Lot # 134 - Vintage Alcobaça Portugal Hand-Painted Umbrella Stand

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 16-Sep-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 28-Sep-2026 9:13:00 PM
Current bid:

$34.00

Highest bidder:

JCC

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Description :

Striking vintage Portuguese ceramic umbrella stand or tall floor vase, hand-painted in the traditional Alcobaça style. Features an ornate cobalt blue scrollwork design with raised relief details and colorful floral medallions in pink, yellow, green and blue. The scalloped rim and dimensional decoration give it a beautiful Old World Mediterranean look. Marked on the underside/interior “Westal Hand-Painted Alcobaça Portugal” with the number 842. Similar vintage Alcobaça umbrella stands are offered in the several-hundred-dollar range.

Approx. Measurements
Approx. 18–22" tall x 7–9" diameter.

Condition
Good vintage condition with light age-related wear. There appears to be a small chip/loss along the upper scalloped rim, visible in photos. Some interior discoloration/marks consistent with use. No obvious major cracks visible in the provided photos. Please review all photos closely.

Historical Note
Alcobaça, Portugal became particularly known during the 20th century for highly decorative hand-painted ceramics featuring elaborate blue scrollwork, floral motifs and raised ornamentation. Large floor vases and umbrella stands are especially desirable decorative forms.

Estimated Value
350


Auction History

Highest bidder is JCC

Date Bid User
18-Sep-2026 11:03:35 PM $34.00 JCC
18-Sep-2026 11:03:26 PM $31.00 morninglorri
18-Sep-2026 11:03:26 PM $30.00 JCC
18-Sep-2026 11:03:19 PM $23.00 morninglorri
18-Sep-2026 11:03:19 PM $22.00 JCC
18-Sep-2026 11:03:14 PM $16.00 morninglorri
18-Sep-2026 11:03:14 PM $15.00 JCC
18-Sep-2026 11:03:08 PM $11.00 morninglorri
18-Sep-2026 11:03:08 PM $10.00 JCC
16-Sep-2026 9:21:51 AM $5.00 morninglorri

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Agora Estate Company makes every effort to accurately describe all items. Please expect normal wear consistent with age, use, and history for antique, vintage, and pre-owned pieces. We do not note every minor imperfection. All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no refunds or returns. Agora Estate Company does not guarantee the working condition of any clock, watch, electronic, or mechanical item. Measurements provided are approximate.


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