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A Superb Pair of Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Plates C.1807-13
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A Superb Pair of Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Plates C.1807-13

18th century
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A superb pair of Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Plates c.1807-13. The cavetto very finely painted in the manner of John Barker with still life shells amongst colourful seaweed, within a circular panel, upon a richly gilt vermicular ground, a gold band to the rim. Impressed and printed marks, referring to Coventry Street address.

It is interesting to compare the technique and composition of the shell painting with a very similar panel on a large vase attributed to John Barker in the Ewers-Tyne Collection of Worcester Porcelain at Cheekwood, see John Sandon (2008), pp 119-121. John Sandon quotes Solomon Cole from his memoirs who told William Chaffers that the artist John Barker excelled in painting shells

Literature: A pair of plates, probably from the same service are illustrated on page 90, plate 78, of Henry Sandon's 1978 book on Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain.

Condition: Good with no damage or restoration just some fine surface scratches.  

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21cm (8.27")
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Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated these Regency Worcester Porcelain Plates to the Georgian era.

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SA1237200
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A superb pair of Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Plates c.1807-13.
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The cavetto very finely painted in the manner of John Barker with still life shells amongst colourful seaweed, within a circular panel, upon a richly gilt vermicular ground, a gold band to the rim.
Fine Antique English Porcelain

 Impressed and printed marks, referring to Coventry Street address.

fig 1. A pair of circular Regency porcelain plates featuring central hand-painted shell reserves encircled by intricate gilt vermicelli borders.
fig 1. A Superb Pair of Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Plates C.1807-13

It is interesting to compare the technique and composition of the shell painting with a very similar panel on a large vase attributed to John Barker in the Ewers-Tyne Collection of Worcester Porcelain at Cheekwood, see John Sandon (2008), pp 119-121. John Sandon quotes Solomon Cole from his memoirs who told William Chaffers that the artist John Barker excelled in painting shells

fig 2. A pair of circular Regency porcelain plates featuring central hand-painted shell reserves encircled by intricate gilt vermicelli borders.
fig 2. A Superb Pair of Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Plates C.1807-13

Literature: A pair of plates, probably from the same service are illustrated on page 90, plate 78, of Henry Sandon's 1978 book on Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain.

Condition: Good with no damage or restoration just some fine surface scratches.  

Width
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated these Regency Worcester Porcelain Plates to the Georgian era.

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Archive I A pair of circular Regency porcelain plates featuring central hand-painted shell reserves encircled by intricate gilt vermicelli borders.

A Superb Pair of Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Plates C.1807-13

Archive II A pair of circular Regency porcelain plates featuring central hand-painted shell reserves encircled by intricate gilt vermicelli borders. View II
Archive III A pair of circular Regency porcelain plates featuring central hand-painted shell reserves encircled by intricate gilt vermicelli borders. View III
Archive IV A pair of circular Regency porcelain plates featuring central hand-painted shell reserves encircled by intricate gilt vermicelli borders. View IV
Archive V A pair of circular Regency porcelain plates featuring central hand-painted shell reserves encircled by intricate gilt vermicelli borders. View V
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A pair of circular Regency porcelain plates featuring central hand-painted shell reserves encircled by intricate gilt vermicelli borders.
A superb pair of Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Plates c.1807-13
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A pair of circular Regency porcelain plates featuring central hand-painted shell reserves encircled by intricate gilt vermicelli borders.
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  • ObjectPlates
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gold Gilt
  • ColourGold and White
  • MotifsShell reserves, Gilt vermicelli pattern, Circular medallions
  • SizeW 21 cm (8 in)

These Georgian Regency porcelain plates come from the Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester factory between 1807 and 1813. Each circular plate displays a white and gold ground with an intricate vermicelli pattern across the surface, framed by a gilt band along the rim. A central circular medallion holds a hand-painted shell reserve depicting still life shells amongst colourful seaweed. The undersides bear impressed and printed marks referring to the Coventry Street address, and the surfaces show fine surface scratches. Measuring 21 cm wide, the set is suitable for display on a sideboard top in a dining room or living area.

Produced in Worcester between 1807 and 1813, Barr, Flight and Barr porcelain is recognised for its refined soft-paste body, exceptional hand-enameled detail, rich gilding, and frequent incorporation of botanical, shell, or classical reserves.

These pieces were crafted from fine soft-paste porcelain decorated with hand-applied mineral enamels and honey gilding, often featuring intricate hand-burnished patterns such as vermicelli or seaweed gilding.

Authentic examples typically feature impressed marks such as BFB beneath a crown, full painted factory script marks on the reverse, or scratch marks alongside distinctive early nineteenth-century gilding quality.

Pairing decorative cabinet plates on acrylic stands inside a contemporary glass vitrine or arranging them in framed acrylic shadow boxes creates an elegant blend of historic craftsmanship and modern interior design.

Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or cotton swab, avoiding immersion in water, harsh detergents, or scrubbing, which can erode delicate hand-applied gilding and enamel work.
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