A Worcester First Period Porcelain Rock Strata Island Coffee Cup and Saucer

Heading :  A Worcester First Period Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer
Date : 1770-1780
Period : George 111
Marks :Underglaze blue open rescent
Origin :Worcester, England
Colour :Blue on white
Pattern :The Rock Strata Island pattern (I.D.8, p.197m)
Features :Incised ring to saucer underside
Condition :Good
Restoration :None
Dimensions : Cup Height 6.6cm, diameter 6.0cm, saucer 12.7cm diameter
Weight : 150 grams

Eric Knowles Comments

This pattern was also used at Caughley and Lowestoft but only as a printed version whereas the Worcester examples were hand painted as above