Grainger Worcester Reticulated Porcelain Ewer c.1890

A finely made Grainger Worcester reticulated porcelain ewer dating from around 1890. The piece has a lobed globular body with intricate pierced decoration, alternating with pink panels painted with gilt flowering scrolls and turquoise enamel bead accents within gilt borders. The neck forms the spout and is also fully reticulated, while the elegant C-scroll handle is heightened in gilt. Grainger Worcester produced some exceptionally skilful reticulated wares in the second half of the 19th century. Although less widely recognised than some Royal Worcester pierced pieces, these wares are notable for their technical accomplishment and distinctive decorative style. This example reflects the taste of the Aesthetic period, with ornament inspired by tracery and Eastern decorative sources. Printed factory mark to the base.