The light is so very poor this morning that again I have had to pose the Princess in the conservatory, rather than on the red carpet.
Last week, I popped my head into a couple of the charity shops in Kenilworth with nothing in particular in mind. I have been looking for just the right black and white vases, as I have so admired the way they show off the flowers on other blogs.
The moment I saw this one I knew it was it. I did not even look at the price tag! I recognised the Robert Welch Signature on the base and the name was also imprinted below the glaze. But it was the shape and the elegance which appealed to me....I would describe it as 'High Couture', simple elegant and 'well cut', and craftsman made.
Of course when I got home I tried to find out more about it, wondering when it was made, and as part of what range. If anyone out there knows more, do let me know.
I have not been able to find anything about it so far. I even called the main outlet in Chipping Campden and an email and photograph will soon be looked out by their archivist. I'll update this entry should anything more be learnt about this vase.
Love your new vase--a great find Noelle. Your beautiful roses look perfectly made for it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, graceful arrangement, love the vase as well.
ReplyDeleteLittle black number is a perfect description and that is one gorgeous rose. I don't even try roses in general, but these sure make me think twice.
ReplyDeleteA perfect name for this stunning vase. I love the color and shape of the vase and peachy roses make an elegant arrangement.
ReplyDeleteThat's one elegant vase, Noelle! What a wonderful find. And the effect is of a lovely lady in evening attire, positioned to have her photo taken. A great job all around!
ReplyDeleteOh Margareta is a delight, and the new vase is a sleek and sexy partner for her. I love the shape - and I would look on eBay first to see if there was anything similar, searching something like 'Robert Welch black vase'...
ReplyDeleteI am trying all Avenues...even the Archivist from Robert Welch. I shall have to find a big box for all the vases I am acquiring!
DeleteI love the roses and vase together, an extremely stylish combination. Fancy finding such a gorgeous vase in a charity shop. We visited the Robert Welch shop in Chipping Campden last New Year while staying at the East Banqueting House on the edge of the town. It is a treasure trove of wondrous kitchenalia and Chipping Campden is a gem of a town too.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, what a wonderful place you stayed at. We used to live quite close and loved visiting Chipping Campden. Did you manage to visit the Gordon Russell Museum at Broadway? I think you comment has inspired another day out to Chipping Campden. Sadly the Robert Welch shop in Warwick is now closed.
DeleteSuch elegant roses in such a beautiful color deserve a special vase, and you found it, I love the silvery black glaze and graceful curves, Noelle!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color of rose and like the' little black dress', the vase works perfectly!
ReplyDeleteSimple and elegant are always a winning combination.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing the wonderful vases you can find online or in charity shops, and also amazing that you have such happy looking roses wt almost Christmas time.
ReplyDeleteIts been an amazing year weatherwise in the UK Midlands. Usually I have some Etoile de Hollande for Christmas, but there will be none this year. Yesterday I walked past a garden with an Iceberg Rose in full bloom.
DeleteI love the naturalistic way you have displayed your lovely roses in the vase. I am not familiar with the maker's name, but what a super shaped vase!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I love the shape: flowing and contoured. Robert Welch is a design studio and has been making iconic stainless steel cutlery and tea sets, excellent kitchen knives etc...well worth looking up. John Lewis and top end shops usually stock their wares.
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