Pair of Royal Worcester Blanc-de-chine Figural Salts Modelled as Merchildren 1960s

A charming pair of vintage Royal Worcester blanc-de-chine figural salt cellars, dating to the 1960s and modelled as youthful merfolk holding shell-form bowls. Made in fine English bone china, these elegant pieces combine decorative character with practical use in a way Royal Worcester handled particularly well. Each figure is beautifully modelled in a playful reclining pose, supporting a shell dish that may be used for salt, caviar, or small condiments. The porcelain is smooth, glossy, and softly translucent, with the crisp white finish giving the pair a refined, quietly luxurious presence. What makes them especially appealing is their versatility. Although whimsical in subject, they are restrained in colour and form, which allows them to sit comfortably within a wide variety of table settings, from formal traditional arrangements to lighter, more eclectic interiors. They are decorative without being overdone, and unusual without being difficult to place. Both pieces are marked to the underside: Royal Worcester Bone China, Made in England, model 349.