History of the Sterling Silver George III Georgian Warwick Vase, made in England in the 19th Century.

This is a brief history of the sterling silver Georgian Warwick vase, made in England in the 19^th Century.

The original Warwick vase was a massive ancient Greek marble vase that was found in pieces at Hadrian’s Villa, discovered in a marshy pond that was on the grounds of the villa. 

It was excavated in 1770, and it was restored by Sir William Hamilton.  It was then sold to the 2^nd Earl of Warwick, from whom it derived the name by which it is still known today. 

The original Warwick vase was much admired by guests while on the grounds of the castle

The original Warwick vase measured over six feet high, and was carved with Bacchic ornament.  Very elaborate carvings decorate this interesting vase, some of which have been replicated in the 19^th Century re-creation.   

Very few large size casts were allowed by its owner to be made, though two full size bronze gilded replicas were created in the 19^th Century. 

The Warwick vase offered on d-vers.com’s website (please click here to view) is probably one of the largest and earliest examples made in sterling silver of the Warwick vase.  Its large size and excellent condition, as well as the certified sterling silver content, and associated marks from England, make this an investment quality piece. 

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Antique Chinese Altar Table 19th Century China Bare Elm

An authentic Chinese altar table, whether antique or contemporary, can serve dual functions, depending upon your personal style, taste, and belief system.

For an individual of Chinese descent, these small narrow tables served as an integral part of honoring one's ancestors. Upon the top of the table would be placed pictures, mementos, and symbolic items representing the departed ancestors.

This type of table would help to remind the individual of those ancestors who have passed on, and it is believed that ancestors who have moved on have the power to continue to influence events and people in the world of the living.

For those individuals not of Chinese descent, these altar tables would serve a purely aesthetic purpose. Often very simple in design, though sometimes having hand-carved and elaborate decorative elements, these tables are perfect for the hallway of a home, or even the central room.

On occasion, a table such as this would also be highly polished and elaborately decorated, depending upon the family for whom it was intended. Altar tables can be used for placing decorative items upon, such as pottery, lamps, or floral arrangements (real or fake).

Most of these altar tables would create a beautiful focal point or accent piece in any room of the home. One such Chinese altar table can be found by clicking here.

Antique items will always create the greatest decorative style in a home, as many of them were created at a time before mass production of furniture was possible. There is a large selection of antique furniture available by clicking here.