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Royal Worcester Davis Pot Pourri
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for sale €7,605     $8,255
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Royal Worcester Davis Pot Pourri

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Scottow Antiques
Description

Wonderful pot pourri and cover decorated by Harry Davis of Sheep in a meadow by a stream with a cottage in the background. Fantastic condition with 2 tone gilding. C1919.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Scottow Antiques has dated this Royal Worcester Pot Pourri to the 1920s.

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SA983047
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Description
Wonderful pot pourri and cover decorated by Harry Davis of Sheep in a meadow by a stream with a cottage in the background. Fantastic condition with 2 tone gilding. C1919.
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Scottow Antiques has dated this Royal Worcester Pot Pourri to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA983047
Scottow Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018
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An antique Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri jar featuring hand-painted sheep in a landscape, gilded handles, and a pierced cover.
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Archive I An antique Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri jar featuring hand-painted sheep in a landscape, gilded handles, and a pierced cover.

Royal Worcester Davis Pot Pourri

Archive II An antique Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri jar featuring hand-painted sheep in a landscape, gilded handles, and a pierced cover. View II
Archive III An antique Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri jar featuring hand-painted sheep in a landscape, gilded handles, and a pierced cover. View III
Archive IV An antique Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri jar featuring hand-painted sheep in a landscape, gilded handles, and a pierced cover. View IV
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An antique Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri jar featuring hand-painted sheep in a landscape, gilded handles, and a pierced cover.
Royal Worcester Davis Pot Pourri
Ref: SA983047
An antique Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri jar featuring hand-painted sheep in a landscape, gilded handles, and a pierced cover.
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  • ObjectDecorative Urns
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gold Leaf, Enamel
  • ColourGold, Cream, Green
  • MotifsHand-painted landscape, sheep artwork, twin handles, pierced cover
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 17.5 cm (7 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This Edwardian Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri jar dates from the 1920 period and reflects an English Country House design vibe. The body employs a cream-coloured glazed base finish embellished with extensive gold leaf gilding, featuring two-tone gold details, enamel, and green landscape highlights. The piece incorporates twin handles on the sides, an ornate pierced cover with a pointed finial at the top, and hand-painted sheep artwork depicting animals grazing in a landscape scene near a cottage. The structure rests upon a moulded circular foot base with decorative scrollwork and foliate detailing around the lower rim and neck. Measuring 24 cm high, 17.5 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, this decorative urn sits suitably on a mantelpiece or side table to bring traditional pastoral charm into a living room, hallway, or study as an accent display item.

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Pot pourri jars were designed during the 18th and 19th centuries to contain dried scented flora and spices, featuring pierced covers to allow fragrance to diffuse into living spaces. Royal Worcester produced highly ornate porcelain versions decorated with detailed hand-painted artwork and heavy gilding.

These vessels were crafted from fine porcelain or bone china, finished with hand-painted enamel decoration and highlighted with applied gilding. Complex forms often incorporated reticulated covers, cast scroll handles, and required multiple kiln firings to set colors and gold leaf accents.

Authentic pieces bear printed or painted Royal Worcester factory marks on the underside, frequently accompanied by date codes, shape numbers, and artist initials or signatures. Detailed brushwork and precise gold gilding distinguish genuine period items from later reproductions.

Decorative porcelain urns serve as accent focal points when positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or within a glass display cabinet. Placing intricate painted ceramics against plain neutral backdrops provides a balanced contrast between historic craft and modern decoration.

Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive chemical products that can lift surface gilding and enamel. Keep porcelain away from direct sunlight and heat sources to minimise thermal expansion stress.
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