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Royal Worcester Pair of Large Plates
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Royal Worcester Pair of Large Plates

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Scottow Antiques
Description

Good pair of plates decorated with fruit by Peter Love. Perfect condition.

Date code v for 1949.

Date of Manufacture

Scottow Antiques has dated these Royal Worcester Fruit Plates to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA942087
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Description
Good pair of plates decorated with fruit by Peter Love. Perfect condition.

Date code v for 1949.

Date of Manufacture

Scottow Antiques has dated these Royal Worcester Fruit Plates to the 1950s.

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA942087
Scottow Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018
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A pair of circular hand-painted porcelain plates depicting still-life arrangements of peaches, grapes, and berries set against naturalistic foliage with gilded rims.
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Archive I A pair of circular hand-painted porcelain plates depicting still-life arrangements of peaches, grapes, and berries set against naturalistic foliage with gilded rims.

Royal Worcester Pair of Large Plates

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United Kingdom
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A pair of circular hand-painted porcelain plates depicting still-life arrangements of peaches, grapes, and berries set against naturalistic foliage with gilded rims.
Royal Worcester Pair of Large Plates
Ref: SA942087
A pair of circular hand-painted porcelain plates depicting still-life arrangements of peaches, grapes, and berries set against naturalistic foliage with gilded rims.
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  • ObjectDecorative Plates
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleEnglish Fine Porcelain
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gold Leaf, Enamel Pigment
  • ColourWarm Ochre
  • MotifsHand-painted fruit, Gilt scalloped rim, Naturalistic background
  • SizeH 27.5 cm (11 in) x W 27.5 cm (11 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

These decorative plates are English fine porcelain items from 1950, rendered in a warm ochre colour palette with hand-painted polychrome enamel fruit, naturalistic foliage backgrounds, and gilt scalloped rims. The circular composition displays meticulous still-life depictions of peaches, apples, green grapes, and dark blackberries against mossy earth tones. Each piece carries a fine glossy porcelain glaze finish and rests upon small white stands. They measure 27.5 cm high, 27.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. In a modern interior, this pair serves as a display piece for a sideboard top within an English country house scheme. They sit flat on a surface or mount within a cabinet setting, adding traditional ceramic artistry to dining rooms, living areas, or display hallways.

Royal Worcester introduced detailed hand-painted fruit studies in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, rendered by specialised master artists. These pieces became highly prized decorative ceramics characterised by rich, layered still-life compositions and gilded borders.

These items are crafted from fine porcelain or bone china, kiln-fired at high temperatures to achieve durability and translucency. Artists apply porcelain enamels in multiple layers with intermediate firings, finishing with gilded accents along the outer rim.

Authentic examples typically feature the official Royal Worcester factory mark stamped on the reverse, often alongside date codes or painter signatures. Hand-painted examples demonstrate distinct brushwork texture and subtle variations absent in mass-produced transfer prints.

Displaying decorative plates on plate stands atop a sideboard or mounting them symmetrically on a dining room feature wall provides classic texture. Grouping them within a modern gallery wall creates an eclectic, curated contrast.

Clean delicate porcelain using a soft, lint-free cloth lightly dampened with warm water and mild soap. Avoid abrasive cleansers, chemical detergents, or dishwashers, as these can wear away the gilded trim and delicate enamel pigments.
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