Walter Powell Painted Royal Worcester Stork Ewer

A 1911 Royal Worcester ewer jug exquisitely painted with storks…
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A 1911 Royal Worcester ewer jug exquisitely painted with storks by Walter Powell, the ovoid bodies painted in the round with storks standing within a rocky framed pool in an extensive landscape including palms, signed by the renowned artist Walter Powell, the scrolling handle with mask terminal, gilt highlights. Printed marks date coded 1911. Height 24 cm.

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  • Ewer / Pitcher - A type of jug with a narrow neck bulbous body and wide spout, originally used for carrying and storing liquids such as water or wine. In medieval times they were the source of water to wash ones hands during and after a meal. later the shape was used for vessels in silver, gold, glass and ceramics.

    In Victorian times they were made in ceramics and occasionally glass with a matching basin, and sometimes other accessories such as a soap holder or toothbrush holder. Their purpose was to provide facilities for personal washing In the early 19th century were often enclosed in purpose built stands, and later resided on a washstand..

    Sometimes the words "ewer" and "pitcher" are used interchangably, but a pitcher is generally considered to be a jug, and would have a wide mouth, and a gently tapering body.
  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.

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