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First Period Worcester Blue Scale Ground Cup & Saucer
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First Period Worcester Blue Scale Ground Cup & Saucer

18th century
For Sale by Hand of Glory
Description

A first period Worcester cup and saucer, circa 1770, the blue scale ground reserved with polychrome painted floral displays in the Chinese taste within gilt rococo borders. The interior of the cup with a floral sprig Painted blue square mark to base of both pieces.

In excellent conditon with no damage or repairs.

The saucer 13cm diam.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Antique Worcester Teacup Saucer to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09004472
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-265 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Underglaze blue fret mark on base: factory mark used around 1770.
Hand-painted blue scale ground: fine mottled ground beneath clear glaze.
Enamelled floral sprays within gilt reserves: hand-painted Japanese-style decoration.
Unglazed foot rims with greenish glaze pooling: soaprock porcelain formula.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1143496
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Description
A first period Worcester cup and saucer, circa 1770, the blue scale ground reserved with polychrome painted floral displays in the Chinese taste within gilt rococo borders. The interior of the cup with a floral sprig Painted blue square mark to base of both pieces.

In excellent conditon with no damage or repairs.

The saucer 13cm diam.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Antique Worcester Teacup Saucer to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09004472
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-265 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Underglaze blue fret mark on base: factory mark used around 1770.
Hand-painted blue scale ground: fine mottled ground beneath clear glaze.
Enamelled floral sprays within gilt reserves: hand-painted Japanese-style decoration.
Unglazed foot rims with greenish glaze pooling: soaprock porcelain formula.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143496
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Decorative antiques & interiors

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An eighteenth-century Worcester soft-paste porcelain teacup and saucer decorated with a blue scale ground and hand-painted floral cartouches.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century Worcester soft-paste porcelain teacup and saucer decorated with a blue scale ground and hand-painted floral cartouches.

First Period Worcester Blue Scale Ground Cup & Saucer

Archive II An eighteenth-century Worcester soft-paste porcelain teacup and saucer decorated with a blue scale ground and hand-painted floral cartouches. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century Worcester soft-paste porcelain teacup and saucer decorated with a blue scale ground and hand-painted floral cartouches. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An eighteenth-century Worcester soft-paste porcelain teacup and saucer decorated with a blue scale ground and hand-painted floral cartouches.
Archive V An eighteenth-century Worcester soft-paste porcelain teacup and saucer decorated with a blue scale ground and hand-painted floral cartouches. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century Worcester soft-paste porcelain teacup and saucer decorated with a blue scale ground and hand-painted floral cartouches. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century Worcester soft-paste porcelain teacup and saucer decorated with a blue scale ground and hand-painted floral cartouches. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century Worcester soft-paste porcelain teacup and saucer decorated with a blue scale ground and hand-painted floral cartouches. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century Worcester soft-paste porcelain teacup and saucer decorated with a blue scale ground and hand-painted floral cartouches. View IX
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Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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An eighteenth-century Worcester soft-paste porcelain teacup and saucer decorated with a blue scale ground and hand-painted floral cartouches.
First Period Worcester Blue Scale Ground Cup & Saucer
Ref: SA1143496
An eighteenth-century Worcester soft-paste porcelain teacup and saucer decorated with a blue scale ground and hand-painted floral cartouches.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTeacups & Saucers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSoft-paste porcelain, Enamel, Gold gilding
  • ColourCobalt Blue, White, Red
  • MotifsBlue scale ground, Gilded cartouches, Polychrome floral panels, Loop handle
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This Georgian first period Worcester teacup and saucer is made of soft-paste porcelain with a blue scale ground, white ground panels, enamel colours, and gold gilding. The visible details include hand-painted polychrome floral displays in the Chinese taste within gilt rococo borders, a loop handle on the cup, and a painted blue square mark on the base of both pieces. The set measures 3 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. Items of this type suit placement on a sideboard top in an English country house interior, serving as decorative display pieces or for occasional table use. The surfaces show a polished glaze finish with detailed floral motifs and gilding against the cobalt blue and white background.

FAQs

First Period Worcester porcelain, manufactured between 1751 and 1783 during the Dr Wall period, is known for incorporating soapstone into its soft-paste body, allowing pieces to hold hot liquids without thermal shock.

These items were crafted from soft-paste porcelain containing steatite, decorated with an underglaze blue scale pattern, overglaze polychrome enamels, and mercury gilding.

Authentic pieces generally emit a greenish translucency when held to a light source, exhibit distinct hand-painted scale patterns, and often feature factory marks such as a fretted square or crescent mark under the base.

Display the teacup and saucer inside a glass-fronted cabinet, on a open wall shelf, or on a tabletop easel alongside other historic ceramics to create a curated focal point.

Wash by hand in lukewarm water using a mild soap, avoiding chemical detergents, hot water, or abrasive cloths that can damage the delicate overglaze enamels and gilding.
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