A rare Worcester apple-green bordered and gilt lined cup and saucer, painted in the London atelier of James Giles with flowers. English circa 1763-68, underglaze-blue crossed swords and numeral 9 mark. Provenance: Albert Amor Ltd London. Treasures from Toronto II 1994 Exhibition. Acquired 03/03/2021 (3000 pounds). Robert Burke collection. Reference: Stephen Hanscombe, James Giles, China and Glass Painter, figure 14, for similarly decorated sucrier and cover, saucer 13 cm diameter, 10 cm wide over the handle,