1930s Kensington Ware Two Handled Pink Shell Shaped Lustre Vase

This is a very cute 1930s Kensington Ware Two Handled Pink Shell Shaped Lustre Vase, made by Kensington Pottery Limited, Top Bridge Works, Longport, Burslem, Staffordshire.

Approximate Dimensions

• Height: 11cm
• Width: 21cm
• Base Diameter: 8.5cm

In reasonably good condition with some manufacturing defects, loss of gilding and age related crazing. There are no chips, cracks or restoration. The inside of the vase is discoloured with iron spots and threads.

Shell-shaped, and hand painted with blue and yellow flowers, the vase was manufactured prior to Kensington potteries amalgamated with Price Brothers in 1961.

Back Mark: 

KENSINGTON
K P B
WARE
ENGLAND
Staffordshire knot printed mark c.1937 onwards: (the “B” in the knot stands for “Burslem”)

A wonderful display item small enough for most rooms in the house.

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