Beautiful three-handled, sgraffito vase made at the Della Robbia pot house, Hamilton Square, Birkenhead between 1896-1901. This treacle brown coloured shape 374, looks to be a large moorish vase produced after the 1896 sales catalogue. An uncommon design that shows the incised Della Robbia ship manufacturers mark. Sgraffito and painted marks of local artists, Arthur E. Bells with hand-painted decoration by Liz Wilkins. Harold Rathbone, the owner of the business during the art noveau or new art era, encouraged his decorators to express their artistic talent in typical arts and crafts style. This victorian movement championed traditional craftsmanship, simple forms, and the unity of hand, head, and heart in creation, using natural motifs such as plants, birds, and flowers. Represents the period as a perfect well-preserved example for the serious collector. Its been carefully handled and looked after since production and would grace any design period collection.

Height: 10.25”

Max width: 5.75”

Condition: Excellent no damage or restoration, minor 2mm glaze nick to outer rim neck, all over crazing as commonly found.