An outstanding Worcester chocolate cup and saucer hand decorated in the Queens pattern. The cup of double ogee shape with two scroll handles, the deep dished saucer with  More »

An outstanding Worcester chocolate cup and saucer hand decorated in the Queens pattern. The cup of double ogee shape with two scroll handles, the deep dished saucer with elegant scrolling rim. Decorated with flowering prunus and chrysanthemum alternating with blue and gilt panels reserved with orange mon. The condition of both pieces is perfect, in fact they can only be described as mint the same as they were 240 years ago. The enamels are perfect, the gilding as good as the day it was applied. Both pieces are marked with the Worcester underglazed fret mark and old collectors labels. Saucer measures 14.7cms diameter x 4.7cms high. Cup measures 9.7cms diameter x 7cms high. This item sold 30th May 2011 For more photographs please visit www.rosecroftantiques.co.uk   « Less

A delicate Worcester tea bowl and saucer beautifully hand decorated with fan shaped panels of European flowers alternating with circular panels of floral sprigs on a powder  More »

A delicate Worcester tea bowl and saucer beautifully hand decorated with fan shaped panels of European flowers alternating with circular panels of floral sprigs on a powder blue ground. Richly embelished with gilt outlining and trailing flowers. An outstanding example of this rare design. In wonderful condition no chips, cracks or restoration. The enamels and gilt are as good as the day they were applied. Typically unmarked, an old retailers label to base of saucer. Saucer measures 11.7cms diameter. Tea bowl measures 7.3cms diameter x 4.3cms high. This item sold 30th May 2011 For more photographs please visit www.rosecroftantiques.co.uk   « Less

A very good Worcester teapot of reeded French shape and stand decorated in the Scarlet Japan pattern with panels of chrysanthemum and prunus alternating with orange bands  More »

A very good Worcester teapot of reeded French shape and stand decorated in the Scarlet Japan pattern with panels of chrysanthemum and prunus alternating with orange bands reserving white mons decorated with gilt latticework. This set having excellent provenence being part of the Sir Jeremy Lever collection. Teapot and stand typically unmarked, Sir Jeremy Lever collection labels to all pieces. The tip of the spout has had a small amount of restoration. There are original firing cracks to one side of the spout. The enamels and gilt are in excellent order. The lid has a small firing fault to one of the orange panels, there is one minute chip to one petal of the finial although this is barely noticable. The enamels and gilt are excellent. The stand has a very small chip to the underside edge of the rim, there is only light wear to the stand. Teapot measures 12cms high. Stand measures 14.8cms. This item has now sold May 5th 2011 For more photographs please visit www.rosecroftantiques.co.uk   « Less

A fine and rare miniature or toy teapot decorated in the Three Flowers pattern. Minature teapots are more often found decorated in the Prunus Root pattern. This delightful  More »

A fine and rare miniature or toy teapot decorated in the Three Flowers pattern. Minature teapots are more often found decorated in the Prunus Root pattern. This delightful little teapot is a rare survivor and has only suffered a small chip to the side and tip of the spout. The lid is a little loose so may be married. Marked with the Worcester crescent to the base. There are no other chips, cracks or restoration. Measures 10cm high O/A. For more photographs please visit www.rosecroftantiques.co.uk This item has been sold January 2011   « Less

A very fine Dr Wall Worcester spoon tray of lobed hexagonal shape hand painted in the Queens pattern with Kakiemon flowers and finely gilded panels. A truly beautiful example  More »

A very fine Dr Wall Worcester spoon tray of lobed hexagonal shape hand painted in the Queens pattern with Kakiemon flowers and finely gilded panels. A truly beautiful example with virtually no signs of wear. There are no chips, cracks or restoration. Spoon trays are quite rare and this is one of the best examples of this pattern I have seen. Marked on the back with the Worcester blue square fret mark. Measures 15.4cms x 8.2cms. This item sold 30th May 2011 For more photographs please visit www.rosecroftantiques.co.uk   « Less

A delightful Worcester sparrow beak jug decorated in the printed underglazed blue Fence pattern. A nice clear print with no blurring and in excellent condition with no chips,  More »

A delightful Worcester sparrow beak jug decorated in the printed underglazed blue Fence pattern. A nice clear print with no blurring and in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. There is a small overglazed impression to the lower body which would have occurred during the potting stage before firing. There is a small amount of kiln dust on the top rim. Marked with the Worcester hatched crescent to the base. Measures 12cms high. For more photographs please visit www.rosecroftantiques.co.uk This item has been sold January 2011   « Less

An exquisite small Worcester globular teapot and cover. Hand painted in underglazed blue with the Cannonball pattern. A very early and beautiful example of this popular  More »

An exquisite small Worcester globular teapot and cover. Hand painted in underglazed blue with the Cannonball pattern. A very early and beautiful example of this popular pattern. Marked with a workman's mark to the base. The teapots cover is possibly a married one as the fitting is somewhat loose although the proportions and finial are exactly right and period correct. Remarkably this lovely Worcester teapot has suffered no damage at all and has had no restoration. The scenes are crisp and clear with no blurring. Measures just 13cms high. Item sold March 2011 For more photographs please visit www.rosecroftantiques.co.uk   « Less

A fine Worcester globular teapot C 1770 finely painted with large floral sprays to each side and individual flower sprigs all below an iron red and gold border. The lid  More »

A fine Worcester globular teapot C 1770 finely painted with large floral sprays to each side and individual flower sprigs all below an iron red and gold border. The lid painted with flower sprigs with a beautifully moulded flower and leaf finial. Apart from a crack to one petal on the finial and minute nibbles to the ends of the petals this Worcester teapot shows little signs of use, the enamels have only one or two minor small scratches. A truely fine example of a first period Worcester teapot. Measures 15.5 cms high. This item sold 30th May 2011 For more photographs please visit www.rosecroftantiques.co.uk   « Less

A beautiful C 1770 Worcester teapot exquisitely decorated in the Chinese export style with a flower spray within an oval gilded panel further flower sprigs with iron red and  More »

A beautiful C 1770 Worcester teapot exquisitely decorated in the Chinese export style with a flower spray within an oval gilded panel further flower sprigs with iron red and gold border complete the decoration on this charming little Worcester teapot. In excellent condition the enamels are perfect with virtually no scratching or wear. The gilt line on the edge of the lid and the top of the spout are the only signs that the teapot has been used at all. The extreme tip of one petal of the floral finial has a small chip and a small firing flaw to the underside of the top loop of the handle. Measures just 14cm high. This item sold 30th May 2011 For more photographs please visit www.rosecroftantiques.co.uk   « Less

A truly outstanding C 1770 Worcester cup and saucer, beautifully gilded and decorated with festoons of husks and pattera. Formerly part of the Grice collection. The gilding  More »

A truly outstanding C 1770 Worcester cup and saucer, beautifully gilded and decorated with festoons of husks and pattera. Formerly part of the Grice collection. The gilding on the cup and saucer is stunning with just two minute areas of rubbing to the rim. The gilding is as bright and vibrant today as when first applied 240 years ago. There are no chips, cracks or restoration. Cup measures 6.5 cm high x 6.5 cm diameter. Saucer measures 13.8 cm diameter. This item has now sold on the 24th May 2011 For more photographs please visit www.rosecroftantiques.co.uk   « Less