Lot 751: A Pair of James Kent Old Foley Eastern Glory Pattern Earthenware Mantel Vases

A pair of English earthenware mantel vases by James Kent. Each vase is of baluster form with a flared scalloped rim and a pedestal foot, featuring twin ornate scroll handles decorated with gold gilding. The bodies are finished in a white glaze and decorated in the Imari style with the Eastern Glory pattern, depicting large orange peony blossoms amongst blue and teal foliage and slender branches. The decoration includes a butterfly to the shoulder of each vase and a bird in flight to one side. Geometric patterned bands in blue, teal, and gold encircle the neck, lower pedestal, and base. The base of each vase bears a printed black backstamp comprising a crown above a globe, with a ribbon banner below. The globe is inscribed OLD FOLEY, the banner reads JAMES KENT, and below is printed MADE IN ENGLAND.