Topic: Hi, Painted Urn Vase..Victorian?

[Lustrousstone]

I think Moser is wishful thinking and yours was a very good price. Similar vases, but not quite such nice painting, in the "antique" centre near where Anne lives are four times that price - mind you they were still there last time I looked. The prices on that stall are a bit OTT for the type of antique centre, more Chester than the old Hornsea factory in Lancaster.

Bet you don't even do the Lotto 

[Ivo]

French opalines tend to be bright colours in solid material, with heavy feet & polished out pontil marks, ormolu mounts, gilding etc.  while the Czech variety is mould blown with a broken pontil. The colours are often drab, milk coffee like and the painting was done in cottage industries, not the professional workshop so you get a wide divergence in quality.  There is no comparison, really. As for Moser, that seems to be american slang for "czech" - I am sure they will deny all involvement.

[josordoni]

Thanks Ivo, that's useful to know.