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Rare Worcester Fluted Plate, “Dragon in Compartments” Pattern C.1770
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Rare Worcester Fluted Plate, “Dragon in Compartments” Pattern C.1770

18th century
Sold 12 November 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
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An early Worcester porcelain plate, c.1770, of fluted and scalloped form, painted in the celebrated “Dragon in Compartments” pattern — also known as the “Bengal Tiger” or “Kylin”. Alternating panels of dragons and kylins with vases of precious objects, decorated in vibrant famille-verte enamels and enriched with gilding.

Introduced at Worcester about 1765 and later continued by Chamberlain, this pattern belongs to the finest achievements of the First Period Worcester. The present plate, unmarked as customary for this date, retains its original palette and crisp modelling. Among English porcelain designs, “Dragon in Compartments” ranks with “Crazy Cow” and “Kakiemon” for rarity and collecting importance. This example, preserved in exceptional condition and rare fluted form, is highly desirable and a strong investment piece.

Dimensions: diameter 20.8 cm; height 3.3 cm; weight 290 g.

Condition: excellent antique condition. Light wear to gilding, no damage or restoration. Small impressed dimple on base — a Worcester production feature.

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. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Worcester Fluted Plate to the 18th Century.

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Description
An early Worcester porcelain plate, c.
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1770, of fluted and scalloped form, painted in the celebrated “Dragon in Compartments” pattern — also known as the “Bengal Tiger” or “Kylin”.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

Alternating panels of dragons and kylins with vases of precious objects, decorated in vibrant famille-verte enamels and enriched with gilding.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century fluted Worcester porcelain plate featuring a compartmentalised dragon pattern in polychrome enamels and gilt highlights.
fig 1. Rare Worcester Fluted Plate, “Dragon in Compartments” Pattern C.1770

Introduced at Worcester about 1765 and later continued by Chamberlain, this pattern belongs to the finest achievements of the First Period Worcester. The present plate, unmarked as customary for this date, retains its original palette and crisp modelling. Among English porcelain designs, “Dragon in Compartments” ranks with “Crazy Cow” and “Kakiemon” for rarity and collecting importance. This example, preserved in exceptional condition and rare fluted form, is highly desirable and a strong investment piece.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century fluted Worcester porcelain plate featuring a compartmentalised dragon pattern in polychrome enamels and gilt highlights.
fig 2. Rare Worcester Fluted Plate, “Dragon in Compartments” Pattern C.1770

Dimensions: diameter 20.8 cm; height 3.3 cm; weight 290 g.

Condition: excellent antique condition. Light wear to gilding, no damage or restoration. Small impressed dimple on base — a Worcester production feature.

fig 3. An eighteenth-century fluted Worcester porcelain plate featuring a compartmentalised dragon pattern in polychrome enamels and gilt highlights.
fig 3. Rare Worcester Fluted Plate, “Dragon in Compartments” Pattern C.1770

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. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Worcester Fluted Plate to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I An eighteenth-century fluted Worcester porcelain plate featuring a compartmentalised dragon pattern in polychrome enamels and gilt highlights. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Worcester Fluted Plate, “Dragon in Compartments” Pattern C.1770

Archive II An eighteenth-century fluted Worcester porcelain plate featuring a compartmentalised dragon pattern in polychrome enamels and gilt highlights. View II
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An eighteenth-century fluted Worcester porcelain plate featuring a compartmentalised dragon pattern in polychrome enamels and gilt highlights.
Rare Worcester Fluted Plate, “Dragon in Compartments” Pattern c.1770
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An eighteenth-century fluted Worcester porcelain plate featuring a compartmentalised dragon pattern in polychrome enamels and gilt highlights.
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  • Object[Ceramic Plates]
  • Period18th century
  • Style[Georgian]
  • Material[Soft-paste porcelain, Enamel, Gold]
  • Colour[Multicoloured]
  • MotifsFluted rim, Compartmentalised panels, Mythical dragon, Gilt edging

Eighteenth-century Worcester porcelain refers to ceramic items produced by the Worcester Porcelain Manufactory, established in 1751, renowned for fine soft-paste bodies and sophisticated hand-painted decoration.

These pieces were typically crafted from soft-paste porcelain, incorporating soapstone for thermal shock resistance, and decorated with hand-applied overglaze or underglaze enamels and gilding.

Authentication involves examining glaze pooling, footrim characteristics, baseline potting marks or crescent seals, and the specific vibrancy and wear patterns of eighteenth-century enamel palettes.

Antique plates can be mounted on walls using specialized plate hangers or displayed within illuminated cabinetry to highlight historical craftsmanship alongside modern furnishings.

Preservation requires stable indoor humidity levels, avoidance of direct sunlight to prevent fading, gentle dusting with a soft brush, and never submerging soft-paste items in water.
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