Rare Worcester Apple-Green Ground Twin-Handled Vase with Exotic Birds
A fine and rare Worcester apple-green ground and finely gilt twin-handled vase, painted with exotic birds in panels, some in landscape, English circa 1770/5, unmarked. Provenance: Albert Amor Ltd London 18/05/1995 (6500 pounds). Robert Burke collection no 142. Reference: A larger covered vase in the British Museum cat. of the Frank Lloyd collection pl.48,no.233. 7.68 in. high, 6.10 in. wide across the handles
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Register Now to view actual auction price for this item.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
This item has been included into following indexes:
-
Worcester (England), item types
- other items 563
- vases 92
