topic Re: Worcester Porcelain 'Shell Dishes'? in Pottery and Porcelain discussion group

Worcester Porcelain 'Shell Dishes'?

haz5051 — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:26:17 GMT

Pretty sure these are 'Worcester'? Any info would be appreciated.
All the best
(photo of the marks is in my album).

Re: Worcester Porcelain 'Shell Dishes'?

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:25:30 GMT

Can't make out your mark and need a close-up, but just wonder if it could be this one, from the general shape?
Page 33. no.59 - Royal Worcester Porcelain Co. from 1891
http://www.oldandsold.com/pottery/greatbritain33.shtml

Re: Worcester Porcelain 'Shell Dishes'?

haz5051 — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:07:09 GMT

Thanks for that, very similar but not the one!
Will put a close up in the album.
Best wishes

Re: Worcester Porcelain 'Shell Dishes'?

ebitsbay — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:54:54 GMT

I think these may purport to be Worcester but I think they might be copies. The backstamp crown looks wrong and the date code doesn't appear to be present. A closer sharper picture of the back stamp might help.

Re: Worcester Porcelain 'Shell Dishes'?

haz5051 — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:29:23 GMT

Hope this is better?

Re: Worcester Porcelain 'Shell Dishes'?

ebitsbay — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:52:08 GMT

These look to be 1889 pieces but look far too clean to be that age, I still fear that they are copies. Although it's difficult to tell without handling them.

Re: Worcester Porcelain 'Shell Dishes'?

haz5051 — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:26:00 GMT

They do have some tiny nibbles around the edge & crazing. One seems to have a yellowish tinge?
They came from a good home & were well looked after.
Do you know of any books that would help me?
Or is there a name for this style of 'ware'?
Kind regards

Re: Worcester Porcelain 'Shell Dishes'?

ebitsbay — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:48:47 GMT

Try the following web site which may help: http://www.antique-marks.com/royal-worcester-marks.html

Cheers

Terry

Re: Worcester Porcelain 'Shell Dishes'?

haz5051 — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:23:04 GMT

Thanks for all your help on this!!
Have looked at the webpage & the mark looks to be right, also there are impressed marks on both dishes which have been filled in with glaze so I cannot make them out (1862-1869)?? I'm a bit stuck now! Was going to list them as they are not my taste, But I don't want anybody to buy them if they are not right.

Re: Worcester Porcelain 'Shell Dishes'?

ebitsbay — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:15:50 GMT

If you are not sure of their age then I suggest that you take them to your local auction house where they will confirm the age & authenticity and give you a valuation either free or for a small charge.

Re: Worcester Porcelain 'Shell Dishes'?

haz5051 — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:07:57 GMT

Will do,Thanks again.