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Union Porcelain Works, Rare bulldog paperweight and pair of vases

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Union Porcelain Works, Rare bulldog paperweight and pair of vases

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Union Porcelain Works
Rare bulldog paperweight and pair of vases

USA, c. 1880
glazed porcelain
each vase: 8.25 h x 4.25 w x 3.5 d in (21 x 11 x 9 cm)
paperweight: 2.75 h x 3 dia in (7 x 8 cm)

Vases feature box turtles and pitcher plants. Impressed and ink stamped manufacturer's mark to underside of each vase 'U.P.W.'.Yellow ink stamped manufacturer's mark to underside of paperweight 'Union Porcelain Works Greenpoint N.Y. 1880'.

Provenance: Skinner, Boston, Sale 2150, Lot 484 (paperweight)

This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

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Union Porcelain Works, Rare bulldog paperweight and pair of vases

Name: Union Porcelain Works, Rare bulldog paperweight and pair of vases
SKU: 163677934
Price: 650 USD
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