CIRCA 1775-90, BLUE S MARKS, ONE IMPRESSED SALOPIAN, IRON-RED RETAILER'S MARKS FOR DONOVAN

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AN ASSEMBLED CAUGHLEY SALOPIAN BLUE TRANSFER-PRINTED PART DESSERT SERVICE
CIRCA 1775-90, BLUE S MARKS, ONE IMPRESSED SALOPIAN, IRON-RED RETAILER'S MARKS FOR DONOVAN
Decorated in the 'Fisherman' pattern, the scalloped border with concentric bands of cell and 'Van Dyke' pattern separated by a gilt line, gilt line rim, comprising:
Three scalloped lozenge-shaped dishes in two sizes
Two shell-shaped dishes
Two quatrefoil sauce tureen stands
Eleven pudding dishes
11¾ in. (29.8 cm.) wide, the larger scalloped dishes (18)

Provenance

With St. James's Galleries, Limited, New York (sticker to one pudding dish).

Lot Essay

Although very similar, there are slight differences between the Caughley 'Fisherman' pattern and that of the design produced at Worcester. As is seen in the present lot, the Caughley 'Fisherman' has an angular, straight fishing line, while the Worcester version has an undulating line. Additionally, in Caughley examples the Van Dyke border is fully shaded and the fisherman is tall and lean with 'a short fat fish'. For a further discussion and illustration, see Geoffrey A. Godden, Caughley & Worcester Porcelains, 1775-1800, London, 1969, p. 27 and colour pl. I.

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