A PAIR OF CHAMBERLAIN'S WORCESTER PORCELAIN TWO-HANDLED VASES |

each painted with a view of a country house in parkland, each with one handle repaired, 16.8cm. high, 6 5/8 in.; together with a Worcester Flight, Barr & Barr vase, circa 1820, 12.5cm. high, 4 7/8 in. (3)

Probably Mary, Marchioness of Downshire, Baroness Sandys (1764-1836)

Overall in good order. Pair of vases: each vase with one handle which has been crudely re-stuck and would need extra work, each would have had a cover, now lacking, some rubbing to gilding, particularly around one cartouche. Flight, Barr & Barr vase: variation to bronze colour around the footrim. Overall of good appearance.
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LITERATURE
Anon, op. cit., circa 1825-36, p.13; 'Chintz Room contd / Three Worcester Chimney Ornaments'