Rare Antique Pair of H.& R. Daniel Apple Green Scenic Vases | Named Views of Attingham Park, Shropshire | English Porcelain | c. 1840 | 8.5"H x 6.5"W x 4" | Style DA4447 (Copy)

A rare and beautiful pair of antique H.R. Daniel vases dating to circa 1840, expertly decorated with hand-painted scenic views of country houses and castles surrounded by floral motifs. Set against a rich green ground, these elegant vases exemplify the artistry and refinement that made H.R. Daniel one of England's most respected porcelain manufacturers during the early Victorian period.

This exceptional pair of vases embodies the artistry for which the Daniel factory is celebrated, featuring richly molded Rococo forms, brilliant apple-green grounds, lavish hand-applied gilding, and beautifully painted scenic and floral reserves. The undersides are inscribed with “Attingham, Shropshire” and “Park, Shropshire,” identifying the English country house views depicted—an especially desirable feature that adds historical significance and collector appeal. Pieces of this caliber represent some of the finest achievements in early Victorian English porcelain and remain increasingly difficult to acquire today.

The pair has undergone professional gilding restoration, noted in photographs provided. Priced based on this detail. 

Details:
• Pair of antique H.R. Daniel vases
• Circa 1840
• Rich green ground with hand-painted scenic house and castle views
• Floral decoration throughout
• Hand-painted castle names in red scroll cursive on the bases
• Light professional repairs noted
• Measures approximately 8.5" high to handles x 6.5" wide
• Base measures approximately 4" wide
• Crafted in England
• Sold as a pair

An exceptional pair of early Victorian vases that beautifully combines English landscape painting, floral artistry, and the celebrated craftsmanship of H.R. Daniel porcelain.

About H. & R. Daniel

Despite operating for just twenty-four years, H. & R. Daniel is regarded as one of the finest English porcelain manufacturers of the early 19th century. Founded by Henry Daniel in 1822 after leaving his position as an enameller at the renowned Spode factory, the business became H. & R. Daniel when his son, Richard, joined the firm in 1824. Their porcelain quickly earned a reputation for exceptional artistry, with collectors often praising the quality of their hand-painted decoration, gilding, and enameling as surpassing even many contemporary works by Spode and Minton.

The factory’s growing prestige was cemented in 1827 when the Earl of Shrewsbury commissioned an extensive porcelain service for the newly refurbished Alton Towers, one of England’s grandest country estates. Today, authentic H. & R. Daniel porcelain is highly sought after for its relatively short production period, remarkable craftsmanship, and enduring beauty.

Attingham, Shropshire

Attingham Park is one of England’s most important Georgian country houses, located near Shrewsbury in Shropshire. Built between 1782 and 1785 for Noel Hill, 1st Baron Berwick, the grand neoclassical mansion was designed by architect George Steuart and later enhanced with landscapes by the renowned landscape designer Humphry Repton. Today, it is one of the National Trust’s most celebrated historic estates.

Park, Shropshire”

The inscription “Park, Shropshire” likely refers to another notable country estate within Shropshire rather than a generic park scene. During the Regency and early Victorian periods, porcelain painters frequently decorated prestigious commissions with recognizable views of celebrated English estates. While the abbreviated inscription makes the exact location difficult to identify with certainty, it almost certainly references a specific landed estate in Shropshire rather than an imaginary landscape.

Why this matters

Named views are considerably more desirable than anonymous scenic decoration because they:

• Connect the porcelain to real historic English landmarks.
• Demonstrate the painter was working from published engravings or commissioned artwork rather than inventing a landscape.
• Add historical and documentary significance, allowing collectors to identify and research the exact locations depicted.
• Appeal to collectors of both fine English porcelain and historic country house memorabilia.

It is relatively uncommon to find H. & R. Daniel vases with their scenic reserves identified by handwritten inscriptions on the bases. This added provenance enhances both their scholarly interest and collector appeal, making the pair more significant than comparable examples with unidentified landscapes.