Paragon China (1919 ~ 1960) was based in Longton, Stoke-On-Kent and produced very high quality fine china with a range of stunning designs, particularly breakfast settings.
Over it's history, the company was awarded a number of Royal warrants and eventually Paragon became part of the Royal Doulton group (1972)
I have other Paragon chinaware HERE
PARAGON CHINA LTD - Small Footed Vase ONLY
Made in England
Pattern name: Victoriana Rose
This was an extremely popular pattern in the day, Paragon did produce a lot of rose based designs at this time.
Circa period 1960's (based on the transferware decorative technique and the backstamp text & design)
Fine White China
Translucent, meaning if held to the light you can see your fingers through the china
Examining the decorations extremely closely, I believe this to be transfer decorated and not hand painted (significant "dot" patterning)
Feathered Gold gilding has been applied to the top rim & the footed base area, with solid Gold gilding to each side lug (knob like handle to assist in lifting and carrying the vase).
The Victoriana Rose pattern depicts roses Pink & White roses with foliage.
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
Both the decorative technique used and the backstamp text and design strongly suggests this small vase dates from the 1960's and here is a closeup photograph of the backstamp
Note that there are no artist nor gilder's markings
DIMENSIONS:
This is a small vase but with a wide mouth, unlike a typical Posy vase
90mm height x 75mm mouth opening
WEIGHT: 125g
COSMETIC CONDITION:
CLEAN
NO cracks
NO fleabites
NO discolouration inside or out
NO crazing is evident, wet and dry tested
Gold gilding is in very good condition, showing practically no signs of handling wear.
