A Delightful Royal Worcester Cabinet Plate
Richly Gilded and Jewelled on a Burgundy Ground
Hand Painted to the Center with Peaches and Plums
Signed: H. (Horace) Price
On offer here is this quite stunning Royal Worcester richly gilded cabinet plate, hand painted and signed with Autumnal fruits and flowers on a deep burgundy ground.
The central cavetto is hand painted with Peaches, purple Plums, Blackberry blossoms and foliage and is signed by the artist in the lower margin.
The reverse of the plate has the classical characteristic of a gilded foot rim, typical of the highest quality wares of the Royal Worcester works. Bearing the gilt 1st quality 'bone china' mark used by the Royal Worcester works for the period 1945-1955.
Horace H. Price:
Born in 1898, started work at the Royal Worcester factory in 1912 and stayed there throughout his working life.
Condition Report
This fine cabinet plate is in EXCELLENT condition.
There are no losses, chips, cracks, scratches or repairs to report.
The gilding is lustrous and bright with miniscule signs of wear, commensurate with a piece that is over 100 years old.
10.85 inches (27 cm) diameter.