Lot Essay
Caughley fence-patterned porcelains appear very similar to Worcester. Caughley potting is rather thicker and the body by transmitted light has normally an orange tint.
FOURTH QUARTER 18TH CENTURY, MARKED WITH A BLUE CRESCENT
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A Caughley transfer printed fence pattern coffee and tea service
Fourth quarter 18th century, marked with a blue crescent
Decorated with the usual motifs issuing from a fence, further with birds and butterflies, the covers with flowerbud finial, comprising: a baluster coffee pot with scrolled handle, elongated spout, the high domed cover en suite, 26cm high, a globular teapot and cover, 13.5cm high, a baluster milkjug and cover, 16.5cm high, a sugarbowl and conical cover, 12cm high (4)
Fourth quarter 18th century, marked with a blue crescent
Decorated with the usual motifs issuing from a fence, further with birds and butterflies, the covers with flowerbud finial, comprising: a baluster coffee pot with scrolled handle, elongated spout, the high domed cover en suite, 26cm high, a globular teapot and cover, 13.5cm high, a baluster milkjug and cover, 16.5cm high, a sugarbowl and conical cover, 12cm high (4)
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