Royal Worcester Harry Davis Pot Pourri Vase, circa 1902

A Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri vase decorated by Harry…
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A Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri vase decorated by Harry Davis, shape 1515, circa 1902 (date cypher worn), the domed cover with finial above the globular body with a pair of foliate handles to the shoulders and raised on a low foot ring, the cover, pierced neck, and base modelled with foliate motifs, the front of the body decorated by Davis with a scene of sheep in an uplands landscape signed 'H. Davis', the reverse with a matching landscape vignette, printed factory marks underside, 20.5 cm high

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  • 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.
  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • Finial - An architectural decoration, found on the upper parts of of an object. On furniture they are usually found on pediments, canopies and shelf supports. On smaller ceramic or silver items, such as spoons, they may decorate the top of the item itself, or the lid or cover where they provide a useful handle for removal.

    Finials have a variety of shapes and forms. They may be urn-shaped, baluster shaped round or spiral, but usually taper into an upper point. Many real life shapes may also be used as finials, such as pineapples, berries, pinecones, buds, lotus and acorns. Sometimes animals such as a lion are depicted, or fish and dolphins.

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