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Stunning Samuel Alcock Porcelain Rococo Pen Tray C.1835
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Stunning Samuel Alcock Porcelain Rococo Pen Tray C.1835

19th century
Sold 28 April 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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A striking rococo style porcelain pen tray by Samuel Alcock with shaped rim and moulded scrolled handle to the back. Scalloped fluting radiates out across the dish. Set on three ball and claw feet with stylised acanthus leaf moulded terminals. Decorated with Alcock's distinctive plum burgundy enamel ground to the edge intersected with salmon and gilt flashes and salmon colouring to the scrolled handle. Stylised gilt patterns decorate the burgundy and salmon, and hanging gilt branches drop into the central shaped reserve festooned with plum berries. In the centre is painted a large spray of garden flowers in bright coloured enamels. Gilded rim and details to the claws of the feet. Unmarked, c.1835.

It measures 24cm (9 7/16") wide by 9cm (3 1/2") deep and 6cm (2 3/8") high.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair and minor handling wear. There is a tiny firing fault to the rim.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Antique Porcelain Pen Tray to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1139112
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1814
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Description
A striking rococo style porcelain pen tray by Samuel Alcock with shaped rim and moulded scrolled handle to the back. Scalloped fluting radiates out across the dish. Set on three ball and claw feet with stylised acanthus leaf moulded terminals.
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Decorated with Alcock's distinctive plum burgundy enamel ground to the edge intersected with salmon and gilt flashes and salmon colouring to the scrolled handle.
The Fancy Fox

Stylised gilt patterns decorate the burgundy and salmon, and hanging gilt branches drop into the central shaped reserve festooned with plum berries. In the centre is painted a large spray of garden flowers in bright coloured enamels. Gilded rim and details to the claws of the feet. Unmarked, c.1835.

It measures 24cm (9 7/16") wide by 9cm (3 1/2") deep and 6cm (2 3/8") high.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair and minor handling wear. There is a tiny firing fault to the rim.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Antique Porcelain Pen Tray to the 19th Century.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139112
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1814
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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An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Stunning Samuel Alcock Porcelain Rococo Pen Tray C.1835

Archive II An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. View II
Archive III An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. View III
Archive IV An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. View IV
Archive V An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. View V
Archive VI An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. View VI
Archive VII An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. View VII
Archive VIII An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. View VIII
Archive IX An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. View IX
Archive X An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. View X
Archive XI An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. View XI
Archive XII An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. View XII
Archive XIII An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. View XIII
Archive XIV An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents. View XIV
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Verified Since Nov 2015
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An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents.
Stunning Samuel Alcock Porcelain Rococo Pen Tray c.1835
Ref: SA1139112
An elongated, footed porcelain pen tray featuring a magenta and white colour palette, detailed with hand-painted floral sprays and gilded accents.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilding, Enamel
  • ColourBurgundy and White
  • MotifsScrolled rim, Hand-painted floral sprays, Gilded highlights, Cabriole feet
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

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The Rococo Revival style emerged during the 1830s, drawing inspiration from 18th-century French design with asymmetrical scrolls, curved outlines, and naturalistic floral motifs.

Pieces from this period were typically crafted from soft-paste or bone china, hand-painted with polychrome enamels, and highlighted with applied gilding fired at high temperatures.

Authenticity is generally determined by body weight, translucency of the ceramic, hand-painted brushwork quality, pattern numbers, and occasionally impressed or painted factory marks specific to the maker.

These pieces can be utilised on a contemporary desk or mantlepiece as functional decor, providing a contrast of historical craftsmanship against clean, modern lines.

Antique porcelain should be cleaned exclusively by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh abrasives and chemical solvents to protect the delicate hand-painted enamel and gold leaf.
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