A Carlton Ware 'Crested Bird with Waterlily' vase, circa 1931-32 production era, pattern 3530, design attributed to Violet Elmer shape 167, depicting a bird in bright ombre shaded colours of rose, blue and lemon, with enamel jewels and gilt highlights, amidst vibrant jewelled waterlilies and lily pads upon a mottled rouge ground, a gilt patterned border to the interior rim; with backstamp and pattern numbers underside. Height 21 cm.