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Up for sale is a spectacular, authentic piece of English ceramic history: a First Period (Dr. Wall) Worcester porcelain dessert plate. This plate features the highly coveted and rare \"Earl of Dalhousie\" pattern.
Design Details:
Center - a meticulously hand-painted circular panel depicting a classic 18th century river landscape with a prominent windmill and architectural ruins.
Body - the crisp white soft-paste porcelain body is adorne with scattered floral bouquets, detailed butterflies, and a realistic beetle.
Rim - a beautifully scalloped and fluted edge featuring a deep cobalt blue border deocrated with intricate, brilliant gold-gilt fretwork.
Reverse - features the authentic underglaze blue crescent mark used during Worcester\'s premier golden era.
Condition:Excellent antique condition, especially considering it is nearly 250 years old.The hand painted enamels remain exceptionally bright, crisp and vibrant.The gold gilding shows minimal wear and retains a brilliant shine.No major chips, hairline cracks, or restorations detected. The underside shows peppering and rough glaze edges common for the age.
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