Five Antique Worcester Porcelain Plates in the Fence Pattern England Circa 1820

These antique English porcelain plates were made at the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester, by Barr, Flight & Barr between 1807 and 1813. Each plate is hand-painted in Worcester’s celebrated “Fence” pattern, a chinoiserie garden scene of blossoming flowers, a gnarled tree, and stylized fencing, executed in vivid enamels of cobalt blue, iron red, and green, enriched with finely applied gilding. The plates are bursting with color! The set comprises one large plate (10″ diameter), three smaller plates (8″ diameter), and a shell-shaped dish (7.75″ x 7.5″). The rare shell-shaped form adds variety and visual interest, enhancing the group’s appeal. Renowned for their refinement and artistry, Barr, Flight & Barr produced porcelain that succeeded in transforming functional objects into true works of art. The plates reflect Regency taste and demonstrate the exceptional skill of Worcester’s early 19th century painters. Dimensions: Largest plate 10″ diameter; three plates 8″ diameter; shell-shaped dish 7.75″ x 7.5″ Condition: Excellent Decoration: Hand-painted in Worcester’s “Fence” pattern with chinoiserie garden scenes and gilded accents Material: Porcelain Style: Chinoiserie, Early 19th Century English Porcelain Origin: England, Worcester Royal Porcelain Works Date: 1807–1813 Reference: John Sandon — The Dictionary of Worcester Porcelain, Vol. I 1751–1851 (1993). Sandon gives a dedicated entry and illustration of the Fence pattern; the Winterthur Museum’s catalog specifically points to p. 154 for the description/illustration.