A rare Royal Worcester group ‘Anglo American’, or ‘Hands Across the Ocean’, modelled by James Hadley, dated 1903. Depicting John Bull and Uncle Sam or Yankee, reaching to shake hands over the Atlantic Ocean, to symbolise the Special Relationship between Great Britain, and the United States. Decorated in blush ivory tones, shot enamels, and heightened in gilt. Impressed factory mark, and unusual puce printed mark with ‘Worcester Shot Enamels’ strap. Date code for 1903. Height – 19.5 cm, 7 5/8”. Width – 14.5 cm, 5 3/4”. Depth – 11.2 cm, 4 3/8”. Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration. ‘Royal Worcester 1862 to the present day’, John Sandon, pl. 118 for a similar example.
