First Period Worcester Porcelain Fancy Birds Fluted Tea Cup C.1785

Name: First Period Worcester Porcelain Fancy Birds Fluted Tea Cup C.1785
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1095531
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

A pretty Worcester porcelain French style fluted teacup ornately decorated with an underglaze blue border around the rim with fine gilt over decoration and a gilt dentil rim inside and out. Finely painted on each side with scenes of "fancy birds", exotic pheasants set against a lush backdrop. A smaller bird in flight and tiny distance birds sit between the two main vignettes and well painted butterflies sit either side of the handle and inside the cup well. Gilt acanthus leaf detail runs up the handle and it is finished with a gilt band around the top of the foot. Painted crescent mark to the base, c.1785.

It measures 5cm (2") high and 8cm (3 1/8") rim to rim.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Minimal handling wear to both enamels and gilding.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5cm (1.97")

Width

8cm (3.15")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1095531

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1705

Dealers Notes

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Description

A pretty Worcester porcelain French style fluted teacup ornately decorated with an underglaze blue border around the rim with fine gilt over decoration and a gilt dentil rim inside and out.

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Finely painted on each side with scenes of "fancy birds", exotic pheasants set against a lush backdrop.

The Fancy Fox

A smaller bird in flight and tiny distance birds sit between the two main vignettes and well painted butterflies sit either side of the handle and inside the cup well. Gilt acanthus leaf detail runs up the handle and it is finished with a gilt band around the top of the foot. Painted crescent mark to the base, c.1785.

It measures 5cm (2") high and 8cm (3 1/8") rim to rim.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Minimal handling wear to both enamels and gilding.