September 4, 2013

"Jabberwocky Pattern" A Rare Dinner Service of Chamberlain's Worcester


Our newest addition of china in our showroom in Montgomery, AL is a rare dinner service of Chamberlain's Worcester "Jabberwocky Pattern", named for the Lewis Carroll character of the same name from "Into the Looking Glass" (Alice in Wonderland).

The vibrant Oriental motif began in the 18th Century and became one of the most popular patterns of the Worcester Factory.

Decorated in iron red, blue, green, and yellow with dragon in flight, flowering branches, wheat sheaf, all within lobed turquoise borders, 70 pieces, C. 185.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here are some of the beautiful details of the Dinner Service:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The "Jabberwocky Pattern" Chamberlains Worcester Dinner Service Includes:
 
48 Dinner Plates
11 Soup Bowls
1 Sauce Tureen and Platter
1 Large Soup Tureen and Platter
1 Open Vegetable Dish
1 Large Platter 14" x 16"
3 Platters 12" x 14"
1 Platter 10" x 12"
1 Platter 8" x 10"
 
70 pieces total
 
 
Now, let's take a look at the stunning bookcase that the Dinner Service rests in. The Chippendale style Mahogany breakfront bookcase with carved mullion glass doors, C. 1870.
 
Dimensions : 8'7" H, 10' 2" W, 22" D
 
 
 
 
 
We hope you enjoyed our post on the beautiful "Jabberwocky Pattern" a rare dinner service of Chamberain's Worcester.
 
 
Have a wonderful rest of the week and come visit our showroom in Montgomery, AL!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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