Tashiro Vases
Set of two Japanese vases. Height 24"/61 cm. Width at opening 9 3/4"/25 cm. Widest width in middle approximately 12"/30 cm. Porcelain I think. Each has its own design but are very similar so assuming they are meant to be a pair. I have been told that the stamp on bottom translates to: Japan, Yokohama, Made by Tashiro. They were bought in London England in the late 1930's but were said to be old at the time of purchase but not sure how old.
Grandfather purchased in late 1930's in London, England.
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Dear David,
Indeed these vases were made by the Yokohama company and made by Tashiro. What I can see these are Satsuma vases and not porcelain but Earthenware. Vases were made in the late 19th century.
It appears I can see only one vase and this one has an hairline crack in the top rim. I do not know the condition of the other one but my estimation is based on one vase with a crack and one in good condition. If also the other vase has some damage then please send a picture of that, so I can re-evaluate. Size and the quality of the painting are important when selling Satsuma. The vases you presented are both well painted and of a good size.
Dear David,
Invisible restoration is quite expensive because its very hard to do. I would leave it as it is to be honest that way a future buyer will have the opportunity to see for him/herself what the damage is, a restoration also ''hides'' damage and in my experience doesn't add the value you would expect. I know other people will have a different opinion but this is what I see in some cases in my own business in the past.
Regards,
Simon
Thank you very much Simon. You are correct. The other vase is in good shape, no condition issues. There are photos of it included but both vases look very much the same. I just had a question on the cracked vase. Would it be worth restoring it? Would that add value to the set? Thank You.