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Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Teapot with Cup and Saucer, 1893–1894
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Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Teapot with Cup and Saucer, 1893–1894

19th century
Description

An elegant Royal Worcester porcelain set comprising a teapot with cover together with a cup and saucer, produced in England in the early 1890s. The pieces are decorated on the distinctive blush ivory ground, a creamy satin-like glaze that became one of the most recognisable decorative finishes used by the factory in the late Victorian era.

Light floral sprays are arranged across the surface including chrysanthemum blossoms. This flower became particularly fashionable in European decorative arts during the chrysanthemum craze of the late nineteenth century.

The teapot is of rounded globular form with domed lid and compact proportions. The cup is gently tapering and the saucer remains simple and balanced in design.

On the base appears the puce Royal Worcester factory mark together with pattern number 4158. The teapot is dated 1894, while the cup and saucer are dated 1893.

Dimensions

Teapot weight 369 g height 14 cm width 19 cm depth 13 cm

Cup weight 71 g height 6.5 cm width 8.5 cm depth 6.5 cm

Saucer weight 76 g diameter 10.2 cm height 1.7 cm

Condition

Teapot excellent. Cup excellent. Saucer minor wear to gilding.

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 insuranc

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Teapot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1202915
Dealers Internal Reference
B1667
Description
An elegant Royal Worcester porcelain set comprising a teapot with cover together with a cup and saucer, produced in England in the early 1890s.
The pieces are decorated on the distinctive blush ivory ground, a creamy satin-like glaze that became one of the most recognisable decorative finishes used by the factory in the late Victorian era.
Gillers Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A Royal Worcester blush ivory teapot accompanied by a matching teacup and saucer, featuring hand-painted floral decoration and gilded handles.
fig 1. Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Teapot with Cup and Saucer, 1893–1894

Light floral sprays are arranged across the surface including chrysanthemum blossoms. This flower became particularly fashionable in European decorative arts during the chrysanthemum craze of the late nineteenth century.

fig 2. A Royal Worcester blush ivory teapot accompanied by a matching teacup and saucer, featuring hand-painted floral decoration and gilded handles.
fig 2. Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Teapot with Cup and Saucer, 1893–1894

The teapot is of rounded globular form with domed lid and compact proportions. The cup is gently tapering and the saucer remains simple and balanced in design.

On the base appears the puce Royal Worcester factory mark together with pattern number 4158. The teapot is dated 1894, while the cup and saucer are dated 1893.

fig 3. A Royal Worcester blush ivory teapot accompanied by a matching teacup and saucer, featuring hand-painted floral decoration and gilded handles.
fig 3. Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Teapot with Cup and Saucer, 1893–1894

Dimensions

Teapot weight 369 g height 14 cm width 19 cm depth 13 cm

Cup weight 71 g height 6.5 cm width 8.5 cm depth 6.5 cm

Saucer weight 76 g diameter 10.2 cm height 1.7 cm

Condition

Teapot excellent. Cup excellent. Saucer minor wear to gilding.

fig 4. A Royal Worcester blush ivory teapot accompanied by a matching teacup and saucer, featuring hand-painted floral decoration and gilded handles.
fig 4. Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Teapot with Cup and Saucer, 1893–1894

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 insuranc

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Teapot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202915
Dealers Internal Ref
B1667
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2023
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Archive I A Royal Worcester blush ivory teapot accompanied by a matching teacup and saucer, featuring hand-painted floral decoration and gilded handles.

Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Teapot with Cup and Saucer, 1893–1894

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A Royal Worcester blush ivory teapot accompanied by a matching teacup and saucer, featuring hand-painted floral decoration and gilded handles.
Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Teapot with Cup and Saucer, 1893–1894
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A Royal Worcester blush ivory teapot accompanied by a matching teacup and saucer, featuring hand-painted floral decoration and gilded handles.
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Blush ivory refers to fine porcelain featuring a soft cream-to-apricot satin glaze, popularised by Royal Worcester during the late Victorian era. These items typically feature hand-painted botanical motifs complemented by gilded details and handles.

They were crafted from fine porcelain or bone china, cast into shape, and fired before a soft satin ivory glaze was applied. Decorators painted floral enamel designs by hand and added gilded accents prior to a final glaze firing.

Authentic pieces carry printed Royal Worcester factory marks on the underside, often accompanied by date codes using dots, letters, or numbers to indicate the year of manufacture. Fine porcelain texture, precise hand painting, and smooth gilding further confirm authenticity.

Display the set on a wooden sideboard, inside a glass cabinet, or on a tray atop a console table to create an accent display. Positioning the ivory tone against contemporary dark wood or neutral backgrounds enhances the contrast.

Clean pieces gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding abrasive sponges or harsh chemicals that could strip the gilded accents. Avoid soaking the pieces or placing them in a dishwasher.
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