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LOT 274

Lot 274

Pair of Chamberlains Worcester Orange and Gilt Ground Vases with Covers, c.1800

Pair of Chamberlains Worcester Orange and Gilt Ground Vases with Covers, c.1800
Lot 274 Details
Pair of Chamberlains Worcester Orange and Gilt Ground Vases with Covers, c.1800

'PAULUS ÆMELIUS' and 'CLEOPATRA & MALEAGAR'
approx. height 11.9 in — 30.3 cm
painted Chamberlains / Worcester marks in gilt script to one base and cover, both covers with incised numerals 2 or 8

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $4,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Pair of Chamberlains Worcester Orange and Gilt Ground Vases with Covers, c.1800
  • Pair of Chamberlains Worcester Orange and Gilt Ground Vases with Covers, c.1800
  • Pair of Chamberlains Worcester Orange and Gilt Ground Vases with Covers, c.1800
Provenance:

Jonny's Antiques, Shakespeare, Ont.
Private Collection, Toronto

Literature:

Geoffrey Godden illustrates one of the present vases (Paulus Æmelius, Godden Reference Collection) in Chamberlain-Worcester Porcelain, 1788-1852, p. 293, pl. 380

CONDITION DETAILS

Closely matching pair (ground colours vary slightly); missing finial covers; one base repaired (Cleopatra & Meleagar); very little wear to gilding; otherwise in substantially good condition

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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