New Hall ‘Knitting Wool’ Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer c1800

Description

Heading : New Hall porcelain tea bowl and saucer
Date : c1800
Period : George III
Marks : Unmarked
Origin : English
Colour : White ground. Polychrome painted palette
Pattern : The so caled ‘Knitting wool’ pattern number 195. a direct copy from Chinese export.
Features : The border has red strands of “wool” inter-knitted with feather-like festoons. The pattern is of roses and green sprigs.
Saucer Size : 1 3/16 inches tall by 4 7/8 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. minor wear commensurate with age as shown
Restoration : None
Weight : 160 grams combined

See New Hall Porcelains– Godden colour plate 34