Royal Worcester imposter?

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Chinoiserie, Dec 26, 2023.

  1. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    I picked up this ages ago mainly out of intrigue. I'd never seen decor like it on porcelain and wasn't sure if it was an amateur at work. At the time there were no positive results on Google images and it got forgotten about. I have dug some things out recently to have a sort out and this was one of them. I decided to Google it again and have found some very similar royal Worcester cups and saucers. My item however doesn't have the mark. Could it be an unmarked piece or is it someone trying to imitate?

    https://www.cotswold-antiques.com/p...-cup-saucer-painted-with-foxgloves-mint-1906/

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  2. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Just saying that the artwork looks a bit like stylized yew flowers and berries.
     
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  3. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Stylised as in abstract?
     
  4. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Stylized as in artistic license was taken with the depiction of the plant, it's not true to form.
     
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  5. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

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  6. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Not Royal Worcester, but I can see the similarity. My guess is a minor Staffordshire factory c. 1860/80. The floral painting is a little "untutored" looking.
     
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  7. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Thanks Kent. Untutored is a polite way of saying it ;)
     
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  8. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Interesting that you found such a similar pattern, and it doesn't appear to be the same maker. Did you use Google Lens to find this?
     
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  9. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    I think I cropped the pattern and did a google image search (if I remember correctly :rolleyes:)
     
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  10. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    It would be interesting to know what makes them think it is German.
     
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