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Royal Worcester Rope Edge Plate Signed J Smith
For sale by Valerie Main Ltd
for sale €761     $826
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Royal Worcester Rope Edge Plate Signed J Smith

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Valerie Main Ltd
Description

A good Royal Worcester painted fruit rope edge plate signed J Smith. size app. 9.5" 24cm) diameter.Perfect original condition, signed J Smith.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Valerie Main Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Fruit Plate to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165740
Dealers Internal Reference
10983
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Description
A good Royal Worcester painted fruit rope edge plate signed J Smith. size app. 9.5" 24cm) diameter.Perfect original condition, signed J Smith.
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Valerie Main Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Fruit Plate to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165740
Dealers Internal Ref
10983
Valerie Main Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012

Specialists in royal worcester and other fine english porcelain

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A circular porcelain plate with a gilded rope-moulded rim surrounding a hand-painted still life depiction of apples and grapes signed by artist J. Smith.
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Archive I A circular porcelain plate with a gilded rope-moulded rim surrounding a hand-painted still life depiction of apples and grapes signed by artist J. Smith.

Royal Worcester Rope Edge Plate Signed J Smith

Archive II A circular porcelain plate with a gilded rope-moulded rim surrounding a hand-painted still life depiction of apples and grapes signed by artist J. Smith. View II
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Valerie Main Ltd
Telephone 07860 679307 or 07974 780037
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Carlisle
Cumbria
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/valeriemainltd
Verified Since Oct 2012
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Valerie Main Ltd
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A circular porcelain plate with a gilded rope-moulded rim surrounding a hand-painted still life depiction of apples and grapes signed by artist J. Smith.
Royal Worcester Rope edge plate signed J Smith
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A circular porcelain plate with a gilded rope-moulded rim surrounding a hand-painted still life depiction of apples and grapes signed by artist J. Smith.
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  • ObjectCabinet Plates
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsRope edge rim, Hand-painted fruit, Gilded border, Artist signature
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This traditional English cabinet plate is made from porcelain and finished with a warm gold leaf rim. The circular dish features a gilded rope-moulded edge and a hand-painted still life scene depicting apples, grapes, and green leaves set against a softly shaded, mottled background. The painted composition includes an artist signature by J Smith on the lower right of the design area. The porcelain surface displays a glossy glaze finish reflecting light across the hand-painted fruits, while the scalloped rim exhibits detailed gilt texturing resembling a twisted rope. Measuring 24 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, the plate maintains a compact profile. Pieces of this style suit display on a sideboard top in an English country house interior or within a cabinet collection, offering a classic decorative focal point for living spaces or dining rooms.

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Royal Worcester established a tradition of hand-painted fruit ceramics during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Specialist painters focused on detailed fruit still life subjects, and artists were permitted to sign their completed works.

These items are constructed from white porcelain or bone china decorated with ceramic enamels applied by hand using fine brushes. The outer rim is frequently finished with gold leaf or liquid gilding, which is burnished post-firing to produce a metallic finish.

Authentic examples bear an official factory backstamp on the underside, often accompanied by date codes or artist signatures. Under magnification, hand-painted artwork shows tactile enamel brushstrokes rather than the uniform dot matrices of transfer printing.

Plates of this nature are typically styled on acrylic or brass plate stands atop sideboards, arranged within glazed china cabinets, or mounted on walls using specialized wire plate hangers.

Dust gently with a clean, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical detergents, abrasive pads, immersion in hot water, or mechanical dishwashers, as these methods can degrade hand-applied gilding and painted enamels.
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