A Worcester First Period Porcelain Plantation Pattern Tankard c1765

Description

Heading : A Worcester First Period Porcelain Blue Printed Mug 
Date : 1760-1770
Period : George III
Marks : None
Origin : Worcester. England
Colour : Blue on white
Pattern : The Plantation Print
Features : Tapered form with loop handle. One and a half pint capacity
Condition : Good
Restoration :None
Dimensions : 14.5cm tall and 10cm diameter at top
Weight : 495 grams

Eric Knowles Comments

I drink as much tea as anyone and I use a mug. The and a half pint capacity was never intended for tea. this was made for beer or cider and thus is a tankard.

For a discussion of this printed pattern see: Worcester Blue and White Porcelain  1751- 1790  Branyan L. French N and Sandon J. page 331.11.B.5