Orange Scallop - Royal Worcester

Name: Royal Worcester
 
Type: None
 
Year: Post-1961 (based on the mark with "51")
 
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Mark: Royal Worcester - Royal Worcester
 
History: This elegant scallop shell dish is part of the well-known "Evesham" range by Royal Worcester, a prestigious English porcelain manufacturer founded in 1751. The Evesham pattern, introduced in the 1960s, is celebrated for its rich fruit and vegetable illustrations—each motif carefully applied and then kiln-fired under glaze to ensure durability.
 
 
The dish bears the “Shopper” sub-label, denoting a retail line that was often offered in department stores and specialty shops, and the "Size 3" indicates a small decorative or condiment-size piece.
 
 
The gold trim along the shell’s edge and the distinctive molded ridges enhance the visual impact, while the twin orange fruit motif showcases the brand’s classic attention to botanical accuracy and vibrant coloration.
 
 
The backstamp includes the Royal Worcester crown over “51,” referencing the year the mark design was introduced (1961). The inscription “Oven to Table Ware” also places this within the practical and decorative wave of mid- to late-20th-century kitchen-to-dining ceramics, bridging elegance with usability.
 
 
Collectors of Royal Worcester porcelain or vintage fruit-themed tableware would appreciate this piece for its quality, charming design, and ties to one of England’s most iconic porcelain makers.
 
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