{"product_id":"royal-worcester-albert-shuck-signed-fruit-cabinet-plate-1928-cobalt-gold","title":"Royal Worcester Albert Shuck Signed Fruit Cabinet Plate 1928 Cobalt \u0026 Gold","description":"A fine Royal Worcester cabinet plate hand-painted by the accomplished factory artist Albert Shuck and dated 1928. The underside retains the original Bonhams auction labels, providing documented auction provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nExecuted on fine English bone china, it features a richly gilded cobalt blue border with finely executed raised jewelled (pearl) gilt decoration surrounding the signed central reserve.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe painting depicts two ripe pears and a cluster of dark grapes amongst delicate flowering sprays, rendered in beautifully shaded overglaze enamels. The elegant composition exemplifies Royal Worcester's celebrated painted-fruit tradition at its finest.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlbert Shuck (1880-1961) belonged to the distinguished generation of Royal Worcester artists who brought the factory's painted-fruit department to international prominence during the 1920s and 1930s. His signed cabinet plates remain highly sought after by collectors and are recognised for their museum-quality craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe underside bears the authentic puce Royal Worcester crowned factory mark with the date code for 1928, together with the hand-painted pattern number W8346 and additional factory production marks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight 431 g. Diameter 23 cm. Height 2.2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\nOne branching hairline crack, clearly visible from the reverse and only faintly visible from the front. Otherwise in excellent antique condition with virtually complete preservation of the original gilding, enamels and hand-painted decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62882152382794,"sku":"B1816","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.8265641214_4s4g.jpg?v=1785893593","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/royal-worcester-albert-shuck-signed-fruit-cabinet-plate-1928-cobalt-gold","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}