Hello, I acquired a topiary type centerpiece that is solid, about 25-30 lbs and stands roughly 24 inches high and about 12″ wide. It is a grey/cream glazed ceramic or porcelain type centerpiece with beautiful details of pomegranates, grapes and vine leaves. It is in excellent shape with maybe the edge of one leaf missing, but very camouflaged. There are several markings on the bottom. I don’t know anything about it other than it looks like something of value. Any help that you may extend to me would be appreciate. I have posted 3 pictures, but if they don’t show up, please let me know and I can send via email. I have found remotely similar pieces that are referred to as blanc de chine, but unsure if that is what this is.
Sorry about the Date mixup !! But that leaf looks like a grape leaf !! Dates are oblong shaped so pretty sure these are grapes and pomegranites !! If I had to guess at a date for it I would say about 1920 or so !! Late Victorian revival !! Assuming you mean made in the UK ?? Can`t really tell !! If the signature is on top of the glaze many colors can fade to a brown. or could have been the color they used !! Sometimes they just didn`t use the same quality paints as what was used on indoor items !!
Thank you. A friend said that the “date looking thing” might be part of the grape leaf, but I have never seen a part of a grape leaf that looked that large. It actually looks like the size of a real date. But the two “legs” coming off of it threw me as to what it actually is. As far a signature, it looks like it is in the glaze. I think it was signed before firing. Thank you for the estimation on age. Not sure what I will do with it, and while it is beautiful, I will probably look to sell it. I just wish I knew more about it’s origination, perhaps other pieces by the same person or a manufacturer. I can’t find anything that comes close, but have not looked extensively.