Barr Flight & Barr Teacup, Rich Imari Pattern, 1811-1818

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Barr Flight & Barr Teacup, Rich Imari Pattern, 1811-1818

About the Item

This is a spectacular teacup and saucer made by Barr Flight & Barr between 1811 and 1813. It is made in the bute shape and has what is often called the "Rich Imari" pattern, and sometimes the "crazy" Japan pattern. Barr Flight & Barr was the continuation of the famous Worcester Porcelain company. In fact the factory went through various partnerships and names, most of which involved either the name Barr, Flight, or both (or double!). This confusing period in the factory's existence is often called the "Barr & Flight" period. Eventually the factory absorbed some of its spin-offs and was turned into the Royal Worcester, which became very famous in the late 19th and 20th Centuries. During the late 18th and entire 19th Century they were among the leaders of china production, producing exceptionally finely painted and sculpted forms. This set is painted with the famous "Rich Imari" pattern, sometimes called the "Crazy Japan pattern" - you can see why! It was first commissioned in 1811 by George upon becoming the Prince Regent, for use in his equally outrageously designed seaside Pavilion in Brighton. The pattern consists of a jumble of Japanese Imari-inspired bright flowers, trees, birds, rocks, stars and fences in wonderfully clashing colours, beautifully painted and gilded with bold strokes. The pattern went on to become one of Barr & Flight's most popular designs for several decades. In later years a variant was created that was called the "Imari Fence" pattern and that consisted of the same elements. The items have the imprinted BFB mark with the typical crown over the letters BFB. Condition report The cup and saucer are both in good condition with no damage or repairs. Although early Worcester porcelain doesn't visibly craze, the cup and saucer ring dull so there must be some micro-crazing, however this is not visible. Both cup and saucer have some slight wear, as is visible in the pictures - but this is only slight and they both still look very bright and shiny. Antique British porcelain is never perfect. Kilns were fired on coal in the 1800s, and this meant that china from that period can have some firing specks from flying particles. British makers were also known for their experimentation, and sometimes this resulted in technically imperfect results. Due to the shrinkage in the kiln, items can have small firing lines or develop crazing over time, which should not be seen as damage but as an imperfection of the maker's recipes, probably unknown at the time of making. Items have often been used for many years and can have normal signs of wear, and gilt can have signs of slight disintegration even if never handled. I will reflect any damage, repairs, obvious stress marks, crazing or heavy wear in the item description but some minor scratches, nicks, stains and gilt disintegration can be normal for vintage items and need to be taken into account. There is widespread confusion on the internet about the difference between chips and nicks, or hairlines and cracks. I will reflect any damage as truthfully as I can, i.e. a nick is a tiny bit of damage smaller than 1mm and a chip is something you can easily see with the eye; a glazing line is a break in the glazing only; hairline is extremely tight and/or superficial and not picked up by the finger; and a crack is obvious both to the eye and the finger. Dimensions (diameter): teacup 8cm (3.2"); saucer 14cm (5.5").

Creator:
Barr Flight & Barr (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Regency (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1810-1819
Date of Manufacture:
1811-1818
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. no damage or repairs, some light wear and sounds a little dull, although no visible crazing.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A-WOR211stDibs: LU4805116012151