Royal Worcester Porcelain Ewer and Stand, 1875, Bejot Decoration

A Royal Worcester porcelain ewer and stand, dated 1875, the…
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A Royal Worcester porcelain ewer and stand, dated 1875, the decoration attributed to Eduard Bejot, the ewer of classical baluster shape on a circular foot, modelled with a Neptune mask beneath the spout and a handle in the form of a melusine holding a dove to her chest, decorated throughout with Renaissance revival designs and motifs, the body with a blue and white band between red-brown bands above and below, with Pate-sur-pate decoration to the neck, roundels to the body, and the foot, the stand circular on a raised foot, its well accommodating the foot of the ewer, its decoration conforming with the ewer, each with a printed factory mark with date underside, the ewer 30 cm high, the stand 5 cm high, 29.5 cm diameter. Other notes: Wendy cook, formerly of the Museum of Royal Worcester, suggested the attribution to Bejot.. Condition: stand: small restorations to enamel roundels, ewer: extensive restoration to with handle and neck, crazing in places

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  • Ewer / Pitcher - A type of jug with a narrow neck bulbous body and wide spout, originally used for carrying and storing liquids such as water or wine. In medieval times they were the source of water to wash ones hands during and after a meal. later the shape was used for vessels in silver, gold, glass and ceramics.

    In Victorian times they were made in ceramics and occasionally glass with a matching basin, and sometimes other accessories such as a soap holder or toothbrush holder. Their purpose was to provide facilities for personal washing In the early 19th century were often enclosed in purpose built stands, and later resided on a washstand..

    Sometimes the words "ewer" and "pitcher" are used interchangably, but a pitcher is generally considered to be a jug, and would have a wide mouth, and a gently tapering body.
  • Pâte-Sur-Pâte - Pâte-sur-pâte is a decorative technique that is commonly used in ceramics and glassmaking. The term "pâte-sur-pâte" is French and it translates to "paste on paste." This technique involves the application of layers of clay or glass paste to create a three-dimensional design.

    In ceramics, the technique involves applying successive layers of a clay slip onto a piece of pottery. Each layer is allowed to dry before the next one is applied. The layers are then carved or incised to create a design in relief. This technique is often used to create delicate and intricate designs, such as figures or floral motifs.

    In glassmaking, the technique involves applying layers of molten glass onto a blown glass form. The layers are then carved or etched to create a design in relief. This technique is often used to create intricate designs, such as floral motifs or animals.

    Both techniques require a high level of skill and precision, as the layers must be applied and carved with great care to achieve the desired effect. The end result is a beautiful and unique piece of art that showcases the artist's talent and mastery of their craft.
  • Attributed - A cataloguing term where the item in the opinion of the cataloguers, is a of the period of the artist, craftsman or designer, and which probably in whole or part is the work of that person.
  • Crazing - A network of fine cracks in the glaze of a ceramic item, caused by uneven shrinking during the firing process.

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