{"product_id":"a-graingers-worcester-pate-sur-pate-vase-kate-locke-circa-1891","title":"A Grainger's Worcester Pâte-sur-Pâte Vase, Kate Locke, circa 1891","description":"Grainger \u0026amp; Co. Worcester porcelain vase of ovoid form with gilt snake handles, decorated with Pâte-sur-Pâte decoration, attributed to Kate Locke, circa 1875. Museum-quality exhibit.\u003cbr\u003e\nDecorated with relief floral designs on a base the color of pale primrose. On the underside of the foot is an embossed shield presumably  with the initials GGW for Grainger \u0026amp; Co. Worcester. The pattern number is 636.\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 18.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nGreatest width: 10.3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nMinimal, barely noticeable loss of gilding on the rim. Otherwise, in excellent antique condition without any signs of cracks, loss of enamel, paint, or gilding.\u003cbr\u003e\nGrainger's vases decorated in the technique of Pâte-sur-Pâte are kept in the best museums of the world, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art (https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/771044.). \u003cbr\u003e\nSuch vases are difficult to find for sale, and if they appear, it is only at the best world auctions, such as Bonhams (https:\/\/www.bonhams.com\/auction\/20942\/lot\/1459\/a-pair-of-fine-grainger-and-co-worcester-pate-sur-pate-decorated-porcelain-ovoid-vases-with-gilt-snake-handles-attributed-to-kate-locke-circa-1875\/ ) and Christie's ( https:\/\/www.christies.com\/en\/lot\/lot-4594175).\u003cbr\u003e\nCollectors hunt for such rarities and are ready to pay the appropriate price for them.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labor, packaging, and postage.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62885331599690,"sku":null,"price":1825.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.6196414965_oqt4.jpg?v=1785921418","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/a-graingers-worcester-pate-sur-pate-vase-kate-locke-circa-1891","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}