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Lot Essay
See Nigel T. Cooke, Dated 18th Century Worcester Porcelain - An Update (1751-1790), Northern Ceramics Society Newsletter, No. 112 (December 1998), pp. 25-28 where he discusses pieces with 'St. George and the Dragon' dated 1776 and inscribed A. Dunn, Birmingham: a bowl, 8¼ in. diam., and a mug, 3¼ in. high (both sold at Bonhams, London, 4th June 1997, lots 45 & 46). See also Simon Spero, Worcester Porcelain, The Klepser Collection (pub. London and Minneapolis, 1984) pp.185 & 186, where he lists four other mugs: one in The Museum of Worcester Porcelain at Worcester, formerly The Dyson Perrins Museum (see L. Branyan, N. French & J. Sandon, Worcester Blue and White Porcelain, 1751-1790 (London, 1981), p. 77; the second in the Willet Collection, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery (No. 1404); the present example; and one other, in a private collection.
It has been suggested that this group of wares relate to a local tavern. A William and Sarah Dunn lived in the George Inn at 141-142 Digbeth in Birmingham; Ann was perhaps their daughter.
It has been suggested that this group of wares relate to a local tavern. A William and Sarah Dunn lived in the George Inn at 141-142 Digbeth in Birmingham; Ann was perhaps their daughter.