Berlin Iron 19th Century Warwick Vase Collector's Set

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a complete, historically verified triad of 19th-century masterpieces celebrating the legendary Warwick Vase. This curated collection traces the 19th-century European fascination with the Grand Tour antiquity across different countries and master foundries.
This comprehensive set is offered strictly together and includes three extraordinary pieces, presented in their chronological order of creation:

1. The Edward Thomason Metallic Medal (England) — Circa 1820-1821
This large, exceptionally detailed bronze medal commemorates Sir Edward Thomason's monumental undertaking: casting a life-size metallic replica of the original Roman marble Warwick Vase. Sir Edward Thomason (1769–1849) was a prominent Birmingham inventor and manufacturer of medals, buttons, and silver plate. Having previously worked for the legendary industrialist Matthew Boulton, Thomason was a prolific creator whose inventions even included a massively successful patented corkscrew in 1802.
The Undertaking: Producing the colossal replica was a crowning achievement of Thomason's career and Birmingham's industrial prowess. It occupied six years to painstakingly model, cast, and sculpture, resulting in a spectacular bronze replica precisely the size of the ancient marble original at Warwick Castle.
Obverse Inscription: "BEGUN IN THE 51ST YEAR OF KING GEORGE THE III AND COMPLETED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF KING GEORGE THE IV" (dating the completion to 1820).
Reverse Inscription: "THE THOMASON METALLIC VASE / 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE & 5 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT."
Dimensions: 5.4 cm diameter.
Significance: A magnificent testament to the sheer scale of the 19th-century English obsession with the vase's design and the exceptional technical mastery of Thomason’s factory.

Please see the link below to the Science Museum in the UK as your reference.
https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co74217/bronze-medal-to-commemorate-thomasons-metal-vase

2. The Royal Berlin Iron Foundry (KPEG) New Year's Plaque — Dated 1828
A rare cast iron presentation plaque from the famed Königliche Eisengießerei Berlin (Royal Iron Foundry Berlin) from the era of Friedrich Wilhelm III, explicitly dated 1828, and modeled by the celebrated master Wilhelm August Stilarsky.
Design: Features the year 1828 flanking an intricate central monument representing the tomb of Prussian Lieutenant General Ludwig Matthias Nathanael Gottlieb von Brauchitsch (1757–1827). To the right sits a beautifully detailed miniature representation of the Warwick Vase on a pedestal; to the left is a classical Molossian dog, modeled after the antique original in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Dimensions: 6.3 x 8.73 cm.
Condition & Literature: Maintained in superb "Gussfrisch" (freshly cast/mint) condition. Officially documented in standard Berlin Iron reference literature (Arenhövel 25, Strothotte 1828-3).
Significance: 1828 is the exact year the Royal Foundry debuted their highly celebrated cast iron copies of the Warwick Vase at the Berlin Academy Exhibition. This New Year's plaque served as an official announcement and showcase of Stilarsky's masterful new model alongside other artistic achievements.

Please see the link below to the Berlin Museum in Germany as your reference.
https://sammlung-online.berlin.museum/Details/Index/288346

3. The Berlin Iron Warwick Vase — Circa 1830-1850
The crown jewel of the collection: a magnificent, large-scale Berlin Iron (Eisenkunstguss) cast of the Warwick Vase. Masterfully modeled by Wilhelm August Stilarsky and cast by Grüttner at the Royal Iron Foundry in Berlin.
Condition & Assembly: Assembled from approximately 50 individual cast pieces using hidden internal screws, pins, and rivets—a hallmark of supreme 19th-century German foundry craftsmanship. Finished with the traditional deep black "schwarz gebrannt" coating. 
Please note the left handle is slgihtly loose and rust bloom is apparent at various spots. However this has been neutralised and is natural due to the iron material and the 196 year age of the piece. 
Museum Provenance Match: The dimensions are an absolute, precise match to the heavily documented, restored exemplar held in the Stadtmuseum Berlin (Inventory No. KH 2006/2 EI).
Dimensions & Weight: Total Height: 40.5 cm | Top Outer Diameter: 26.2 cm | Square Pedestal Base Width: 17.6 cm | Weight: 12.1 kg.

Please see the link below to the Berlin Museum in Germany as your reference. 
https://sammlung-online.stadtmuseum.de/Details/Index/529345

Collector's Note
These pieces are not merely decorative items; they represent a physical timeline of the Neoclassical revival and European foundry history. To possess the commemorative English medal, the German foundry's announcement plaque, and the final executed iron masterpiece together is a true rarity for serious metalwork and Grand Tour antiquity collectors. 
This set highlights the absolute pinnacle of Berlin Iron and Thomason's Birmingham mastery.

Returns: I accept returns within 14 days of delivery. Please note that due to the heavy, crated nature of this antique, the buyer is entirely responsible for all return shipping and specialized crating costs, unless the item arrives damaged.

✈️ SHIPPING & DELIVERY NOTICE

If you are based within Germany: Free personal hand-delivery is included. We will personally transport and deliver this historic collection to your door.

For International Clients (Everywhere Else): The listed €1,000 shipping fee serves as a secure placeholder to accommodate custom-built heavy suspension crates, specialized art freight couriers, and comprehensive insurance. 
Please message me with your postal code prior to purchasing so I can provide an exact shipping quote tailored to your location and adjust the price downward if possible.