Antique Worcester Porcelain Dragons in Compartments Plate Circa 1820

This Chamberlains Worcester porcelain plate, made circa 1820, is decorated in the highly sought-after Dragons in Compartments pattern, one of the outstanding patterns produced by the factory in the late 18th and early 19th century. The design is divided into four shaped compartments arranged around a central floral rosette. Each panel is hand-painted with stylized dragons, fantastical creatures, and ornamental devices drawn from Eastern sources but interpreted through an English Regency lens. The palette is rich and confident, combining iron red, deep cobalt blue, pink, apple green, and extensive gilding, with precise brushwork throughout. The border is densely ornamented with geometric diaperwork, scrolling foliage, and alternating red reserves heightened with gold. It creates a strong visual frame that complements the interior scenes. The combination of colors with the bold design is fabulous! Dimensions: 8″ diameter x 1.25″ height Condition: Very good, with a fine line visible only on the reverse (shown in the final image) Decoration: Hand-painted Dragons in Compartments pattern with extensive gilding Material: Porcelain Style: Regency Origin: England, Chamberlains Worcester Date: Circa 1820