Carlton Ware Pagoda Vase

Description

This antique Carlton Ware pagoda vase from the early 20th century is a captivating example of exquisite craftsmanship and artistic flair. An elaborate golden pagoda design sits against a striking blue ground and beautifully captures the essence of Eastern-inspired aesthetics. The intricate detailing and vivid contrast between the rich blue base and the shimmering gold elements highlight the artisans’ exceptional skill. The vase is a stunning decorative piece and a cherished collector’s item, embodying the elegance and charm of early 20th-century ceramic artistry. Positioned in any setting, it evokes a sense of nostalgia and admiration for a bygone design era.

About Carltonware. Established in 1890 by James Frederick Wiltshaw, William Herbert Robinson, and James Alcock Robinson trading under Wiltshaw and Robinson, the Carlton Ware trademark was introduced in 1894, the factory then renamed Carlton Works. In 1911, the business partnership between Wiltshaw and the Robinsons was dissolved, and Wiltshaw formed a new limited company called Wiltshaw and Robinson Limited. Control of the company passed to Frederick Cuthbert Wiltshaw following his father’s death, James Wiltshaw, in 1918 in an accident at Stoke-on-Trent railway. The company was renamed Carlton Ware Limited in 1958, and following the death of Frederick Cuthbert Wiltshaw in 1966, it was sold to Arthur Wood and Sons. The company developed serious financial difficulties in the late 1980s, which forced it into receivership in 1989. An unsuccessful attempt was made to rescue the company by Grosvenor Ceramic Hardware, with production finally ending in 1992. In 1997 the Carlton Ware brand was resurrected by Francis Joseph of the Carlton Ware Design Centre, Roslyn Works, Stoke-on-Trent. It continues to manufacture novelty items aimed at the collectors’ market.