The Nick Rocke Collection of British Art Pottery - 25th February 2015

Lot 196

A Pilkington's Lancastrian twin-handled vase by Gordon M. Forsyth

Estimate £700 - £1,000 | Hammer £2600

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Description

A Pilkington's Lancastrian twin-handled vase by Gordon M. Forsyth, dated 1910, shouldered form, painted with a lion rampant to both sides, between panels of heart-shaped flowers and foliage, in ruby and gold lustre on a blue ground , the neck inscribed Festina Lente (Make Haste Slowly) , impressed mark, painted artist cipher and date code, 24cm. high