HERON VASE Distinctive Victorian silver plate and glass heron vase. The tall heron figure standing among leaves and bulrushes on a domed base. The heron supporting a glass bud vase insert. Designed by Thomas Wilkinson & Sons, Birmingham, England, the company advertised in 1840 as 'By Special Appointment To Her Majesty'. The trademark with a pelican known as Pelican Ware. Hallmarked: T. W. & S. with pelican, stamped 1411. 12.5"h x 4"w England, 19th C. AGVSC3017 |
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