Thomas Forester & Sons Vases and Vessels

An original Art Deco ceramic vase by Thomas Forester & Sons, crafted in Staffordshire, England during the early 1930s. This distinctive piece belongs to the firm’s ‘Athens’ collection—a short-run series now highly regarded among collectors of British ceramics and Art Deco pottery. The vase is defined by its elongated tubular profile, flaring subtly to form a softly bulging centre. Its surface is decorated with rows of acanthus leaves in pale blue relief, curling rhythmically around the body. The crisp blue detailing sits against a backdrop of deep russet and ochre glazes, a palette typical of Forester’s output in the early 20th century and evocative of the broader Art Deco design movement in Britain. Standing 26 cm tall with a diameter of 14 cm, the vase is stamped to the base with the Phoenix Ware...

A rare and unusual pair art nouveau pottery vases hand painted with lighthouses attributed to Thomas Forester and dating from around 1910. The vases are of carafe shape with a wide s...

A stunning antique Thomas Forester hand painted art pottery vase decorated with large flowering blooms dating from around 1890. The lightly potted earthenware vase stands on a narrow...

Blue, white and gilt flora vase. Cobalt blue & white floral vase on gilt background with markings for Forrester & Sons, Phoenix Ware in Valencia pattern. ...