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Royal Worcester Vase Signed H Davis
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Royal Worcester Vase Signed H Davis

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Valerie Main Ltd (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A very good Royal Worcester vase finely painted with sheep in a lowland setting by Harry Davis. Excellent condition, no damages or restoration. App.8" 920cm) tall, dated c 1926, signed H Davis.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA930823
Dealers Internal Reference
10615
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Description
A very good Royal Worcester vase finely painted with sheep in a lowland setting by Harry Davis. Excellent condition, no damages or restoration. App.8" 920cm) tall, dated c 1926, signed H Davis.
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA930823
Dealers Internal Ref
10615
Valerie Main Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012

Specialists in royal worcester and other fine english porcelain

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A teardrop porcelain vase with a hand-painted pastoral scene depicting sheep, topped with a tall gilded neck and supported by a gilded foot.
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Archive I A teardrop porcelain vase with a hand-painted pastoral scene depicting sheep, topped with a tall gilded neck and supported by a gilded foot.

Royal Worcester Vase Signed H Davis

Archive II A teardrop porcelain vase with a hand-painted pastoral scene depicting sheep, topped with a tall gilded neck and supported by a gilded foot. View II
Archive III A teardrop porcelain vase with a hand-painted pastoral scene depicting sheep, topped with a tall gilded neck and supported by a gilded foot. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A teardrop porcelain vase with a hand-painted pastoral scene depicting sheep, topped with a tall gilded neck and supported by a gilded foot.
Archive V A teardrop porcelain vase with a hand-painted pastoral scene depicting sheep, topped with a tall gilded neck and supported by a gilded foot. View V
Archive VI A teardrop porcelain vase with a hand-painted pastoral scene depicting sheep, topped with a tall gilded neck and supported by a gilded foot. View VI
Archive VII A teardrop porcelain vase with a hand-painted pastoral scene depicting sheep, topped with a tall gilded neck and supported by a gilded foot. View VII
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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 74
Items Sold 779
Valerie Main Ltd
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A teardrop porcelain vase with a hand-painted pastoral scene depicting sheep, topped with a tall gilded neck and supported by a gilded foot.
Royal Worcester vase signed H Davis
Ref: SA930823
A teardrop porcelain vase with a hand-painted pastoral scene depicting sheep, topped with a tall gilded neck and supported by a gilded foot.
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  • ObjectDecorative Vases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilding
  • ColourGold and Cream
  • MotifsPastoral sheep scene, Gilded slender neck, Flared rim and foot
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

This Edwardian Royal Worcester vase originates from 1920 and belongs to the English Country House style. The porcelain body displays a creamy ground finish combined with rich gold gilding, while the hand-painted decoration presents a pastoral scene of sheep grazing in a lowland setting against trees and a cottage, signed by Harry Davis. The vessel takes a teardrop shape with a slender neck, a flared rim, and a matching flared foot, all accented in bright gold paint. The design relies on traditional hand-painted techniques and vibrant polychrome pigments applied over a smooth porcelain glaze. Measuring 20 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep, this small decorative piece sits comfortably on a mantelpiece to add a touch of traditional English artistry to a living room, study, or hallway display table. Collectors of early twentieth-century ceramics can place it on a dedicated shelf or within a glass-fronted cabinet alongside other fine porcelain works of the period.

FAQs

Royal Worcester porcelain from this era is recognised for fine glaze finishes, hand-painted naturalistic motifs, and decorative gilding. Renowned factory artists individually painted scenes such as pastoral landscapes, Highland cattle, or fruit onto pre-formed ceramic bodies.

These pieces were crafted from fine porcelain or bone china, decorated using polychrome enamel pigments, and finished with liquid gold gilding applied to rims, handles, and pedestals before firing.

Authentic pieces feature factory backmarks with date codes underneath the base, along with artist signatures near the lower edge of the painted design. High-level execution in line work and shading also distinguishes original artwork from transfer printed reproductions.

Displaying painted porcelain vessels individually or in curated groups on mantels, sideboards, or inside glazed cabinets adds historic texture to modern rooms. Pairing gilded porcelain with natural timber surfaces highlights the contrast between classical ceramic detail and clean architectural lines.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft microfiber cloth or camel-hair brush. Avoid abrasive detergents, liquid chemicals, or prolonged immersion in water, as these processes can degrade overglaze hand painting and wear away thin gold gilding.
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