First Period Worcester Blue Scale Mug c1770

Description

Heading : Worcester porcelain mug
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Marks : Blue square fret mark
Origin : England
Colour : Blue ground with polychrome detail
Features : Blue scale ground with polychrome floral sprays in mirror and vase cartouches. Further detailing to the typical Worcester grooved loop handle
Size : 12.1cm tall by 8.5cm in diameter
Condition : One crack from the rim to beyond the lower terminal
Restoration : None
Weight : 278 grams

Additional Information : For marks reference please see ‘Worcester Porcelain 1751-1790 The Zorensky Collection’. page 510.

A truly unique piece in that the mirrors and vases are missing their gilt border from the time of manufacture. We have all wanted to leave sharply on a Friday and this may well be one of those lasting consequences.