Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Imari Sauce Tureen With Gilt Handles, C. 1820

Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester porcelain Imari sauce tureen with lid, gilded handles, c. 1820

An exceptional early 19th-century English porcelain sauce tureen by Flight, Barr & Barr, Worcester, dating to circa 1820. This fine example is richly decorated in the vibrant Imari palette, featuring hand-painted floral motifs in deep underglaze cobalt, iron red, and extensive gilt embellishment.

The tureen includes a domed lid with a sculpted bud finial, elegant rope twist handles with moulded gilt accents, and rests on a plinth-style base with stylised acanthus leaf supports. The base bears the impressed crowned “FBB” mark, confirming its production during the celebrated partnership period of Flight, Barr & Barr.

Flight, Barr & Barr were renowned for their exquisite porcelain wares, produced for aristocratic and royal clientele. Their pieces from this period are represented in major collections including the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Worcester Porcelain Museum.

Measurements
Height: 18.5 cm / 7.25"
Width: 16.5 cm / 6.50"
Depth: 13 cm / 5.25"

Condition
Excellent antique condition overall. Minor chip to the underside of the lid, not visible when displayed. Colours remain vivid and the gilding is in excellent preservation.

Shipping & Packaging
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