Mantel Vases: Wade Porcelain Viking Longboat Mantel Vase

Mantel Vases: Wade Porcelain Viking Longboat Mantel Vase

R 450.00
R 450.00
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Mantel Vases: Wade Porcelain Viking Longboat Mantel Vase
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Mantel Vases: Wade Porcelain Viking Longboat Mantel Vase

Mantel Vases: Wade Porcelain Viking Longboat Mantel Vase

Vintage Wade Porcelain Viking Longboat Mantel Vase in a rich dual-tone molasses brown and slate blue high-gloss glaze finish, featuring a fierce stylized dragon prow figurehead with integrated ocean wave base.

Intricately moulded wood-grain hull planks are flanked by defensive Nordic circular shields, capturing the drama and mythology of the Viking age in a beautifully crafted mid-century ceramic form.

Original Intended Use: Mid-century mantel posy vase, flower trough, or candy dish.
More Details

This distinct Viking Longboat design was produced by the world-famous Wade Ceramics Ltd pottery in England.

Released during the mid-century era spanning the 1960s to 1970s, it originally served as a stylized mantel posy trough or floral planter.

Today, it remains highly sought after globally by Irish and English Wade Whimsies collectors who appreciate its highly detailed casting and timeless mythological aesthetic.
Did you Know?

Wade Ceramics Ltd, founded in 1810 in Staffordshire, England, is best known for the beloved Wade Whimsies figurine series — but their mid-century decorative vases like this Viking Longboat are equally prized by collectors for their exceptional mould detail and rich glaze work.
Origin & Era

Made in England, 1960s-1970s.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Height 8cm, Length 19cm, Width 5cm, Volume 180 ml.
Vintage Condition

Excellent vintage structural condition with deep, vibrant glass-like sheen retention.

No structural cracks, hairline fractures, or chips. Visible Flaws: Minor age-related wear. Pristine overall glaze integrity across the scalloped inner rim edges and delicate prow tips.
Price
R 450.00
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