Description
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
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