Antique Aster Vases by Charlotte Rhead for Ellgreave Pottery, 1920s, Set of 2

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Bold tubelined aster blossoms in bright yellow and deep cobalt blue curl across a buff-glazed ground on this pair of … Read more Bold tubelined aster blossoms in bright yellow and deep cobalt blue curl across a buff-glazed ground on this pair of baluster-shaped art pottery vases. Each vessel rises from a spreading circular foot to a flared neck with a deep turquoise-glazed interior. Produced by the Ellgreave Pottery Co. of Burslem, England, around 1923, the decoration reflects the Arts and Crafts floral designs associated with Charlotte Rhead during her tenure with the firm. Both examples stand 24 cm high and bear the printed factory mark along with painted decorator initials to the underside. Condition is very good overall. One vase has a shallow chip to the underside of the foot rim that is not visible when standing, with light, age-consistent surface wear elsewhere. See less