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Royal Worcester Pair of Bennett Bowls Decorated Fruit by John Smith
For sale by Valerie Main Ltd
for sale €1,931     $2,096
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Valerie Main Ltd

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Royal Worcester Pair of Bennett Bowls Decorated Fruit by John Smith

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Valerie Main Ltd
Description

A good matching pair of painted fruit Bennett bowls decorated painted fruit by John Smith. Fully Factory marked and in perfect condition the bowls are app. 7.25" (18.5cm) across. signed J Smith. priced as a pair.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Declaration

Valerie Main Ltd has dated these Royal Worcester Fruit Bowls to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242275
Dealers Internal Reference
F826/827
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Description
A good matching pair of painted fruit Bennett bowls decorated painted fruit by John Smith. Fully Factory marked and in perfect condition the bowls are app. 7.25" (18.5cm) across. signed J Smith. priced as a pair.
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Date of Manufacture

Valerie Main Ltd has dated these Royal Worcester Fruit Bowls to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242275
Dealers Internal Ref
F826/827
Valerie Main Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012

Specialists in royal worcester and other fine english porcelain

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A pair of circular porcelain bowls featuring hand-painted peaches and grapes with gilded rims.
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Archive I A pair of circular porcelain bowls featuring hand-painted peaches and grapes with gilded rims.

Royal Worcester Pair of Bennett Bowls Decorated Fruit by John Smith

Archive II A pair of circular porcelain bowls featuring hand-painted peaches and grapes with gilded rims. View II
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Archive V A pair of circular porcelain bowls featuring hand-painted peaches and grapes with gilded rims. View V
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Valerie Main Ltd
Telephone 07860 679307 or 07974 780037
Location
Carlisle
Cumbria
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/valeriemainltd
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 74
Items Sold 779
Valerie Main Ltd
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A pair of circular porcelain bowls featuring hand-painted peaches and grapes with gilded rims.
Royal Worcester pair of Bennett bowls decorated fruit by John Smith
Ref: SA1242275
A pair of circular porcelain bowls featuring hand-painted peaches and grapes with gilded rims.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Bowls
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleEnglish Traditional
  • MaterialFine Bone China, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-painted fruit, Gilded rim, Scalloped edge, Mottled background
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 18.5 cm (7 in) x D 18.5 cm (7 in)

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Royal Worcester painted fruit porcelain features detailed, hand-painted still-life depictions of fruits such as peaches, grapes, and berries against a soft, mottled background. The tradition gained prominence in the twentieth century, executed by master artists who signed their individual works.

These bowls are crafted from fine bone china, shaped, fired, and then meticulously hand-painted using specialised ceramic pigments. A final firing fixes the enamel decoration, complemented by hand-gilded rims applied with burnished gold leaf.

Authentic pieces carry the official Royal Worcester printed backstamp on the underside, alongside the artists handwritten signature within the painted composition. Genuine examples display multi-layered shading, soft background blending, and precise gilding along the edge.

A pair of painted porcelain bowls can be placed on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or within a glass display cabinet as decorative accents. Displaying them on clear stands allows the internal artwork and gilded borders to capture surrounding light.

Hand washing in warm water with a mild detergent is essential; abrasive sponges and dishwashers must be avoided to protect the enamel artwork and gilding. Dry immediately with a soft cloth and store away from direct sunlight or sudden temperature changes.
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