Lovely Edwardian Royal Crown Derby Miniature Porcelain Twin Handled Vase Patt. 2444

A striking Edwardian Royal Crown Derby small vase, of circular squat form with double lobed belly and deeply incurved upper half, rising to a narrow, flared neck. Gilded, curved side handles join the neck to the outer walls. Decorated with a stylish imari type pattern, split down the centre, with a deep mazarine blue to one side, gilded with scrolls, reserving a peony and small panels alternating with a diaper pattern, and a miniature version of the main design. The other side has a stylised design in iron red with a diaper pattern background, large blousy orange peonies and chrysanthemum flowers to the lower half. Factory stamp to the base with date cypher for 1904. The pattern is number 2444.