Description
Cobalt scale panels and small enamelled flower reserves give this Georgian cup and saucer a lively contrast between deep blue ground and finely painted colour. Gilt outlines trace the panels and rims, drawing attention to the shapes of both pieces. The paired forms make a distinctive addition to a display of English porcelain and antique tea and coffee table pieces.
Both bases show blue crescent marks associated with First Period Worcester porcelain. A handwritten collector's label on the saucer attributes the pair to the Dr Wall period, circa 1770; that date is an attribution rather than a date printed by the factory. The scale ground and enamelled floral reserves reflect the decorative interests of Georgian English porcelain. Rubbing to some gilding is consistent with the age described in the existing listing and is not concealed by its Excellent condition grade. The photographs document the marks and decoration, but cannot establish the absence of every hairline or past restoration. For more context on the decoration and identification, see the Journal guide to Imari-inspired ceramics.
- Maker: Attributed to First Period Worcester, England, on the basis of the blue crescent marks.
- Dimensions: Cup 8 cm high; saucer 12.5 cm wide, as recorded in the listing.
- Condition: Listed as Excellent; the owner confirmed the irregular rim area is gilding wear rather than a porcelain chip. Other condition details remain as supplied.
- Features: Cobalt scale ground, enamelled floral reserves, gilt detailing and matching crescent marks.
- Period: Georgian, attributed circa 1770 from a collector's label.
- SKU: SKU-00569.
A characterful pair for collectors of Worcester porcelain, Georgian tea ware or blue scale decoration.