18th Century Worcester Gilt Red Porcelain Serving Dish 27cm WedgwoodThis attractive antique serving dish is a fine example of late 18th century English porcelain in the Worcester style, decorated with an exuberant palette of iron red, soft greens and lavish gilding. The dish has an elegant elongated quatrefoil outline, measuring approximately 27cm in length, and sits on a neatly formed integral footrim, typical of quality porcelain of the period. The central well is reserved as a lozenge shaped cartouche, hand painted
The bowl presents in good vintage condition with no repairs observed
this charger offers genuine scarcity
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Form: Cylindrical vase / pot
while the neck and mouth of the bottle emerge vertically from the top of the head in a continuous sweep of glass
The combination of gilded detailing and painted flowers is typical of high-quality Derby porcelain
Designed as a decorative wall hanging – ready to display
Cantagalli ceramics are increasingly recognised on the international market for their artistic and historical significance
the 2nd Earl of Rochester
or as part of a wall-mounted arrangement of fine ceramics
To the centre of the well is a small armorial or crest device within a circular reserve
The pot’s balanced proportions and well-fitted lid further underscore the quality of its manufacture