Porcelain vase with flowers

This porcelain vase with flowers is part of the Barbera dels Aragonés House Museum collection of decorative objects. It is found inside a glass urn called “fanal” with a wooden base. It is a very characteristic decorative detail in an Isabelline style salons, a fashion that prevailed in the mid-19th…

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Mirror ball

This piece was hung as a lamp in Don Pedro's office in the house Barbera dels Aragonés. However, although it looks like a lamp, it is not intended for lighting. There is no parallel known with this object. The ball is signed by a brand: "ER PARIS" and is dated…

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Biscuit tin "Sea dogs"

Biscuit tin. Made of enamelled tin with a hinged lid. Sea dogs model decorated with printed maritime scenes. The design was printed (in oil paint) from the litho stone onto cardboard (later rubber) which was then transferred on to the metal box. Mark: Huntley & Palmers. Made in England. Date:…

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Little horse

Child’s tricycle. A polychrome decorated small horse made of wood (body and wheels) and metal (head and pedals). Date: 19th century. Do you want more information about the House Museum Barbera dels Aragonés? Click here. 

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