{"product_id":"booths-silicon-china-covered-vase-scale-blue-exotic-birds-c-1900","title":"Booths Silicon China Covered Vase, Scale Blue Exotic Birds, c.1900","description":"A fine English covered vase produced by Booths of Tunstall, Staffordshire, circa 1900. Made in the factory's celebrated Silicon China body, it belongs to Booths' Scale Blue revival series, inspired by the famous eighteenth-century Worcester originals.                                                            The classic baluster-shaped body is decorated with a rich cobalt-blue Scale Blue ground. Rococo cartouches enriched with gilding contain finely painted reserves depicting exotic birds, insects and flowering branches, while smaller reserves with birds and floral motifs continue around the body.                                                                                                                                                               The removable domed cover is surmounted by a hand-modelled flower finial with bright green leaves. Based on original eighteenth-century Worcester models, this elaborate knop survives in exceptional condition and adds greatly to the decorative impact of the piece.                                     Booths became renowned for its historical revival wares inspired by celebrated English porcelain of the eighteenth century. The factory's Scale Blue series remains among its most recognisable productions, adapting early Worcester decoration to the Silicon China body developed by Booths.                                                                                                                                         The glaze displays a fine and even network of overall crazing, a well-documented characteristic of ageing Booths Silicon China commonly encountered on surviving examples. Rather than indicating damage, it is entirely consistent with the factory's earthenware body and production methods of the period.                                                                                                                              Complete examples retaining their original cover and remaining free from restoration are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly in such well-preserved condition.\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: Height 15.7 cm. Diameter 9.2 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 279 g.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Excellent antique condition. No signs of repair, cracks or repainting. Light all-over crazing consistent with aged Booths Silicon China. The enamels, gilding and blue scale ground remain exceptionally well preserved.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62883263316298,"sku":"B1777","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.8153622166_ni58.jpg?v=1785903421","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/booths-silicon-china-covered-vase-scale-blue-exotic-birds-c-1900","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}