A Royal Worcester covered vase painted by William Hale, date mark for 1906, body shape 2330, registration number 437172, ovoid baluster shape with a pair of animal mask handles to the shoulder and a finialed cover, raised work and gilt details throughout, blush ivory reserves to each side of the body painted with flowering foliage, one signed, the cover conforming, printed factory marks underside. Height 35.5 cm.