Spode Vase

This is a Spode vase with encrusted shells and flowers, c. 1840. The fanciful encrustations on this vase bring together in one place numerous seashells, a variety of colorful flowers and small mossy growths. Obviously, this combination can’t exist in nature, but in the exuberance of British porcelain it seems perfectly right and fitting. The structure is somewhat complicated. The base is pierced as well as molded, and there is an arcade around the top rim much like a garden trellis. The vase bears the Copeland & Garrett, Late Spode mark. In 1833, the Spode factory, founded by Josiah Spode, was purchased by William Copeland and Thomas Garrett, and the mark was changed to reflect the new ownership. In 1847, Copeland became the sole owner and the mark changed again. The vase is 6 1/2 inches high. Condition is excellent, with some expert repairs to several flowers and shells. On display it appears near perfect, except for a faint hairline on the inside. A wonderful accessory for a mid-Victorian room. This piece belongs to a good friend of mine. Please email me for more information or other pictures.