Oval Baker, Royal Worcester, Evesham Gold, Peaches on Branches, Porcelain, 14", Czech Republic, Vintage 2000s

The largest and most generous piece in the Evesham line — and it looks it.

The Evesham Gold pattern has been a Royal Worcester icon since 1961, named after a local Worcestershire plum variety and beloved ever since for its warm, abundant still-life of fruits and vegetables on brilliant white oven-to-table porcelain.  This 14.5-inch oval baker is from the later Czech Republic production run of Evesham Gold — stamped "Made in Czech Republic, 1961 Royal Worcester Fine Porcelain, Evesham" — and carries the bonus of being dishwasher, freezer, and oven safe. Decorated with peaches on branches across the center, in the same rich pattern that made Evesham one of Royal Worcester's most enduring designs. Store sticker still intact; appears never used.

The right size for a crowd — roasts, whole fish, sheet pan dinners, or a generous fruit crumble. An impressive and practical gift for someone who hosts and wants their table to look as good as the food.

• Maker: Royal Worcester (later production, Czech Republic)
• Pattern: Evesham Gold, introduced 1961, discontinued 2015
• Origin: Made in Czech Republic
• Era: 2000s
• Materials: Porcelain
• Dimensions: 14.5 inches long, 9 inches wide, 2 inches tall
• Condition: Excellent condition — appears never used, store sticker intact. Dishwasher, freezer, and oven safe.