A very rare Worcester porcelain gilt and yellow bordered tea-cup and saucer, painted in the London atelier of James Giles with colourful birds and branches. English circa 1768, underglaze blue crossed swords and numeral 9 mark. Provenance: Robyn Robb England 03/7/2013 (12,500 pounds). Robert Burke collection no 151. Reference: James Giles China and Glass Painter (1718-1780) by Stephen Hanscombe, item 71 for an example by the same hand. teacup 10 cm wide across the handles, saucer 13 cm diameter