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Rare First Period Worcester Porcelain Rubber Tree Plant Dessert Dish C.1775
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Rare First Period Worcester Porcelain Rubber Tree Plant Dessert Dish C.1775

18th century
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A fine first period Worcester porcelain dessert dish of lozenge shape painted with the very striking Rubber Tree Plant pattern, c.1775. The reverse of this dish has a decoration that is specific to this pattern with decorative branches and pseudo Chinese marks.

Reference: Worcester Blue & White Porcelain 1751-1790, Branyan, French & Sandon, section I.E.47, classed as "uncommon".

It measures 9 1/8" (23cm) wide, 6 3/4" (17.3cm) deep and 1 3/4" (4.5cm) high. 

Condition is excellent: is a small slither chip to the foot rim. No other damage or restoration and no discernible handling wear, a superb example.

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

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A fine first period Worcester porcelain dessert dish of lozenge shape painted with the very striking Rubber Tree Plant pattern, c.1775.
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The reverse of this dish has a decoration that is specific to this pattern with decorative branches and pseudo Chinese marks.
The Fancy Fox
fig 1. An oval 18th-century soft-paste porcelain dessert dish featuring a lobed rim decorated with underglaze cobalt blue foliage and botanical motifs on a white background.
fig 1. Rare First Period Worcester Porcelain Rubber Tree Plant Dessert Dish C.1775

Reference: Worcester Blue & White Porcelain 1751-1790, Branyan, French & Sandon, section I.E.47, classed as "uncommon".

It measures 9 1/8" (23cm) wide, 6 3/4" (17.3cm) deep and 1 3/4" (4.5cm) high. 

Condition is excellent: is a small slither chip to the foot rim. No other damage or restoration and no discernible handling wear, a superb example.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1223551
Dealers Internal Ref
RA1019
The Fancy Fox
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Rare First Period Worcester Porcelain Rubber Tree Plant Dessert Dish c.1775

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An oval 18th-century soft-paste porcelain dessert dish featuring a lobed rim decorated with underglaze cobalt blue foliage and botanical motifs on a white background.
Rare First Period Worcester Porcelain Rubber Tree Plant Dessert Dish c.1775
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An oval 18th-century soft-paste porcelain dessert dish featuring a lobed rim decorated with underglaze cobalt blue foliage and botanical motifs on a white background.
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First Period Worcester porcelain refers to items produced at the Worcester factory between 1751 and 1783 under the direction of Dr John Wall. These pieces are distinguished by soft-paste body compositions containing soaprock, fine underglaze blue transfer printing or hand painting, and translucent lead glazes.

English soft-paste porcelain of the 18th century was composed of white clay combined with crushed glass, frit, or steatite (soaprock) to lower firing temperatures. Cobalt oxide was used for underglaze blue decoration before applying a clear lead glaze.

Authentic pieces often exhibit a greenish hue when held up to strong light due to the presence of soapstone. They typically feature unglazed foot rims where glaze was wiped away before firing, along with period-appropriate factory marks such as the open crescent or disguised Chinese marks.

Antique blue and white porcelain dishes are frequently displayed on plate stands on sideboards, mounted inside glazed china cabinets, or incorporated into decorative wall arrangements to provide historic contrast in contemporary interiors.

Soft-paste porcelain should be washed gently by hand in lukewarm water using mild dish soap, avoiding abrasive sponges or harsh chemicals. Items should never be placed in a dishwasher or submerged for extended periods if hairline cracks are present.
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