Heading : Samson Paris Porcelain Gros Bleu & Fancy Birds Baluster Mug c1880. A copy of Worcester
Date : c1880
Marks : underglaze blue 'square' mark
Origin : Paris,France,
Colour : Polychrome and gilt with cobalt and mazarine 'gros bleu' grounds
Pattern : Fancy Birds - polychrome set within gilt-edged reserves; two large birds and nine insects, the latter being within smaller reserves; gilt rim and base rim, and to handle

Features: Plain loop handle
Condition : Handle has been cleanly broken off at both terminals; otherwise, gilt rubbed as to be expected; enamels clear and bright
Restoration : Handle has been stuck back on,
Dimensions : 12.5 cm high - 7.5 cm diameter rim - 9.3 cm diameter at widest point
Weight : 301 grams

Reference : For the Worcetser original

Worcester Porcelain - The Zorensky Collection (Spero & Sandon, 1996)  pp 255-279 esp.268