Antique English Vase

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Description

Colonial Pottery Genoa Vase (England)

Visual Design:
• Shape: A bulbous, short-necked ceramic vase with a gently flared and scalloped … Read more Colonial Pottery Genoa Vase (England)

Visual Design:
• Shape: A bulbous, short-necked ceramic vase with a gently flared and scalloped rim.
• Pattern: Decorated in a rich burgundy-red transferware floral design featuring large blooming poppies and intricate leaves. The design wraps around the body with fine detailing typical of 19th- to early 20th-century English ceramics.
• Finish: Glossy white glaze with a slightly uneven texture, suggesting hand-finishing and age.

Markings (Underside):
• Stamped in matching burgundy is a detailed circular maker’s mark reading:
“Colonial Pottery / Stoke-on-Trent / England”, with a central monogram “W T & Co” — representing William Tams & Co., a known Staffordshire pottery.
• Also marked “GENOA”, which refers to the pattern name.

Origin & Era:
• Likely dates from the late 19th to early 20th century (c. 1880–1910).
• Made in Stoke-on-Trent, a historic center for ceramic production in England.

Notes:
This is a lovely example of English transferware with a romantic floral motif. The “Genoa” pattern is classic and timeless, and the vase’s form makes it perfect for displaying small floral arrangements or simply as a collectible decorative piece. See less