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Royal Worcester Painted Fruit Spill Vase by Ricketts
Valerie Main Ltd
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Royal Worcester Painted Fruit Spill Vase by Ricketts

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Valerie Main Ltd
Description

A good early period painted fruit spill vase decorated by Wm Ricketts. Factory marked and in perfect condition, dating from c1920. App. 9" (22.5cm) tall, signed Ricketts

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Valerie Main Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Fruit Vase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA862980
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VMess104
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Description
A good early period painted fruit spill vase decorated by Wm Ricketts. Factory marked and in perfect condition, dating from c1920. App. 9" (22.5cm) tall, signed Ricketts
Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Valerie Main Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Fruit Vase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA862980
Dealers Internal Ref
VMess104
Valerie Main Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012

Specialists in royal worcester and other fine english porcelain

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A cylindrical porcelain spill vase decorated with hand-painted peaches and grapes, featuring a reticulated gilt rim and four gilded acanthus leaf feet.
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Royal Worcester painted fruit spill vase by Ricketts

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A cylindrical porcelain spill vase decorated with hand-painted peaches and grapes, featuring a reticulated gilt rim and four gilded acanthus leaf feet.
Royal Worcester painted fruit spill vase by Ricketts
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A cylindrical porcelain spill vase decorated with hand-painted peaches and grapes, featuring a reticulated gilt rim and four gilded acanthus leaf feet.
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Royal Worcester painted fruit porcelain originated in the late nineteenth century, evolving from traditional still-life painting techniques. Specialist artists spent years perfecting the depiction of naturalistic fruit, painting multiple layers onto translucent porcelain before firing and finishing with heavy gilding.

These pieces are crafted from English soft-paste or bone china, decorated with overglaze enamel paint, and finished with burnished gold leaf gilding. The intricate detailing requires multiple kiln firings to set each layer of color and gilding.

Authenticity can be verified through printed factory backstamps, date codes, and the artists signature embedded within the artwork. Authentic pieces feature high levels of detail, seamless blending of enamel tones, and hand-burnished gilded accents.

A painted fruit spill vase serves as a focal accent on a mantlepiece, console table, or within an illuminated glass display cabinet. It pairs well alongside traditional dark wood furniture or acts as a historic contrast within contemporary minimal spaces.

Dust the porcelain gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush around reticulated sections. Avoid harsh chemical detergents, abrasive sponges, or immersion in water, as these can strip overglaze enamel and wear away gold gilding.
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