Here is a beautiful old Hull Pottery Bowknot vase that would have been made in 1949. It is marked as shape B-8-8 1/2" on the bottom. It does indeed measure 8.5" tall by 6.25" wide at the top. The vase is nice and clean, inside and out, and it is free of any damages or repairs. This is one of the nicer shapes from the line, and it is also enhanced by the double handles. Vase ships USPS priority Insured Mail!