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A rare Worcester reeded teacup and saucer painted in Meissen style. c.1772
A rare Worcester reeded teacup and saucer painted in Meissen style. c.1772
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Description.
A cup and saucer of this type is illustrated as plate 291 of "Worcester Porcelain, 1751 to 1790–the Zorensky Collection", by Simon Spero and John Sandon. Their description needs little addition. Paraphrasing it, however, they make the point that though this is essentially oriental pattern, with so-called "banded hedges", the handle is of rococo moulded design. They make the point that that fact indicates the direct origin of this rare form. Handled teacups were in fashion in Europe but only rarely occur with oriental patterns. The finely reeded shape is usually only seen in blue and white, with patterns derived from France. Here, though, the shape and pattern copied German porcelain – specifically an example of 1740 which was probably copied at Worcester, not as as a direct replacement but as an unusual pattern on full tea services. They also make the point that the high quality of this decoration (not universally the case) means that it could have been the work of an outside decorator. The Lowestoft factory used the same pattern on a punch pot of circa 1772-75.
Condition.
The cup is in fine Condition, with no apparent apparent defects. The saucer has a hairline
Dimensions.
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