Fine Royal Worcester Empress Shape Cup and Saucer, Blush Ivory, Hand-painted Flower, 1899

Name: Fine Royal Worcester Empress Shape Cup and Saucer, Blush Ivory, Hand-painted Flower, 1899
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1141854
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Touch of Time Antiques

Description

This is an exceptionally rare and sophisticated Royal Worcester Empress shape tea cup and saucer, dated 1899. Renowned as one of the factory’s most elaborate designs, this model features organic moulded detailing and a gracefully asymmetric form.

Crafted in the sought-after blush ivory palette, this piece is decorated with hand-painted florals in vibrant enamels. The intricately moulded detailing and finely gilded handle and edges exemplify the exquisite craftsmanship of late Victorian Worcester porcelain.

The porcelain is exceptionally thin, making the duo both light and refined.

Marked and date-coded to the underside for 1899.

Dimensions:

• Cup – 7cm high, 6.8cm diameter

• Saucer – 12.5cm diameter

Condition: Excellent with minor very fine glaze crazing inside the cup. No damage or restoration.

Declaration

Touch of Time Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1141854

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Description

This is an exceptionally rare and sophisticated Royal Worcester Empress shape tea cup and saucer, dated 1899.

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Renowned as one of the factory’s most elaborate designs, this model features organic moulded detailing and a gracefully asymmetric form.

Touch of Time Antiques

fig 1. Fine Royal Worcester Empress Shape Cup and Saucer, Blush Ivory, Hand-Painted Flower, 1899 — fig 1. Fine Royal Worcester Empress Shape Cup and Saucer, Blush Ivory, Hand-painted Flower, 1899

Crafted in the sought-after blush ivory palette, this piece is decorated with hand-painted florals in vibrant enamels. The intricately moulded detailing and finely gilded handle and edges exemplify the exquisite craftsmanship of late Victorian Worcester porcelain.