A fine late 18th century turned blue john urn with finely chased gilt bronze pine cone finial and socle, the urn of classic shape with raised concentric rings to define the form. Raised on a well figured circular Blue John pedestal with white and black marble top and bottom.
England, circa 1790
Height: 25.5 cms (10 ins)
Diameter: 8 cms (3.1 ins)
Blue John – A rare and decorative form of fluorspar unique to Derbyshire, England, notable for its distinctive bands of purple, blue, and yellow. Highly prized since the 18th century, it was traditionally fashioned into urns, vases, and jewellery, often mounted in ormolu or fine furniture. Today, Blue John remains sought after for its rarity, translucence, and strong association with British decorative arts.
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