A Wedgwood pearlware two-handled cup, cover and stand

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A Wedgwood pearlware two-handled cup, cover and stand
the bowl printed and painted with a profile portrait bust of George III within an inscribed garter, the reverse with a vignette of the Lesser George or the sash badge of the Order of the Garter, the stand printed with the garter star, on a coral-red ostrich-feather pattern ground, reserved with chinoiserie flowers, the borders printed with roses within the Garter, enriched in gilt, impressed marks, circa 1810 (some flaking to gilding and minor staining) -- 14.5cm. high
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Sale room notice

Please note that this lot is restored to the rim and to one handle, and the estimate has been lowered to 300-500

Lot Essay

The present lot is from a service made to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of George III in 1810.
Robin Reilly, Wedgwood vol.II, p.354, pl.504 for a pair of teacups and saucers; also see H. Clifford Smith, 'George III's Jubilee Tea-set, Queen Mary's Unique pieces of a Rare Ware', Country Life, 15th Decenber 1944, p.1033 for a discussion of this service.

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