* Two Similar Royal Worcester Porcelain Vases 1882 and 1884 shapes 850 & 857, each of elongated bottle form with handles and gilt leafy branch decoration. Height of taller 12 3/4 inches. Estimate $ 150-250 Property from the William Robert Smith Trust, Sherman, Illinois, sold to benefit the Animal Protective League of Springfield and Sangamon County and The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Illinois Each in good, stable condition overall. Minor instances of pitting and discoloration to the ivory ground. Taller example with areas of overpainting to the gilt decoration, particularly evident to the handles and mouth. Minor instances of rubbing and loss to the painted decoration and gilt highlights. Light shelf wear consistent with age.
* Two Similar Royal Worcester Porcelain Vases 1882 and 1884 shapes 850 & 857, each of elongated bottle form with handles and gilt leafy branch decoration. Height of taller 12 3/4 inches. Estimate $ 150-250 Property from the William Robert Smith Trust, Sherman, Illinois, sold to benefit the Animal Protective League of Springfield and Sangamon County and The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Illinois Each in good, stable condition overall. Minor instances of pitting and discoloration to the ivory ground. Taller example with areas of overpainting to the gilt decoration, particularly evident to the handles and mouth. Minor instances of rubbing and loss to the painted decoration and gilt highlights. Light shelf wear consistent with age.
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