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Large First Period Worcester Porcelain Striped Mug / Tankard C.1785
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Large First Period Worcester Porcelain Striped Mug / Tankard C.1785

18th century
Sold 27 August 2024 · The Fancy Fox
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Description

A fine quality Worcester porcelain beer mug showing a loose Sevres influence with vertical underglaze blue stripes decorated with alternating gilt patterns and further gilt flowering vines ornamenting the reserved white stripes. Gilt dentil rim and the grooved strap handle with a stylised acanthus leaf detail. Unmarked, c.1785-1790.

It measures 12.5cm ( 4 7/8") high and 8.6cm (3 3/8") rim to rim.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Minimal handling wear, some small areas of kiln dust spotting here and there at the rim.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this First Period Worcester Porcelain Tankard to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
8.6cm (3.39")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1086127
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1686
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Description
A fine quality Worcester porcelain beer mug showing a loose Sevres influence with vertical underglaze blue stripes decorated with alternating gilt patterns and further gilt flowering vines ornamenting the reserved white stripes. Gilt dentil rim and the grooved strap handle with a stylised acanthus leaf detail. Unmarked, c.1785-1790.
fig 1. A cylindrical porcelain tankard featuring vertical alternating stripes of blue and gold foliate patterns with a C-scroll handle.
fig 1. Large First Period Worcester Porcelain Striped Mug / Tankard C.1785

It measures 12.5cm ( 4 7/8") high and 8.6cm (3 3/8") rim to rim.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Minimal handling wear, some small areas of kiln dust spotting here and there at the rim.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this First Period Worcester Porcelain Tankard to the 18th Century.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
8.6cm (3.39")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1086127
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1686
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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Archive I A cylindrical porcelain tankard featuring vertical alternating stripes of blue and gold foliate patterns with a C-scroll handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large First Period Worcester Porcelain Striped Mug / Tankard C.1785

Archive II A cylindrical porcelain tankard featuring vertical alternating stripes of blue and gold foliate patterns with a C-scroll handle. View II
Archive III A cylindrical porcelain tankard featuring vertical alternating stripes of blue and gold foliate patterns with a C-scroll handle. View III
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The Fancy Fox

The Fancy Fox
Telephone 07717 510 870
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fox
Verified Since Nov 2015
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A cylindrical porcelain tankard featuring vertical alternating stripes of blue and gold foliate patterns with a C-scroll handle.
Large First Period Worcester Porcelain Striped Mug / Tankard c.1785
Ref: SA1086127
A cylindrical porcelain tankard featuring vertical alternating stripes of blue and gold foliate patterns with a C-scroll handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTankards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSoft-paste porcelain, Gold gilt, Cobalt blue enamel
  • ColourBlue and Gold
  • MotifsVertical stripes, Foliate gilding, C-scroll handle
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 8.6 cm (3 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

First Period Worcester porcelain refers to items produced at the Worcester factory from its founding in 1751 until roughly 1783, known for fine paste compositions and sophisticated hand-painted decoration.

These pieces were typically crafted using a soft-paste porcelain body, often incorporating soapstone, which was then hand-painted with cobalt blue underglaze and embellished with gilt highlights.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of glaze pooling, paste translucency under light, potting weight, and characteristic factory marks such as open crescents or square seals.

An antique tankard can be displayed as a standalone decorative object on a bookshelf or incorporated into a curated tablescape to introduce historic character and tactile texture.

Antique porcelain should be hand-washed gently in lukewarm water with mild soap when necessary, avoiding dishwashers, harsh abrasives, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
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