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Baldwyn Swans Vase

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Factory Royal Worcester
Date made 1898
Material Glazed Parian
Factory Mark Standard mark & ENGLAND
Mark Type Printed in puce
Clay marks
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Label This elegant vase was painted with Swans in flight by Charles Balwyn. The design was so popular that it was registered with Staioners Hall in 1893 to try to prevent other compnies copying the style.
Description Tall slim vase and cover with matt blue ground painted with swans in flight on the front and 4 small birds on reverse. Two handles, ribbed neck and cover decorated in green and gold. Raised gold grasses.
Provenance Donated by Miss May Hinde of East Sussex 1983
Diameter
Length
Height 21 inches
Designer/Craftsman
Painter name Charles Henry Clifford Baldwyn
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Museum No 4621

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