{"product_id":"large-antique-reverse-decalcomania-glass-vase-jar-with-lid-mid-19th-century-rare-find","title":"Large Antique Reverse Decalcomania Glass Vase Jar With Lid - Mid 19th Century - RARE FIND","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge Antique Reverse Decalcomania Glass Vase Jar With Lid - Mid 19th Century - RARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional mid-19th century English internal decalcomania glass vase and cover, dating to circa 1850–1870. The baluster-form body and domed lid are richly decorated on the interior surface with vibrant botanical and ornithological motifs—exotic birds perched among flowering branches, butterflies in flight, and foliage rendered in a palette of crimson, ochre, emerald, and cerulean. This form of decoration, popular in Victorian Britain, involved applying finely printed paper designs to the inside of the vessel, often over a coloured ground, and sealing them beneath a protective varnish. The technique preserved the colour and detail of the imagery while giving the piece a luminous depth visible through the outer glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch vases were prized as ornamental parlour display pieces, reflecting the 19th century’s fascination with the natural world and the era’s skill in decorative arts. Comparable examples can be found in collections and at auction through Bonhams, Christie’s, and other leading dealers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 30cms x 19cms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good antique condition with age-related wear; colours remain vivid and largely well-preserved under glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine photos as these form part of the the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402786283852,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/8726\/2284\/files\/aaea1661-il_fullxfull.7223052017_kwyq.jpg?v=1777401578","url":"https:\/\/bshivedesign.co.uk\/products\/large-antique-reverse-decalcomania-glass-vase-jar-with-lid-mid-19th-century-rare-find","provider":"BsHiveDesign","version":"1.0","type":"link"}