Worcester Porcelain Gardener Pattern Mug c1765

Description

Heading : Worcester porcelain mug
Date : c1765-70
Period : George III
Marks : Open crescent mark.
Origin : Worcester. England
Colour : Underglaze cobalt blue
Features : Hand painted with the uncommon Gardener pattern
Size : 9.1cm tall and 9.8cm in diameter including the handle
Condition : A small crack to the base
Restoration : None
Weight : 165 grams

References : Worcester Blue and White Porcelain. 1751-1790 by Branyan. French and Sandon –  I.A.13

This example is remarkable in that the pattern is well defined. so often the pattern has bled during firing.