Antique First Period Bat Pattern Porcelain Dish from Dr Wall Worcester, 1775

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A fine First Period Dr Wall Worcester porcelain dish dating to circa 1775, decorated with the distinctive “Bat” pattern. The … Read more A fine First Period Dr Wall Worcester porcelain dish dating to circa 1775, decorated with the distinctive “Bat” pattern. The dish features underglaze cobalt-blue transfer decoration enriched with additional gilding. The gilt embellishment was an enhancement over standard Worcester wares of the period and adds a particularly refined decorative quality to the piece. An unusual disguised-number mark appears to the underside, a type recorded on a limited number of Worcester dishes from this period. A highly attractive and collectable example of early English porcelain, combining the characteristic blue-and-white Worcester palette with elegant gilt detailing. Presented in excellent condition. Maker: Worcester Pattern: Bat Date of Manufacture: circa 1775 Period: 18th Century Country of Origin: United Kingdom Diameter: 20 cm (just under 8 in) See less