Rare Worcester Teabowl and Saucer c1768

Description

Heading: Rare Worcester teabowl and saucer
Date: 1765-70
Period: George III
Marks: None as is always the case with this pattern
Origin: Worcester. England
Colour: Black and gold
Features: Soft paste porcelain fluted body decorated with black painted floral swags highlighted with gilt decoration to the rim and centre of the saucer and inside of teabowl.
Size: 4.6cm tall by 10.6cm in diameter including the handle
Condition: Excellent
Restoration: None
Weight:  165 grams

The floral swags suspended from ribbons is typical of the Giles atelier and is a recurring theme within several patterns

Provenance : Ex Sir Jeremy Lever collection.