Stunning Worcester 1st Period Fluted Cup & Saucer C.1770 Polychrome Enamels Floral Frieze Urn Cobalt Blue

Name: Stunning Worcester 1st Period Fluted Cup & Saucer C.1770 Polychrome Enamels Floral Frieze Urn Cobalt Blue
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA417122
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

Unusual and very pretty early Worcester cup and saucer, of fluted shape with scalloped rims, and decorated with a frieze of garden flowers, and the rims decorated with a cobalt blue band and ornate gilded detail. In the centre of both saucer and cup is a finely detailed purple twin-handled lidded urn with a gilded ring to frame it. C. 1770, both pieces have an open crescent to the base.

The cup measures 1 7/8" high, 3" rim to rim and 3 3/4" rim to handle. The saucer is 5 3/8" wide and " high. Condition is excellent with no damage and minimal surface wear to either enamels or gilding.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5cm (1.97")

Width

13cm (5.12")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA417122

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Description

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In the centre of both saucer and cup is a finely detailed purple twin-handled lidded urn with a gilded ring to frame it.

The Fancy Fox

C. 1770, both pieces have an open crescent to the base.

fig 1. Stunning Worcester 1st Period Fluted Cup & Saucer c.1770 Polychrome Enamels Floral Frieze Urn Cobalt Blue — fig 1. Stunning Worcester 1st Period Fluted Cup & Saucer C.1770 Polychrome Enamels Floral Frieze Urn Cobalt Blue

The cup measures 1 7/8" high, 3" rim to rim and 3 3/4" rim to handle. The saucer is 5 3/8" wide and " high. Condition is excellent with no damage and minimal surface wear to either enamels or gilding.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5cm (1.97")

Width

13cm (5.12")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA417122