A Worcester First Period Porcelain ‘King of Prussia’ Bell Shape Mug 1757

Description

Heading :  A Worcester First Period Porcelain ‘King of Prussia’ Bell Shape Mug or Tankard
Date : Circa 1760
Period : GeorgeII /George III
Marks :None
Origin :Worcester. England
Colour :Black printed on white
Pattern :Portrait of Frederick King of Prussia and integral date 1757 interspaced by martial trophies and the reverse with the winged figure of  Fame No 1.
Features :Decoration includes RH monogram for Robert Hancock and integral anchor rebus for Richard Holdship at the end of the canon
Condition :Good. There is a scratch in the glaze below the trophies
Restoration :None
Dimensions : Height 12cms.
Weight : 309 grams

Eric Knowles Comments

For a similar example with the addition of a Cockerel perched on a hand below the figure of Fame. suggested as the rebus for Robert Hancock See: The British Museum The Art of Worcester Museum. Dawson. A. Page 156. Pint capacity. beer tankard or tea mug. you decide

References : For other examples

http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O185249/mug-hancock-robert/