A WORCESTER BLUE-SCALE LEAF-SHAPED DISH

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A WORCESTER BLUE-SCALE LEAF-SHAPED DISH
CIRCA 1770, BLUE SQUARE SEAL MARK

With branch handle, painted in colours with exotic birds, butterflies and insects within gilt vase and mirror-shaped cartouches and gilt rims (extended firing crack, handle worn)--8¾in. (22.5cm.) wide

Lot Essay

Cf. Simon Spero, op. cit.; p. 110, pl. 118 for a similar example