An impressive large Royal Worcester porcelain covered vase decorated by Frank Roberts, shape no. 2149, date cypher for 1901, the domed cover with tall finial above the broad baluster shaped body with a pair of scrolling dragon handles to the shoulders and raised on a circular moulded plinth with spreading foot, the cover, neck, and base modelled with foliate and classical motifs, these parts and the handles glazed in green and white and rich with gilt details, the front and reverse of the body decorated by Roberts with large arrangements of mixed flowers, the front signed 'Roberts', impressed and printed factory marks underside, 50.5 cm high