A rare Royal Worcester jewelled Countess of Dudley cup and…
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A rare Royal Worcester jewelled Countess of Dudley cup and saucer, circa 1875-77, the teacup raised on three gilt paw feet, painted with three female portrait medallions, hand painted by Thomas Scott Callowhill. The cup and saucer decorated with a gilt ground highlighted with graduated turquoise jewelling, all hand applied by Samuel Ranford, with clusters of white jewelling in places. Impressed factory mark to underside of saucer and signed S. Ranford. The feet of the cup bearing a purple factory mark, monogram for Samuel Ranford and T. S. Callowhill. the tea cup 6.5 cm high, the saucer 13 cm. Provenance: Purchased from J. B. Hawkins antiques, NSW, in 1975, note: This cup and saucer formed part of a service commissioned by the city of Worcester for the wedding of Baron Ward, Earl of Dudley to lady Georgina Moncreiffe in 1865. The set exhibited exceptional hand applied decoration, which took two years to finish. The set was borrowed and displayed at the Paris exhibition in 1867 and was awarded 'the Legion D' Honneur', causing a sensation as a masterpiece of craftsmanship. This set is illustrated in Royal Worcester porcelain by Henry Sandon, plate 27

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Jewelled Decoration - Jewelled decoration on ceramics is a technique where small, colourful, and often metallic beads or "jewels" are applied to the surface of ceramic objects to create intricate and highly decorative designs. This technique has been used throughout history and across different cultures, but it was particularly popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in Europe.

    The jewelled decoration is usually applied by hand, one bead at a time, onto a base glaze or enamel. The beads can be made of glass, porcelain, or even precious stones, and are often set in a metal setting, such as gold or silver. The end result is a highly decorative and often luxurious surface, which can add a lot of visual interest and value to the ceramic object.

    Jewelled decoration was used on a wide range of ceramic objects, including vases, plates, bowls, and figurines. It was particularly popular in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, where it was used to create highly stylized and ornate designs.

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