{"product_id":"vintage-belleek-ireland-shamrock-bud-vase-5-6th-green-mark-1965-1980","title":"Vintage Belleek Ireland Shamrock Bud Vase – 5\" 6th Green Mark 1965–1980","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA charming vintage \u003cstrong\u003eBelleek Ireland Shamrock bud vase\u003c\/strong\u003e, standing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5\" \/ 12.7 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in Belleek's famous creamy ivory Parian porcelain.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe elegant slender form has a long \u003cstrong\u003evertically fluted neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, gently flared and softly shaped rim, and a rounded lower body with subtle moulded texture. Delicate \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted green shamrocks\u003c\/strong\u003e decorate the lower section, one of Belleek's most enduring and recognisable motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe underside carries Belleek's green trademark featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eIrish Wolfhound, Round Tower and harp\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe backstamp identifies this as Belleek's \u003cstrong\u003e6th Mark, or Third Green Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, used from \u003cstrong\u003e1965 to 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e. Belleek's own dating guide confirms that the mark was reduced in size in 1965 and the registered \u003cstrong\u003e®\u003c\/strong\u003e symbol moved to above the harp, exactly as seen on this example. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belleek Pottery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ireland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shamrock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bud \/ spill vase\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5\" \/ 12.7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parian porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy ivory with green shamrocks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted shamrocks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6th Mark \/ Third Green Mark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1965–1980\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGood vintage condition with signs of previous ownership and display consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe underside retains some \u003cstrong\u003eold adhesive\/label residue and age-related marks\u003c\/strong\u003e, which I've deliberately left visible in the photographs rather than disguising them. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWebsite Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£12.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI'd actually use \u003cstrong\u003e£12.99 rather than the £14.99 I suggested earlier\u003c\/strong\u003e. A 5\" sixth-mark Shamrock vase recently sold at auction for only \u003cstrong\u003eUS$4\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Belleek currently sells a new 6\" Shamrock Meadow vase for \u003cstrong\u003e£20\u003c\/strong\u003e. That puts a common vintage 5\" example into a fairly modest resale bracket despite the nice 1965–80 mark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"belleek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55152635871575,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/2521\/1223\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep24_2026_06_41_16PM.png?v=1790271992","url":"https:\/\/katiesvintagecorner.com\/products\/vintage-belleek-ireland-shamrock-bud-vase-5-6th-green-mark-1965-1980","provider":"KatiesVintageCorner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}