{"product_id":"copeland-late-spode-dancing-hours-green-beakers","title":"Copeland Late Spode “Dancing Hours” Green Beakers","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold as presented; to be candled by \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/salvagebohemia.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalvage Bohemia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox. 24 oz wax pour (set of 3) • $2.30 per oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking set of three \u003cb\u003eCopeland Late Spode “Dancing Hours” beakers\u003c\/b\u003e, made in England and decorated in a rich, glossy green with applied white Neoclassical figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach cylindrical vessel is encircled by a procession of classically draped female figures, their flowing gowns and linked gestures creating a continuous rhythm around the deep green ground. Known as the \u003cb\u003e“Dancing Hours”\u003c\/b\u003e decoration, the figures are rendered in raised white relief, giving them the appearance of classical cameos set against the glossy body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe lower portion of each beaker shifts to a warm buff ground worked with a finely textured \u003cb\u003ebasketweave or engine-turned border\u003c\/b\u003e, a wonderful contrast to the smooth green glaze above. The combination of green, cream and white gives these a slightly earthier character than traditional blue-and-white jasperware while retaining the unmistakable Neoclassical influence associated with Spode and Copeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe design dates to the \u003cb\u003elate 19th century, around 1891\u003c\/b\u003e, when Copeland was producing a range of glazed jasperware-type pieces decorated with these dancing classical figures. Surviving examples bearing the Copeland Late Spode mark and registered-design information confirm the pattern's introduction around this period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs candle vessels, these are especially beautiful because their tall, straight-sided form leaves the entire Dancing Hours procession visible. Display all three together down a dining table or mantel, or use them individually on a bedside table, bookshelf or library table. Once the candles are finished, the vessels remain collectible pieces of \u003cb\u003elate Victorian Copeland Late Spode\u003c\/b\u003e and can be displayed together as a small group of Neoclassical ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, Late 19th century, c. 1891\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Copeland, Late Spode\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Glazed jasperware-type ceramic \/ sprigged earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44402493980759,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A98022.jpg?v=1791005923","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/copeland-late-spode-dancing-hours-green-beakers","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}