Bidspirit auction | 37 Pcs Monog. Worc. ”Dragon

37 Pcs Monog. Worc. ”Dragon in Compartment” Dishes - Chamberlain's Worcester, England. Group of 37 ”Dragon in Compartment” pattern no. 75 porcelain dishes with monogram, ca. 1815. The pattern also known as ”Kylin” or ”Bengal Tiger.” Including: ten demitasse or coffee cups with nine saucers, nine teacups with eight saucers, and one saucer without a monogram. Most unmarked, some with pattern number in handwritten script along the underside. Monogram capital A along the center of plates and side of cups. Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Worcester began producing this design in the 1770s. The name comes from the auspicious mythical creature set in the compartments, the Qilin, depicted uniquely with a large mouth emanating with with gilt fire or vapor. A similar creature more akin to a Foo Dog features in the opposite compartment, depicted standing on a plinth holding an object. In the compartments between these two fierce beasts are still lifes of vases and floral sprays. Surrounded by vibrant red, green, and gilt decoration in the borders. The central motif is a chrysanthemum, a symbol of longevity. Overall the pattern is rife with auspicious symbols and motifs. The pattern draws heavily from Chinese Kangxi examples, showcasing the Western desire for imported goods. This pattern is also an excellent example of the cross-cultural exchange that occurred as a result of the import of porcelain goods, showing how Western eyes interpreted Eastern symbology. This is especially evident in the names given to the pattern, ”Bengal Tiger” or ”Dragon in Compartment, ” showing how these mythical creatures were interpreted into known animals in the Western world. (Teacups, each) height: 2 3/4 in x width: 4 1/2 in x diameter: 3 1/2 in. (Demitasse cups, each) height: 2 3/4 in x width: 3 3/4 in x diameter: 2 3/4 in. (Plates, each) diameter: 7 1/4 in. (Bowls, each) height: 1 1/2 in x diameter: 5 1/2 in. Condition: Two of the larger saucers have a small hairline crack along the curve of the face of the plate. One larger saucer with a small chip to the rim. One of the smaller saucers with a spot along the rim where two pieces have broken off and have been reattached. One smaller saucer with a hairline crack running inwards from the rim approx. 1.5 inches. The small saucer without a monogram has two similar hairline cracks to the rim. Several saucers with light crazing to the glaze beginning to form. All saucers with light surface wear and losses to the gilt decoration. Some very small frits to the rims throughout the saucers. Light wear to the footrims. Three of the teacups with hairline cracks: one teacup with one; one teacup with two; one teacup with four hairline cracks, each repaired with a staple that has been gilt. Some surface wear to the interior of the cups. Losses to the gilt throughout. No large chips though there are some areas of fleabite chips.