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Worcester Porcelain Dragon In Compartments Fluted Coffee Cup c.1770
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Description
A pretty first period Worcester porcelain coffee cup with concave fluted walls and a Meissen style split twisted handle. Painted in polychrome enamels in the Dragon In Compartments pattern (also known as the Bengal Tiger) with small gilt accents and gilt detail to the handle and rim. Fretted square mark to the base, c.1770.
measurements
It measures 5.7cm (2 1/4") high and 6.5cm (2 1/2") rim to rim.
measurements
declaration
The Fancy Fox has clarified that the Worcester Porcelain Dragon In Compartments Fluted Coffee Cup c.1770 (LA430522) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1770
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condition
condition
In good condition: there is a short hairline at the rim. No other damage, repair or restoration. Some wear to the gilt on the rim but minimal handling wear otherwise