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A Pair of Late Victorian Carlton Ware Vases
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A Pair of Late Victorian Carlton Ware Vases

19th century
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A fine pair of late Victorian pottery ‘K'ang-Hsi’ Cartlon Ware vases by Wiltshaw and Robinson, each Sevres blue vase with a domed cover with gilt knob and with Chinese style vignettes and a wide band of gilded decoration, over an inverted baluster shaped body with decorative bands around the neck and top, and richly decorated with gilded scenes in the Chinese style, with gardens, pagodas, clouds, each with raised jade green highlights, presented on a broad ebonised turned wood socle with a moulded edge. English, circa 1895.

Condition: Excellent, both vases are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks, and the gilding on each vase is in very good condition. The socle of one has become detached, however this has not caused damage to either the vase or the base.

Carlton Ware was first made in 1894 by the firm of Wiltshaw and Robinson in Stoke-on-Trent, and the firm first specialised in making high quality decorative items such as these, often using Chinese designs and patterns.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated these Victorian Carlton Ware Vases to the Victorian era.

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SA1016647
Description
A fine pair of late Victorian pottery ‘K'ang-Hsi’ Cartlon Ware vases by Wiltshaw and Robinson, each Sevres blue vase with a domed cover with gilt knob and with Chinese style vignettes and a wide band of gilded decoration, over an inverted baluster shaped body with decorative bands around the neck and top, and richly decorated with gilded scenes in the Chinese style, with gardens, pagodas, clouds, each with raised jade green highlights, presented on a broad ebonised turned wood socle with a moulded edge. English, circa 1895.
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Condition: Excellent, both vases are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks, and the gilding on each vase is in very good condition.
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The socle of one has become detached, however this has not caused damage to either the vase or the base.

fig 1. A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases.
fig 1. A Pair of Late Victorian Carlton Ware Vases

Carlton Ware was first made in 1894 by the firm of Wiltshaw and Robinson in Stoke-on-Trent, and the firm first specialised in making high quality decorative items such as these, often using Chinese designs and patterns.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated these Victorian Carlton Ware Vases to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1016647
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Archive I A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases.

A Pair of Late Victorian Carlton Ware Vases

Archive II A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases. View II
Archive III A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases. View IX
Archive X A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases. View X
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Archive XII A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases. View XIII
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A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases.
A Pair of Late Victorian Carlton Ware Vases
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A pair of cobalt blue ceramic lidded vases decorated with gold gilt Chinoiserie pagoda scenes, set on dark circular ebonised wooden bases.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Chinoiserie
  • MaterialEarthenware, Gold Leaf, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourCobalt Blue
  • MotifsPagoda pattern, Gilded trim, Domed lids, Ebonised plinths
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This pair of late Victorian pottery vases dates from the Victorian period and exemplifies the Victorian Chinoiserie style. Each earthenware vessel is finished in cobalt blue with an extensive gold leaf design, featuring domed lids with gilt finials and resting on turned ebonised wood socles with moulded edges. The surfaces display intricate Chinese-style vignettes, including pagodas, gardens, and clouds, complemented by decorative bands around the neck and body alongside raised green highlights. Both vases stand 41 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 23 cm deep, presenting substantial decorative forms intended for domestic settings. In a contemporary home, these ornamental pieces suit placement atop a sideboard or console table in a living room, dining room, or hallway to bring classical colour and pattern to an interior. They add visual weight and traditional character to English Country House schemes, working well as symmetrical decorative accents on cabinet tops or large surfaces where their deep blue and gilt ornamentation can be appreciated.

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Produced by Wiltshaw & Robinson in Stoke-on-Trent, late Victorian Carlton Ware is characterised by cobalt glazes, elaborate gilt gilding, and Asian-inspired decoration such as Chinoiserie motifs.

These vases were crafted from earthenware, coated with a dark cobalt glaze, and hand-decorated or transfer-printed with gold gilding before undergoing multiple kiln firings.

Authentic examples feature stamped backmarks incorporating a swallow or crown emblem alongside the maker name, frequently accompanied by pattern registration numbers on the base.

Pair these lidded vessels on a sideboard or mantelpiece against neutral backdrop walls to create a focal point within classic or eclectic living spaces.

Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid chemical detergents or submersion in water to preserve the gilded surface details.
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