Lot Essay
For a similar example see anon. sale, Bonhams, London, 10 June 2003, lot 324.
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DATE CYPHER FOR 1877, PUCE PRINTED AND IMPRESSED CROWNED MARKS, IRON-RED PAINTED RSI TO THE COVER AND FOOT FOR THE GILDER SAMUEL RANFORD
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A ROYAL WORCESTER (GEORGE OWEN) 'JEWELLED' AND RETICULATED TEAPOT AND COVER
Date cypher for 1877, puce printed and impressed crowned marks, iron-red painted RSi to the cover and foot for the gilder Samuel Ranford
Of double-walled construction, the pale-turquoise body pierced with alternate honeycomb and geometric chain pattern, the pink borders enamelled in white and turquoise with 'jewelled' zig-zag ribbons entwined with a gilt foliate scroll, the spout terminal edged by a band of applied 'pearls'
4 7/8 in. (12.3 cm.) high (2)
Date cypher for 1877, puce printed and impressed crowned marks, iron-red painted RSi to the cover and foot for the gilder Samuel Ranford
Of double-walled construction, the pale-turquoise body pierced with alternate honeycomb and geometric chain pattern, the pink borders enamelled in white and turquoise with 'jewelled' zig-zag ribbons entwined with a gilt foliate scroll, the spout terminal edged by a band of applied 'pearls'
4 7/8 in. (12.3 cm.) high (2)