{"product_id":"worcester-tea-canister-c-1775-english-blue-and-white-porcelain-first-period","title":"Worcester Tea Canister, c.1775, English Blue and White Porcelain, First Period","description":"A fine antique tea canister from the celebrated Worcester factory, dating to around 1775. Of lobed form with short neck and flat shoulders, it is decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with the \"Pinecone and Fern\" pattern — a refined botanical motif characteristic of late 18th-century Worcester porcelain.  The lid was originally topped with a small rose-shaped finial, typical of Worcester canisters of this period.                                                                                                                                          The smooth glaze with bluish hue, sharp hand-painted detail, and underglaze crescent mark all point to First Period production. These small-sized tea containers were used to store a precious commodity — loose leaf tea, then considered a luxury item.                                                                          This Worcester tea canister is not only historically authentic but also highly decorative and desirable among collectors of early English porcelain. Its sculptural quality and restrained elegance enhance any Georgian or antique ceramics display.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition and Dimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 16.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: chip to the inner rim of the neck; otherwise excellent antique condition with no cracks or restoration.\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":62882537931082,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.6992714058_rc3j.jpg?v=1785897526","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/worcester-tea-canister-c-1775-english-blue-and-white-porcelain-first-period","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}