Soufflé Dish: Royal Worcester Porcelain Ribbed Soufflé, Small

Soufflé Dish: Royal Worcester Porcelain Ribbed Soufflé, Small

R 550.00
R 550.00
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Soufflé Dish: Royal Worcester Porcelain Ribbed Soufflé, Small
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Soufflé Dish: Royal Worcester Porcelain Ribbed Soufflé, Small

Soufflé Dish: Royal Worcester Porcelain Ribbed Soufflé, Small

A striking piece of classic mid-century culinary design, this deeply ribbed soufflé dish perfectly pairs timeless British restraint with table-ready elegance. Made from signature heavy vitrified white porcelain, the exterior features architectural vertical pleats that encourage an even rise, punctuated by a hand-painted 22-carat gold gilded line running along the upper rim. 

Manufactured in England by the historic Royal Worcester porcelain company, stamped with the iconic Worcester crown-and-circle mark dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. Constructed out of specialized, flameproof culinary-grade fine porcelain engineered specifically to manage rapid oven heat conduction without fracturing.  Fully marked on the base with the shape 46 size 2 designation. This is a discontinued piece.

Use this elegant vessel to present a hot, airy cheese soufflé to guests or style it as a chic countertop container for fresh farm eggs.
More Details
  • Vintage Royal Worcester pleated porcelain soufflé dish.
  • Classic brilliant white glazed finish with crisp vertical ribbing.
  • Highlighted with an immaculate, hand-painted 22k gold rim band.
  • Flameproof, heavy-duty culinary body engineered for high-heat baking.
  • Fully marked on the base with the shape 46 size 2 designation.
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 14cm, Height 8.5cm.
Vintage Condition

Excellent vintage condition with a pristine, high-gloss glazed interior. Visible Flaws: Faint, tiny iron-spot glaze inclusions on the base from the original factory firing and minimal shelf wear on the unglazed bottom rim. The 22k gold gilt rim is exceptionally crisp, showing zero notable rubbing.
Price
R 550.00
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