A Bohemian vase in black glass from either the Harrach or Moser factories in Bohemia, circa the nineteenth century, 3rd quartile, with outstanding hand-enameled decoration of a bird, maybe a kingfisher, hovering above a few flowers. The detail is excellent, a tribute to the work of the factory. The pontil on the underside shows a painted 9 or 6.

Condition: a small upper rim chip, and scratches over the surface, including the inner opening. Rubbing to the gilding due to handling by diligent maids and housewives over many decades.

Size: 34 cm high, 13 cm diam, weight is 950 g.

Please view all the photos before purchasing, they complete the description. While I do my best to reproduce the true colours of the pieces, they will vary slightly from system to system, and in actual viewing they will vary under differing lighting. All white spots are purely light reflections from the camera flash.

Shipping: postage includes tracking within Australia via Australia Post. The item will first be wrapped in bubble before packing securely in a solid box with lots of peanuts – earthquake proof. We aim to ship within 1 business day of receiving cleared, please forgive the odd occasion when this extends to 2-3 days. I always combine on postage where possible.

International buyers are very welcome, but please be aware that import duties and any other fees are your responsibility. Items will be declared at the purchase price, we will not ship it as a gift.

Returns are available only if an item is not as described. Refunds will be given only on receipt of the returned item, return postage will be at your expense. If you are unhappy with the item upon delivery, please contact me ASAP as I would like the opportunity to remedy the situation and have you as a happy customer.