Gilded Barr Flight & Barr Worcester Teapot stand

A very high quality and nicely gilded, early 19th century Worcester Barr Flight & Barr teapot stand.

In 1783 the Worcester Warmstry House factory was purchased by its London agent, Thomas Flight for his two sons Joseph and John.  Over the next few years the Flights struggled with countless technical problems but, slowly their fortunes began to change.

John Flight travelled in France to study the latest French porcelain designs and the introduction of new spiral fluted shapes and French sprig patterns at Worcester heralded a period of great success.

Following the death of John Flight in 1791, Joseph Flight took Martin Barr into partnership and by the end of the 18th century the Worcester Company had developed a new harder body and glaze that compared well with the best French porcelain.

In 1804 Martin Barr Junior joined in partnership with his father and Joseph Flight. The next decade was to be exceptionally successful; some of the finest quality British porcelain was made at the Warmstry factory.

The BFB stamp mark on this teapot stand shows it was made between 1807-1813 when the Worcester factory was producing some of its best quality work.

This stand was intended to sit under the teapot, and catch any drips, whilst also protecting the table from the teapot's heat.  At this period most teapots had stands.

This elegantly curved stand was designed for a teapot made in the "new oval shape" which was all the rage at the beginning of the 19th century.  

Makers marks:
Impressed mark BFB with crown for Barr Flight & Barr Worcester

Dimensions:
197 mm wide

Weight:
193 g

Age:
200 years

Condition:
Good antique condition, not chips cracks or restoration.  Some wear to the gilding on the inner rim

Maker:
Barr Flight & Barr Worcester