Worcester Dragon in Compartments Coffee Cup and Saucer, c. 1820
£500.00
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An elegant Worcester porcelain coffee cup and saucer dating to the Flight, Barr & Barr period of the early 19th century. The rounded coffee cup and matching saucer are decorated in the celebrated Dragon in Compartments pattern, featuring a sinuous oriental dragon alternating with reserves of precious objects and floral motifs within richly gilded panels.
The vivid famille-verte palette of iron-red, emerald green, cobalt blue, soft yellow and purple is enhanced with finely tooled gilt rims.
Inspired by Chinese Kangxi prototypes, this pattern became one of Worcester's most admired decorative schemes by the Regency period. Comparable examples appear within the historic Flight Collection, underscoring its desirability among collectors.
Dimensions
Cup — weight 100 g, height 6.2 cm, width 9 cm, diameter 6.4 cm
Saucer — weight 124 g, diameter 12.9 cm, height 3.2 cm
Condition
Cup — small losses to the gilding along the rim; otherwise in excellent preservation.
Saucer — slight wear to the gilding on the upper rim; otherwise in excellent preservation.
Please 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.
Worcester Dragon in Compartments Coffee Cup and Saucer, c. 1820
£500.00
The vivid famille-verte palette of iron-red, emerald green, cobalt blue, soft yellow and purple is enhanced with finely tooled gilt rims.
Inspired by Chinese Kangxi prototypes, this pattern became one of Worcester's most admired decorative schemes by the Regency period. Comparable examples appear within the historic Flight Collection, underscoring its desirability among collectors.
Dimensions
Cup — weight 100 g, height 6.2 cm, width 9 cm, diameter 6.4 cm
Saucer — weight 124 g, diameter 12.9 cm, height 3.2 cm
Condition
Cup — small losses to the gilding along the rim; otherwise in excellent preservation.
Saucer — slight wear to the gilding on the upper rim; otherwise in excellent preservation.
Please 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.