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, ...