First Period Worcester porcelain “Fence” Pattern Lidded Butter Tub c1775

Description

Heading : First Period Worcester porcelain “Fence” Pattern Lidded Butter Tub
Date : c1775
Period : George III
Marks : Shaded crescent mark
Origin : Worcester. England 
Colour : Blue and white
Pattern : Fence pattern – II.B.9
Features : Floral finial with blue to topmost edge of petals (inside and out)
Condition : The cover has two small chips to the internal rim. but the outer rim and finial are both perfect; there is a tiny crack to one of the leaves at the base of the finial. presumably dating from manufacture as it is entirely glazed; base is very good other than some minute pitting to one small area and what could be a manufacturing thumbnail indentation or a shrinkage crack.
Restoration : None 
Dimensions : Approx 9.0cm height. 11.6cm diameter 
Weight : 374 grams

Reference : Worcester Blue and White Porcelain 1751-1790 (Branyan. French & Sandon) – Plate 11.B.9 page 337