Worcester - dr Wall - Platter - Softpaste porcelain - WORCESTER, pine cone

This is a rare plate made by Worcester around 1770 in their 1st or “Dr Wall” period.

This plate is charmingly designed as a braided basket with applied hand-formed porcelain flowers around all the handles. The handles are realistically formed as curved branches, including the irregularities that branches usually have. The center of the plate is painted with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, fruits, chestnuts, and pine cones - this pattern is called the “pinecone” pattern.

The plate is not marked with the underglaze blue Crescent Moon mark that one would expect. nonetheless, it is unquestionably a product of the Worcester factory.

Condition:
The dish is in excellent antique condition with no damage, repairs, crazing, or wear. a small fleabite on the stand ring at the bottom (see photos).
It was originally a stand for a chestnut marsh, but it also looks beautiful on its own.

Dimensions:
24.5 x 20 x 4.5 cm.

Worcester was one of the first potteries in Great Britain to make porcelain wares. Along with other major potteries such as Derby, Chelsea and Bow, they were pioneers of a new industry that would become enormous in the next century. This cup and saucer come from the early period, often referred to as the “Dr. Wall” period, named after the founder. In later years Worcester passed through many different owners and styles, and eventually became the Royal Worcester factory that only ceased in the early 21st century.