What periods do these vases come from?

The available pieces originate primarily from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, spanning Victorian, Meiji, and Qing periods. Craftsmen during these eras produced items ranging from English ruby glass to traditional Asian ceramics.

How were ruby glass lustres used?

Victorian ruby glass lustres served as decorative mantelpiece ornaments designed to catch and reflect candlelight through suspended glass prisms. They added dramatic colour and formal symmetry to nineteenth-century parlours.

Are these matching pieces sold together?

Yes, these items are offered as matching pairs intended to be displayed in symmetrical arrangements on tables, mantels, or pedestals. Keeping the set together preserves their decorative balance.

How do I identify Japanese Imari?

Japanese Imari pottery is recognised by its distinctive palette combining iron red, underglaze blue, and supplementary gilding on a white porcelain ground. Designs typically feature dense floral and geometric patterns.