Antique Georgian Worcester First Period Blue & White Porcelain Dragon Plate 9

Antique Worcester Blue & White Dragon Plate produced in the first period of the Worcester porcelain company (1751 - 1765). Opened in Bristol in the Georgian period.

The plate is typical of the porcelain produced in the first period made from compact soap/rock porcelain which gives the plate a blue/green colour. The plate is decorated in underglaze blue depicting an oriental theme with dragons and Chinese symbols. Some gilding is still present around the rim and the underside features a border with bats.

Approx 9 inches in diameter and 1 inch tall. The piece is unmarked as with many first period makes and is dotted with many rust spots throughout. Some hairline cracks are present to the underside of the plate and also one significant crack which can be seen from both the underside and the front (please refer to photos). The plate is un-crazed and has no chips. This item is in the category "Pottery, Ceramics & Glass\Decorative Cookware & Tableware\Plates".

The seller is "brownless4444" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Origin: Bristol
• Pattern: Dragon
• Antique: Yes
• Shape: Round
• Material: Porcelain
• Set Includes: Plate
• Year Manufactured: 1751
• Colour: Blue
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Worcester
• Type: Plate
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Era: Georgian (1714-1837)
• Plate Diameter: 9”
• Theme: Dragon
• Style: Oriental
• Production Style: Blue and White Pottery
• Time Period Manufactured: 1750-1799
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Production Technique: Pottery
• Handmade: Yes
• Product Line: First Period