A Chelsea bell-shaped cup and matched saucer c.1760-64

A Chelsea bell-shaped cup and matched saucer c.1760-64, finely pencilled in purple monochrome with fancy birds standing amidst leafy foliage, the inside rim of the cup with an elaborate gilt border, the saucer with a gilt dentil rim, gold anchor marks, 12cm. (2)

Provenance: the Raymond Dennis Collection, no. 7. Purchased from Tilley & Co. on 23rd April 1965. From the Mrs W M Bristoll Collection.