An Oldcourt Ware Hand-Painted Lustre Pottery Vase

A footed ovoid earthenware vase produced by Oldcourt Ware, featuring an abstract hand-painted design. The body is decorated with impressionistic vertical streaks of purple, ochre, blue, and brown glaze with a lustre finish. The design is complemented by gilded bands to the rim and the edge of the pedestal foot. The base bears a black printed factory mark featuring a crown above a circular stamp containing the words Oldcourt Ware. Below this is printed England and Handpainted. There are also hand-painted artist marks in the form of a brown cross and a black flourish.
Height: Approximately 17cm.