Worcester Porcelain Factory
English, born established 1751
Worcester Porcelain Factory
English, born established 1751
A successful yellow ground was difficult to achieve in the eighteenth century, making such pieces rare. The yellow scale ground effect was not as popular with Worcester customers as other colors and thus was produced only from about 1765 to 1770. Today, however, it is highly prized. The vase- and mirror-shaped reserve panels on this set contain insects and plumed, "disheveled" birds perched on twiglike trees that seem unable to hold their weight. An insect is also painted on the bottom of the cup's interior.
Visual Splendors: First Period Worcester Porcelain from the Loeb Collection, 1997
English, born established 1751
Worcester Porcelain Factory
English, born established 1751
Teacup
about 1765–1768
Object Type:
Ceramic
Creation Place:
Northern Europe, English, Worcestershire
Dimensions:
1 7/8 in. x 3 7/8 in. x Diam: 3 1/4 in. (4.76 cm x 9.84 cm x 8.26 cm)
Medium and Support:
Porcelain
Accession Number:
1993.0003.0001.0001
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Lucien Loeb
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A successful yellow ground was difficult to achieve in the eighteenth century, making such pieces rare. The yellow scale ground effect was not as popular with Worcester customers as other colors and thus was produced only from about 1765 to 1770. Today, however, it is highly prized. The vase- and mirror-shaped reserve panels on this set contain insects and plumed, "disheveled" birds perched on twiglike trees that seem unable to hold their weight. An insect is also painted on the bottom of the cup's interior.
Visual Splendors: First Period Worcester Porcelain from the Loeb Collection, 1997
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