Carlton Ware (England, Est. 1890)
‘Worcester Bird’ ‘Best Ware’ Vase, c. 1916-1923
gilt, enameled, porcelain
7 ¾” high x 3” diameter
Description: An early 20th Century Carlton Ware “Best Ware” vase in the Worcester Bird pattern featuring an Asian inspired matt black medallion enamelled with exotic birds and foliage and finished with gilt on an yellow-orange ground, the front and back unified with a matt black brace with floral, foliate and spotted gilt quilting.
Markings: 1894-1947 Carlton Ware Wiltshaw & Robinson backstamp; hand-painted pattern number 2196
Reference: Collecting Carleton Ware. David Serpell. Francis Joseph Publishing. 1999. pp. 27, 29, 125
“2196 Worcester Birds. See also 2175.
“2175 Matt black ground with large terra cotta panels containing inner, black cartouches with crested birds among foliage, enamelled in mauve, orange, blue and white. Worcester Birds
