Antique Porcelain UK Royal worcester Painted Fruit Pattern cup & saucer Rare. There is no noticeable scratches or dirt. The Painted Fruit series, which is synonymous with the pottery, was started in 1880, and the works and techniques that have been elevated to works of art through the efforts of famous painters and craftsmen have been passed down through the generations along with the history of the pottery.
This series has been loved by people all over the world from its release to the present due to its unique artistic quality. This piece is among the highest in Worcester's works, and is an extremely rare piece that can only be produced by craftsmen with the highest level of skill.
The pieces in this series require over 6 firings with layers of painting to create a single product, which is then coated with 22K gold and polished for over 11 hours. It is said that it takes more than 10 years to be able to paint painted fruits. Because everything is made by hand, the combination of designs varies widely depending on the craftsman, so there are only two pieces with this design in the world. This piece also has a very nice picture of small flowers along with the fruit. Everything is done by hand, from the polished gold to the breathtakingly vivid coloring of the fruits, making this a truly luxurious piece of the highest quality. The gold color applied by highly skilled craftsmen sparkles in the light, and the combination with the fresh fruit creates a very elegant atmosphere.The cup and saucer each have the painter's signature. Since this is a very old piece, there are some scratches that are consistent with age and some dirt that may have come from the time of production, but there are no other scratches, chips, or cracks that would detract from the aesthetics, and it is in very good condition as an antique. In recent years, there has been a shortage in the art market year after year, and it has become increasingly difficult to obtain antique painted fruit cups in good condition.
If you are looking for one, please do not miss out on this precious opportunity, and please keep it in your possession and enjoy its beauty. We are sellers from Japan. International Buyers - Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.