A rare Worcester hexagonal 'frill' vase

A rare Worcester hexagonal 'frill' vase, in the white, with flared pierced basket work rim, probably modelled by John Toulouse, each handle modelled as a female mask, united by finely modelled swags of flowers, suspended from ribbon ties, above a bold leaf scroll band, the foot moulded with stiff leaves, 8 1/2" high, circa 1768-72, no mark

Provenance; With Stockspring Antiques
                     Coldwell Collection
                     English Private Collection 
See Worcester Porcelain, The Zorensky Collection, page 318, number 397, for a pair of vases of this form, with puce and gilt decoration 

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