Lot Essay
Some objects have the rather orange translucency of Caughley and others have the greenish translucency of Worcester.
1775-1780, MARKED WITH A BLUE CRESCENT
Details
A Worcester-Caughley blue and white composite floral tea service
1775-1780, marked with a blue crescent
Decorated with a spray with three various flowers and two butterflies, comprising: a globular teapot and cover; a baluster milkjug; a sugarbowl and cover; two milkjugs and covers, in sizes; eight teabowls and saucers; three extra saucers
the teapot and cover 14cm high (13)
1775-1780, marked with a blue crescent
Decorated with a spray with three various flowers and two butterflies, comprising: a globular teapot and cover; a baluster milkjug; a sugarbowl and cover; two milkjugs and covers, in sizes; eight teabowls and saucers; three extra saucers
the teapot and cover 14cm high (13)
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