Metal Mounted Porcelain Appraisal

Pair of Ornate Metal-Mounted Floral Porcelain Ewers and Porcelain Centerpiece Vase

This set consists of a matched pair of decorative ewers and a central tripod vase. The ewers feature hand-painted floral porcelain bodies encased in heavy, dark bronze or spelter ormolu mounts. These mounts include high-relief foliate collars, ornate scroll handles, and flared, scalloped rims. The porcelain sections display intricate polychrome floral bouquets on an off-white or cream ground. The central piece is a Victorian or rococo-style porcelain tripod vase, likely Capodimonte or Dresden in style, featuring high-relief 'Schneeballen' or encrusted floral elements along the base and support legs. It has a hand-painted floral motif with soft pastel gradients of pink, blue, and yellow along the rim. The construction suggests late 19th to early 20th-century European craftsmanship. Condition-wise, the metal mounts show a heavy dark patina and oxidation consistent with age. The porcelain centers appear intact, though fine crazing or minor loss to the delicate applied flowers on the central vase is common for this type of ceramic. The craftsmanship indicates high-quality decorative arts intended for a mantel or sideboard display.