{"product_id":"royal-worcester-albert-shuck-signed-hand-painted-fruit-cabinet-plate-1918","title":"Royal Worcester Albert Shuck Signed Hand-Painted Fruit Cabinet Plate 1918","description":"A superb hand-painted Royal Worcester cabinet plate signed by the accomplished factory artist Albert Shuck and bearing the date code for 1918. Executed on fine English bone china, it displays a richly gilded cobalt blue border with finely executed raised jewelled (pearl) gilt decoration surrounding the signed central reserve. The underside retains the original Bonhams auction label, providing documented auction provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe central reserve is painted with two ripe apples and a branch of dark blue grapes amongst delicate blossom and foliage, rendered with the refined tonal modelling that made Royal Worcester's Painted Fruit wares internationally admired.\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 its highest international reputation during the early twentieth century. His signed cabinet plates continue to enjoy strong collector demand on the international market.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe underside bears the authentic puce Royal Worcester crowned factory mark with the date code for 1918. Above the factory mark appears the retailer's mark of Mappin \u0026amp; Webb, one of Britain's most prestigious jewellers and luxury houses, long associated with exclusive Royal Worcester porcelain.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\n•\tWeight 411 g. Diameter 22.8 cm. Height 2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repairs detected under UV light. The gilding, enamels and hand-painted decoration remain exceptionally well preserved.\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":62882143306058,"sku":"B1818","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.8313566937_h3jj.jpg?v=1785893496","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/royal-worcester-albert-shuck-signed-hand-painted-fruit-cabinet-plate-1918","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}