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Title: Another whats it Victorian style pottery item !!
Post by: mart on November 01, 2019, 06:23:56 AM

https://www.kovels.com/discussions/need-help-identifying-origin-of-unusual-vase-with-a-hole-in-the-front.html

Everyone here knows more about this stuff than I do !!  Any ideas ??  I thought the center section of table center piece or Epergne but other than that,, have no idea !! 

Title: Re: Another whats it Victorian style pottery item !!
Post by: KC on November 01, 2019, 09:24:07 PM

What is the flower?  Daffodil?  Iris?

The hole appears to be decorative and not functional.  A gorgeous footed vase!

Title: Re: Another whats it Victorian style pottery item !!
Post by: cogar on November 02, 2019, 05:19:05 AM

Maybe a piece of ………… "Vintage 1950s Holley Ross China 22 Kt Gold Finish"

Title: Re: Another whats it Victorian style pottery item !!
Post by: mart on November 02, 2019, 05:52:44 AM

Looks like a  daffodil to me !!  Why would a hole like that be decorative ??  I mean I have never seen an older  style vase with something like that !! 

Have to look that one up Cogar !!

Title: Re: Another whats it Victorian style pottery item !!
Post by: KC on November 02, 2019, 11:31:46 PM

If you look at the design there is a "swirl" or "flourish" around the hole.  It is an elevated vase (footed).  At one time they felt that raised vases were better to prolong the life of flowers.  Possibly to help in airflow!?

Not likely for a epergne.

Title: Re: Another whats it Victorian style pottery item !!
Post by: mart on November 03, 2019, 12:44:33 PM

But the holes do not reach the flower !!  Just a cavity in the base where the bottom is indented !!
I am confused about this one !!

Title: Re: Another whats it Victorian style pottery item !!
Post by: KC on November 03, 2019, 03:48:55 PM

The holes would allow for airflow to the bottom side of the vase - under the water holding cavity of the vase.

Also, prevent buildup of condensation thus not ruining furniture/countertop!

Title: Re: Another whats it Victorian style pottery item !!
Post by: mart on November 04, 2019, 08:27:12 AM

Oh !!  Good that pottery is not my area !!  Do you know which company made something like this ??  I do not even know where to begin looking and now I am curious !!

Title: Re: Another whats it Victorian style pottery item !!
Post by: KC on November 04, 2019, 09:53:35 AM

Wish I could help out with the pottery company but have no idea on this one.