Worcester Porcelain Kempthorne Pattern Sucrier c1770

Description

Heading :  First Period Worcester porcelain Kempthorne pattern sucrier
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Marks : Psuedo fret square
Origin : Worcester. England
Colour : Polychrome
Pattern : Kempthorne

Features: Depicts stylised oriental type flowers in an imari palette. Gilt detailing.
Condition : Excellent. some minor enamel chips to the floral finial as expected. small chip to the underside flange of the cover. and a small (2mm) firing crack to the rim of the bowl. None of this detracts from the presentation of this piece.
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 12cm height. 12.2cm diameter at widest point
Weight : 335 grams

Eric Knowles Comments :

This sucrier shows of the Kempthorne pattern at it’s resplendent best. The underglaze blue branches contrasted with the overglaze leaves and flower-heads lend real depth to this piece. and the gilding. which is still in fantastic condition. enhances this effect.