Staffordshire Beaumaris Castle spill vase

Victorian, circa 1860. 6.1ins high, 7.9ins wide, 2.7ins depth. Staffordshire spill vase which features three towers and a central gate, stood on an oblong base. The piece is titled, ''BEAUMARIS CASTLE'' . Multi-coloured version. Dull gilt titles and embellishment. Flatback, decorated only to the front. This piece represents Beaumaris Castle, which is a castle on the island of Anglesey, North Wales.







Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 269, figure 3132.

Condition

Good.

Slight rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack to the side of the larger spill;



kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the castle



and ground;



stained crazing to the reverse;



craze line to inside the larger spill.



RESTORATION: Filled chip to one merlon.



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