This is a superb Arts and Crafts beaten copper lidded vase made by the celebrated Liverpool maker Richard Rathbone. It is an extremely pure form and completely made by hand, having all over fine planishing to the surface. It is fully signed to the base and has the impresses shape number 631. It measures 13.5cm tall and is in good condition. There is a small dent to the edge of the lid. This is a very rare piece of arts and crafts metalwork.