A Royal Worcester blush ivory 'handbag' vase, shape number 1...
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£80 - £120
A Royal Worcester blush ivory 'handbag' vase, shape number 1687, late 19th century, the lower corners modelled as gilt ram's horns, the florally decorated side panels with embossed gilt female mask and dolphin details, puce maker's mark for 1896 and Rd No 218105 to base, 20cm high (at fault); with an Augustus Rex large coffee can and saucer, each polychrome decorated with alternating panels of courting couples and floral and foliate sprays in the manner of Helena Wolfsohn, painted maker's marks to bases, the coffee can 8.5cm high, the saucer 15.5cm diameter (2)
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The blush ivory vase shows a crude repair to the 'clasp' on one side, surface wear and rubbing to the gilt highlights throughout (extensive in places).
The coffee can and saucer show surface wear and rubbing to the gilt highlights throughout, particularly noticeable to the can handle. Both ring when pinged.
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£80 - £120
A Royal Worcester blush ivory 'handbag' vase, shape number 1687, late 19th century, the lower corners modelled as gilt ram's horns, the florally decorated side panels with embossed gilt female mask and dolphin details, puce maker's mark for 1896 and Rd No 218105 to base, 20cm high (at fault); with an Augustus Rex large coffee can and saucer, each polychrome decorated with alternating panels of courting couples and floral and foliate sprays in the manner of Helena Wolfsohn, painted maker's marks to bases, the coffee can 8.5cm high, the saucer 15.5cm diameter (2)
More Information
The blush ivory vase shows a crude repair to the 'clasp' on one side, surface wear and rubbing to the gilt highlights throughout (extensive in places).
The coffee can and saucer show surface wear and rubbing to the gilt highlights throughout, particularly noticeable to the can handle. Both ring when pinged.
