Art Deco Wilton Ware centrepiece two-handled bowl, AG Harley Jones gold and cobalt blue Chinoiserie 5008
Very large and ornate Art Deco Wilton Ware centrepiece bowl. Of round fluted baluster body, raised on a square pedestal foot and with two relief-moulded handles. Cobalt blue mottled body is hand-painted with a vibrant gold Chinoiserie design depicting an ornate pagoda rising above a lake scene, which includes sampan boats, a bridge and a large flowering tree. The edge of the bowl is trimmed with a sumptuous geometric and floral border with medallions depicting chrysanthemum flowers. Very decorative statement piece that captures the 1920's trend for Orientalism.
Made by A. G. Harley Jones, England, c. 1920's, model 5008, gold circular Wilton Ware stamp to base.
1472 g
13.5 cm tall
26.5 cm diameter on top
17 x 17 cm across the base
33 cm handle to handle
Very good antique condition. Some wear to gilt commensurate with age and use; scuffing and crazing to base; few spots where the blue underglaze is pale.
Very large and ornate Art Deco Wilton Ware centrepiece bowl. Of round fluted baluster body, raised on a square pedestal foot and with two relief-moulded handles. Cobalt blue mottled body is hand-painted with a vibrant gold Chinoiserie design depicting an ornate pagoda rising above a lake scene, which includes sampan boats, a bridge and a large flowering tree. The edge of the bowl is trimmed with a sumptuous geometric and floral border with medallions depicting chrysanthemum flowers. Very decorative statement piece that captures the 1920's trend for Orientalism.
Made by A. G. Harley Jones, England, c. 1920's, model 5008, gold circular Wilton Ware stamp to base.
1472 g
13.5 cm tall
26.5 cm diameter on top
17 x 17 cm across the base
33 cm handle to handle
Very good antique condition. Some wear to gilt commensurate with age and use; scuffing and crazing to base; few spots where the blue underglaze is pale.
Very large and ornate Art Deco Wilton Ware centrepiece bowl. Of round fluted baluster body, raised on a square pedestal foot and with two relief-moulded handles. Cobalt blue mottled body is hand-painted with a vibrant gold Chinoiserie design depicting an ornate pagoda rising above a lake scene, which includes sampan boats, a bridge and a large flowering tree. The edge of the bowl is trimmed with a sumptuous geometric and floral border with medallions depicting chrysanthemum flowers. Very decorative statement piece that captures the 1920's trend for Orientalism.
Made by A. G. Harley Jones, England, c. 1920's, model 5008, gold circular Wilton Ware stamp to base.
1472 g
13.5 cm tall
26.5 cm diameter on top
17 x 17 cm across the base
33 cm handle to handle
Very good antique condition. Some wear to gilt commensurate with age and use; scuffing and crazing to base; few spots where the blue underglaze is pale.
