A collection of vintage items, curated for the embodiment of Love, known as Eros in the Greek and Cupid in the Roman. This collection has a wide range of items that would be at home on any altar devoted to Eros, whether you're just setting it up or have been working your altar for years. May they help you connect with Love Himself!
We have several offerings available in this collection:
- Wedgwood Bud Vase: A vintage Wedgwood Collectible blue jasperware bud vase, made in England circa the 1970s with company name and production location stamped on the bottom. The vase features ivy patterns on two sides that divide it in half. This series depicted Eros in different seasons between the ivy dividers. This vase shows Eros in Autumn and Winter. On one side, he is standing on a stalk of wheat, with a sickle in one hand and shorn wheat in the other, representing the Fall harvest. On the other side, Eros stands on a barren branch, devoid of leaves or evergreen needles, warming his hands over a fire perched beside him on the branch, representing Winter. It is in excellent condition with few scuffs and no chips or cracks.
-Wedgwood Infant Academy Plate: A vintage Wedgwood oval plate, depicting a group of Erotes, where one is painting the others who are modeling, surrounded by a floral design with a rose motif. It is made in blue jasperware with authentic stamping on the back reading "Wedgwood, Made in England" and includes a mounting bracket for hanging. The design, made in white bas-relief, is from the 1781 painting "The Infant Academy" by Sir Joshua Reynolds, a family friend of Josiah Wedgwood and his wife. The painting was modelled by William Hackwood in 1785 for a collection of plates and vases produced circa 1785-1795. Reynolds, the original artist, wrote a certificate of admiration and approval for the Portland Vase released in this collection in 1790. The historic original design of this place is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These particular plates are part of the 1999 limited edition re-release of this historic design. Both plates are in excellent condition, with a few scuffs from use and no chips or cracks.
- A. Giannelli Cupid with Trumpet: Vintage chalkware statue of Eros in flight, holding a trumpet, able to be hung on a wall. This statue is handmade by artist A. Giannelli, an alabaster sculptor who was born and worked out of his own studio in Italy roughly between the 1940s-1980s. Every piece he made was worked by hand, per his existing company's website, and his signature is visible on the garment Eros wears in this statue. A beautiful, delicate statue that has stood the test of time; in excellent condition with few scuffs and no chips or cracks.
- A. Giannelli Cupid with Lyre: Vintage chalkware statue of Eros in flight, holding a lyre he is strumming, able to be hung on a wall. This statue is handmade by artist A. Giannelli, an alabaster sculptor who was born and worked out of his own studio in Italy roughly between the 1940s-1980s. Every piece he made was worked by hand, per his existing company's website, and his signature is visible on the garment Eros wears in this statue. A beautiful, delicate statue that has stood the test of time; in excellent condition with few scuffs and no chips or cracks.
- Crouching Cupid: A ceramic statue of Eros crouching, wearing a garland of flowers and playing a violin. The statue is entirely white, except the colorful floral garland. There is an attachment at the top for hanging. In excellent condition, with few scuffs and no chips or cracks.
-Eros in Repose: A ceramic statue of Eros sitting in a relaxed posture, legs loosely crossed with his hands on his knees and his eyes closed. The statue is primarily white, but has softly blue wings on his back and a colorful crown of flowers on his head. In excellent condition, with few scuffs and no chips or cracks.
- Cupid Candlestick: A ceramic statue of Eros on his stomach, crawling or dancing, with a candle holder in his back between his wings. He is made of white ceramic, with a colorful garland of flowers on his head. The candle holder is best suited to taper candles. We have two available, a matching set in mirrored designs to frame an altar nicely. These candlesticks are sold individually; if you would like the complete set, please add 2 to your cart. In excellent condition, with few scuffs and no chips or cracks.
- Wedding Bell: A bell made of unglazed porcelain, with Eros sitting on the top with wings extended and a cloth over his lap, playing a violin. The bottom edge of the bell features a ruffled, lace-like pattern like the hem of a skirt. The inner clapper is made of unglazed porcelain and attached with a golden thread. In excellent condition, with few scuffs and no chips or cracks.
- Love's Torchlight: A single candlestick made of unglazed porcelain, with a golden cap inside the portion that holds a candle (best suited to taper candles). The seat of the candle is made of a towering pile of roses, which Eros sits next to, one hand on the rose pile and one hand cupping his chin, elbow on his upraised knee. Feathered wings extend from his back, and his features have been painted in though the rest is white: his eyes are blue and his mouth is pink. In excellent condition, with few scuffs and no chips or cracks.
