Spode Imari Style Spill Vase in 'Banana Tree' Pattern

This delightful spill vase was made during the early 19th century by English maker Spode in Stoke-on-Trent. The pattern in which the vase has been decorated in is known as 'Banana Tree' or pattern 2214, which was first introduced by Josiah Spode II in around 1814. Due to the mark for Spode on the underside we can ascertain that the vase was made prior to 1833 when their marks changed, giving us a date range for manufacture to between 1814 and 1833. Spill vases were designed to hold thin strips of wood, twisted paper and tapers on a mantel above a fireplace, in essence a tasteful way to store fire kindling. This particular spill vase presents in very good order with only some minor wear to the gilding and a couple of internal firing cracks from the time of manufacture. A really delightful piece of Georgian period porcelain which would be a beautiful addition to a bedside table filled with a posy picked from the garden.

Marked - 'SPODE' & '2214' being the pattern number, both hand written in enamel

Measures - 10.25cm H x 5.25cm W (at base)