A very large Royal Worcester covered vase decorated by Edward Raby, shape no. 1457, date cypher for 1893, the domed and pierced cover with tall finial above the ovoid body with a short neck and a pair of square handles to the shoulders, on a waisted socle and circular moulded plinth with spreading foot, the cover and upper and lower parts modelled with classical motifs, the body decorated by Raby with flowers within gilt outlines on the blush ivory ground, signed 'Er', impressed and printed marks underside, 60.5 cm high