Josiah Davis, left, Thomas Bott ,standing and William Taylor, right. Josiah Davis 1839-1913, grandfather of Harry Davis. Known for plant decoration and gilding, gilded the Chicago Vase. Thomas Bott 1829-1870, specialist in ‘Limoges Enamels’. William Taylor born about 1828, floral artist from about 1845 until at least 1870.