Sale 7993
London, South Kensington
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21 May 1998
Price realised
GBP 1,380
Estimate
A Worcester blue and white dated beaker of slightly tapering form with a flared rim, painted with a loose spray of flowers among scattered sprigs, the interior rim with a dentil band, the interior base inscribed and dated W,T/1776, the base with W,T, circa 1776 (extensively damaged and repaired) -- 7cm. high See illustration
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