ANTIQUE ROYAL WORCESTER PORCELAIN CANDLEHOLDER W MICE Start Price USD 225.00 Current Price USD 1,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 16 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 21, 2008 End Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 Location Ventura, Ca See more about 'ANTIQUE ROYAL WORCESTER PORCELAIN CANDLEHOLDER W MICE' Description Payment ANTIQUE ROYAL WORCESTER PORCELAIN CANDLEHOLDER W MICE Delicate and playful is this antique Royal Worcester candleholder. A grouping of romping mice explore and frolic in and over the surface of the ball. Each is gold painted as are the details of the holder. The texture of the surface is perfect for the mice leading me to think this is a ball of yarn and they have found a home. The piece is in near mint condition. I say near as there are very, very light touches of gold rubbing on the nubs of the neck details. This may not be from use but it may be original to the piece. The candle holder is fully marked on the bottom. See photos.Piece stands 6 1/2" tall.No chips, no cracks, no crazing and no repairs.Worcester porcelain This company came into being on the dissolution of partnership of the Kerr & Binns partnership when W.H. Kerr retired. This company (or it products) which has existed for well over a hundred years, is internationally known as "Royal Worcester." The articles of Association for the new firm are dated June 24, 1862. The main personalities were Richard William Binns, acting as what we would now call the Art Director, and Edward Phillips, a Staffordshire earthenware manufacturer, in charge of production. William Litherland, a Liverpool retailer, was also a shareholder in the new concern. The Royal Worcester mark basically comprises the Kerr& Binns circular device, inside which are four cursive "W"s, with a crown added at the top. These marks can occur impressed or printed over the glaze. On some pieces - presumably Kerr & Binns' blanks decorated soon after the new company took over in 1862- only the printed crown is visible, added over circular device. On some small pieces there was only sufficient room for the printed crown device. A major amendment was made to the main device in 1891, when the wording " Royal Worcester, England" was added around the printed device: this continued into the present century, with various additions. A new system of factory year-making was commenced in 1892, when a dot over the 'd' of 'England', and each year a further dot was added to the marks until in 1915 there was a total of twenty-four dots. termscopy07 Buyer pays shipping and insurance. I do charge a handling fee to cover shipping supplies. US clients Paypal, personal check or money orders appreciated. Checks are fine but item held 7-10 days until funds clear the bank. California residents to pay sales tax. PAYMENT MUST ARRIVE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION OF END OF AUCTION FROM SELLER danisch. PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO WIN. IF NOT PAID WITHIN 7 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION BY ME I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO EITHER RELIST OR SELL TO THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER. I SHIP TWICE A WEEK.  Please email with questions before you bid. I try to list as accurately as possible but remember I am not an expert in all fields. If a return is necessary I will refund your payment after the item has been returned to me. You must contact me within 3 days of receiving the item and return the item well packed. Item must be in my possession and approved that it is the original item sent to the buyer before refund is issued. Buyers remorse is not a valid reason for returns Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Payment Back to Top       I accept the following forms of payment: PayPalMoney OrderPersonal Check     FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.Make your listings stand out withFREE Vendio custom templates!  FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery - Now FREE! Win more auctions at the last minute FREE. Learn how. Place a Bid!