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Hadley’s & Sons Worcester Pedestal Vase, C.1899
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Hadley’s & Sons Worcester Pedestal Vase, C.1899

19th century
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A Hadley’s Worcester pedestal vase and gilded cover, modelled with twin horned mask handles, painted with monochrome birds on rose branches, reticulated and relief moulded bands. The gilding, which contrasts with the almost black glazed details of the vase, gives it a luxurious appearance. Very unique cover with a gold tip, elegant cut-out pattern on the inside of the vase neck. The vase has a pink underglaze mark ‘ Hadley’s & Sons Worcester ‘which relates to a specified period of the piece production. Earlier such vases serve both a decorative and practical purpose.

James Hadley porcelain wares were made using colored clay moldings in dark blue, green and brown which distinguished them from similar objects made by the Royal Worcester factory. Many of the floral designs found on Hadley ware were painted in monochrome, but were always of a very high quality. Much of the Hadley output consisted of high-class earthenware decorated with transparent glazes. Hadley's porcelain wares from this period are particularly valued by collectors all over the world. A couple of words about James Hadley (1837-1903). By 1870 James Hadley had become the principal modeller at Royal Worcester porcelain. In 1875 he left the Worcester factory and set up his own modelling studio at 95 High Street, Worcester. Hadley is reputed to have sold the complete output of his factories ornamental vases and figures to Royal Worcester and he inscribed his name on the base of his master models. In 1895 Royal Worcester cancelled James Hadley’s contract due to a drastic drop in the demand for elaborate luxury goods. Hadley then rented some factory space from his old friend Edward Locke and later he built a factory in Diglis Road, Worcester using land owned by his family. In June 1905, after James Hadley's death, Royal Worcester purchased the Hadley factory for £7500.

Height 25cm

Width 16 cm

Depth 13 cm

Weight 592 grams

Condition:

The top and base are professionally glued together.The gluing point is only visible when the vase is turned upside down.If you remove the lid and look inside, you can see a small hairline crack on the bottom from the inside. There is a small chip to the inside of the lid, otherwise the vase is in excellent antique condition.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

UK delivery is £10

Upon request, we are willing to provide a quote for shipping outside of UK

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Hadley Worcester Pedestal Urn to the 19th Century.

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SA1073966
Description
A Hadley’s Worcester pedestal vase and gilded cover, modelled with twin horned mask handles, painted with monochrome birds on rose branches, reticulated and relief moulded bands.
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The gilding, which contrasts with the almost black glazed details of the vase, gives it a luxurious appearance.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

Very unique cover with a gold tip, elegant cut-out pattern on the inside of the vase neck. The vase has a pink underglaze mark ‘ Hadley’s & Sons Worcester ‘which relates to a specified period of the piece production. Earlier such vases serve both a decorative and practical purpose.

fig 1. A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents.
fig 1. Hadley’s & Sons Worcester Pedestal Vase, C.1899

James Hadley porcelain wares were made using colored clay moldings in dark blue, green and brown which distinguished them from similar objects made by the Royal Worcester factory. Many of the floral designs found on Hadley ware were painted in monochrome, but were always of a very high quality. Much of the Hadley output consisted of high-class earthenware decorated with transparent glazes. Hadley's porcelain wares from this period are particularly valued by collectors all over the world. A couple of words about James Hadley (1837-1903). By 1870 James Hadley had become the principal modeller at Royal Worcester porcelain. In 1875 he left the Worcester factory and set up his own modelling studio at 95 High Street, Worcester. Hadley is reputed to have sold the complete output of his factories ornamental vases and figures to Royal Worcester and he inscribed his name on the base of his master models. In 1895 Royal Worcester cancelled James Hadley’s contract due to a drastic drop in the demand for elaborate luxury goods. Hadley then rented some factory space from his old friend Edward Locke and later he built a factory in Diglis Road, Worcester using land owned by his family. In June 1905, after James Hadley's death, Royal Worcester purchased the Hadley factory for £7500.

fig 2. A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents.
fig 2. Hadley’s & Sons Worcester Pedestal Vase, C.1899

Height 25cm

Width 16 cm

Depth 13 cm

Weight 592 grams

Condition:

The top and base are professionally glued together.The gluing point is only visible when the vase is turned upside down.If you remove the lid and look inside, you can see a small hairline crack on the bottom from the inside. There is a small chip to the inside of the lid, otherwise the vase is in excellent antique condition.

fig 3. A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents.
fig 3. Hadley’s & Sons Worcester Pedestal Vase, C.1899

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

UK delivery is £10

Upon request, we are willing to provide a quote for shipping outside of UK

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Hadley Worcester Pedestal Urn to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents.

Hadley’s & Sons Worcester Pedestal Vase, c.1899

Archive II A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View II
Archive III A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View VIII
Archive IX A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View IX
Archive X A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View X
Archive XI A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View XI
Archive XII A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View XII
Archive XIII A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View XIII
Archive XIV A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View XIV
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Archive XVII A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents. View XVII
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A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents.
Hadley’s & Sons Worcester Pedestal Vase, c.1899
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A late Victorian cream and dark blue porcelain pedestal urn decorated with hand-painted sepia floral panels, dark scroll handles, a matching lid, and gilded accents.
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Hadleys Worcester porcelain, manufactured between 1897 and 1902, is recognised for high-relief moulded ceramic trims, dark blue or green glaze details, and hand-painted monochrome or sepia floral decoration.

These vessels were crafted by slip-casting separate porcelain elements, including the footed base, stem, body, handles, and lid, which were assembled, glazed, hand-painted, and fired multiple times.

Authenticity is verified by checking for official factory backstamps on the base, assessing the crispness of relief mouldings, and confirming that decorative motifs are hand-painted rather than transfer-printed.

Place the urn as a focal centerpiece on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table to establish historical contrast within a contemporary design scheme.

Dust the surface using a dry, soft-bristle brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid immersion or chemical detergents that can erode hand-applied gilding and painted glazes.
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