Antique Georgian Pair Incense Pastille Burners Coalbrookdale Porcelain (337)

Description: Antique Georgian pair of incense or pastille burners. Porcelain. Made circa 1830 in Coalbrookdale, the United Kingdom (England). Measurements: 8inches high; 5 1/2 inches in diameter. Description : During the 18th and 19th centuries, when hygiene and sanitation were poor, incense was burned for the pleasant odor. Beautiful incense or pastille burners were made of various materials, including porcelain, which was a relatively new 'discovery' in the west at the time. Porcelain, especially of this age and delicacy is very rare and to find a pair of burners like this is exceptional. Each incense burner consists of two main parts: the bottom is shaped like a deep saucer with a round cup in the center. Forming a pear shape above it, is the upper, elongated top with a terminal of openwork foliage. The smoke would emerge from this openwork area. The entire upper/outer surface is decorated with tiny applied flowers made of porcelain. Flowers are white with turquoise edges and yellow centers. Much like the Meissen Sneeuballen of the same period. This carpet of tiny flowers is further decorated with larger roses and foliage, each petal exquisitely and individually made and applied. Gilded edges. Workmanship is exceptional. Marks and Metal: No marks. Condition: As mentioned, it is extremely rare to find items like this, in particular a pair of them. It is remarkable that they survived at all, especially in such relatively good shape. There is very fine minor crazing to the glaze of the white areas (underneath and inside); some of the applied larger flower/foliage is cracked - relatively minor and few, but mentioned for the sake of accuracy. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. We have been selling high quality genuine antiques on the internet since 1998. Buy with confidence. We are reliable as our record shows, and we guarrantee everything we sell. See our policies below. Check out my other eBay auctions! Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers Please read our TERMS & CONDITIONS below: Florida residents to pay State sales tax. RETURN POLICY: If for any reason at all you are not completely happy with your purchase, please return the item. Please ship within 2 days of receiving your item unless otherwise agreed with us. We would appreciate it if you notify us in advance, and explain the reason for the return. Please pack carefully to ensure the item reaches us in the same condition it left here and don't forget to insure and track properly. -------------- PAYMENT & SHIPPING: -------------- Any questions, just ask. We usually use UPS or USPS for domestic service and USPS express for international shipping. Domestic shipping and handling will be free. Since we are obliged to use ?signature required? on all parcels over $200.00 it might be useful to use a business address. Please check that the address we receive from PayPal is the address you wish to use. Overseas insurance may be limited by foreign post office. For any other shipping arrangements, please ask us. Buyer is responsible for knowing shipping prohibitions and restrictions in his/her country we will look them up for you if you need help. -------------- OVERSEAS: Note: -------------- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer?s responsibility. Please check with your country?s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Thank you -------------- thank you.

Price: 4000 USD

Location: Boca Raton, Florida

End Time: 2023-10-02T11:33:07.000Z

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