Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Mystery VTT

Today I am asking for some help! On a recent visit to Goodwill, I came across this lovely item.

What is it?? Is it a vase? Not sure.

The marking on the bottom says -

James Kent
Staffordshire
Made in England

Okay, so I knew it was something good. But what is it?

So you can see it looks like it might be a small vase.

If anyone can shed some light on this lovely piece, I would appreciate it.

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22 comments:

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Pretty sure it's a vase...very unique for sure. You can google all the printing on the bottom of it and that may tell you what it is for sure.
Warmly,
Deb :)

Kim, USA said...

I think it is a vase and it is so uniquely design. Happy Thursday!

VTT~Old Juicer

★Carol★ said...

Jocelyn, I hope somebody comes along and solves the mystery! Whatever it is, it's gorgeous and would look lovely with flowers in it or sitting on a shelf!
Happy VTT!
Carol

deb said...

OMG! It is gorgeous! I'm pretty sure it's a vase. James Kent is highly collectible. You got a great deal! Enjoy!
*hugs*deb

CC said...

It just has to be a vase,doesn't it???
Whatever it is, it's gorgeous. It will be beautiful just sitting..and I think you did really well to find something so pretty. Happy VTT, have a wonderful weekend..

Coloradolady said...

At first, I thought it might hold decorative eggs, but I think a vase once I saw the top view, it is truly beautiful, and what a great price...love it when that happens. Have a great VTT!

Postcardy said...

I don't think it looks like a vase, but I don't know what else it could be.

Unknown said...

I have a double vase that is Roseville. I think that's what this is. Great collectible, great deal!

Tara Beaulieu said...

Wow, that's stunning! At first I thought a double egg cup but then I saw the top view and change my vote to vase as well. It's official, it's a vase, lol! Happy VTT!

Diann said...

No matter what it is, it is beautiful! And a great find wth a great price!

Grannys Attic said...

I think its a vase too! What a great find and bargin! Blessings, Vicky

Maureen said...

An egg cup fit for a king! lol!

Miri said...

I pretty sure its a double bud vase and I'm positive its lovely!

iheartsunnydays said...

Its lovely! I say vase too, but I like the egg cup theory!!

Vonlipi said...

First of all: Great find! i also thinks it's a vase...Happy VTT!

shannon said...

although you could use it for a vase, it is in fact a double egg holder. they are used to serve soft boiled eggs...it is rare to see one in the states, as there are popular in england, hence the marking on the bottom ...

i've seen ones turned into gorgeous pin cushions...

lucky you...i've been looking for a vintage beauty for years...
shannon

Vicki said...

My first thoughts were egg cups, but the cup part may be too large for eggs. I would use it however you want to. Flowers would look lovely in it. Congratulations, Jocelyn, on a terrific treasure and buy! Blessings and love, Vicki

Deborah said...

I have no idea what it is but looks to me like you have an excellent goodwill. Good prices and good stuff :) Happy VTT!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful vintage find! My first thought was egg cup also.

Tammy@Simple Southern Happiness said...

The only thing I came up with that does not even come close is this http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://pics.rubylane.com/graphics/shops/alleycatlane/1250.1F.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.rubylane.com/shops/alleycatlane/ilist/,cs%3DPottery,id%3D5.html&usg=__dfbIbKFNr2PRZniK_VYPPcYic_U=&h=85&w=106&sz=3&hl=en&start=26&itbs=1&tbnid=uBXj3UJyJPw8RM:&tbnh=67&tbnw=84&prev=/images%3Fq%3DJames%2BKent%2BStaffordshire%2Bdouble%2Bvase%26start%3D20%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D20%26tbs%3Disch:1

Its a double cup vase.

I thought it was an egg holder.??

Charlotte said...

It's yours, that's what it is!

Nanette said...

It is beautiful. I have no idea what the original purpose was but you can use it however you want and if someone says it is supposed to be something else just tell them you are re-purposing it!
Valerie