What periods do these urns come from?

The listings span the nineteenth century, with specific pieces dated across the 1850s, 1870s, 1880s, and 1890s up to around 1900. Most items reflect nineteenth-century revival styles including Neoclassical, Empire, and Art Nouveau.

How were garniture sets displayed?

Garniture sets of three lidded vases or urns sat together on mantelpieces or large sideboards as a decorative centrepiece. The central vessel paired with matching side vases to create symmetrical visual weight in a room.

What materials make up these pieces?

The primary material is porcelain, decorated with hand-painted enamel scenes and finished with gold leaf or gilding. Some pieces integrate wood elements or metal mounts alongside the ceramic body.

How do I spot signed pieces?

Certain nineteenth-century items bear artist signatures such as F. Koller or factory attributions like Ernst Wahliss on the porcelain body. Hand-painted portrait subjects and detailed classical scenes often accompany these specific maker marks.