Worcester Saucer, Decorated in Underglaze Blue with Formal Flowers, Honey Gold Leaves and Stems, Gold Dentil Rim, c1785

A very fine and delightful Worcester saucer, dating from c1785. This delightful saucer is decorated with sprays of formal flowers in blue and gold. The body of the saucer is of smooth soft paste porcelain.

The main body of the saucer is beautifully decorated with sprays of formal flowers of underglaze blue flowers, their stems and leaves finely drawn in rich honey gold; the fineness of the gilding is exquisite. The decoration comprises three main flower bouquets with lesser sprigs between them. The top and inner rim are gilded, the inner rim with gilt dentil decoration.

A single back to back flower sprig decorates the inside base of the saucer. This within a circle of dentil gilding.

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Size and Weight:

• 5" (130mm) max. diameter of the saucer
• 3 oz (88 gms) weight of saucer
• (values are approximate)

Marks:

There are no manufacturer's marks, but is from the famous Worcester factory and dates from c1785.

Condition:

This beautiful Worcester saucer is in good condition with no chips, cracks, repairs or restoration. Most of the gilding is in good condition but there is some wear to the rim gilt dentil band and the dentil band in the base of the saucer.