In 1953, Sydney collector, Annie Maria Gillies, bequeathed around 100 decorative art objects to the Vaucluse Park Trust, which later became part of the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales. In 1998, the Trust transferred this collection to the Powerhouse Museum.

The greater part of this collection consists of around 80 examples of English porcelain dating from the mid eighteenth to the early nineteenth century. These items represent the strength of the English porcelain industry, including the vast market for objects with rococo and neoclassical motifs as well as Asian-inspired designs and forms. Worcester, Chelsea, Derby, Bow and Spode were some of the largest and most successful factories operating in England at this time, and their work is well-represented in this collection.

Probably designed at Worcester. Compare pattern #8100 (wild flowers)

Attributed to Worcester, Staffordshire, England, c1862-1872.

Part of the Annie Marie Gillies collection transferred from the Historic Houses Trust in 1998.

Plate, porcelain, made by Royal Worcester Porcelain Co Ltd, England, c. 1862-1872

A round porcelain plate decorated in the centre with red, yellow, green and pale pink floral spray. The rim with royal blue band applied with raised white and gilded beading set between two gilt rings and a scalloped dotted ring

Made: 1862 - 1872

Nil

2005/201/54

1862 - 1872

25 mm

230 mm