Lot Essay
Cf. Simon Spero, Worcester Porcelain, The Klepser Collection, London, 1984, pl. 129
Details
A WORCESTER POWDER-BLUE GROUND TEACUP AND SAUCER
CIRCA 1773, BLUE CRESCENT MARK TO SAUCER
Painted in the 'Duchess of Kent' pattern in colours with exotic birds standing on grassy mounds within gilt cartouches edged with gilt foliage (slight wear to gilt rims)
CIRCA 1773, BLUE CRESCENT MARK TO SAUCER
Painted in the 'Duchess of Kent' pattern in colours with exotic birds standing on grassy mounds within gilt cartouches edged with gilt foliage (slight wear to gilt rims)
Provenance
Anon. sale, Sotheby's New York, October 16, 1987, lot 284