Vintage (1950s) English Royal Worcester Fireproof Teapot, Creamer & Sugar Bowl

Marvellous Quality Vintage (1950s) 24ct Gold Plated Royal Worcester "Fireproof" English Bone China Teapot, Creamer & Sugar Bowl. All in near perfect condition as shown in 12 photographs attached. Please browse all pictures for size, weight & condition.

There are no chips, cracks nor any crazing and the gold gilding is in excellent condition. This set has never been used and has only been displayed in a cabinet as an ornament. Beautiful set and lovely weight and feel. Royal Worcester is believed to be the oldest or second oldest remaining English porcelain brand still in existence today, established in 1751 (this is disputed by Royal Crown Derby, which claims 1750 as its year of establishment). Since 2009 part of the Portmeirion Group, Royal Worcester remains in the luxury tableware and giftware market, although production in Worcester itself has ended.

Technically, the Worcester Royal Porcelain Co. Known as Royal Worcester was formed in 1862, and wares produced before this are known as Worcester porcelain, although the company had a royal warrant from 1788. The enterprise has followed the pattern of other leading English porcelain brands, with increasing success during the 18th and 19th centuries, and a gradual decline during the 20th century, especially the latter half. Dr John Wall, a physician, and William Davis, an apothecary, developed a unique method for producing porcelain and, in 1751, persuaded a group of 13 businessmen to invest in a new factory at Warmstry House, Worcester, England, on the banks of the River Severn.

The early wares were soft-paste porcelain with bodies that contained soapstone. This places Worcester in a group of early English potteries including Caughley and factories in Liverpool. This item is in the category "Pottery, Ceramics & Glass\Decorative Cookware & Tableware\Cup & Saucers".

The seller is "santoor-uk" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Origin: Staffordshire
Number of Items in Set: Three-Piece
Shape: As In Photos Attached
Occasion: All Occasions
Custom Bundle: No
MPN: Design \
Year Manufactured: 1950s
Colour: Gold
Vintage: Yes
Date Range: 1940-1959
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Capacity: Standard
Style: Luxury
Features: 3 Pieces
Finish: Gold Glaze
Handmade: Yes
Pattern: Fireproof
Use: Tableware
Item Diameter: As In Photos Attached
Set Includes: Teapot
Material: Porcelain/ China
Date: 1940-1959
Brand: Royal Worcester
Sub-Type: British
Boxed/ Unboxed: Unboxed
Type: Teapot, Creamer & Sugar Bowl
Product Type: Teapot, Creamer & Sugar Bowl
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Theme: British
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Production Technique: Pottery
Backstamp: Printed
Item Weight: 900g
Product Line: Fireproof