Antique Italian Floral Pedestal

By Melissa Tumblin, 29 September, 2008
Description

I have a very beautiful Italian floral ceramic pedestal that was once in an Italian Church. The pedestal was brought back from Italy and given as a gift to my family by a Catholic priest, a friend of the family. The pedestal spent some time in St. Catherine's Church in Hillside, NJ. It is simply beautiful and has very detailed sculptured flowers and stenciling. The vase is a little less than four feet high and the top bowl is about one and one half feet wide and is at least 60 years old.

I would like to have an idea of how much this pedestal may be worth as a family heirloom.  Please see attached pictures.  I don't know if I want to sell it.

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Appears to be ceramic
Distinguishing marks
Don't know, haven't looked underneath pedestal yet...
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Height is just under four feet, base width is about 5 inches and top bowl is about 1.5 feet
Date Period
Late 1940's or older (at least 60 years old)
Weight
30 lbs approximately
History
Brought back from an Italian church by a priest as a gift to the family, also spent some time in St. Catherine's church in Hillside, NJ. The pedestal is at least 60 years old and has delicately sculptered flowers and stenciling all around the base and top bowl.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
gift from a priest in Italy
For Sale?
No
Photos