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Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Turtle Mounted Shell Shaped Pin Dish

$343.51
£245
€291.10
CA$468.79
A$522.04
CHF 271.69
MX$6,436.73
NOK 3,460.24
SEK 3,252.29
DKK 2,171.96
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About the Item

A delightful Art Nouveau Royal Worcester shell shaped porcelain pin dish mounted with a freshwater turtle dated 1906. The dish is formed as an open clam shaped shell with a flat base and raised sides with a young turtle climbing into the shell at the lower end. The dish is decorated in brown and ivory satin glazes applied over a cream-colored body with a glazed base and is embellished with gilded outlines. The turtle is decorated with a gilded finish over a red ground with red elements in the well patterned shell and body and with red eyes. The dish has a puce printed maker’s mark to the base and is numbered 928 and has date code marks dating the dish to 1906. A very finely made example. Provenance: From a fine collection of Worcester porcelain, acquired in the British art market. In good used condition with light gilding rub around the top rim.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Width: 4.24 in (10.75 cm)Depth: 3.31 in (8.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Dated 1906
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CE240131stDibs: LU1328241896432

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