Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is ... Read moreabout the conditionUsed: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab,Brand: Davenport,Type: Vase,Material: Porcelain,Color: Multicolor,Theme: Floral & Garden,Subject: Flowers,Origin: English,Time Period Manufactured: c1810,Antique: Yes,Country of Origin: United Kingdom Presented is a large and impressive pair of English porcelain vases in the Flying Bird pattern, made by Davenport circa 1810. Although unmarked on the bottom, this pair was acquired along with a large collection of other Davenport china pieces marked with the old Davenport mark used between 1805 and 1820. The pattern and style are identical to those authenticated pieces, confirming these vases are Davenport from this early period. Each vase stands 14 1/2 inches tall. The base measures 5 7/8 inches by 5 1/4 inches. The maximum width is 8 1/4 inches. The handles are designed in the form of lions in profile. The vases are beautifully hand painted and hand gilded throughout. They feature brilliant orange flowers, cobalt and green leaves with gilded decoration, as well as purple flowers and a purple bird on the front of each vase. The reverse side is equally detailed with more large flowers and branches. The handles and top are gilded, along with many other areas of the vases. Condition is excellent with no cracks, no chips, no breaks, and no repairs. One vase has a fair amount of surface scratches to the central orange flower, with a few other minor scratches throughout, but nothing of significance. Both vases may have had lids at one time — please refer to photograph 7 for details. The vases look great the way they are, and it is impossible to know if they ever had lids at all, but they are perfect the way they are.