A Royal Worcester rose jar and cover by Thomas Lockyer, dated…
Home » Ceramics » Royal Worcester » Item No. 105629
click the photo to enlarge
A Royal Worcester rose jar and cover by Thomas Lockyer, dated 1935 of globular shape with twin handles and a domed cover surmounted by a pointed finial, the neck finely pierced with scrollwork and applied with neoclassical ornament, painted with fruits in a woodland setting, signed, puce printed mark and no. 1428, no inner cover, 30. Height 5 cm
finial. An architectural decoration, found on the upper parts of of an object. On furniture they are usually found on pediments, canopies and shelf supports. On smaller ceramic or silver items they may decorate the top of the item itself, or the lid or cover where they provide a useful handle for removal.
Finials follow a variety of forms. They may be urn-shaped, baluster shaped round or spiral, but usually taper into an upper point. Many real life shapes may also be used as finials, such as pineapples, berries, pinecones, buds, lotus and acorns. Sometimes animals such as a lion are depicted, or fish and dolphins.
The buyers premium is an additional percentage charge on the hammer price of the item, imposed by the auction house to cover administrative costs. The buyers premium percentage varies between auction houses, with a range of 12.5% to 22%.
