Vryheid

Name: Vryheid
 
Type: Small Vase
 
Year: 1930-1950
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Unmarked, but likely manufactured by a Staffordshire (England) or continental European porcelain maker, then exported to South Africa
 
History: A charming mid-century porcelain bud vase proudly bearing the coat of arms of Vryheid, a historic town nestled in the KwaZulu-Natal interior. Featuring a vibrantly coloured enamel transfer design with industrial, agricultural, and civic motifs, and the patriotic motto “Eendragt En Liefde Regtvaardigheid,” this unmarked piece hails from the heyday of municipal souvenir ware. Standing just over 11 cm tall, it would have been sold as a memento of civic pride—perhaps in a local stationer or tourist outlet during the 1930s–50s. Ideal for collectors of South African heraldic ceramics.
 
Flaws: None