Large Royal Worcester porcelain covered vase by Frank Roberts, 1901

An impressive large Royal Worcester porcelain covered vase decorated by Frank Roberts, shape no. 2149, date cypher for 1901, the domed cover with tall finial above the broad baluster shaped body with a pair of scrolling dragon handles to the shoulders and raised on a circular moulded plinth with spreading foot, the cover, neck, and base modelled with foliate and classical motifs, these parts and the handles glazed in green and white and rich with gilt details, the front and reverse of the body decorated by Roberts with large arrangements of mixed flowers, the front signed 'Roberts', impressed and printed factory marks underside, 19.88 in. high

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Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
Finial - An architectural decoration, found on the upper parts of of an object. On furniture they are usually found on pediments, canopies and shelf supports. On smaller ceramic or silver items, such as spoons, they may decorate the top of the item itself, or the lid or cover where they provide a useful handle for removal.

Finials have a variety of shapes and forms. They may be urn-shaped, baluster shaped round or spiral, but usually taper into an upper point. Many real life shapes may also be used as finials, such as pineapples, berries, pinecones, buds, lotus and acorns. Sometimes animals such as a lion are depicted, or fish and dolphins.

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Roberts, Frank - Royal Worcester artists 103
Royal Worcester (England), item types
- other 3,563
- vases, with covers 365