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Vintage Royal Worcester Bone China Strephon & Phyllis Musicians, 1944–1948
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Vintage Royal Worcester Bone China Strephon & Phyllis Musicians, 1944–1948

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

A matched pair of Royal Worcester bone china musician figures after James Hadley's model no. 1803. This 1944–1948 pair is a particularly well-preserved later factory issue of the model. Strephon plays a pipe and Phyllis a tambourine; both are seated against gilded tree-trunk supports and bear the matching shape number 1803.

Royal Worcester's Patent Metallic colours combine burnished gold with bronze-green and pinkish-brown tones, while the faces and hands retain their smooth matte ivory finish with delicate hand-tinted details. The bases bear the black printed Royal Worcester crown mark with "Royal Worcester", reduced-size "Bone China", "Made in England" and the shape number 1803. The mark dates from 1944–1955; without the separate V/W annual code introduced in 1949, these figures date to 1944–1948. With vibrant gilding and no signs of restoration, the pair remains an exceptional acquisition for any serious collector of fine English porcelain.

Dimensions: Strephon — weight 206 g; height 15.8 cm; width 8 cm; depth 8.5 cm. Phyllis — weight 225 g; height 16 cm; width 7.7 cm; depth 7.8 cm.

Condition: Both figures are in excellent condition, virtually as new. Each has an original factory vent hole below the collar on the reverse and a corresponding vent hole on the underside beside the factory mark; these are manufacturing features, not damage. The gilding and painted decoration are particularly well preserved.

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 insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.8cm (6.22")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Royal Worcester Porcelain Figurines to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240903
Dealers Internal Reference
B1883
Description
A matched pair of Royal Worcester bone china musician figures after James Hadley's model no. 1803. This 1944–1948 pair is a particularly well-preserved later factory issue of the model.
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Strephon plays a pipe and Phyllis a tambourine; both are seated against gilded tree-trunk supports and bear the matching shape number 1803.
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fig 1. A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain.
fig 1. Vintage Royal Worcester Bone China Strephon & Phyllis Musicians, 1944–1948

Royal Worcester's Patent Metallic colours combine burnished gold with bronze-green and pinkish-brown tones, while the faces and hands retain their smooth matte ivory finish with delicate hand-tinted details. The bases bear the black printed Royal Worcester crown mark with "Royal Worcester", reduced-size "Bone China", "Made in England" and the shape number 1803. The mark dates from 1944–1955; without the separate V/W annual code introduced in 1949, these figures date to 1944–1948. With vibrant gilding and no signs of restoration, the pair remains an exceptional acquisition for any serious collector of fine English porcelain.

fig 2. A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain.
fig 2. Vintage Royal Worcester Bone China Strephon & Phyllis Musicians, 1944–1948

Dimensions: Strephon — weight 206 g; height 15.8 cm; width 8 cm; depth 8.5 cm. Phyllis — weight 225 g; height 16 cm; width 7.7 cm; depth 7.8 cm.

Condition: Both figures are in excellent condition, virtually as new. Each has an original factory vent hole below the collar on the reverse and a corresponding vent hole on the underside beside the factory mark; these are manufacturing features, not damage. The gilding and painted decoration are particularly well preserved.

fig 3. A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain.
fig 3. Vintage Royal Worcester Bone China Strephon & Phyllis Musicians, 1944–1948

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 insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Height
15.8cm (6.22")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Royal Worcester Porcelain Figurines to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240903
Dealers Internal Ref
B1883
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A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain.
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Archive I A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain.

Vintage Royal Worcester Bone China Strephon & Phyllis Musicians, 1944–1948

Archive II A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain. View II
Archive III A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain. View III
Archive IV A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain. View IV
Archive V A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain. View V
Archive VI A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain. View VI
Archive VII A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain. View IX
Archive X A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain. View X
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A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain.
Vintage Royal Worcester Bone China Strephon & Phyllis Musicians, 1944–1948
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A pair of mid-century Royal Worcester bone china figurines depicting Strephon playing a pipe instrument and Phyllis playing a tambourine, finished in metallic gold and off-white porcelain.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFigurines
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century English Porcelain
  • MaterialBone China, Porcelain, Gilt
  • ColourGold and White
  • MotifsGilded attire, Pastoral musical instruments, Naturalistic tree stump plinths
  • SizeH 15.8 cm (6 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Royal Worcester pastoral figurines, such as Strephon and Phyllis, depict 18th-century romantic themes reproduced throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. These pieces represent rustic figures engaged in musical activities, executed in bone china or glazed porcelain.

These figurines were cast from detailed moulds using a bone china mixture containing bone ash, china stone, and kaolin. The cast pieces were kiln-fired, glazed, and finished with hand-applied gold lustre before undergoing final firing.

Authentic 1940s items feature the standard printed Royal Worcester factory mark on the underside of the base, accompanied by date codes, model numbers, or painter initials applied under the glaze.

Position the pair on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or inside a glass display cabinet to capture ambient light on the gilded surfaces. Combining ceramic items with contrasting modern textures creates an intentional decorative display.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a clean camel-hair brush to prevent dust accumulation. Avoid liquid cleaning agents, abrasive materials, or immersion in water, as these methods can degrade the gilding.
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