No mark, what is this?

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Ethan here, Feb 12, 2021.

  1. Ethan here

    Ethan here New Member

    c1.jpg I have this beautiful vase decorated with thistles (?) with a wooden lid. There is no mark, but I feel like someone might recognize it and know its maker. It's about 6 1/2 inches tall with the lid.
     
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    The foliage painted on the jar is not thistle. Can't say what it IS, just what it is NOT.
     
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

  4. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    looks like it could be a tea caddy - let's see the base
     
  5. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Interesting top. I wonder if the original was broken and someone made it.
     
  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    It's neither dandelion or thistle, but the botany brain isn't working. It's one of those creeping herb like natives.

    Back in a bit. Thinking.
     
  7. Ethan here

    Ethan here New Member

    Here's a pic of the bottom. Thanks for all of the responses.
     

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  8. Any Jewelry

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  9. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    Resembles vetch or wild peas though not sure it's either. Are there other plant examples on it?
     
  10. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    It does look like a legume.
     
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  11. Peasnquiet

    Peasnquiet Well-Known Member

    Looks like a sweet pea
     
  12. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Leaves are wrong and no tendrils, though.
     
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  13. Ethan here

    Ethan here New Member

    When I first got this vase the bottom of the wooden lid had a sticker from Sotheby's Park-Burnett — a sticker with a lot number on it. Stupidly, I removed the sticker and can't find it now. So I lost the clue I needed to track down more information about this piece.
     
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