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Royal Worcester Paints Fruit Vase and Cover.
For sale by Valerie Main Ltd
for sale €1,346     $1,461
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Valerie Main Ltd

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Royal Worcester Paints Fruit Vase and Cover.

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Valerie Main Ltd
Description

A Royal Worcester painted fruit vase and cover decorated by William Roberts.

Excellent original condition, no damages or restoration. Factory marked in black, signed Roberts. Dated c1954

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Valerie Main Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Fruit Vase to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103278
Dealers Internal Reference
10841
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Description
A Royal Worcester painted fruit vase and cover decorated by William Roberts.

Excellent original condition, no damages or restoration. Factory marked in black, signed Roberts. Dated c1954

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Valerie Main Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Fruit Vase to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1103278
Dealers Internal Ref
10841
Valerie Main Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012

Specialists in royal worcester and other fine english porcelain

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A hand-painted porcelain urn featuring a fruit still life of apples and grapes, framed by twin gilt handles and a gilded cover.
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Archive I A hand-painted porcelain urn featuring a fruit still life of apples and grapes, framed by twin gilt handles and a gilded cover.

Royal Worcester Paints Fruit Vase and Cover.

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Valerie Main Ltd
Telephone 07860 679307 or 07974 780037
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Carlisle
Cumbria
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/valeriemainltd
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Items For Sale 74
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Valerie Main Ltd
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A hand-painted porcelain urn featuring a fruit still life of apples and grapes, framed by twin gilt handles and a gilded cover.
Royal Worcester paints fruit vase and cover.
Ref: SA1103278
A hand-painted porcelain urn featuring a fruit still life of apples and grapes, framed by twin gilt handles and a gilded cover.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilt, Enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsStill life fruit, Twin loop handles, Burnished gilding, Pointed finial
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

This Royal Worcester porcelain vase and cover dates from 1950 in the Edwardian style. The body has a glossy white and polychrome enamel glaze featuring a hand-painted still life motif of red and yellow apples, green and white grapes, and leafy foliage. The piece is finished with burnished gold gilding on its round pedestal foot, the rim, the twin upcurved loop handles, the domed cover, and the slender pointed finial. The factory mark appears in black underneath alongside the signature of the painter Roberts, and the item is in excellent original condition with no damages or restoration. The vase measures 17.5 cm high, 11.5 cm wide, and 11.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this decorative piece suits display on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or display cabinet within a traditional living room, dining room, or entrance hall. The classic English Country House aesthetic complements period furniture, polished wooden surfaces, and fine porcelain collections. The compact proportions allow placement in smaller display areas while maintaining a prominent visual focal point through its detailed fruit imagery and gleaming gold accents.

FAQs

Hand-painted fruit porcelain became prominent in England during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, particularly associated with Worcester manufacturers. Specialized artists executed detailed still-life compositions of orchard fruit, requiring multiple firings to achieve depth and realism.

These items are crafted from fine bone china or soft-paste porcelain, painted with enamel colours using fine brushes, and finished with burnished gold leaf on handles, rims, and bases. The painting process involves layering pigments and firing the piece repeatedly at controlled temperatures.

Authenticity is verified through printed or painted factory backstamps, date codes, and painter signatures usually located near the base of the fruit study. Burnished gilding and high detail in the stippled background also indicate period craftsmanship.

Display the urn as a focal point on a mantelpiece, console table, or inside a glazed display cabinet. Pairing it with minimalist modern surroundings or traditional dark wood furniture allows the detailed artwork and gilding to stand out.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth or a soft feather duster. Avoid water, liquid detergents, or chemical cleaners on gilt areas, as moisture and friction can wear away the gilded finish over time.
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