Royal Worcester 'Swans on the Water' Pedestal Vase

• Acanthus - A stylized leaf motif, one of the primary decorative elements of classical Greek and Roman architecture, derived from the genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Mediterranean area. It is a common element in classical Greek and Roman design, and is often seen in Corinthian and Composite order columns and used as a decorative element in English, European and Australian furniture, particularly on the curve of a leg, and as decoration for a corbel.
• Floral Swag / Garland / Festoon - Floral swags are a decorative motif often used in the ornamentation of various objects, such as silverware, glassware, and furniture. The term "swag" refers to a garland or wreath of flowers, foliage, or other decorative elements, which is usually arranged in a loop or curve.
  
  Floral swags can be found in a variety of decorative styles, from ornate Baroque and Rococo designs to more naturalistic Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. They are often used to add a touch of elegance, refinement, or whimsy to an object, and can be seen on a range of items from chandeliers and candlesticks to picture frames and tea sets.
  
  In the decoration of silver objects, floral swags are often used to accentuate the curves and lines of the piece, and to add visual interest to the surface. Similarly, on glass objects, floral swags may be used to frame or highlight a particular area of the object, or to add a touch of color and delicacy.
  
  On furniture, floral swags can be found on a variety of pieces, from cabinets and armoires to chairs and sofas. They are often used to enhance the lines and curves of the furniture, and can be used to create a sense of movement and flow in the design.
  
  Overall, floral swags are a versatile decorative element that can be adapted to a range of styles and applications, and have been used in the decoration of various objects throughout history.
• Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
• Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
• Registered Numbers - Between 1842 and 1883, a diamond- shaped mark was used to identify items as British-made, which classified the item according to the material from which it was manufactured, as well as the date of registration. This system was discontinued in 1884 when a numbering system was introduced.
  
  Design registration is for "what and item looks like", and is not a patent ("how something works") or trade mark ("what it is called").
  
  The registered number is usually on an under-surface of an object (on the base of ceramics) and oftern shown as "Rd. No. 99999", sometimes surrounded by a rectangular box.
  
  The table below lists the year, and the first registered number for that year:
  
  1884 1
  
  1885 18,993
  
  1886 39,547
  
  1887 61,207
  
  1888 87,266
  
  1889 111,664
  
  1890 140,481
  
  1891 160,613
  
  1892 183,259
  
  1893 203,348
  
  1894 223,861
  
  1895 244,726
  
  1896 266,237
  
  1897 288,848
  
  1898 309,956
  
  1899 328,527
  
  1900 349,120
  
  1901 367,628
  
  1902 380,979
  
  1903 401,944
  
  1904 422,489
  
  1905 428,004
  
  1906 469,160
  
  1907 486,464
  
  1908 516,375
  
  1909 533,561
  
  1910 546,084
  
  1911 561,570
  
  1912 585,707
  
  1913 608,541
  
  1914 627,887
  
  1915 642,613
  
  1916 651,079
  
  1917 655,001
  
  1918 662,576
  
  1919 665,728
  
  1920 664,869
  
  1921 676,491
  
  1922 685,412
  
  1923 691,571
  
  1924 695,944
  
  1925 705,943
  
  1926 716,386
  
  1927 723,430
  
  1928 725,899
  
  1929 740,459
  
  1930 741,336
  
  1931 757,945
  
  1932 767,110

This item has been included into following indexes:

• Baldwyn, Charles (England) - Royal Worcester artists 59
• Royal Worcester (England), item types
  • other 3,511
  • vases, with covers 359