise enamels.

How do I care for ormolu mounted porcelain?

Maintenance requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth to prevent the accumulation of grit within the intricate crevices of the ormolu mounts and painted surfaces. Avoid all liquid cleaners, abrasive cloths, and chemical polishes, which can strip the delicate gold leaf and damage the glaze. Keep the pieces away from direct sunlight and stable environmental conditions to protect both the ceramic body and the historical adhesive compounds used in assembly.

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French porcelain lidded urns bring monumental presence and opulent hand-painted decoration to any interior, spanning styles from Rococo Revival to Chinoiserie.

Pair Sevres Style Porcelain Lidded Vases, C19th.

19th century

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Pair Sevres Style Porcelain Lidded Vases, C19th.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£8,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Monumental Pair of Late 19th/early 20th Century Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Lidded Vases

From H & H Gallery

£75,000

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19th century

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A 19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Vase and Cover with Gilt Metal Mounted

From H & H Gallery

£1,850

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19th century

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Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain Hand Painted Lidded Vases

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£795

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19th century

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Pair 19th Century Classical Sevres Style Lidded Vases.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£8,500

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19th century

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Pair 19th Century Sevres Style Lidded Vases.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£14,000

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19th century

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Delft Clock with Lid

From Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

£895

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19th century

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Large Pair Late 19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£45,000

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19th century

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Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Lidded Vases 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£2,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Impressive Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase, 19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Some nineteenth-century makers went to extraordinary lengths to honour Napoleon Bonaparte, producing monumental porcelain urns complete with commemorative portraits.

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French Porcelain Lidded Urns

Pair Sevres Style Porcelain Lidded Vases, C19th.

A Monumental Pair of Late 19th/early 20th Century Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Lidded Vases

A 19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Vase and Cover with Gilt Metal Mounted

Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Porcelain Hand Painted Lidded Vases

Pair 19th Century Classical Sevres Style Lidded Vases.

Pair 19th Century Sevres Style Lidded Vases.

Delft Clock with Lid

Large Pair Late 19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Vase.

Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Lidded Vases 19th C

Impressive Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase, 19th Century

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