Longton Hall Porcelain Vase and Cover c1758-60

Description

Heading : Longton Hall Porcelain Vase and Cover
Date : 1758-60
Period : George II- George III
Marks : painted black numeric 12 under the glaze to the underside of the foot
Origin : Longton. England
Colour : polychrome enamelling on white base

Features: A profusion of high-relief flowers covers the lid. which is also pierced. obviously to allow the scent out; fewer relief flowers to the base. but this has enamelled posies too; urn-shaped body on a circular. spreading foot; moulded details to the body
Condition : Very good; there are a number of small breakages to the flowers on both the lid and body. but given the nature of the piece this does not diminish from its overall appearance – looks fully intact at first glance
Restoration : none
Dimensions : 13.6 cm high – 7.5 cm at widest point
Weight : 279 grams

References: V and A accession number 1541-1903