This is a perfect display piece for an Art Deco interior. This is a lovely vibrant example of a 1930s Shelley Pottery Harmony dripware vase.
My large ovoid vase was made by Shelley Pottery in the 1930s. Harmony Art Ware was introduced by Shelley in 1932 and evolved through a series of styles under the guidance of Eric Slater.
My vase is signed on the base as photographed. The vase also retains its original paper label on the front, although that is now a little rubbed. It is shape number 988
I love the vibrant colours used in this vase. The bright tangerine on the shoulders and the mink shade at the rim and the peppermint green and yellow shades towards the base. The drips on this vase are very fine and it must have taken a lot of work to make this attractive piece of Art Pottery. There are a series of fine horizontal parallel ribs running all around the pot; this adds to its decorative appeal.
This vase is a nice large size for display. It is 8 1/2 inches in height and 6 3/4 inches in diameter at the widest. Unpacked it is 1.2 kg.
In excellent condition, with no chips or cracks. There is a little glaze flaw at the rim which is slightly lighter in tone. Perhaps an area rubbed by the maker's finger. This is not a chip and I have photographed it for you.
This is such a stunning "dripware" piece and this is reflected in my asking price.