An Early Worcester Porcelain ‘ Fisherman and Willow Pavilion’ Coffee Can and Saucer Circa 1755

Description

Heading : A Worcester First Period Porcelain ‘Fisherman and Willow Pavilion’ Coffee Can and Saucer
Date : 1775-1760
Period : George II /George III
Marks : Underglaze blue workman’s mark
Origin : Worcester. England
Colour : Blue on white
Pattern : Painted Fisherman and Willow Pavilion
Features : Fluted cup and saucer with shaped panels moulded in low relief. cup with simple loop handle
Condition : Small underglaze chip to rim of cup
Restoration : None
Dimensions : Coffee can height 6cm and diameter 6cm. saucer 12cm
Weight : 121g

Eric Knowles Comments

An early example painted with one of three optional variants of the Fisherman and Willow Pavilion pattern offering  Chinoiserie landscapes See Worcester Blue and White Porcelain 1751-1790 Branyan L. French N and Sandon J Page 114 for a discussion of these designs