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The product is a set of two antique Royal Worcester porcelain soup plates or deep rimmed dishes from the Victorian era. These collector plates feature a floral pattern in blue, with a round shape and a diameter of 8.5 inches.
This piece is an antique Royal Worcester (Grainger & Co.) porcelain soup plate / deep rimmed dish decorated in an Imari-style floral pattern with cobalt blue, iron-red enamels, and gilding.
Identification & Marks
Manufacturer: Grainger & Co., Worcester (Thomas Grainger's Royal Porcelain Works).
Backstamp: The hand-painted red mark on the base features two crossed scepters/coronets topped with a cross and flanked by the letter 'A'. This specific mark was utilized by Grainger & Co. during the mid-to-late 19th century (circa 1870s–1880s) prior to being fully absorbed into Royal Worcester.
Pattern & Shape: Decorated in a traditional Japanese-inspired Imari palette (rich cobalt underglaze, overglaze iron red/salmon, and heavy gold leaf detailing). The red hand-painted "30" on the back indicates the pattern or gilder number, and the blue painter's tally mark near the rim denotes the decorator.
Function: At 8.5 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep, this shape is classified as an antique rimmed soup plate or deep dish.
Front: The enamel colors and hand-applied gilding remain bright and well-preserved with minimal surface rub.
Back: Light glaze crazing is visible on the underside, which is consistent with Victorian-era soft-paste/hard-paste porcelain of this period.
Condition Breakdown for the Second Plate
Glaze Staining & Discoloration: There is noticeable tea-staining or body discoloration bleeding under the glaze (visible on the reverse and in the center reserve on the front). This happens when fine crazing allows moisture and oils to absorb into the ceramic body over time.
Gilding & Rim Wear: The gold leaf along the top outer rim and inner scrolling shows significant rubbing and loss compared to the first piece.
Backstamp: The red mark on the reverse is faded/partially rubbed, but the blue scrolling foliage border and body shape confirm it is an exact match to the Grainger Worcester piece.
Made of porcelain and dating back to the mid-19th century, these vintage dishes are a charming addition to any collection of decorative collectibles, especially for those interested in British pottery from the Victorian age.
