Art Deco Wilton Ware centrepiece two-handled oblong bowl, AG Harley Jones gold and cobalt blue Chinoiserie 5008
Beautiful Art Deco Wilton Ware centrepiece bowl. Of rectangular fluted body, raised on a pedestal base, the bowl has two relief-moulded gilded 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, with the moon rising in the distance. 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.
790 g
6.5 - 8 cm tall to rim
8.5 cm tall to handle
18 x 27 cm across the top
14 x 16 cm across the base
31.5 cm handle to handle
Great antique condition. Some light wear to gilding commensurate with age; one spot where the underglaze blue is pale.
Beautiful Art Deco Wilton Ware centrepiece bowl. Of rectangular fluted body, raised on a pedestal base, the bowl has two relief-moulded gilded 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, with the moon rising in the distance. 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.
790 g
6.5 - 8 cm tall to rim
8.5 cm tall to handle
18 x 27 cm across the top
14 x 16 cm across the base
31.5 cm handle to handle
Great antique condition. Some light wear to gilding commensurate with age; one spot where the underglaze blue is pale.
Beautiful Art Deco Wilton Ware centrepiece bowl. Of rectangular fluted body, raised on a pedestal base, the bowl has two relief-moulded gilded 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, with the moon rising in the distance. 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.
790 g
6.5 - 8 cm tall to rim
8.5 cm tall to handle
18 x 27 cm across the top
14 x 16 cm across the base
31.5 cm handle to handle
Great antique condition. Some light wear to gilding commensurate with age; one spot where the underglaze blue is pale.
