Exceptional Grainger & Co. Worcester Pierced Reticulated Porcelain White & Gilded Vase / Vessel, Attr. Alfred Barry, (Aesthectic Period / Orientalist)

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Very rare, beautiful & delicate vase of extraordinary reticulation and pierced construction with ivory matte glaze, long slim cylindrical neck, … Read more Very rare, beautiful & delicate vase of extraordinary reticulation and pierced construction with ivory matte glaze, long slim cylindrical neck, reticulated petal form shoulder accents, raised on reticulated pedestal, gilded hand painted accents with turquoise enamel florals and a gentle pink interior. Aesthetic period leaning toward Orientalism.
The pierced work was likely done by Alfred Barry at the Grainger Factory.
Base marked 1/2679. G & Co W shield Mark circa 1870, made for Theodore B. Starr, New York. Store established 1862.
Grainger & Co later became a subsidiary of Royal Worcester under the name Worcester Royal China Works in 1902.
A very rare and fine piece representing the highest quality from the Aesthetic Movement. Direct from an important local estate, this true work-of-art is worthy of the finest collections or museums worldwide.
Aesthetic Period.
Condition is excellent.
Listed by East2West Furniture Florida.
Dia 4.75", H11.5"

The original Worcester factory was founded in the mid 18th Century and belongs to the group of famous pioneering potteries in Britain. It went through various changes and take overs, and in the mid 19th Century it merged with Chamberlains and Grainger, both earlier split-offs, taking the new name "Royal Worcester".
Royal Worcester acquired the Grainger porcelain company in 1889. The Grainger factory was sold to Royal Worcester following the death of George Grainger. The Grainger & Co name and factory continued to operate under Royal Worcester until 1902, when operations were fully transferred to the main Royal Worcester factory See less