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Worcester Blue and White Tea Canister, England, C.1775,first Period
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Worcester Blue and White Tea Canister, England, C.1775,first Period

18th century
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A fine First Period Worcester tea canister, dating to circa 1775. Of lobed form with flat shoulders and short neck, decorated in underglaze blue with the "Pinecone and Fern" pattern - a lesser-seen floral design from Worcester’s botanical series of the late 18th century. The lid was originally topped with a small rose-shaped finial, typical of Worcester canisters of this period. The glaze is slightly bluish and smooth to the touch, and the cobalt blue painting remains fresh and clear. The factory's underglaze blue crescent mark is present to the underside.

Such tea canisters were used in the 18th century to store expensive loose leaf tea, then considered a high-value luxury commodity. This well-preserved piece demonstrates the refined craftsmanship of early Worcester and is of strong interest to collectors of Georgian porcelain.

Dimensions: Height: 16.5 cm

Condition: Chip to the inside rim of the neck. No cracks, no restorations. Excellent overall antique condition.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Worcester Porcelain Tea Canister to the 18th Century.

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Description
A fine First Period Worcester tea canister, dating to circa 1775. Of lobed form with flat shoulders and short neck, decorated in underglaze blue with the "Pinecone and Fern" pattern - a lesser-seen floral design from Worcester’s botanical series of the late 18th century.
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The lid was originally topped with a small rose-shaped finial, typical of Worcester canisters of this period.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The glaze is slightly bluish and smooth to the touch, and the cobalt blue painting remains fresh and clear. The factory's underglaze blue crescent mark is present to the underside.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial.
fig 1. Worcester Blue and White Tea Canister, England, C.1775,first Period

Such tea canisters were used in the 18th century to store expensive loose leaf tea, then considered a high-value luxury commodity. This well-preserved piece demonstrates the refined craftsmanship of early Worcester and is of strong interest to collectors of Georgian porcelain.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial.
fig 2. Worcester Blue and White Tea Canister, England, C.1775,first Period

Dimensions: Height: 16.5 cm

Condition: Chip to the inside rim of the neck. No cracks, no restorations. Excellent overall antique condition.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Worcester Porcelain Tea Canister to the 18th Century.

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Archive I An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial.

Worcester Blue and White Tea Canister, England, C.1775,first Period

Archive II An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial. View IX
Archive X An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial. View X
Archive XI An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial. View XI
Archive XII An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial. View XII
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An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial.
Worcester Blue and White Tea Canister, England, c.1775,First Period
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An eighteenth-century fluted soft-paste porcelain tea canister featuring underglaze blue floral patterns and a matching lid with a flower bud finial.
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First Period Worcester tea canisters were produced between 1751 and 1783 during the period associated with Dr John Wall. These vessels were designed to store dried tea leaves, which were an expensive commodity in eighteenth-century Britain.

Eighteenth-century English tea canisters were typically crafted from soft-paste porcelain incorporating soapstone to withstand temperature changes. Decorative motifs were painted or transfer-printed using underglaze cobalt blue before the final firing.

Authentic First Period pieces often show a greenish or blueish translucency when held to light due to the soapstone content. Inspection of underglaze painter marks, crescent marks, and period-appropriate fluted moulding aids in authentication.

Antique blue and white porcelain tea canisters can be displayed on styled bookshelves, fireplace mantelpieces, or sideboard tops. They function effectively when arranged alongside complementary ceramic vessels or presented individually as historical accent pieces.

Clean porcelain canisters gently using warm water and a mild detergent applied with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, chemical solvents, and dishwashers, allowing the item to dry naturally at room temperature.
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