Tureen
The Royal Worcester Porcelain Co. Ltd. (1862 to date)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1882
Materials
porcelain
Measurements
250 x 203 mm; 420 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
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Saltram, Devon
NT 870997.1
Summary
Tureen, porcelain, oval form with lobed body and cover, standing on four scalloped feet, two loop handles in the form of elephant heads, loop handle to cover in the form of a chinoiserie archway, Royal Worcester, 1882; transfer printed over the body in underglaze blue with the 'Willow' pattern, gilding to handles and feet.
Provenance
At Saltram House c.1980, previous possibly a gift post 1957
Marks and inscriptions
Side of foot: [crowned cypher for Royal Worcester] / T (underside of base, printed in blue, underglaze) ; [crown] WORCESTER 5 (impressed on side of foot)
Makers and roles
The Royal Worcester Porcelain Co. Ltd. (1862 to date), manufacturer