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First Period Worcester Porcelain Fisherman Tea Bowl & Saucer C.1785
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First Period Worcester Porcelain Fisherman Tea Bowl & Saucer C.1785

18th century
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Description

A very good Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer, printed with the ever popular "Fisherman" pattern. Disguised numerals marks to the bases, David/Flight period, c.1785.

A small size for this period, the tea bowl measures 7.8cm (3") wide and 4.5cm (1 7/8") high and the saucer is 12.8cm (4 7/8") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration and minimal handling wear. The printing is particularly well executed with lovely clear details throughout.

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this Worcester Porcelain Tea Bowl to the 18th Century.

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FA1962
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Description
A very good Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer, printed with the ever popular "Fisherman" pattern. Disguised numerals marks to the bases, David/Flight period, c.1785.

A small size for this period, the tea bowl measures 7.8cm (3") wide and 4.5cm (1 7/8") high and the saucer is 12.8cm (4 7/8") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration and minimal handling wear. The printing is particularly well executed with lovely clear details throughout.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Worcester Porcelain Tea Bowl to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215627
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1962
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An 18th-century First Period Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer set featuring blue underglaze transfer-printed Chinoiserie fisherman patterns.
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Archive I An 18th-century First Period Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer set featuring blue underglaze transfer-printed Chinoiserie fisherman patterns.

First Period Worcester Porcelain Fisherman Tea Bowl & Saucer C.1785

Archive II An 18th-century First Period Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer set featuring blue underglaze transfer-printed Chinoiserie fisherman patterns. View II
Archive III An 18th-century First Period Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer set featuring blue underglaze transfer-printed Chinoiserie fisherman patterns. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century First Period Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer set featuring blue underglaze transfer-printed Chinoiserie fisherman patterns. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century First Period Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer set featuring blue underglaze transfer-printed Chinoiserie fisherman patterns. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century First Period Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer set featuring blue underglaze transfer-printed Chinoiserie fisherman patterns. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century First Period Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer set featuring blue underglaze transfer-printed Chinoiserie fisherman patterns. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century First Period Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer set featuring blue underglaze transfer-printed Chinoiserie fisherman patterns. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century First Period Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer set featuring blue underglaze transfer-printed Chinoiserie fisherman patterns. View IX
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An 18th-century First Period Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer set featuring blue underglaze transfer-printed Chinoiserie fisherman patterns.
First Period Worcester Porcelain Fisherman Tea Bowl & Saucer c.1785
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An 18th-century First Period Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer set featuring blue underglaze transfer-printed Chinoiserie fisherman patterns.
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First Period Worcester porcelain refers to ceramics produced by the Worcester Tonquin Manufacture between 1751 and 1783 under the direction of Dr John Wall and his partners. These early pieces are renowned for their soft-paste porcelain bodies and intricate underglaze blue Chinoiserie patterns inspired by imported East Asian wares.

Eighteenth-century tea bowls were crafted from soft-paste porcelain incorporating soapstone, which allowed them to withstand thermal shock from hot liquids. Designs were either hand-painted or applied via copper-plate transfer printing before being glazed and fired at high temperatures.

Authentic pieces often display a translucent green or greyish tint when held up to a strong light source due to the soapstone content. Collectors also look for specific maker marks under the base, such as the open crescent or disguised square, along with characteristic shrink marks near the foot rim.

Displaying 18th-century blue and white porcelain inside a glazed dresser or mounting saucers on a feature wall adds architectural interest and historical depth. Grouping varied Chinoiserie ceramics together creates a curated focal point on mantelpieces or bookshelf ledges.

Clean soft-paste porcelain gently using tepid water mixed with a mild, non-abrasive soap and a soft cloth, avoiding prolonged soaking. Never place historic ceramics in dishwashers or subject them to extreme temperature fluctuations.
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