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Vintage Hand-Painted Pansy Ceramic Bud Vase with Gilt Scroll Handles

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Estimated Early to Mid-20th Century Porcelain / Ceramic Excellent
HDRV-VR-0009

A charming vintage ceramic bud vase adorned with beautifully hand-painted purple and yellow pansies, framed by ornate gilt scroll handles and a scalloped, gold-trimmed rim. This petite piece carries all the hallmarks of quality early twentieth-century decorative ceramics — delicate brushwork, warm gilding, and an elegant silhouette that looks equally lovely on a vanity, a windowsill, or a curio shelf.

Highlights

  • Hand-painted pansy blooms in violet, purple, and sunny yellow with green foliage
  • Two ornate gilt scroll handles flanking an elongated neck
  • Scalloped, flared rim with gold trim
  • Gold gilt accent ring at the base
  • White/cream ceramic body — painted on the front display side, plain white reverse
  • Estimated early-to-mid 20th century; from a private estate collection
  • Measures 5.75″ tall × 3″ wide

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, wear, or repairs. Gilding is fully intact and bright. The hand-painted decoration is vivid and unfaded — a truly well-preserved example.

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Vintage Hand-Painted Pansy Ceramic Bud Vase with Gilt Scroll Handles

Estimated Early to Mid-20th Century

Hand-Painted Decorative Ceramic, Amphora-Form Bud Vase

This little bud vase came out of a collector's home in Hobbesville, North Carolina. She'd spent her professional life surrounded by fine jewelry — working in a high-end shop where precision and beauty were the daily currency — and that sensibility carried straight into the things she kept at home.

Hand-painted purple and yellow pansies wrap the body, and the gilt scroll handles give it an amphora silhouette that punches well above its 5.75 inches. The scalloped rim is trimmed in gold, and the brushwork on the flowers has the slight irregularity that tells you a person did this, not a machine. Unsigned, but the style and craftsmanship suggest early-to-mid 20th century. Condition is excellent.

It's the kind of piece that makes a single stem look like it was always meant to be there.

Materials White/cream ceramic body with hand-painted pansy decoration in violet, purple, and yellow with green foliage, gilt (gold) scroll handles, gilt-trimmed scalloped rim, gilt accent ring at base
Care Hand wash only with lukewarm water and mild soap if needed. Do not place in the dishwasher — the gilt trim will wear and dull. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. The gilt scroll handles are decorative and should not bear weight. Display on a stable surface; the scalloped rim is the most vulnerable area to chipping.
From the Research Archives
vintagerose.us Catalog No. HDRV-VR-0009 • March 2026

Specifications

Dimensions
3 × 3 × 5.75 in
Weight
1.0 lbs
SKU
HDRV-VR-0009

A Little Vase with a Lot of Charm

There is something irresistibly appealing about a well-made bud vase — especially one that someone clearly took time and care to paint by hand. This petite ceramic piece features a spray of purple and yellow pansies rendered with lovely detail, from the deep violet petals to the cheerful yellow faces and trailing green leaves. The flowers are painted on the front display side, leaving the reverse a clean, elegant white.

What elevates this vase beyond a simple bud holder are the ornate gilt scroll handles — two graceful curves of gold flanking the elongated neck — and the scalloped, flared rim finished in matching gold trim. A thin gilt ring at the base ties the whole composition together. It is the kind of piece that feels considered: someone designed it to be noticed, admired, and kept.

About the Piece

This vase was acquired from the private collection of a woman who had gathered it alongside other treasures from the early twentieth century. The amphora-style form with applied scroll handles and hand-painted florals with gilt accents was a hallmark of fine decorative ceramics from this period, created for dressing tables, display cabinets, and gift-giving.

No maker's mark or country of origin is present, which is not uncommon for decorative ceramics of this era. The quality of the painting and gilding speaks for itself — this was the work of a skilled hand.

Pansies have long been a favorite motif in decorative arts. The name itself comes from the French pensée — "thought" — and the flowers have symbolized remembrance and tender affection since the Victorian era. A pansy vase was never just decoration; it was a small gesture of sentiment.

Details

  • Materials: Ceramic with hand-painted decoration and gilt (gold) accents
  • Style: Amphora-form bud vase with scroll handles
  • Era: Estimated early-to-mid 20th century
  • Colors: White/cream body; purple, violet, and yellow pansies; green foliage; gold gilt trim
  • Handles: Two ornate gilt scroll handles
  • Rim: Scalloped, flared, gold-trimmed
  • Dimensions: 5.75″ H × 3″ W
  • Provenance: Private estate collection
  • SKU: HDRV-VR-0009

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with no signs of wear or damage. The gilding is fully intact and bright — no rubbing or loss. No chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. The hand-painted decoration is vivid and unfaded. A truly well-preserved example.

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