Pair of Royal Worcester “Fallen Fruits” Ewers by R. Seabright, 1908

1900 - 1920

Sold by Gillers Antiques Ltd

Description

A decorative pair of Royal Worcester porcelain ewers dated 1908, painted in the “Fallen Fruits” manner by Richard Seabright. The malachite-green ground, with subtle leaf veining and raised gilding, provides a rich backdrop for Seabright’s fruit studies of apples, grapes and blossom. The classical ewer forms, with serpent handles and gilt cartouches, give the pair strong visual presence.

Seabright signed examples on complex shapes such as these are seldom encountered, as much of his work was confined to plates and trays. This matched pair is therefore of particular interest to collectors of Worcester fruit painting.

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Historical Background

Richard Seabright (1870–1951) spent over fifty years at Royal Worcester and is highly regarded for his refined, atmospheric fruit studies. Pairs of painted ewers were prestige objects often produced for exhibition or high-end retail orders during the Edwardian period.

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Measurements

Each:

• Height: 19.8 cm (7.79?)

• Width: 10 cm (3.93?)

• Diameter: 9 cm (3.54?)

• Weight: 269 g and 279 g

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Condition

The pair presents very well.

Ewer 1: professionally re-glued handle in two places; a small enamel flake; an old, neatly executed lower-body repair.

Ewer 2: excellent condition with no restoration detected under UV.

Both retain strong gilding, glaze and colour.

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Shipping & Packaging

Tracked and insured delivery.

Professional packaging included.

Customs documentation provided where required.

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Please study all photographs as they form part of the description. Questions are welcome.

Physical Dimensions

Height

19.8cm (7.80")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1179627

Dealers Internal Reference

B1526

Description

A decorative pair of Royal Worcester porcelain ewers dated 1908, painted in the “Fallen Fruits” manner by Richard Seabright.

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The malachite-green ground, with subtle leaf veining and raised gilding, provides a rich backdrop for Seabright’s fruit studies of apples, grapes and blossom.

Gillers Antiques Ltd

The classical ewer forms, with serpent handles and gilt cartouches, give the pair strong visual presence.

fig 1. Pair of Royal Worcester “Fallen Fruits” Ewers by R. Seabright, 1908

Seabright signed examples on complex shapes such as these are seldom encountered, as much of his work was confined to plates and trays. This matched pair is therefore of particular interest to collectors of Worcester fruit painting.

fig 2. Pair of Royal Worcester “Fallen Fruits” Ewers by R. Seabright, 1908

Historical Background

Richard Seabright (1870–1951) spent over fifty years at Royal Worcester and is highly regarded for his refined, atmospheric fruit studies. Pairs of painted ewers were prestige objects often produced for exhibition or high-end retail orders during the Edwardian period.