A Royal Worcester 'Bird of Paradise' cup and saucer, 1928, with signature of R. Austin, beautifully painted with a splendid bird of paradise with vibrant sweeping tail feathers in a muted landscape setting upon a lemon ground, with a burnished gilt interior and trims; with puce backstamp, date cypher and title underside, and signatures to both pieces. Height 5 cm diameter 10 cm (saucer)