A FINE PAIR OF COPELAND TWIN-HANDLED PORCELAIN VASES BY THOMAS HASSALL (1878-1940), circa 1900, both of baluster form with elaborately shaped gilt scroll rims, with twin acanthus scroll handles, richly painted with brightly coloured flowers including roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and daisies, reserved on a rich gilt ground, the bases with further acanthus leaf detailing, signed 'T. HASSALL' in puce, 25cm high, printed 'COPELANDS CHINA ENGLAND' marks in green (2) FOOTNOTES: Tom Hassall was Artistic Director of the Spode factory in the early part of the 20th Century.