This exquisite cabinet plate bears the hand-painted signature of Albert Shuck, a master of the Royal Worcester "Golden Age." Shuck was renowned for his specialized "soft-focus" technique in floral studies. His work is characterized by a romantic, velvety depth in his Cabbage Roses, achieved through meticulous layering of pigments that few other artists of the era could replicate.
Date Code: Mark includes the Royal Worcester asterisk and two dots, dating this exact piece to 1918.
Pattern Number: 2: 249 — A prestigious archival pattern featuring hand-painted florals and heavy gold.
Design: A lush, central pink Cabbage Rose study surrounded by delicate buds and foliage.
Edge Detail: Features the rare wavy (scalloped) rim with thick, hand-applied 22k gold gilding.
Signed pieces by Albert Shuck are permanent fixtures in the Museum of Royal Worcester and are highly prized by global investors in English porcelain. While these are being sold individually, owning a piece from this 1918 "Master Set" is a rare opportunity for the serious collector.
To preserve Albert Shuck's hand-painted work, these plates should be handled with care.
Display: These look stunning in a lighted china cabinet where the gold-gilded wavy edges can catch the light.
Maintenance: Use soft microfiber cloths for dusting to avoid micro-scratches on the glaze.
Storage: If not on display, use felt plate dividers to prevent the unglazed base of one plate from touching the signature of another.
Material: Fine English Bone China of the highest translucency and quality.
This plate is in excellent antique condition for being over 100 years old.
Gilding: Remains bright and vibrant with only very minimal shelf wear.
Paint: The floral study by Shuck is crisp with no visible scratches or fading.