Rare 1932-33 Royal Worcester Fine Bone China Handmade and Hand Painted Flower Spray Brooch with Rolled Gold 'C' Clasp

Rare 1932-33 Royal Worcester Fine Bone China Handmade and Hand Painted Flower Spray Brooch with Rolled Gold 'C' Clasp featuring a beautiful sculptural milky white fine bone china flower spray brooch comprising nine five-petal flowers, nine tubular stalks or flowers and 3 long leaves at the front. Some of the flowers, leaves and stalks have hand painted black edges, mid-ribs and dots. The flowers are set on top of layered textured leaves with serrated edges, all finished in a beautiful glaze. The back of the brooch, where the clasp sits, is unglazed and signed 'ROYAL WORCESTER' around the logo which has the crown on top. Underneath is 'MADE IN ENGLAND' and in between there are three circles indicating the year. There are also four dots over the left part of the pin away from the main logo, I am unsure what these refer to, maybe the maker or a product code? The 'C' clasp base is stamped 'RG' for rolled gold. A lovely rare brooch measuring 5.3cm high and 3.6cm wide and it weighs 20.1g. On close inspection there are a few small nibbles to some of the petals commensurate with age, but most are perfect on this understandably rare and beautiful piece, and this, of course, is reflected in the price. The vintage box has been used for visual aesthetics and is not included in the price. Your brooch will be gift wrapped in beautiful branded Bramble and Lily packaging including box, pink tissue and pink grosgrain ribbon.

Royal Worcester, known for its high quality porcelain and fine bone china, produced these delicate, handmade and hand painted fine bone china floral brooches during the early 20th century, often decorated with intricate floral designs and fine detailing. Brooches like this, especially from the 1930s, are highly sought after due to their craftsmanship, age, and the dwindling availability of intact pieces. Also valued for their uniqueness, each brooch was handmade and hand painted, so no two are exactly alike. The floral designs were popular during this time, appealing to Art Deco tastes with detailed, stylised flower patterns and high glaze finish.

What makes this brooch particularly rare is the fragility of fine bone china jewellery, which often did not survive the test of time without damage. Most pieces from this era exhibit signs of wear or breakage, making this intact example, with only a few nibbles, a significant find for collectors of antique jewellery or those who appreciate the artistry of Royal Worcester.

Founded in 1751, Royal Worcester is one of the oldest porcelain and fine bone china manufacturers in the world, celebrated for its fine quality and craftsmanship. The factory gained prominence for its elegant tableware, decorative items, and figurines, becoming a key player in the industry. Royal Worcester also ventured into producing jewellery, particularly during the late 19th century. This period saw the introduction of delicate fine bone china jewellery pieces, often featuring intricate floral designs that mirrored the popular aesthetics of the time. Artisans meticulously hand sculpted and painted these items, showcasing the same attention to detail that characterised their renowned tableware. Although Royal Worcester jewellery did not dominate the market like their dinnerware, it remains highly collectible today, valued for its artistry, rarity, and historical significance in the realm of Victorian jewellery.