Set Of Two Cups With Saucers And Dessert Plates, Made In Worcester, 18th Century.

Pair of cups with saucers and dessert plates, Worcester Porcelain Manufactory, 18th century A refined six-piece set of soft-paste porcelain consisting of two cups, two saucers, and two dessert plates, attributed to the Worcester Porcelain Manufactory (England) and dating to the last quarter of the 18th century, circa 1770–1785. Worcester porcelain from this period is among the most highly regarded examples of 18th-century English porcelain due to the quality of the body, the refinement of the gilding, and the elegance of the forms. The set features neoclassical decoration, characterized by a wide gold border with an openwork lattice pattern, central medallions embellished with stars and gilded floral motifs, as well as delicate relief modeling on the rim. The set attests to the influence of French taste on English manufacturers in the second half of the 18th century, when Worcester produced services intended for aristocratic and high-ranking patrons. The quality of the hand-applied gilding and the balance of the proportions confirm that this is a high-quality piece, likely intended for a dessert or formal tea service.