1990s-2000s, Modernist Style Purple & Clear Swirl Blown Glass Vase

A classic, hand painted blue & white porcelain vase featuring a traditional floral pattern design by Royal Copenhagen of Denmark.

Late 20th Century Production. 1969-1973.

Vintage condition with light signs of wear, age, and use.

History of Royal Copenhagen from their website, www.royalcopenhagen.com:

"Since 1775, every piece of porcelain that has left Royal Copenhagen carries its factory marks; the three waves, the royal crown and the painter's mark. These are symbols of authenticity, the royal connection and the mark of handcraftsmanship.

THE THREE BLUE WAVES: When the Dowager Queen Juliane Marie founded the Royal Porcelain Factory in 1775, she insisted that the three waves should be the factory's trademark. The waves symbolise Denmark's three most important bodies of water; the Sound, the Great Belt and the Little Belt. To this day, the waves are painted on the back of each piece of porcelain and comprise Royal Copenhagen's well-known signature of authenticity, a mark of fine craftsmanship and Danish porcelain art.

THE ROYAL CROWN: The crown symbolises Royal Copenhagen's beginnings in the hands of the entrepreneurial monarchy. The crown was initially painted by hand, but by the 1870's, the company began to stamp the mark under the glaze. The crown is decorated with the "Dagmar Cross", a jewelled crucifix dating from the Middle Ages that was discovered in 1690. Over the years, the crown has changed but it is possible to identify the year or decade in which each piece of porcelain was manufactured. Below are some examples of the crown's evolution through time.

THE CRAFTSMANS' MARK: It takes four years to learn the craft of painting on Royal Copenhagen porcelain. And although it may be difficult for a layperson to distinguish one Blue Fluted Plain design from another, accomplished painters always know their own work, as they know their own personal handwriting. Each painter had (and still has) their own stamp, marked on the bottom of every piece of porcelain. Some of the painters are well-known, but some are now a mystery."


Markings:
- Marked on bottom of vase, “ROYAL COPENHAGEN (in green) // DENMARK (in green) // 3 Waves symbol in blue RX // 1803 in green
- Dot below the letter "G" in Copenhagen indicates a production date between 1969 to 1973

Condition:
- Original vintage condition with light signs of wear appropriate for age
- Clean exterior
- Staining in the bottom of the interior of the piece

Measurements:
- Height – approx. 5 1/2” inches tall
- Base Diameter – right under 2” inches round
- Top Opening Diameter - right under 2" inches round

Shipping:
- Item will ship within 1-3 business days
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- In an effort to recycle and reduce waste, I often ship with recycled shipping materials -- you can reuse yourself after opening your package!

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