Pair of 19th Century Thomas Forester sanded Majolica vases: cobalt blue and gold with pink linings

Very good condition overall.
Small base rim chips on one of the vases as shown.

Thomas Forester began his first pottery business in 1877 in Longton, Staffordshire. Incorporating in 1883 as Forester's sons became partners, Thomas Forester & Sons specialised in the production of majolica and earthenware. By 1900 the company employed over 700 people and had shops in London, Paris, Berlin and Vienna.

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