A Flight, Barr and Barr small vase painted with a scene of Warwick Castle c1815

Description.

A very fine miniature vase, a very similar example of which shown at plate 11.18 of Charles Dawson's authoritative text "Worcester Flight and Barr porcelain". The piece is painted with a scene of Warwick Castle within its grounds, contained in a rectangular gilded reserve. Two rows of finely executed porcelain pearls, contained within twin gilded bands. Everted rim. The inner rim decorated with a gilded stylised anthemion and floral patterns on a brown ground.

Raised on lion's paw feet, upon a shaped plinth.

Painted and impressed marks and "Warwick Castle" description.

Condition.

Part of the rim has been broken and amateurishly repaired. There is an associated crack running from the break down through the claret ground which lies to the reverse of the painted scene.  Notwithstanding the damage, the piece displays really well as, when placed against a wall, the damage to the reverse is barely visible. The crack extends to the bottom edge of the painted scene. Some scratching to the claret ground. Wear commensurate with age and use.

Dimensions.

9cm tall.

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