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Worcester Dragon in Compartments Inkwell, Flight Barr & Barr, C. 1820
Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Worcester Dragon in Compartments Inkwell, Flight Barr & Barr, C. 1820

19th century
Description

A rare Worcester porcelain inkwell produced during the Flight, Barr & Barr period, circa 1820. Compact drum form with side pockets and scroll handle, incorporating a central inkwell aperture, three circular apertures and graduated holders for writing implements. Richly gilded and finely potted.

The Dragon in Compartments pattern, derived from Kangxi famille-verte porcelain, was among Worcester’s most prized decorative schemes of the late Georgian and Regency era. The present example shows the sinuous dragon within shaped reserves framed by dense gilt ornament.

The base bears a paper label for “The Flight Collection”, linking the piece to the Worcester collection formed by Howard Emerson Flight, descendant of Thomas Flight. Important parts of this focused collection were dispersed at Bonhams and Toovey’s.

A scarce and highly collectible Regency writing accessory.

Dimensions

Height 7 cm

Width 15 cm

Depth 14 cm

Weight 443 g

Condition

Inside the central cavity there are underglaze firing cracks; they do not extend through and are not visible from the underside even under UV inspection. Wear to gilding along the upper rim. Overpainting visible within one side pocket.

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
7cm (2.76")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1200747
Dealers Internal Reference
B1659
Description
A rare Worcester porcelain inkwell produced during the Flight, Barr & Barr period, circa 1820.
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Compact drum form with side pockets and scroll handle, incorporating a central inkwell aperture, three circular apertures and graduated holders for writing implements.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

Richly gilded and finely potted.

fig 1. A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders.
fig 1. Worcester Dragon in Compartments Inkwell, Flight Barr & Barr, C. 1820

The Dragon in Compartments pattern, derived from Kangxi famille-verte porcelain, was among Worcester’s most prized decorative schemes of the late Georgian and Regency era. The present example shows the sinuous dragon within shaped reserves framed by dense gilt ornament.

fig 2. A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders.
fig 2. Worcester Dragon in Compartments Inkwell, Flight Barr & Barr, C. 1820

The base bears a paper label for “The Flight Collection”, linking the piece to the Worcester collection formed by Howard Emerson Flight, descendant of Thomas Flight. Important parts of this focused collection were dispersed at Bonhams and Toovey’s.

fig 3. A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders.
fig 3. Worcester Dragon in Compartments Inkwell, Flight Barr & Barr, C. 1820

A scarce and highly collectible Regency writing accessory.

Dimensions

Height 7 cm

Width 15 cm

Depth 14 cm

Weight 443 g

Condition

Inside the central cavity there are underglaze firing cracks; they do not extend through and are not visible from the underside even under UV inspection. Wear to gilding along the upper rim. Overpainting visible within one side pocket.

fig 4. A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders.
fig 4. Worcester Dragon in Compartments Inkwell, Flight Barr & Barr, C. 1820

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
7cm (2.76")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200747
Dealers Internal Ref
B1659
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2023
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A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders.
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Archive I A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders.

Worcester Dragon in Compartments Inkwell, Flight Barr & Barr, c. 1820

Archive II A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View II
Archive III A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View III
Archive IV A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View IV
Archive V A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View V
Archive VI A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View VI
Archive VII A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View VII
Archive VIII A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View VIII
Archive IX A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View IX
Archive X A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View X
Archive XI A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View XI
Archive XII A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View XII
Archive XIII A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View XIII
Archive XIV A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View XIV
Archive XV A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders. View XV
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A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders.
Worcester Dragon in Compartments Inkwell, Flight Barr & Barr, c. 1820
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A circular Flight Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain inkwell decorated with the hand-painted Dragon in Compartments pattern, gold leaf borders, and built-in pen holders.
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Produced during the early nineteenth century, Regency porcelain inkwells were functional desk items crafted by prominent British factories such as Worcester, Spode, and Coalport. These pieces featured intricate hand-painted patterns influenced by Chinoiserie, Imari, and classical motifs to decorate formal writing tables.

Early nineteenth-century inkwells were typically made from soft-paste or hard-paste porcelain, shaped in moulds, and fired at high temperatures. Decorators applied hand-painted enamels and burnished gilding using real gold leaf, creating distinct gilded rims, handles, and integrated pen receptacles.

Authentic Flight, Barr & Barr pieces from circa 1813 to 1840 frequently feature impressed factory marks, such as FBB under a crown, or full printed script marks on the underside. Collectors should examine the precise gilding, high-grade porcelain body, and hand-painted Chinoiserie motifs like the Dragon in Compartments pattern.

An antique porcelain inkwell can be placed on an executive office desk, a styled bookshelf, or an entry console table as a decorative accent. Pairing the piece with antique leather-bound books, dark timber surfaces, or refined brass accessories highlights its historical detail.

Preserve antique porcelain by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a clean pony hair brush. Avoid dipping gilded ceramic pieces in water or using harsh chemical solvents, as moisture and friction can strip delicate overglaze enamels and gilding.
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