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Royal Crown Derby Vase

By Anonymous (not verified), 1 August, 2007
Description

We're hoping to get some feedback on the value of this piece.  We purchased it from a garage sale from a woman who knew nothing about it.  Because of the backstamp and after doing some research we know that it is a Royal Crown Derby urn/vase manufactured in 1920.  It was hand-painted by Cuthbert Gresley and was signed by him on the painting and we believe he was the one who printed the words "Brigg of Turk. Scotland" on the bottom since some of the printing seems to match the style of some of the letters in the signature.  It is cobalt blue and gilt.  We believe it may be missing a top piece, but cannot be sure.  There is a very small chip under and inside the rim of the bottom that cannot be seen while displayed and barely seen with inspection.  We are hoping to get some idea of the value and any other information that might be out there.

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Porcelain
Distinguishing marks
Royal Crown Derby makers mark, date mark, artist signature
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
7" tall by 2" at base by 3" at top
Date Period
1920
Weight
7 oz
History
Purchased from rummage sale
Price Paid (If known)
$1.00
For Sale?
No
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Lovejoy

17 years 10 months ago

Very, very, nice find.

Very, very, nice find. Signed Derby vases of this type often sell for over $3000.00 at Decorative Arts Auctions. Even at auctions where there are no Specialist Dealers these things often go for over a grand.

 

Lovejoy

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unclepetesbooks (not verified)

17 years 10 months ago

In reply to Very, very, nice find. by Lovejoy

Thank for the info,

Thank for the info, Lovejoy.  We kind of figured we'd stumbled upon something good when we started doing research on it.  I'm glad I didn't let my wife talk me out of "wasting" a dollar on it :)
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