Lot Essay
See Geoffrey A. Godden, Chamberlain-Worcester 1788-1852, London, 1982, pp. 158 & 159, fig.s 1188-190 and colour plate XV for other examples of these shapes.
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CIRCA 1840
Details
A CHAMBERLAIN'S WORCESTER PINK-GROUND PART DESSERT SERVICE
Circa 1840
Painted with specimen fruit, named on the underside, the border with concentric bands of pink alternating with gilt vine, pierced handles, comprising:
A footed lozenge-shaped centerpiece
Two footed sauce tureens and covers and one stand
Four shaped-rectangular dishes
Four shaped-oval dishes
Four shell-shaped dishes
Twenty dessert plates (36)
Circa 1840
Painted with specimen fruit, named on the underside, the border with concentric bands of pink alternating with gilt vine, pierced handles, comprising:
A footed lozenge-shaped centerpiece
Two footed sauce tureens and covers and one stand
Four shaped-rectangular dishes
Four shaped-oval dishes
Four shell-shaped dishes
Twenty dessert plates (36)
Provenance
With J. Rochelle Thomas, London, 1960's