Charles Bourne Spill Vase 1818-32

A very attractive and nicely marked Charles Bourne spill vase made between 1818 and 1832, pattern number 368.

Charles Bourne ran one of the smaller factories in Staffordshire.  Based in Fenton (now part of Stoke-on-Trent) he took over an existing factory which was originally built by Josiah Spode for his second son Samuel.

This spill vase has a form very close to some of Spode's, so it is distinctly possible that Bourne benefited from moulds left behind at the site.

Bourne only produced decorated porcelain for about fourteen years, from 1818 to c.1832. 

The scarcity and quality of Bourne porcelains have made them highly collectable.

Most of the known Charles Bourne porcelains are parts of tea services, but he also produced dessert wares and ornamental vases.

One of his most popular lines was spill vases that contained spills for lighting candles and were usually placed above the fire on the mantelpiece.

The bone china is generally of good quality and well potted, although basic shapes tend to derivative of other contemporary factories, especially Spode.

What sets Bourne porcelains apart is the high standard of decoration, especially the gilding.

Charles Bourne had a unique way of marking most of his wares, with the pattern number expressed in fractional form beneath his initials CB.

Makers marks:
Hand applied in iron red enamel CB for Charles Bourne and the pattern number 368

Dimensions:
117 mm tall

Weight:
215 g

Age:
200 years

Condition:
Good antique condition, some kiln dust in the glaze around the foot, some minor nibbles around the foot rim, three small chips to the foot rim, though one appears to be under the glaze.  One of the roses has some scratches to the enamel.

Maker:
Charles Bourne