A RARE Worcester porcelain vase, the largest ever made of its type, will take centre stage in a new exhibition celebrating England’s porcelain past.
The vase, which was made in 1820 and measures 56cms, is the largest ever produced by the famous Worcester Flight & Barr factory and carries the signature of its foremost artist, Samuel Astles.
It will make its first ever public appearance, as well as two extremely rare candlesticks also made at the factory in Worcester, at the Antiques For Everyone Spring Fair which is taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from tomorrow (Thursday) until Sunday (April 9).
The English Ceramic Circle, who are organising this special exhibition, claim the finest English porcelain ever made was produced at the Flight & Barr Factory in the city which operated from 1783 until 1840.
Charles Dawson, President of the English Ceramic Circle, said: “The exhibits range will feature some impressive wares made at the Flight & Barr Factory and I will be giving a talk entitled ‘250 Years at the Worcester Porcelain factory, looking at its influence on ceramics through the ages.
“As well as the Worcester porcelain there will also be diverse British ceramic items from the Chelsea Porcelain Factory (c. 1760) right through to Lucy Rie (c.1930), the renowned modernist potter.”
