Brilliant 13 1/2" NIPPON CORALENE IRIS VASE PAIR Japan Start Price USD 8,200.00 Current Price USD 8,200.00 Time Left 1 days 8 hours 56 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 06, 2008 End Time Friday, December 05, 2008 Location NY's Historic Hudson River Valley See more about 'Brilliant 13 1/2" NIPPON CORALENE IRIS VASE PAIR Japan' Description Brilliant 13 1/2" NIPPON CORALENE IRIS VASE PAIR JapanNO MONKEY BUSINESS! If the CLOSE-UP PHOTOS BELOW aren't clearexpect a speedy reply to your question 13 1/2" High PairRemarkably, still together after close to a century.As originally intended, ready to display as a pair.An outstanding example of the finest coralenewith majestic, tall flowing Iris flowers with lavish gilded accents, front and back.Top to bottom, there is no loss to the glass beading on either vase.Masterfully painted in vivid shades of deepening greens, blue, purple, pink and yellow.Gold beading on the delicate scrolling handles and borders, all free of wear.With the exception of 1 small chip on the base rim's gold edgeon the side of the vase on the left and a pen tip sized one underneath it(my arrows pointing), they are in pristine condition.Both with the appropriate, matching coralene marks;U.S. PATENTNBR. 912171.FEB. 9. 1909.JAPANSure to be considered the crowning jewels of the grandest collection.The serious Nippon collector as well as the Art Nouveauand Arts & Crafts era enthusiast will be delighted.Interesting provenance for the new owner:Recently uncovered from the attic they have been stored in since the 1940s.Written by my friend's mother, the note in the box read;"These were given to my Aunt Anne as a wedding gift."Remembered as being married in New York City, c1915-20.In the same family since then.To be shipped insured via USPS Express Mail, Domestic or International.USPS allows up to $5,000 insurance coverage per packageso best to ship individually for full coverage on each.Including insurance, estimate:$90 TOTAL Domestic$120 TOTAL InternationalWinning bidder will kindly respond to my email within 3 days of auction closingand make payment within 7 days.Gladly accept PayPal, Money Orders and Checks.Expect a cheerful reply to all questions or commentsand lightning shipment of your well packaged purchase(s). This is my business and I want ALL my buyers to be pleased. If anything is not as you hoped upon receipt of your purchase,contact me ASAP and we will get it resolved. click here for MORE of MEL'S AUCTIONS Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. Increase Sales by 18% and double your hits - Vendio Gallery Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.2.146.0 Place a Bid!