{"product_id":"james-hadley-royal-worcester-large-cairo-water-carrier-patent-metallic-1886","title":"James Hadley Royal Worcester large Cairo Water Carrier Patent Metallic 1886","description":"A monumental Royal Worcester figure of the \"Cairo Water Carrier,\" produced in 1886 from a model by James Hadley, one of Royal Worcester's major late Victorian Orientalist subjects. At 49.5 cm high and weighing 2825 grams, this is a substantial large-scale Worcester display figure from the factory's most ambitious sculptural period.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe figure depicts an Eastern water carrier holding a large amphora, dressed in flowing robes and turban, reflecting the strong late 19th-century European fascination with Middle Eastern themes. Worcester produced this model in several sizes and decorative variations, including lighter ivory-based examples, standard polychrome versions, and other enamelled colourways. Among collectors, the Patent Metallic examples are consistently regarded as the most striking and desirable, particularly this bronze-gold robed version.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe printed PATENT METALLIC mark on the underside refers to Royal Worcester's patented metallic decorative process, an advanced 1880s factory technique developed to imitate the richness of metal surfaces through specialised ceramic decoration. The Royal Worcester date letter X confirms 1886 production, while the impressed Hadley signature on the base directly identifies the sculptural design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nJames Hadley was one of Royal Worcester's leading modellers and helped establish the factory's reputation for large figural porcelain during the second half of the 19th century. Large Patent Metallic examples of this model are especially sought after for their exhibition scale, early date, identifiable designer, premium finish and strong Orientalist composition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 49.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 20 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 18 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 2825 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nMagnificent antique condition. Excellent preservation of the Patent Metallic finish, modelling and decorative detail. A superbly preserved large-scale example.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62884251238730,"sku":"B1708","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7963175244_p49f.jpg?v=1785913396","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/james-hadley-royal-worcester-large-cairo-water-carrier-patent-metallic-1886","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}