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Royal Worcester Pair of Pot Pourri Vases and Covers by John Smith
For sale by Valerie Main Ltd
for sale €7,254     $7,874
£6,200

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Royal Worcester Pair of Pot Pourri Vases and Covers by John Smith

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Valerie Main Ltd
Description

A fine pair of Royal Worcester 3 piece pot pourri vases and covers decorated by John Smith. Medium size, larger of the 2 sizes available these vases are in perfect original condition, no damages or restoration.Complete with their inner lids these vases are factory marked in black, dating from c1960, signed J Smith.

Priced as a pair.

Date of Manufacture

Valerie Main Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Pot Pourri to the 1960s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1104495
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10678/F682
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A fine pair of Royal Worcester 3 piece pot pourri vases and covers decorated by John Smith.
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Medium size, larger of the 2 sizes available these vases are in perfect original condition, no damages or restoration.
Valerie Main Ltd

Complete with their inner lids these vases are factory marked in black, dating from c1960, signed J Smith.

Priced as a pair.

Date of Manufacture

Valerie Main Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Pot Pourri to the 1960s.

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1104495
Dealers Internal Ref
10678/F682
Valerie Main Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012

Specialists in royal worcester and other fine english porcelain

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A pair of Royal Worcester rounded porcelain pot pourri vases painted with peaches and grapes, topped with pierced gilt basketweave covers and finials.
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Archive I A pair of Royal Worcester rounded porcelain pot pourri vases painted with peaches and grapes, topped with pierced gilt basketweave covers and finials.

Royal Worcester Pair of Pot Pourri Vases and Covers by John Smith

Archive II A pair of Royal Worcester rounded porcelain pot pourri vases painted with peaches and grapes, topped with pierced gilt basketweave covers and finials. View II
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Archive V A pair of Royal Worcester rounded porcelain pot pourri vases painted with peaches and grapes, topped with pierced gilt basketweave covers and finials. View V
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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
Verified Since Oct 2012
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A pair of Royal Worcester rounded porcelain pot pourri vases painted with peaches and grapes, topped with pierced gilt basketweave covers and finials.
Royal Worcester pair of pot pourri vases and covers by John Smith
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A pair of Royal Worcester rounded porcelain pot pourri vases painted with peaches and grapes, topped with pierced gilt basketweave covers and finials.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • Style20th Century English
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilt, Enamel
  • ColourGold and Yellow
  • MotifsHand-painted fruit, Pierced lid, Basketweave rim, Burnished gilding
  • SizeH 25.5 cm (10 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This pair of Royal Worcester pot pourri vases and covers originates from the mid-twentieth century in an English Country House style. Each rounded porcelain vessel carries hand-painted fruit motifs including peaches and grapes against a yellow ground, complemented by burnished gilding, a basketweave rim, and a pierced lid with a small white finial. The glazed bodies feature moulded details along the upper shoulders and bases, accented with rich gold and vibrant enamel colours. They stand 25.5 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. Display these decorative pieces together on a formal sideboard top or mantelpiece to enhance a traditional interior. The vessels retain their original factory markings and signature from artist John Smith, presenting a complete three-piece construction with inner lids. Their classic palette of yellow, gold, purple, and peach brings a touch of heritage craftsmanship to residential living spaces without requiring extensive maintenance beyond gentle dusting.

FAQs

Royal Worcester began producing hand-painted fruit porcelain in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, establishing a tradition where skilled artists executed realistic botanical motifs, often signing their individual compositions.

Fine lidded pot pourri vases are typically crafted from bone china or porcelain, decorated with hand-applied enamel paint finishes and burnished gold gilding around pierced covers.

Authentic pieces feature clear printed factory backmarks on the base, artist signatures embedded within the painted artwork, and high-quality gilding applied over detailed enamel work.

Lidded porcelain vases work as symmetrical accents on a fireplace mantelpiece, dining room sideboard, or hallway console table to introduce colour and historical craft.

Clean gilt porcelain using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or feather duster, avoiding water immersion or chemical cleaning agents that can erode delicate gilding and enamel paint.
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