Flight Worcester Blue Gilt Tea Bowl Twist Rib

Overview

Late 18th-century Worcester porcelain tea bowl from the Flight Worcester period, featuring a sinuous twist rib exterior and gilt thistle decoration. The white glaze is edged by a cobalt blue rim with gilt scrollwork, designed for tea service or display with 18th-century Worcester collections; dimensions: height 2.25 in (57 mm) and diameter 3.25 in (83 mm). Vendor: Miss Daisy's Consignment & Auction House.

Specifications

• Dimensions: Height 2.25 in (57 mm); Diameter 3.25 in (83 mm)
• Materials: Porcelain
• Finish/Compatibility: White glaze with gilt motif; cobalt blue rim with gilt scrollwork; foot ring defined by a narrow gilt line; designed for tea service and suitable for display with 18th-century Worcester collections

Features

• Sinuous twist rib exterior
• Gilt thistle and foliate motif
• Cobalt blue rim with fine gilt scrollwork
• Foot ring outlined by a narrow gilt line

Maker / Artist Details

Flight Worcester (Flight & Barr Worcester) was a late-18th-century porcelain manufacturer operating at Warmstry House in Worcester. The firm, formed as the Flight and Barr partnerships, contributed to the city’s reputation for decorated wares and later received royal recognition; a Royal Warrant was granted in 1789.

Cited context: The Makers Series: Flight and Barr (BADA) and the Museum of Royal Worcester outline the company’s role in establishing Worcester porcelain and its royal connections.

Condition / Notes

Condition: Very good for age and wear. Care should align with porcelain handling practices for antique wares; suitable for tea service or display with 18th-century Worcester collections.

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