Worcester Flight Period Coffee Cup & Saucer

Description

Heading : Worcester coffee cup and saucer c1785
Date : c1790
Period : George III
Marks : Underglaze blue crescent dating to Gilders marks ‘A’ & ‘N’.
Origin : English
Colour : White. cobalt blue & gilded
Pattern : Floral sprays
Features : Waisted cup with 20 moulded flutes. the saucer has 24. Loop handle with an inner spur. Decorated with painted and gilded floral sprays and geometric bands.
Size : Cup : 2 ½ inches tall by 2 ¾ inches in diameter Saucer : 1 inches tall by 5 5/16 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 175 grams combined
Additional Information : For a similar reference please see ‘A Compendium of British Cups’ by Michael Berthoud page 19 plate 110.