General Auction Including Antiques, Collectables Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
A matching pair of decorative brass vases featuring hand-etched decoration. The recessed patterns have been filled with a black substance, likely lacquer or enamel, to create a contrasting black and gold aesthetic. The ornamentation includes horizontal banding, stylized floral motifs, and panels of foliate scrollwork. Each vase features a flared trumpet-style rim and neck, a bulbous lower section, and a circular pedestal foot. The items reflect a mid-20th century South Asian style, frequently associated with production in Moradabad, India. No maker’s marks are visible on the exterior or the visible portions of the bases.
Height: 30.5 cm
Base Diameter: 7.5 cm.
Condition report:
The items are in good vintage condition with surface wear consistent with age. There are minor areas of thinning and loss to the black inlay, particularly around the rims and bases. Light tarnish and oxidation are visible on the exposed brass.
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