{"product_id":"vintage-aynsley-little-sweetheart-lidded-vase-fine-bone-china-ginger-jar","title":"Vintage Aynsley Little Sweetheart Lidded Vase, Fine Bone China Ginger Jar","description":"A beautiful vintage Aynsley Oak vase with its original matching lid, decorated in the discontinued Little Sweetheart pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe specialist-catalogued name for this particular Aynsley form is an “Oak vase, with lid.” It has a classic baluster or ginger-jar shape, with rounded shoulders, a gently tapering body, raised neck and removable domed lid topped by a moulded bud-shaped finial.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe white fine bone china is decorated with delicate pastel floral sprays in shades of pink, blue, lilac, yellow and green. A larger arrangement decorates the front of the vase, with smaller coordinating flowers placed around the shoulders and lid.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe underside carries the blue Aynsley crown backstamp reading “Est. 1775, Aynsley, Little Sweetheart, Fine Bone China, Made in England.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Little Sweetheart pattern was produced from approximately 1986 to 1996. This places the vase within the late 1980s or 1990s and makes it approximately 30–40 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis substantial decorative vase would look beautiful displayed on a mantelpiece, sideboard, dresser, shelf or within a collection of vintage English china. It would also make an attractive decorative ginger jar or covered urn for a traditional, romantic, cottage-style or pastel interior.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker: Aynsley\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern: Little Sweetheart\u003cbr\u003e\nExact specialist or catalogued description: Oak vase, with lid\u003cbr\u003e\nAlternative useful description: Large lidded ginger jar, covered urn vase or decorative lidded jar\u003cbr\u003e\nItem type: Decorative lidded vase\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Fine bone china\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry of manufacture: England\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern production period: Approximately 1986–1996\u003cbr\u003e\nEstimated era of the individual piece: Late 1980s to 1990s\u003cbr\u003e\nExact date: Not known\u003cbr\u003e\nShape: Baluster-shaped body with rounded shoulders, narrow neck and removable domed lid\u003cbr\u003e\nLid finial: Moulded bud-shaped finial\u003cbr\u003e\nDecoration: Large pastel floral spray with smaller coordinating flowers around the shoulders and lid\u003cbr\u003e\nColours: Pink, blue, lilac, yellow and green on a white ground\u003cbr\u003e\nGold or other trim: No prominent gilded rim or gold border is visible\u003cbr\u003e\nBackstamp: Blue Aynsley crown backstamp reading “Little Sweetheart, Fine Bone China, Made in England”\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal sticker or foil label: None visible\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate height: 9 inches, including the lid and finial\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate width: 5.5–6 inches at the widest point\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate depth: 5.5–6 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate opening: 2.75 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate base diameter: 3 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nSuggested uses: Mantelpiece ornament, sideboard display, decorative ginger jar, covered urn, vintage china display or collector’s piece\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage condition overall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNo obvious chips, cracks or repairs can be seen in the photographs. No pronounced crazing, staining or significant damage is visible. There may be light surface marks consistent with previous handling and display.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are visible grey and dark shelf marks, rubbing and some discolouration around the underside foot rim. These marks are mainly confined to the base and do not significantly affect the appearance of the vase when displayed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lid is present and appears to sit correctly on the vase. No obvious damage to the finial can be seen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMore Aynsley China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI have more Aynsley Cottage Garden, Pembroke and other vintage fine china available in my shop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease browse my other Aynsley pieces here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nhttps:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/VintageByThomas?ref=seller-platform-mcnav\u0026amp;section_id=18989900\u0026amp;page=4#items\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n[Shipping]\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis item will be shipped with a tracking number.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe item will be securely packed and will be shipped within the estimated delivery date. I can ship internationally, however you will need to select this before purchase as this will affect the shipping fee.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI operate a standard shipping fee however you can select a different delivery option if you would like to pay more.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYour item will be securely packed using sturdy boxes, paper and bubble wrap. I like to recycle as much as possible so please don‘t be alarmed if your box has another brand name on it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n[Order processing]\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe order will first go into the processing stage. This stage involves finding the order, and packaging the product ready for shipment. Once the order is ready for shipping it will be sent and then you will be alerted that the order has been shipped. A tracking number is provided with each order so you can track your parcels progress. 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