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First Period Worcester Porcelain James Giles Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Soup Plate
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First Period Worcester Porcelain James Giles Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Soup Plate

18th century
Sold 18 October 2024 · The Fancy Fox
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A fine Worcester porcelain soup plate decorated in the atelier of James Giles in the pattern known as the "Lady Mary Wortley Montagu" pattern with three large shaped reserves with a blue scale ground painted with exotic fancy birds. A central circular reserve is painted with flowers and fruit and rich ornate raised gilding is applied over the scale blue ground in between. Blue fretted square mark to the base, c.1770.

It measures 22.7cm (8 7/8") wide and 3.9cm (1 1/2") deep.

Condition is very good with no damage or restoration. Some minor losses to the raised gilding, light wear to that on the rim, and only minor surface wear to the enamel.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Worcester Porcelain Soup Plate to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.9cm (1.54")
Width
22.7cm (8.94")
Depth
22.7cm (8.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA838746
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1183
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A fine Worcester porcelain soup plate decorated in the atelier of James Giles in the pattern known as the "Lady Mary Wortley Montagu" pattern with three large shaped reserves with a blue scale ground painted with exotic fancy birds.
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A central circular reserve is painted with flowers and fruit and rich ornate raised gilding is applied over the scale blue ground in between.
The Fancy Fox

Blue fretted square mark to the base, c.1770.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century scalloped Worcester porcelain soup plate decorated with blue, white, gilt, and hand-painted bird and floral motifs.
fig 1. First Period Worcester Porcelain James Giles Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Soup Plate

It measures 22.7cm (8 7/8") wide and 3.9cm (1 1/2") deep.

Condition is very good with no damage or restoration. Some minor losses to the raised gilding, light wear to that on the rim, and only minor surface wear to the enamel.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Worcester Porcelain Soup Plate to the 18th Century.

Height
3.9cm (1.54")
Width
22.7cm (8.94")
Depth
22.7cm (8.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA838746
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1183
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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Archive I An eighteenth-century scalloped Worcester porcelain soup plate decorated with blue, white, gilt, and hand-painted bird and floral motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

First Period Worcester Porcelain James Giles Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Soup Plate

Archive II An eighteenth-century scalloped Worcester porcelain soup plate decorated with blue, white, gilt, and hand-painted bird and floral motifs. View II
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An eighteenth-century scalloped Worcester porcelain soup plate decorated with blue, white, gilt, and hand-painted bird and floral motifs.
First Period Worcester Porcelain James Giles Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Soup Plate
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An eighteenth-century scalloped Worcester porcelain soup plate decorated with blue, white, gilt, and hand-painted bird and floral motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPlates
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold gilt
  • ColourBlue and Gold
  • MotifsScalloped rim, Gilded borders, Exotic birds, Central fruit and floral medallion
  • SizeH 3.9 cm (2 in) x W 22.7 cm (9 in) x D 22.7 cm (9 in)

FAQs

First Period Worcester porcelain refers to items produced at the Worcester factory from its founding in 1751 until roughly 1783, known for pioneering fine paste formulations and exceptional enamel decoration.

These pieces were crafted using a soapstone-infused soft-paste porcelain body, shaped in moulds or thrown, then hand-glazed and fired multiple times to fix delicate overglaze enamels and gilding.

Authentication relies on examining paste translucency under light, identifying characteristic painterly hand, inspecting for period-appropriate underglaze blue or square seal marks, and noting typical kiln scars on the base.

Antique plates can be displayed as wall art using specialist plate hangers, mounted within shadow boxes, or curated on open shelving to introduce historical texture and colour into modern spaces.

Antique porcelain should be kept away from direct sunlight, hand-washed gently in lukewarm water with mild detergent when necessary, and never subjected to modern dishwashers or abrasive cleaning tools.
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