First Period Worcester Pine cone Pattern Porcelain Strainer and Stand c1775

Description

Heading : First period Worcester porcelain strainer and stand
Date : c1770-85
Period : George III
Marks : Underglaze blue crescent.
Origin : Worcester. England
Colour : White and blue
Pattern : Pine cone
Features : Deep well covered in a pierced hole pattern used for straining and matching stand. Scallop and point rim. Decorated with the printed pine cone pattern. 
Size : Strainer 4.6cm tall by 19.6cm in diameter. stand 23.5cm in diameter
Condition : Excellent. slight manufacturing fault to the rear of the strainer. and face of stand
Restoration : None
Weight : 675 grams

Additional Information : Used for straining fruits such as strawberries

References : The Dictionary of Worcester Porcelain Volume 1 By John Sandon – page 320 plate 

Worcester Blue and White Porcelain. 1751-1790 by Branyan. French and Sandon –  II.C.11