Pair Antique W&r Carlton Ware Blush Ivory Floral Pedestal Vases C.1910

A decorative matching pair of antique Wiltshaw & Robinson Carlton Ware blush ivory pedestal vases, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1906–1915.

Each vase has an elegant elongated ovoid body raised upon a circular pedestal foot, with a softly flared neck and gilt-edged rim.

The warm cream blush ground is hand decorated with delicate floral sprays in shades of pink, white, yellow and green, arranged amongst finely painted foliage. Around the upper body is a striking deep cobalt-blue ornamental border enriched with gilt scrollwork, beneath a raised pearl-like beaded band.

Further gilt decoration highlights the rims, necks and moulded foot borders, creating an attractive contrast against the soft ivory and blush ground.

The undersides bear the original early W&R crowned Carlton Ware backstamps for Wiltshaw & Robinson of Stoke-on-Trent, together with Registered Design No. 488460 and painted pattern numbers. The mark and registration number are consistent with early Carlton Ware production from the Edwardian period.

Maker: Wiltshaw & Robinson / Carlton Ware

Origin: Stoke-on-Trent, England

Period: Edwardian / early 20th century

Date: Circa 1906–1915

Material: Decorated earthenware / pottery

Decoration: Hand-painted floral blushware with cobalt blue, gilt and raised beading

Registered Design: No. 488460

Form: Matching pedestal vases

Height: Approx. 18cm each

Condition: Good antique condition overall, with age-related surface wear and rubbing consistent with age and use. There is some wear to the gilding, particularly around the rims and decorative borders, together with minor marks and staining. No obvious major cracks or large chips are apparent from inspection of the photographs. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.

An attractive and well-matched pair of early W&R Carlton Ware blushware vases, with particularly decorative cobalt-and-gilt borders and strong Edwardian display appeal.

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Condition descriptions are based on external observation only. The interior, underside of the base, and any internal cavities or consecration materials have not been examined. No technical analysis (including XRF, thermoluminescence, or metallurgical testing) has been performed.

As is typical with antique bronzes, minor casting irregularities, surface wear, rubbing to high points, oxidation, and age-related imperfections are present and should be expected. No visible repairs or restorations are observed from the available views; however, the absence of hidden restorations cannot be guaranteed.

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