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A Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester Porcelain Basket C.1820
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A Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester Porcelain Basket C.1820

19th century
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A Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester porcelain basket c.1820. Of lobed oval form with gilt gadrooned rim, loop handle with classical mask head at the centre and gilt seaweed background. The central circular well painted with a vignette in bright enamels with an exotic bird against a river landscape, in the manner of Charles Stinton. This basket has the unusual addition of the very finely painted naturalistic feathers which adds extra charm and uniqueness to this very fine piece. 

Impressed FBB mark 

See page 150 of Henry Sandon’s book on Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain for similar shaped and decorated pieces.

Condition: Excellent with just a few light surface scratches and a tiny amount of wear to the gilding 

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Declaration

Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this Flight Barr Worcester Basket to the Regency era.

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A Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester porcelain basket c.1820.
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 Of lobed oval form with gilt gadrooned rim, loop handle with classical mask head at the centre and gilt seaweed background.
Fine Antique English Porcelain

The central circular well painted with a vignette in bright enamels with an exotic bird against a river landscape, in the manner of Charles Stinton. This basket has the unusual addition of the very finely painted naturalistic feathers which adds extra charm and uniqueness to this very fine piece. 

fig 1. A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain basket featuring hand-painted feathers, a central landscape with a bird, and gold seaweed gilding on a white background with a central handle.
fig 1. A Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester Porcelain Basket C.1820

Impressed FBB mark 

See page 150 of Henry Sandon’s book on Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain for similar shaped and decorated pieces.

Condition: Excellent with just a few light surface scratches and a tiny amount of wear to the gilding 

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this Flight Barr Worcester Basket to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144502
Fine Antique English Porcelain
Fine Antique English Porcelain
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Jonathan purt is a specialist in fine antique english porcelain

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Archive I A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain basket featuring hand-painted feathers, a central landscape with a bird, and gold seaweed gilding on a white background with a central handle.

A Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester Porcelain Basket c.1820

Archive II A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain basket featuring hand-painted feathers, a central landscape with a bird, and gold seaweed gilding on a white background with a central handle. View II
Archive III A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain basket featuring hand-painted feathers, a central landscape with a bird, and gold seaweed gilding on a white background with a central handle. View III
Archive IV A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain basket featuring hand-painted feathers, a central landscape with a bird, and gold seaweed gilding on a white background with a central handle. View IV
Archive V A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain basket featuring hand-painted feathers, a central landscape with a bird, and gold seaweed gilding on a white background with a central handle. View V
Archive VI A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain basket featuring hand-painted feathers, a central landscape with a bird, and gold seaweed gilding on a white background with a central handle. View VI
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A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain basket featuring hand-painted feathers, a central landscape with a bird, and gold seaweed gilding on a white background with a central handle.
A Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester Porcelain Basket c.1820
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A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain basket featuring hand-painted feathers, a central landscape with a bird, and gold seaweed gilding on a white background with a central handle.
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Flight, Barr and Barr refers to the period between 1813 and 1840 when the Worcester porcelain factory operated under the partnership of Joseph Flight, Martin Barr, and George Barr. The era is celebrated for producing highly refined bone china featuring opulent gilding, intricate hand-painted reserves, and elaborate naturalistic decoration.

Regency porcelain pieces were manufactured using soft-paste porcelain or early bone china bodies. Decoration involved detailed enamel painting applied by specialist artists, accompanied by heavy mercury gilding or burnished gold leaf highlights applied to rims, handles, and borders.

Authentic Flight, Barr and Barr items frequently display impressed factory marks such as FBB surmounted by a crown, alongside painted script manufacturer addresses. High-quality gilding, finely rendered botanical or feather reserves, and precise gadrooned moulding also distinguish genuine period pieces.

A Regency porcelain basket serves as an elegant accent piece on a mahogany sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece. Placing it in a minimalist or contemporary setting creates a striking visual contrast, drawing attention to its detailed artwork and gilded finish.

Clean antique gilded porcelain by gentle dusting with a soft microfiber cloth or camel-hair brush. Avoid chemical cleaners, abrasive pads, and soaking in water, as moisture and friction can cause delicate gilding and enamel paint to wear over time.
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