Soufflé Dish: Royal Worcester Porcelain Ribbed Soufflé, Large

Soufflé Dish: Royal Worcester Porcelain Ribbed Soufflé, Large

R 695.00
R 695.00
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Soufflé Dish: Royal Worcester Porcelain Ribbed Soufflé, Large
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Soufflé Dish: Royal Worcester Porcelain Ribbed Soufflé, Large

Soufflé Dish: Royal Worcester Porcelain Ribbed Soufflé, Large

A grand statement piece of classic mid-century British bakeware, this large, deep soufflé dish beautifully marries functional design with formal table elegance. Formed from heavy vitrified white porcelain, the exterior features architectural vertical ribbing that supports an even culinary rise, smartly accented by a hand-painted 22-carat gold gilded bands wrapping around the upper rim.

Manufactured in England by the historic Royal Worcester porcelain company, bearing the corporate backstamp mark that traces back to mid-to-late 20th-century production runs. Created out of flameproof, vitrified culinary fine porcelain explicitly developed to resist extreme oven thermal shifts and maintain structural integrity over time. This is shape 46 size 4 designation and is a discontinued piece.

Original Intended Use: Baking generous sweet or savoury soufflés for dinner service. Alternate Suggested Use: Premium side dish serving bowl or contemporary countertop fruit bowl.
More Details
  • Vintage Royal Worcester fluted porcelain large soufflé dish.
  • Brilliant white glazed finish with crisp, deep vertical ribbing.
  • Highlighted with an immaculate, hand-painted 22k gold rim band.
  • Flameproof, heavy-duty culinary body engineered for high-heat baking.
  • Clear factory logo backstamp on the flat reverse base.
  • This is shape 46 size 4 designation and is a discontinued piece.
Did you Know?

The iconic architectural vertical ribbing (or fluting) on the exterior of a soufflé dish isn’t just for mid-century aesthetics—it is a masterclass in thermal engineering.Because soufflés rely entirely on expanding air bubbles to rise, they require perfectly even heat. The external ribs significantly increase the surface area of the ceramic walls. This allows the oven's intense heat to penetrate the dish rapidly and uniformly, heating the batter along the interior perimeter at the exact same rate.This steady, balanced heat distribution ensures the delicate whipped egg whites expand symmetrically, pushing the mixture straight up past the rim without tilting, cracking, or collapsing. Beautiful design meets culinary physics.
Origin & Era

Made in England, 1970s-1980s, making this baking dish 40+ years.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Diameter 18.5cm, Height 10cm.
Vintage Condition

Excellent vintage structural condition with a spotless, glossy interior glaze. Visible Flaws: Faint, honest historical shelf dust on the unglazed reverse ring and very minor factory pinpoint underglaze variations from the original kiln environment. The 22k gold gilded accent line has no rubbing but very minor scratch marks, not immediately visible.
Price
R 695.00
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