Very Rare Worcester Bell Shape Whitton Anglers Pattern Mug c1768

Description

Heading : Worcester black printed bell-shaped mug
Date : c1765-70
Period : George III
Marks : None
Origin : Worcester. England
Features : Hancock type overglaze transfer print
Pattern : The Whitton Anglers  and La Diseuse d’Aventure patterns
Size : 15.4cm tall and 14.5cm in diameter including the handle
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. 
Restoration : None
Weight : 540 grams

Reference : For an example of a Hancock printed bell shape mug 

http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O336725/mug-hancock-robert/

An example of this shape and pattern mug was sold at Bonhams

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/14279/lot/265/