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Beautiful Royal Worcester Nautilus Shell Vase
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Beautiful Royal Worcester Nautilus Shell Vase

19th century
Sold 28 June 2026 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is a beautiful example of the Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase in good quality hard paste porcelain, hand painted in wonderful vibrant colours. The shell is raised on naturalistic, organic coral that rises from the sea bed of shells and plants painted in a beautiful colour palette. The circular base is decorated with scallop shell and seaweed and the shell itself has a striking hand gilded open mouthed lizard to the rim.

This is stamped with the Royal Worcester mark to the base and impressed U8 4/94.

It is in perfect condition with no damage or restoration and remarkably good gilding.

The piece measures 23 cms in height 18 cms wide and is 12 cms in diameter at the base.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Royal Worcester Nautilus Vase to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1221757
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This is a beautiful example of the Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase in good quality hard paste porcelain, hand painted in wonderful vibrant colours.
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The shell is raised on naturalistic, organic coral that rises from the sea bed of shells and plants painted in a beautiful colour palette.
Rams Head Antiques

The circular base is decorated with scallop shell and seaweed and the shell itself has a striking hand gilded open mouthed lizard to the rim.

fig 1. A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base.
fig 1. Beautiful Royal Worcester Nautilus Shell Vase

This is stamped with the Royal Worcester mark to the base and impressed U8 4/94.

It is in perfect condition with no damage or restoration and remarkably good gilding.

The piece measures 23 cms in height 18 cms wide and is 12 cms in diameter at the base.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Royal Worcester Nautilus Vase to the 1880s.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221757
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A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base. SOLD28 JUN 26
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Archive I A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base. SOLD28 JUN 26

Beautiful Royal Worcester Nautilus Shell Vase

Archive II A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base. View II
Archive III A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base. View III
Archive IV A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base. View IV
Archive V A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base. View V
Archive VI A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base. View VI
Archive VII A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base. View VII
Archive VIII A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base. View VIII
Archive IX A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base. View IX
Archive X A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base. View X
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A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base.
Beautiful Royal Worcester Nautilus Shell Vase
Ref: SA1221757
A detailed porcelain Royal Worcester nautilus shell vase featuring a green lizard clinging to the rim, supported by coral branches on a decorative round base.
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  • ObjectVases & Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Gilt
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsNautilus shell form, Coral branch support, Clinging lizard figure, Polychrome seashell base
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Royal Worcester porcelain factories produced iconic nautilus shell vessels during the late 19th century, heavily influenced by the Victorian fascination with marine biology, naturalism, and exotic sea life.

These items are crafted from fine glazed porcelain or bone china, often hand-painted with polychrome enamel colours and detailed with hand-applied gilding on the rims and structural supports.

Authentic pieces feature manufacturer factory backstamps stamped or printed on the base, often including date codes or crescent marks that indicate the specific year of production during the Victorian era.

Place the vessel as a focal point on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table where its intricate textures and colours can contrast cleanly against minimalist modern surfaces.

Dust the item gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid using water, chemical cleaners, or abrasive materials that could damage the delicate hand-painted enamel and gold leaf accents.
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