Rare Pair Antique Coalport Vases by Tom Keeling for Tiffany & Co New York – Large 42cm Lidded Tankard Urns, Cobalt Blue & Gold Gilt, c.1900

Description
A rare and important pair of antique Coalport porcelain vases, expertly hand-painted by noted artist Tom Keeling, and produced for the prestigious retailer Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1900.

These exceptional lidded tankard vases are of monumental scale (42 cm), modelled as paw-footed urns, and represent some of the largest and finest forms produced by Coalport during the late Victorian / Edwardian period.

Each vase features finely detailed hand-painted figural scenes:

• The Fair Musician
• Sunny Climes

Both panels are signed T. Keeling, a highly regarded Coalport artist known for his romantic and landscape compositions.

The vases are set against a rich cobalt blue ground, extensively decorated with heavy gold gilding, showcasing the luxury and craftsmanship associated with high-end Coalport exhibition pieces and Tiffany retail commissions.

Key Features

• Genuine antique Coalport porcelain
• Signed Tom Keeling artwork
• Made for Tiffany & Co., New York
• Rare pair of matching vases
• Large 42 cm display size
• Cobalt blue ground with extensive gilt decoration
• Pattern number: V.7021
• Circa 1900 (Edwardian period)

Dimensions (approx.)

• Height: 42 cm (420 mm)

Condition Report

• Overall excellent antique condition
• One vase has a small, professionally restored area
• No major structural issues
• Gilding and painted decoration remain bright and well-preserved
• Both vases display beautifully

Why This Pair Matters
Large-scale, signed Coalport vases made for Tiffany & Co. are increasingly scarce. The combination of artist attribution (Tom Keeling), matched pair format, and impressive size makes this a highly desirable set for collectors of fine English porcelain, exhibition pieces, and Tiffany-associated ceramics.

Shipping
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