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First Period Worcester Porcelain Blue Scale Jabberwocky Tea Canister
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First Period Worcester Porcelain Blue Scale Jabberwocky Tea Canister

18th century
Sold 16 November 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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Description

A fine Worcester porcelain tea canister with a blue scale ground with shaped reserves busily painted in a kakiemon palette with a loose Japanese type pattern of a jabberwocky type creature and phoenix amongst a landscape on one side and a phoenix alone on the other. Smaller reserves filled with flowering branches. Gilt ornamentation edging the reserves and detailing the neck and foot. Blue fretted square mark, c.1770.

It measures 14cm (5 1/2") high and 8cm (3 1/8") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration and minimal handling wear.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this Worcester Porcelain Tea Canister to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA943549
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1390
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Description
A fine Worcester porcelain tea canister with a blue scale ground with shaped reserves busily painted in a kakiemon palette with a loose Japanese type pattern of a jabberwocky type creature and phoenix amongst a landscape on one side and a phoenix alone on the other. Smaller reserves filled with flowering branches. Gilt ornamentation edging the reserves and detailing the neck and foot. Blue fretted square mark, c.1770.

It measures 14cm (5 1/2") high and 8cm (3 1/8") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration and minimal handling wear.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Worcester Porcelain Tea Canister to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA943549
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1390
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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An oval-shaped porcelain tea canister featuring a dark cobalt blue scale ground with elaborate gilt scroll reserves enclosing polychrome chinoiserie figures and birds. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval-shaped porcelain tea canister featuring a dark cobalt blue scale ground with elaborate gilt scroll reserves enclosing polychrome chinoiserie figures and birds. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

First Period Worcester Porcelain Blue Scale Jabberwocky Tea Canister

Archive II An oval-shaped porcelain tea canister featuring a dark cobalt blue scale ground with elaborate gilt scroll reserves enclosing polychrome chinoiserie figures and birds. View II
Archive III An oval-shaped porcelain tea canister featuring a dark cobalt blue scale ground with elaborate gilt scroll reserves enclosing polychrome chinoiserie figures and birds. View III
Archive IV An oval-shaped porcelain tea canister featuring a dark cobalt blue scale ground with elaborate gilt scroll reserves enclosing polychrome chinoiserie figures and birds. View IV
Archive V An oval-shaped porcelain tea canister featuring a dark cobalt blue scale ground with elaborate gilt scroll reserves enclosing polychrome chinoiserie figures and birds. View V
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An oval-shaped porcelain tea canister featuring a dark cobalt blue scale ground with elaborate gilt scroll reserves enclosing polychrome chinoiserie figures and birds.
First Period Worcester Porcelain Blue Scale Jabberwocky Tea Canister
Ref: SA943549
An oval-shaped porcelain tea canister featuring a dark cobalt blue scale ground with elaborate gilt scroll reserves enclosing polychrome chinoiserie figures and birds.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Canister
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSoft-paste porcelain, Enamel, Gold gilt
  • ColourCobalt Blue
  • MotifsBlue scale ground, Jabberwocky pattern, Gilt rococo scrolls, Polychrome figures
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

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First Period Worcester refers to porcelain produced at the Worcester factory in England from its establishment in 1751 until around 1783, known for pioneering early paste recipes and exceptional transfer-printing and hand-painting techniques.

These items were crafted using a soft-paste porcelain formula incorporating soapstone, which improved thermal shock resistance, followed by intricate hand-painting over white glaze with enamel colours and gilding.

Authenticity is identified through characteristic underglaze blue marks, painted crescent or square fretted marks, distinctive paste translucency, and the presence of fine kiln grit on the unglazed footrim.

Displaying antique porcelain within glass-fronted cabinets or on open shelving provides visual contrast, allowing the intricate patterns and rich colour palettes to complement modern minimalist decor.

Antique porcelain requires gentle hand washing in lukewarm water with mild detergent when necessary, avoiding abrasive materials, dishwashers, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to protect fragile enamels and gilding.
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