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Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer in the Dragon in Compartments Pattern, C. 1820
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Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer in the Dragon in Compartments Pattern, C. 1820

19th century
Description

A refined Regency Worcester porcelain coffee cup and saucer from the Flight, Barr & Barr era.

Decorated in the celebrated Dragon in Compartments design, the composition alternates an oriental dragon with ornamental reserves of precious objects and floral motifs, all framed by richly gilded lobed panels. The vibrant famille-verte enamels combined with delicate gilding reflect the highest decorative standard of early 19th-century Worcester porcelain.

Derived from Chinese Kangxi models and long admired by collectors, this pattern represents one of Worcester’s most enduring chinoiserie schemes. Its presence within the historic Flight Collection confirms its importance within Regency porcelain production.

Dimensions

Cup — weight 100 g, height 6.2 cm, width 9 cm, diameter 6.4 cm

Saucer — weight 124 g, diameter 12.9 cm, height 3.2 cm

Condition

Cup — small losses to the gilding along the rim; otherwise in excellent preservation.

Saucer — slight wear to the gilding on the upper rim; otherwise in excellent preservation.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.2cm (2.44")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1200743
Dealers Internal Reference
B1658
Description
A refined Regency Worcester porcelain coffee cup and saucer from the Flight, Barr & Barr era.

Decorated in the celebrated Dragon in Compartments design, the composition alternates an oriental dragon with ornamental reserves of precious objects and floral motifs, all framed by richly gilded lobed panels.

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The vibrant famille-verte enamels combined with delicate gilding reflect the highest decorative standard of early 19th-century Worcester porcelain.
Gillers Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents.
fig 1. Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer in the Dragon in Compartments Pattern, C. 1820

Derived from Chinese Kangxi models and long admired by collectors, this pattern represents one of Worcester’s most enduring chinoiserie schemes. Its presence within the historic Flight Collection confirms its importance within Regency porcelain production.

fig 2. An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents.
fig 2. Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer in the Dragon in Compartments Pattern, C. 1820

Dimensions

Cup — weight 100 g, height 6.2 cm, width 9 cm, diameter 6.4 cm

Saucer — weight 124 g, diameter 12.9 cm, height 3.2 cm

Condition

Cup — small losses to the gilding along the rim; otherwise in excellent preservation.

fig 3. An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents.
fig 3. Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer in the Dragon in Compartments Pattern, C. 1820

Saucer — slight wear to the gilding on the upper rim; otherwise in excellent preservation.

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.

Height
6.2cm (2.44")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200743
Dealers Internal Ref
B1658
Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Archive I An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents.

Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer in the Dragon in Compartments Pattern, c. 1820

Archive II An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents. View II
Archive III An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents. View III
Archive IV An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents. View IV
Archive V An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents. View V
Archive VI An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents. View VI
Archive VII An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents. View IX
Archive X An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents. View X
Archive XI An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents. View XI
Archive XII An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents. View XIII
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An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents.
Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer in the Dragon in Compartments Pattern, c. 1820
Ref: SA1200743
An antique Worcester porcelain coffee cup and deep saucer decorated with hand-painted Chinoiserie dragon motifs in green, red, yellow, and blue with gilded accents.
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The Dragon in Compartments pattern, also known as the Kyoto or Bengal Tiger pattern, is a traditional Chinoiserie design featured on English porcelain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It features alternate panels containing stylized mythical dragons, gilded scrollwork, and geometric border sections.

During the Regency era, Worcester porcelain was crafted using soft-paste or bone china ceramic bodies, shaped on potters wheels or press-moulded, and fired in kilns. Artisans applied hand-painted polychrome enamel decoration and burnished gold leaf gilding over the glaze prior to a final firing.

Authentic Regency Worcester items often exhibit characteristic manufacturing traits such as slight translucency along the footrim, fine hand-painted details with visible brushwork, and gilded accents showing light wear. While some pieces bear impressed or painted factory marks, many remained unmarked and require identification via pattern books, paste composition, and handle forms.

Antique porcelain pieces can be displayed inside glazed cabinet shelves, arranged on a sideboard top, or placed individually on a bookshelf to add historical contrast to contemporary decor. Incorporating warm directional lighting highlights the intricate hand-painted enamels and burnished gilding.

Hand-wash antique porcelain gently in lukewarm water using mild soap, avoiding abrasive sponges or harsh chemical cleansers that damage overglaze enamels or gilding. Avoid placing historical ceramics in dishwashers, microwaves, or exposing them to sudden thermal changes.
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