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A very rare Worcester…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
19-Feb-2024
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Description:
A very rare Worcester pink-peacock feather banded and gilt cup and saucer, painted in the London atelier of James Giles with fruit and flowers. English circa 1770. Provenance: Dr F Severne MacKenna collection no 45, Anthony Wood collection. Gladys L.Robertson collection Galt Ontario no 45. Albert Amor Ltd London Treasures from Toronto 1993 Exhibition cat.no 49. Acquired from Robyn Robb London 14/06/2002 (10,500 pounds). Robert Burke collection no 113. Reference: Illustrated in 'Worcester Porcelain' by Dr F Severne Mackenna, pl.40 fig 82 and also Dr F.Severne MacKenna '18th century English Porcelain' pl.76. Exhibited: 'A Taste of Elegance' George R Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, Toronto 1986. 6.8 cm high, 8 cm wide across the handle, saucer 12.8 cm diameter
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Ceramics: Worcester