Many were named after rivers such as Avon, Clyde, Esk, Lune, Trent, Thames and Wye. Place names were popular, too. There were Aden, Banff, Bonn, Chester, Ely, Erin, Filey, Leeds, Nankin, Oxon, Pekin, Perth, Riga, Ripon, Rye, Salop, Wem, Wick and many, many more. Other favourites were Festoon, Gem, Pendant, Ribbon, Teck and we must not forget Spring which is the second most desirable pattern in the vellum range after Royal Devon. Vellum range in v a s e s The Vellum range has proved to be the most collectable during the past decade and good examples are getting harder to find. The most popular pattern is Royal Devon (pattern number X543) although pattern X712 isn't far behind. Other popular royals are Royal Sussex and Royal Stuart but patterns such as Spring, Wick, Teck, Banff, Salop and Perth are as popular now as they were 80 or more years ago.
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Pair Don pattern vases circa 1910. BS: Small crown. RN: 602047. PN: 1076. Height: 11 inches. PG: £150£175/$275-$325.
Eva pattern vases with covers. BS: Small crown. PN: 0941. RN: 651328. Height: (including covers) 10 inches. PG: £250-£275/$475-$350.
Pair of Royal Essex vases. BS: Lion on crown. PN: 998. SN: 84. Height: 8'k inches. PG: £80-£90/$150-$180.
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