Flight Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Teacup, Gilt Seaweed, Regency, 1816-1820

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Flight Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Teacup, Gilt Seaweed, Regency, 1816-1820

About the Item

This is a beautiful teacup and saucer made by Flight, Barr & Barr between 1816 and 1820. The set is decorated with the characteristic gilt seaweed pattern. Flight, Barr & 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 "Flight & Barr" 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 nicely shaped in a bucket shape with externally gadrooned rims, as was introduced in 1816. The cup has a beautiful worked handle, characteristic for Flight and Barr. Both items have a gracious pattern of gilt seaweed, which is characteristic for Flight and Barr porcelain. The rims are heavily gilded and the Fine moulding on the cup handle has been picked out in gilt as well. The items are unmarked except the impressed crowned mark with FBB. Condition report: The set is in excellent antique condition without any damage, repairs or crazing, and minimal wear. There is a small firing fault on the cup handle (see last pictures). This is from production and the handle seems to be entirely stable in spite of it. 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 9.5cm (3.75"); saucer 15.5cm (6.15").

Creator:
Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester (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 (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1810-1819
Date of Manufacture:
1816-1820
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In excellent antique condition without damage, crazing, wear or repairs but a firing fault on the handle (see pictures).
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A-WOR461stDibs: LU4805122484522