Reeded Coffee cup and Saucer, First Period Worcester, soft paste porcelain, c.1760-65 |
This delightful early Worcester reeded coffee cup and saucer are particularly finely potted and painted with a Lambrequin border. This reeded shape and hand painted design was produced for a long period at the Worcester factory, however this example dates from the early 1760s. Both pieces are marked with an open crescent. Condition: Perfect - no chips, cracks or restoration. The decoration is in excellent condition. It is a real pleasure to handle items of such delicacy and quality. We also have for sale a Worcester reeded teacup and saucer in the same design. Dimensions: Saucer - Diameter 5 1/4" (13.3cm); Height 1" (2.5cm); Teacup - Diameter 2 1/2" (6.3cm); Height 2 1/4" (5.7cm) |