H&K Tunstall Art Pottery Vase Handpainted Floral 13cm England - Repair

Key Details:

• Maker: Hollinshead & Kirkham (H&K) Tunstall
• Origin: Made in England
• Date: Circa 1920s–1930s
• Design: Hand-painted floral motif (possibly poppies or peonies)
• Style: Art Deco influence, twin-handled vase
• Material: Glazed ceramic
• Height: Approx. 13cm
• Markings: Base stamped with the H&K unicorn mark and hand-painted pattern number
• Colour: Rich multicolour glaze with pink, blue, green, and ochre tones

Mini Story or Hook:

This charming hand-painted vase by H&K Tunstall captures the artistic flair of English pottery in the interwar period. With its softly blended glazes and stylised floral design, it exemplifies the studio’s commitment to both craftsmanship and creativity. Though bearing the marks of age and restoration, this small but striking piece remains a beautiful example of early 20th-century decorative ceramics.

Condition:

Condition: Fair – see detailed notes below.

This is a vintage vase with visible signs of age and repair:

• Multiple visible cracks and professional or amateur repairs, notably on both handles and the inner neck rim.
• Some crazing throughout the glaze, consistent with age.
• Bright and detailed hand-painted surface still presents well.
• Displays beautifully despite condition issues – ideal for a collector or as a shelf display piece.

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