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Vintage Empire England 3-Piece Garniture Set – Matching Urns & Pedestal Bowl
Beautiful vintage Empire England 3-piece garniture set featuring two matching lidded urns and a coordinating pedestal centerpiece bowl.
This elegant set features a lovely cream/ivory background with intricate gold floral and scroll decoration, ornate gilt handles and trim, and colorful classical-style scenic medallions.
The matching pieces make a striking display together and would be beautiful in a china cabinet, on a mantel, entryway table, dining room, or vintage/antique-inspired display.
THE SET INCLUDES
- 2 matching lidded decorative urns
- 1 matching pedestal centerpiece bowl
- Complete 3-piece coordinating set
URN DETAILS
Each urn features:
- Removable decorative lid
- Ornate gold-tone finial
- Decorative gilt handles
- Gold floral and scroll detailing
- Classical scenic medallion
- Raised square pedestal base
- Empire England marking on the underside
CENTERPIECE BOWL
The matching centerpiece bowl features:
- Decorative pedestal design
- Ornate gilt handles
- Matching cream/ivory and gold decoration
- Classical scenic medallion
- Floral and scroll detailing
- Coordinating design to complete the garniture set
APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS
Matching Urns — each:
- Height: 9.5 inches, including lid
- Width: 6 inches, handle to handle
Centerpiece Bowl:
- Height: 5 inches
- Width: 10.5 inches, handle to handle
Measurements are approximate and were taken by hand.
MAKER / MARKING
The pieces are marked “EMPIRE ENGLAND” on the underside.
The Empire Porcelain Company was based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The “B” appearing with the Empire England mark is associated with production during Britain\'s Wartime Concentration Scheme, supporting a 1940s manufacture date.
Time Period Manufactured: 1940–1949
Country of Origin: England
CONDITION
Pre-owned vintage condition.
The pieces show age-appropriate crazing, minor discoloration, and some wear to the gilt/gold decoration, consistent with their age and previous display.
One of the urn lids has a small chip along the inside rim. The chip is located on the interior edge of the lid and is not readily visible when the lid is placed on the urn. Please see the photographs for this condition detail.
No other obvious major chips or cracks were noted during inspection.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they are considered part of the description. The photographs show the actual items you will receive and should be used to judge overall condition.
A BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE DISPLAY SET
This is a particularly attractive matching garniture set, with the two urns flanking the coordinating centerpiece bowl.
A wonderful addition for collectors of Empire England, English ceramics, vintage decorative porcelain/ceramics, Victorian-inspired décor, classical décor, or ornate vintage home furnishings.
The set has a beautiful presence when displayed together and would make an elegant statement on a mantel, sideboard, buffet, or display cabinet.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
ONE COMPLETE 3-PIECE SET:
1. Empire England lidded urn
2. Empire England lidded urn
3. Matching Empire England pedestal centerpiece bowl
Total: 3 pieces.
The two urns are a matching pair and the centerpiece coordinates with them.
