Rare Georgian Flight Barr Barr China Set: Pale Blue Floral and Armorial Design Circa 1815

Rare antique china set produced in 1815.
Manufactured by Worcester during the Flight Barr and Barr Georgian period.
The set includes seven dinner plates.
Features a center hand-painted floral cornucopia crest surrounded by a pale blue border.
Gilded rim.
All pieces have the embossed crown with "FBB beneath on the back.
The candy cane adds an element of informality.
Could be considered for a children's event such as a birthday party with candy canes included in the decoration.
The plates are hand crafted ,handpainted and include an impressed makers mark with a crown on top of FBB.
The skillful quality of the craftsmanship, design and hand-painting are the outstanding features.
This is an opportunity to possess porcelain that can be passed down through the family.
These plates give value not found in current selections.
Gift for collector.
Family heirloom.
Circa 1815.

DIMENSIONS:
Dinner plates measure 9 3/4 inches in diameter

HISTORY:
Royal Worcester was established in 1751 and is believed to be the oldest or the second-oldest English porcelain brand still in existence today. It is also among the most popular of the English porcelain factories for collectors.
The first Period of Worcester (1751-76) is sometimes called the Dr. Wall period after John Wall, one of the founders and major shareholders.
During this period, Worcester was using the formula for soft paste porcelain which was obtained when they took over Lund's Bristol Porcelain works in 1752.
Worcester also introduced the use of transfer printing on porcelain in 1757, which reduced the need for hand painting which was time consuming and expensive.

1783 Thomas Flight bought the factory for his sons Joseph & John.
This period led to a change in the porcelain paste used, achieving a much better, whiter body.
The style of decoration during this period became much more neoclassical in style.
During this period Thomas Flight decided to take on a partner.
1793 Martin Barr became a partner and later groomed his two sons, Martin Jr. and George, to run the company.
The names changed also: Barr, Flight, Barr (1807-13) and then Flight, Barr, Barr (1813-40)
The 1807 Chamberlain Period lasted until 1902.
The 18th and 19th centuries were great successes; however, the latter half of the 20th century shows a gradual decline in the earlier quality.

CONDITION:
The set is in excellent antique condition.
There are no cracks, chips, repairs, staining, or crazing.
There is some fading of the gilding in some areas.
See photos.
No dishwasher and no microwave.
Hand wash for the best care to maintain the vibrancy of the colors.

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