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Condition: Used
Condition Description: Antique condition. The "Modesty" and "Wheelbarrow" spill vases are excellent with no chips or cracks. The "Young Girl in Blue Hat" vase features a tight, stable hairline crack on the unglazed underside base rim (visible only when flipped over). Light expected wear to the gold gilt lettering on the front titles.
Brand: Conta & Boehme
Type: Figurine / Spill Vase Lot
Number in Pack: 3
Material: Porcelain / Bisque
Style: Victorian / Humorous Character Wares
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Item Height: 3.5 in
Item Length: 3.5 in
Item Width: 2.25 in
# Lot of 3 Antique 19th Century Victorian German Porcelain Spill Vases & Fairings
An exceptional instant collection of three original 19th-century Victorian porcelain decorative pieces, manufactured in Thuringia, Germany by the historic firm Conta & Boehme (circa 1870–1890). Unlike basic comic bed scenes, this specific "Mantle Spill Vase" lot highlights the beautifully functional objects of the era, designed with hollow cavities to hold paper fire-lighting spills and matches.
### This cohesive 3-Piece Lot includes:
1. **"Modesty" Spill Vase** – An iconic narrative piece depicting a gentleman at his morning washbasin while a modest young lady looks past an open door divider. Features a deep, clean hollow spill pocket behind the wall structure.
2. **Ornate Multi-Cavity Figural Spill Vase with Wheelbarrow** – A wonderfully detailed, scarcer model featuring a dapper standing character leaning against a hollow tree-stump spill container. Detailed with a small dog, an auxiliary holder, and a wheelbarrow carrying a rich cobalt blue sack highlighted with bright gold gilt accents.
3. **Young Girl with Woven Basket Pack & Dog** – A charming rustic fairing featuring a child in a blue bonnet interacting with her loyal spotted dog, standing alongside a large hollow woven basket structure.
### Condition Details:
* **Modesty Vase:** Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Glaze is bright and clear.
* **Wheelbarrow Vase:** Excellent antique condition. The vibrant cobalt blue and gold accents are beautifully preserved. No chips or cracks.
* **Young Girl in Blue Hat Vase:** Features a tight, stable historic hairline fracture visible strictly on the unglazed underside rim of the base (see dedicated base photo). It does not wrap around to the front or compromise the structure of the piece, but has been fully factored into the lot price.
* **General:** All three pieces show minor, expected fading to the gold gilt title text on the front rims, which is entirely correct for genuine 140+ year old porcelain.
### Packing & Safe Shipping:
Fragile porcelain spill pockets require expert attention. Each piece will be individually double-wrapped in premium bubble wrap and nestled securely within a heavy-duty box filled with packing peanuts to guarantee a safe journey to your collection.
*Please inspect the comprehensive multi-angle close-up photos carefully as they form part of the final item condition description. Feel free to reach out with any questions prior to purchase!*
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