A fine and rare Chelsea porcelain tea-bowl and saucer, beautifully painted in Meissen botanical style with butterflies and insects. English circa 1755, under-shadow painting style, red anchor mark, brown dressed rims. Provenance: Albert Amor Ltd London. Robert Burke collection no 116. Reference: For a teapot stand that is similarly decorated. See: Chelsea Porcelain by Elizabeth Adams 2001 edition Fig. 8.27 8.28, saucer 12.3 cm diameter, teabowl 7 cm diameter, 4 cm high