Davenport Longport Mersey Vase 5 1/2" high

I know this is an older vase. I don't know if it would be considered antique. It is very pretty but I cannot find a value. I know also that no one wants to put a value on an item but just a hint would be fine. I plan on selling all of my vases. This is one of my stumpers. I think I bought this at a second hand shop. I find the pattern but not the it item.

 

Cool! Very 1880's Japonisme!

 

Are those numbers after the word "registered"?

 

Yes, I didn't notice them at first. " 4312 "

 

Now this is interesting: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Brown...312-Transferware-Dinner-Platter-/142928960033
Same registry number. Can't find a connection.

 

Hm. It would seem that such a short number would be in 1884.

 

I'm going to guess that it's a "transfer" that was registered to whoever designed it and was then licensed to for use by various potteries.

 

This is interesting: https://transferware.wordpress.com/2010/07/13/piracy-fears-marks-with-a-purpose/

 

Very interesting!

 

Hmm, all very interesting. Even with the extra information I still cannot find anything about the stamp at the bottom. No anchor, no crown. Very odd. Not sure what to do with it. Maybe start it at a low price and see what happens.

 

Lovely little vase. May have been part of a toilet set. Some of these late Victorian patterns came with a huge variety of individual items, some of which we don't use at all today. Bakersgma gave you a good descriptor and a good date. I'd also mention the sailing ship decoration. It might have cross appeal with some nautical theme collectors. Personally I'd start it around $15 - $19 and hope for the best.
Don

 

This says that Davenport"s" with LTD dates 1881-1887

http://www.thepotteries.org/allpotters/339.htm