Large Art Deco Wilton Ware centrepiece 2 handled bowl, AG Harley Jones gold blue

  

Very large and ornate Art Deco Wilton Ware centrepiece bowl. Of round fluted baluster body, raised on a square pedestal foot and with two relief-moulded handles. Cobalt blue mottled body is hand-painted with a vibrant gold Chinoiserie design depicting an ornate pagoda rising above a lake scene, which includes sampan boats, a bridge and a large flowering tree. The edge of the bowl is trimmed with a sumptuous geometric and floral border with medallions depicting chrysanthemum flowers.

Very decorative statement piece that captures the 1920's trend for Orientalism. 1920's, model 5008, gold circular Wilton Ware stamp to base.

1472 g 13.5 cm tall 26.5 cm diameter on top 17 x 17 cm across the base 33 cm handle to handle. Some wear to gilt commensurate with age and use; scuffing and crazing to base; few spots where the blue underglaze is pale. Some wear to gilt commensurate with age and use; scuffing and crazing to base; few spots where the blu.