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Rare Dr Wall / First Period Worcester Porcelain Pickle Leaf Dish Two Peony Rock Bird Patt. C.1754
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Rare Dr Wall / First Period Worcester Porcelain Pickle Leaf Dish Two Peony Rock Bird Patt. C.1754

18th century
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Description

A rare early Worcester porcelain leaf shaped pickle tray, very finely potted, and painted in the two-peony rock bird pattern. Workman's mark to the underside, c.1754-1760.

Reference: Worcester Blue & White Porcelain 1751-1790, Branyan, French & Sandon, section I.C.10. The pattern is described as uncommon, and only found on pickle dishes, either of scallop shell shape, and more rarely of this leaf form.

It measures 8.7cm (3 3/8") wide by 10.7cm (4 3/16") long and 3cm (1 1/8") high.

Condition is excellent. There is a 1mm nick in the glaze to the underside of the rim but no other damage, repair or restoration, and minimal handling wear.

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this Worcester Porcelain Pickle Dish to the 18th Century.

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SA1215833
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RA1105
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Description
A rare early Worcester porcelain leaf shaped pickle tray, very finely potted, and painted in the two-peony rock bird pattern. Workman's mark to the underside, c.1754-1760.

Reference: Worcester Blue & White Porcelain 1751-1790, Branyan, French & Sandon, section I.C.10.

The pattern is described as uncommon, and only found on pickle dishes, either of scallop shell shape, and more rarely of this leaf form.
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fig 1. An 18th-century leaf-shaped soft-paste porcelain pickle dish featuring hand-painted chinoiserie motifs in underglaze blue.
fig 1. Rare Dr Wall / First Period Worcester Porcelain Pickle Leaf Dish Two Peony Rock Bird Patt. C.1754

It measures 8.7cm (3 3/8") wide by 10.7cm (4 3/16") long and 3cm (1 1/8") high.

Condition is excellent. There is a 1mm nick in the glaze to the underside of the rim but no other damage, repair or restoration, and minimal handling wear.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Worcester Porcelain Pickle Dish to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215833
Dealers Internal Ref
RA1105
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Archive I An 18th-century leaf-shaped soft-paste porcelain pickle dish featuring hand-painted chinoiserie motifs in underglaze blue.

Rare Dr Wall / First Period Worcester Porcelain Pickle Leaf Dish Two Peony Rock Bird Patt. C.1754

Archive II An 18th-century leaf-shaped soft-paste porcelain pickle dish featuring hand-painted chinoiserie motifs in underglaze blue. View II
Archive III An 18th-century leaf-shaped soft-paste porcelain pickle dish featuring hand-painted chinoiserie motifs in underglaze blue. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century leaf-shaped soft-paste porcelain pickle dish featuring hand-painted chinoiserie motifs in underglaze blue. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century leaf-shaped soft-paste porcelain pickle dish featuring hand-painted chinoiserie motifs in underglaze blue. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century leaf-shaped soft-paste porcelain pickle dish featuring hand-painted chinoiserie motifs in underglaze blue. View VI
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An 18th-century leaf-shaped soft-paste porcelain pickle dish featuring hand-painted chinoiserie motifs in underglaze blue.
Rare Dr Wall / First Period Worcester Porcelain Pickle Leaf Dish Two Peony Rock Bird Patt. c.1754
Ref: SA1215833
An 18th-century leaf-shaped soft-paste porcelain pickle dish featuring hand-painted chinoiserie motifs in underglaze blue.
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First Period Worcester porcelain covers the founding years of the factory from 1751 under Dr John Wall until approximately 1783. This era is distinguished by soft-paste porcelain containing soapstone, renowned for its stability, delicate underglaze blue decoration, and chinoiserie-inspired patterns.

Early Worcester porcelain utilised a soft-paste body incorporated with steatite (soapstone) sourced from Cornwall. This unique formulation allowed the pottery to resist cracking when exposed to boiling water and permitted fine hand-moulding and detailed underglaze painting.

Authentic pieces frequently display a greenish or bluish tint when light passes through the body, along with characteristic glaze shrinkage near the foot rim. Items may feature painters marks, crescent marks, or workmaster signs in underglaze blue underneath.

Small porcelain dishes function well as accent objects arranged on a sideboard top, curated inside a glass display cabinet, or presented in a acrylic stand on a bookshelf. They add historical depth and classic colour contrast within traditional or contemporary spaces.

Clean soft-paste porcelain by hand using lukewarm water and mild wash-up liquid with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid soaking decorated pieces, using harsh detergents, or subjecting the ceramics to mechanical dishwashers.
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