Lot Essay
For similar examples, see H.R. Marshall, Colored Worcester Porcelain of the First Period (1751-1783), Newport 1977, pl. XVII, fig. 311.
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CIRCA 1770
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A WORCESTER PORCELAIN GREEN-GROUND PART DESSERT SERVICE
CIRCA 1770
Painted to the center with flower sprays, within puce garland and gilt scroll borders, comprising: two lozenge-shaped dishes; four smaller lozenge-shaped dishes; five dishes in sizes; and thirteen dessert plates
10 3/8 in. (26.5 cm.) wide, the larger lozenge-shaped dishes
CIRCA 1770
Painted to the center with flower sprays, within puce garland and gilt scroll borders, comprising: two lozenge-shaped dishes; four smaller lozenge-shaped dishes; five dishes in sizes; and thirteen dessert plates
10 3/8 in. (26.5 cm.) wide, the larger lozenge-shaped dishes
Provenance
Acquired from Antique Porcelain Co., London, 1955, as an anniversary gift from David to Peggy Rockefeller.
Literature
D. Fennimore et al., The David and Peggy Rockefeller Collection: Decorative Arts, New York, 1992, vol. IV, p. 169, no. 183.
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