Lot Essay
Cf. Franklin A. Barrett, Worcester Porcelain and Lund's Bristol (1966) pl. 7B and the examples sold in these Rooms, 13 February 1984, lot 6 and 23 January 1978, lot 231.
CIRCA 1754
Details
A Worcester flared hexagonal cream-boat
Circa 1754
With angular handle, moulded with two prunus branches enriched in famille rose enamels and with a bird among tendrils and a branch, a bee and a mountain beside the handle, the interior rim painted with precious objects (minute chip to rim by handle)
4¼in. (11cm.) wide
Circa 1754
With angular handle, moulded with two prunus branches enriched in famille rose enamels and with a bird among tendrils and a branch, a bee and a mountain beside the handle, the interior rim painted with precious objects (minute chip to rim by handle)
4¼in. (11cm.) wide