Worcester Porcelain Queen’s Pattern Teacup and Saucer c1775

Description

Heading : Worcester porcelain Queen’s pattern teacup and saucer
Date : c1775
Period : George III
Marks : Pseudo fret square
Origin : Worcester, England
Colour : Polycrhome
Pattern : Queen’s – imari palette panels

Features: Fluted
Condition : Very good – one 0.5cm flake to the outside of the saucer’s rim. Otherwise minor gilding and enamel wear
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 13.5cm diameter saucer. 4.8cm height teacup, 8.5cm diameter teacup
Weight : 174 grams

Porcelain imports from Japan dwindled from 1725 to 1745. Cheaper Chinese imports were available via the East India Company (VOC). The patterns were obviously very popular with the gentry and Worcester and other manufactories took it upon themselves to copy the patterns. The Japan fan pattern and old Mosaic (or Mosaick) patterns, Queens pattern, rich Queens pattern, the brocade pattern and others are all direct copies of Arita imports.