Featured I fell in love with this vase. Spiderweb shape

I fell in love with this vase.


Today’s find. It appears to be porcelain or possibly ceramic. I saw it and instantly fell in love. Just look at the ornamentation — and especially the shape of the vase itself, which is also decorated with floral motifs. And at the very top of the tall stem there is a spider’s web with a spider. Isn’t it beautiful?


My initial thought is that it could be Japanese, but it could just as well be English or German. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Has anyone come across similar ornamentation before?
35 cm h

 

Late 19th c, I think. Interesting that it isn't marked at all. My feeling is Continental, maybe Austrian (Bohemia). But I am a little mystified at the rim and the way it's gilded. I would've picked it up, too, and sorry I can't add anything further. Google lens says it's Doulton -- it's not, but the vase body is similar to British ones barring the molded spiderweb and flowers. Cool.

 

The molded spiderweb pattern is so cool.

 

Yeees I am going to clean it and can’t wait to see it shine.

 

I wonder if this was a mark that didn't land correctly. Maybe a crown?

 

i'm not surprised you love it mate.......its astonishing !

its the gilding thats caught my eye (oh and of course the spider web )

its gonna look marvellous after a needed clean

gotta feeling maybe older than late 19th

very luxurious gilding

 

....now if i had to 'guess' where its from......................................................

Mars, Venus.....one of the two

(no idea)

 

Oh yes.. I cleaned it up now.
And now I’m wondering whether it’s possible that the vase was originally produced without the added painted floral decoration — with only the gilding and the relief floral elements. Of course, the painted flowers enhance the overall appearance, but the form of the vase itself already feels complete and self-sufficient: the scaled surface, the gilding, the sculptural neck, and of course the flowers and the spider’s web.

I’ll add a few more photos shortly. It hasn’t changed dramatically after a gentle soak, but there is definitely some improvement.

 

Just a quick look to all details.

 

It is more looks like a "paint test" with clear brush lines. I wish to find some kind of marking, but bad luck.

 

yeah i don't think much more will come off, if i had to guess i'd say the raised decorational parts had gilding or painted areas of some kind thats now a bit worn off

its soooo pretty though

 

This one also has a spiderweb: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-riessner-stellmacher-kessel-4893057059

 

great match jpj, very close indeed

 

Oh wow! I think it is the same maker, same style indeed. I will read more about Riessber Strllmacher&Kessel now! Yeeeeees! Thank you!!

 

Beautiful vase, I love RStK stuff! Just got a small vase by them yesterday

 

They were good and left very good stuff. I am going to sell this one soon. I like to hold for a while and than find a new home for them.

 

Well, that does look similar and is in line with what I thought: Austrian. The particular colour palette (blush/ivory) and floral design is quite similar to late 19th c styles (continued into early 20th IIRC).