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Royal Worcester Pair of Ewers Signed Chivers
For sale by Valerie Main Ltd
for sale €1,047     $1,137
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Royal Worcester Pair of Ewers Signed Chivers

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Valerie Main Ltd
Description

A good pair of Royal Worcester ewers decorated with still life subjects by Chivers. A true original pair, fully Factory marked, app. 9.25" (23.5 cm) tall, signed Chivers.

Priced as a pair.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23.5cm (9.25")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Valerie Main Ltd has dated these Royal Worcester Porcelain Ewers to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1201383
Dealers Internal Reference
F717
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Description
A good pair of Royal Worcester ewers decorated with still life subjects by Chivers. A true original pair, fully Factory marked, app. 9.25" (23.5 cm) tall, signed Chivers.

Priced as a pair.

Height
23.5cm (9.25")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Valerie Main Ltd has dated these Royal Worcester Porcelain Ewers to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201383
Dealers Internal Ref
F717
Valerie Main Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012

Specialists in royal worcester and other fine english porcelain

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A pair of crimson red porcelain ewers featuring hand-painted fruit vignettes enclosed within gilt scrollwork borders and loop handles on square pedestal bases.
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Archive I A pair of crimson red porcelain ewers featuring hand-painted fruit vignettes enclosed within gilt scrollwork borders and loop handles on square pedestal bases.

Royal Worcester Pair of Ewers Signed Chivers

Archive II A pair of crimson red porcelain ewers featuring hand-painted fruit vignettes enclosed within gilt scrollwork borders and loop handles on square pedestal bases. View II
Archive III A pair of crimson red porcelain ewers featuring hand-painted fruit vignettes enclosed within gilt scrollwork borders and loop handles on square pedestal bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of crimson red porcelain ewers featuring hand-painted fruit vignettes enclosed within gilt scrollwork borders and loop handles on square pedestal bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of crimson red porcelain ewers featuring hand-painted fruit vignettes enclosed within gilt scrollwork borders and loop handles on square pedestal bases. View V
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Valerie Main Ltd
Telephone 07860 679307 or 07974 780037
Location
Carlisle
Cumbria
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/valeriemainltd
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 72
Items Sold 778
Valerie Main Ltd
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A pair of crimson red porcelain ewers featuring hand-painted fruit vignettes enclosed within gilt scrollwork borders and loop handles on square pedestal bases.
Royal Worcester pair of ewers signed Chivers
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A pair of crimson red porcelain ewers featuring hand-painted fruit vignettes enclosed within gilt scrollwork borders and loop handles on square pedestal bases.
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  • ObjectDecorative Ewers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilding
  • ColourCrimson, Gold
  • MotifsHand-painted fruit vignettes, Scrolled handles, Gilt cartouches, Square pedestal bases
  • SizeH 23.5 cm (9 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This pair of decorative Edwardian ewers, dating from 1900, stands on square pedestal bases with flared circular stems. The porcelain vessels feature a rich crimson glaze finished with extensive gilding, including ornate scrollwork borders, cartouches, and slender loop handles arching from the shoulder to the rim. Each ewer displays a central hand-painted oval still life vignette depicting fruit such as pears and grapes, signed by Chivers. Fully factory marked on the bases, the pair shows factory decoration alongside gilt embellishments on the necks and feet. Each piece measures 23.5 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 9 cm deep. Suitable for display in an English Country House interior, these ewers bring a traditional focal point to a mantelpiece, sideboard, or glass-fronted display cabinet. They complement period or formal living spaces where they sit well among other fine ceramics and decorative works of art.

FAQs

Decorative ewers were developed as non-functional, highly ornamental vessels inspired by Classical Roman and Renaissance pitcher forms. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, British manufacturers such as Royal Worcester produced paired ewers featuring elaborate gilding and specialized hand-painted panels for display in affluent households.

These vessels were slip-cast from fine porcelain or bone china before undergoing multiple kiln firings. Specialized artists applied enamel paints in stages to create detailed vignettes, after which liquid gold ground was applied, fired, and burnished to create rich gilded scrollwork.

Authentic pieces display printed factory backstamps on the underside, often accompanied by date codes consisting of dots, letters, or symbols. Painted works by notable artists, such as Herbert H. Chivers, frequently carry a subtle hand-painted artist signature within or near the main vignette.

Paired porcelain ewers are traditionally positioned symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a glass-fronted display cabinet. Placing them against neutral backdrops or alongside dark timber furniture highlights their rich ground colours and gilded details.

Dust porcelain ewers regularly using a clean, soft, dry feather duster or microfiber cloth. Avoid immersed washing, steam cleaning, or chemical detergents, as moisture and friction can wear away delicate burnished gold leaf and overglaze paint.
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